Top Connecticut team returns to Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty is welcoming another top-producing team. The Anywhere–owned brokerage announced Monday that the Fowler Sakey Team is making the move from William Raveis to Coldwell Banker.The Connecticut-based team will be joining the Fairfield Coldwell Banker Realty office. “We are thrilled

Mortgage rates unfazed by crazy economic headlines

In one of the most chaotic weeks for economic headlines of the year, mortgage rates remained relatively stable, which is a stark contrast to the madness caused by the Godzilla tariffs a few weeks ago. Can this stability last? Despite elevated rates, having fewer wild fluctuations on a day-to-day bas

The HELPER Act promises to open up housing opportunities and give the real estate business a much-needed lift 

A firefighter and his pregnant wife were unable to buy a two-bedroom home in the neighborhood where they grew up; two teachers had dashed dreams of owning their bungalow near the school where they work. These are just two examples of the heartbreaking scenarios you hear about in the real estate busi

Updated list of Bill Pulte’s actions that impact FHFA, GSEs

Below is a timeline of the actions or reports related to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte that have impacted the regulator or the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac since Pulte was announced as President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role in

MISMO reverse mortgage workgroup chair on ‘building a bridge to the mainland’

The dedicated reverse mortgage development workgroup inside the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) has been working diligently for much of the past year to develop holistic support for reverse programs across new and existing MISMO subscribers. It’s also working to publish

NAHB: Remodeling for aging in place fell in Q1 but receptivity remains high

Roughly 56% of professional home remodelers in the U.S. reported taking on projects to facilitate a customer’s aging-in-place goals, according to findings from the National Association of Home Builders‘ (NAHB) Q1 2025 Remodeling Market Index (RMI).The survey first added questions related to aging in

Tech Pulse: Fannie Mae targets fraud, DirectOffer launches AI assistant

Welcome to Tech Pulse — a new weekly series rounding up the latest in technology, including tools, integrations and trends impacting mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week:Fannie Mae partners with Palantir to detect, prevent mortgage fraudFannie Mae has teamed up with Palantir Tech

Study suggests banks are avoiding mortgages in California wildfire zones

Following the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles area at the start of the year, a new study has emerged that suggests banks with physical locations are less likely to extend mortgages to impacted residents, while online lenders are continuing to be active.First reported by the The Washington

Inflation is almost at 2%. Will that prompt a Fed rate cut?

The good news is the preferred measure of inflation for the Federal Reserve keeps trending downward. The bad news is that the economic backdrop that could lead to lower rates keeps getting more complicated.According to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the Personal Consumptio

New platform aims to ease California down payment burden

Zown, a real estate platform that offers upfront financial help to homebuyers, is expanding into California with a goal to ease the burden of down payments and elevated home prices.The service has launched in the Golden State after gaining traction in Canada, where it supported more than 250 homebuy

Sun Belt holds long-term housing edge even as pandemic boomtowns struggle

The U.S. housing market is telling two very different stories as pandemic-era boomtowns are cooling rapidly while the Sun Belt’s long-term growth outlook remains strong, according to John Burns Research & Consulting.A surge in available homes is reshaping the market in regions that saw the fastest g

How Bill Pulte has reshaped FHFA and the GSEs

A key decision maker in the federal housing apparatus, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) oversees the regulator of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and the Federal Home Loan Banks.But Bill Pulte has been anything but a conventional FHFA director (pardon the term, s

Compass updates seller disclosure form, clarifies off-MLS marketing

Compass has put forth a revised version of its seller disclosure form to clarify how its three-phase marketing strategy works — including when and how listings are shared with the public. The Compass 3-Phased Marketing Strategy Client Disclosure Form expands on a version first introduced in 2024.Upd

Texas bill aimed at NAR speech code fails to advance

A Texas bill that aimed to prohibit professional and trade associations like the National Association of Realtors (NAR) from denying membership based on protected characteristics or what’s perceived to be free speech failed to advance in the state legislature Wednesday, according to Inman.Senate Bil

DOJ withdraws objection to MLS PIN settlement, clearing the way for preliminary approval

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has withdrawn its objection to MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)’s preliminary settlement of the Nosalek commission lawsuit after the two sides negotiated amended terms.In a court filing on Thursday, MLS PIN and the plaintiffs disclosed that the former will p

HUD OIG reveals ongoing reverse mortgage oversight priority

In compliance with a 1978 law that requires government agency watchdogs to provide semi-annual reports on their activities, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) published its report on Tuesday.While there were no new indications of scrutiny

SERHANT. adds top agent in Florida expansion

SERHANT. has expanded its footprint to Palm Beach Island, Florida, with the addition of Gary Pohrer, a top-producing agent and longtime local resident.Pohrer, who has closed more than $2.5 billion in career sales, brings more than two decades of experience in the luxury real estate market. That incl

New Jersey seniors seek out home modifications to age in place

With aging-in-place preferences generally dominant among older Americans, some cities and states are putting these preferences into action by providing additional support for people who want to remain in their homes. In New Jersey, these can range from tax incentives and veterans benefits to Medicai

Philadelphia lawmakers advance ordinance to speed affordable housing construction

In an effort to impact the housing supply crunch faced by the city of Philadelphia, municipal lawmakers have advanced legislation designed to speed the approval process for the production of affordable housing.The move, reported by Philadelphia-based NPR affiliate WHYY, represents a coordinated effo

Zillow: Northeast housing competition heats up while Sun Belt offers breathing room

As the spring homebuying season ramps up, prospective buyers in the Northeast are facing fierce competition, while shoppers in the Sun Belt are finding more negotiating power, according to new data from Zillow.The analysis released Thursday shows a stark contrast between markets. In cities like Buff