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Denver lawmaker wants speedy scooters off sidewalks

February 22, 2025

What can Denver do to make rentable e-scooters and e-bikes safer for riders, pedestrians and everyone else?  Tha...

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Trump allies fear DOGE’s methods to dismantle CFPB could backfire: report

February 22, 2025  |  James Kleimann

Not everyone in the Trump orbit is apparently happy with Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...

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Christie’s Sereno founders explore their history and dissect a key business decision

February 22, 2025  |  Kennedy Edgerton

In a recent episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt sat down with Chris Trapani and Ryan Iwanaga, ...

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Rocket plays the long game with its renter rewards program

February 22, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

The recently announced RocketRentRewards program from Rocket Mortgage — which the company says is the homeowners...

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NC governor needs $1.4B in block grants for post-Helene recovery. That could be a problem

February 22, 2025  |  Chris Clow

Seeking to maximize the impact of $1.4 billion in federal disaster recovery funding stemming from the impacts of...

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InGenius hires Sue Woodard as chief customer officer

February 21, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

InGenius, a data provider for the mortgage and real estate industries, has appointed industry veteran Sue Woodar...

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Denver Mayor’s Office of Social Equity and Innovation lacks detailed strategies, policies and procedur...

February 21, 2025

The Mayor’s Office of Social Equity and Innovation is under fire from Denver Auditor Tim O’Brien.  The agency la...

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GOP bills would eliminate funding for the CFPB

February 21, 2025  |  Neil Pierson

Two Republican lawmakers from Texas have introduced bills that would end funding for the Consumer Financial Prot...

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Longbridge CEO Chris Mayer on reverse mortgage partnerships with forward companies

February 21, 2025  |  Chris Clow

In 2024, a key element for the reverse mortgage industry was a sense of newfound collaboration that many industr...

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With Ginnie Mae under fire, concern about market disruption is growing

February 21, 2025  |  Chris Clow, James Kleimann

Rumors of large-scale staffing cuts at Ginnie Mae are spooking Wall Street and the housing industry, who fear po...

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Trump’s special envoy says California wildfire aid will come with conditions

February 21, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Richard Grenell, the special envoy to President Donald Trump, said there will be strings attached to California ...

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Why Denver City Council just deleted its account on X

February 21, 2025

Denver City Council deleted its account on X and left the platform this week, joining an exodus of liberals and ...

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Mortgage rates fall as economic softness sends bond yields lower

February 21, 2025  |  Logan Mohtashami

Mortgage rates decreased again today on weak economic data, following last Friday’s similar drop in the 10-year ...

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CoreLogic: Single-family rent growth remains low

February 21, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

Annual rent growth for single-family homes remained sluggish in December 2024, with prices rising 1.8% year over...

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Fidelity’s title insurance segment ramps up its performance in 2024

February 21, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) delivered a strong earnings report in the fourth quarter of 2024, increasing i...

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RE/MAX was profitable in 2024 even as its US agent count continues to slide

February 21, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

The stagnant housing market has made it difficult for brokerages and franchises to grow, but one of the more eff...

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MBA lowers 2025 forecast for refinances

February 21, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has revised its previous 2025 mortgage forecast, raising its projection f...

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Pennsylvania AG moves to dismiss Moore membership suit against NAR

February 21, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

Another antitrust lawsuit related to the National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) three-way membership agreement ...

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Existing-home sales slow in January as affordability challenges persist

February 21, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

Existing-home sales started the year on a down note, dropping 4.9% month over month to a seasonally adjusted ann...

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Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?

February 21, 2025  |  KCM Crew

With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates. 

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Things to do in Denver this weekend, Feb. 21-23

February 21, 2025

By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite It’s going to be a warm and busy weekend in the Denver metro. Events ra...

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We regret to inform you another phase of DIA Great Hall construction has begun. Here’s how it will look

February 21, 2025

Construction on Denver International Airport’s Great Hall has entered its final phase. By the time it’s done — p...

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eXp rides Clear Cooperation to international growth

February 21, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

While Robert Reffkin and Compass are touting their success while pushing for the repeal of the National Associat...

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Judge clears way for federal layoffs, including at the CFPB and VA

February 21, 2025  |  Sarah Wheeler

A U.S. District Court judge in Washington, D.C., cleared the way for mass layoffs of federal employees — includi...

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$199 million plan to improve air quality around Denver is back online — for now

February 20, 2025

The on-again, off-again funding freeze of federal grants in the Denver metro area has affected hospitals, federa...

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NAR, Phoenix Realtors settle dispute over three-way agreement

February 20, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

The Phoenix Association of Realtors (PAR) has blinked first in its game of chicken with the National Association...

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Massachusetts AG sues Hometap over ‘illegal reverse mortgage’

February 20, 2025  |  Chris Clow

The Attorney General of Massachusetts has filed suit against home equity contract provider Hometap, alleging tha...

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Gen Z seeking inventive homeownership paths

February 20, 2025  |  jonathandelozier

While affordability challenges persist, Gen Z is proving resilient, carving out traditional and non-traditional ...

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Fewer first-time homebuyers emerged in 2024, but Black Americans bucked the trend

February 20, 2025  |  jonathandelozier

While the share of first-time homebuyers has declined across the country, Black homebuyers are bucking the trend...

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A new Sprouts is opening in Aurora

February 20, 2025  |  Paolo Zialcita

Sprouts Farmers Market is opening its 33rd Colorado grocery store in Aurora in April.  The new location will ope...

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Why mortgage originations should pick up in 2025

February 20, 2025  |  jonathandelozier

U.S. mortgage originations are projected to grow moderately in 2025, despite continued economic uncertainty and ...

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Milwaukee housing authority owes $5M to the city, officials say

February 20, 2025  |  Chris Clow

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), an independent agency in Wisconsin’s largest city that wa...

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NAHB to Congress: Ease regulatory burdens for builders

February 20, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

The Trump administration wants to improve housing affordability and availability, as emphasized by an executive ...

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Name! That! Denver soccer team!

February 20, 2025

Yesterday, the National Women’s Soccer League shared its top six ideas for names for the Denver team. I can only...

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ServiceLink’s Melinda Maloney on the next generation of housing leaders

February 20, 2025  |  Lesley Collins

The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized th...

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What should homebuilders and investors do as Trump tariffs loom?

February 20, 2025  |  Kennedy Edgerton

President Donald Trump’s chaotic style of governing and use of tariffs is causing uncertainty for real estate in...

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Mortgage demand for new homes is down 6% in the past year

February 20, 2025  |  Kennedy Edgerton

Mortgage applications for newly built homes decreased 6% year over year in January 2025, according to a report r...

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CrossCountry’s reverse mortgage VP joins NRMLA board of directors

February 20, 2025  |  Chris Clow

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) board of directors is poised to grow by one member. Ri...

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Trump makes move to control independent regulatory agencies

February 20, 2025  |  James Kleimann

A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday gives him unprecedented control over independe...

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Alexander brothers seek more than $50M for their Miami waterfront mansions

February 20, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

The Alexander brothers are quietly shopping their Miami homes. Tal and Oren Alexander have employed former agent...

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Fannie Mae economists say that tariffs will negatively impact GDP growth, inflation

February 20, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Despite gross domestic product (GDP), labor market and inflation data that points to a strong economy to kick of...

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Compass acquires luxury brokerage in Washington, D.C.

February 20, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Compass has added to its roster in the nation’s capital. The brokerage has acquired Washington Fine Properties (...

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Chase Home Lending announces limited-time refinance rate discount

February 20, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Chase Home Lending recently announced a limited-time, nationwide interest rate discount that is designed to help...

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White House will reportedly cut most of HUD’s disaster recovery office

February 20, 2025  |  Chris Clow

The Office of Community Planning and Development inside the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HU...

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Brokers struggle to scale the brick wall of membership agreements

February 20, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

Some real estate brokers have found their path blocked as they try to navigate the membership agreements mandate...

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Better.com reports 400% growth for HELOC business

February 20, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Digital homeownership company Better.com on Thursday announced a record 400% growth in its home equity line of c...

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Ditch the paper: 5 open house apps that make lead capture easy

February 20, 2025  |  Shannon Sharpe, Gina Baker

Knock, Knock. Who’s there? Your sign-in sheet. Your sign-in sheet who? The sign-in sheet that got lost on your d...

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Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold

February 20, 2025  |  KCM Crew

For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for...

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The Denver Zoo wants to ditch offseason pricing

February 20, 2025  |  Paolo Zialcita

Tickets to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance could go up if Denver City Council approves. The slight increase...

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Denver forced Cerebral Brewing to cut patio by half in favor of parking

February 20, 2025

Cerebral Brewing’s parking lot-turned-mega patio started as a pandemic-era lifeline when people needed space to ...

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January shows slower than expected rebound in agent movement

February 20, 2025  |  Rob Keefe

The latest data through January 2025 shows that while agent movement in January rose from December’s lows — foll...

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Former FHFA Director Mark Calabria joins CFPB in interim role

February 20, 2025  |  Sarah Wheeler

Mark Calabria is the latest addition to the leadership roster at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)...

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Two CFPB critics appointed to leadership roles at the bureau

February 19, 2025  |  James Kleimann

The newest senior leaders of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) might not be anticipating long-term...

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HMBS 2.0 rollout could be hobbled by reported Ginnie Mae staff cuts

February 19, 2025  |  Chris Clow

Staffing cuts at Ginnie Mae could table or delay the rollout of a complementary reverse mortgage securities prog...

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The Trump administration thinks HUD’s Disaster Relief is a waste of money. They’re wrong

February 19, 2025  |  Sharon Cornelissen

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced its own DOGE Task Force this week, afte...

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Massive FHA cuts would create dysfunction for mortgage industry, homeowners: ex-official

February 19, 2025  |  Chris Clow

If a rumored large-scale layoff at the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) occurs, it could result in major dam...

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Fair housing nonprofit sues Scott Turner, HUD over ‘DEI’ orders

February 19, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Three civil rights nonprofits including the National Fair Housing Alliance have filed a lawsuit against Presiden...

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The NWSL wants your help naming Denver’s new women’s soccer team

February 19, 2025

The professional women’s soccer team coming to Denver is still nameless — but your vote can help pick one.  In a...

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Denver police arrest suspects in bias-motivated crimes against anti-Trump protesters

February 19, 2025  |  Paolo Zialcita

Two suspects accused of bias-motivated attempted assault against anti-Trump protesters were arrested by Denver p...

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Qualia enhances wire fraud protection system with new features

February 19, 2025  |  Kennedy Edgerton

Real estate closing platform Qualia announced on Wednesday a series of security upgrades to its platform. These ...

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Bright MLS debunks DC housing market social media posts

February 19, 2025  |  Kennedy Edgerton

A viral Instagram post this week claims that a wave of new inventory is hitting the Washington, D.C., housing ma...

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Chris Franquemont returns to Rate after move to CrossCountry

February 19, 2025  |  Kennedy Edgerton

Denver-based loan originator Chris Franquemont announced on Wednesday his return to Guaranteed Rate as producing...

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Denver abolished anonymous campaign donations and banned campaign spending on weed, booze and tobacco

February 19, 2025

Denver City Council approved big changes to campaign finance rules and the city’s voter-approved Fair Elections ...

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Andy Florance teases ambitious growth plans for Homes.com in 2025

February 19, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

Tje rapidly rising site traffic at Homes.com took center stage at CoStar Group’s Q4 and full year 2024 earnings ...

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Housing starts, permits begin 2025 in the deep freeze

February 19, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Homebuilders who were hoping to start the new year off strong found activity in January to be anything but brisk...

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RealReports launches customizable lead generation widget for listing pages

February 19, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

AI-powered proptech firm RealReports on Tuesday announced the release of a lead generation widget for listing pa...

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The FHA denies facing 40% staff cuts but offers no layoff details

February 19, 2025  |  Chris Clow

It seems the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) — a division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel...

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NAR looks to dismiss DeYoung suit on three-way membership agreements

February 19, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is continuing its quest to unshackle itself from antitrust litigation...

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

February 19, 2025  |  Gina Baker

Buyer’s agents are not just bright smiles that open doors – we’re the guide our clients rely on to navigate the ...

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Is Compass already winning the war against Clear Cooperation?

February 19, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has made exclusive listings central to the company’s business strategy. But the Clear...

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Refinance applications take a dip following several strong weeks

February 19, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Mortgage applications decreased 6.6% from last week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (...

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Snapdocs becomes first eVault provider to get MISMO certification

February 19, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Digital closing provider Snapdocs has become the first to achieve compliance with MISMO’s eVault System Standard...

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The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities

February 19, 2025  |  KCM Crew

After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past ...

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Why your real estate team won’t scale without partnerships

February 19, 2025  |  Jason Mitchell

Any veteran real estate leader understands the balancing act running a team. You’re essentially responsible for ...

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Denver bans gas stations near gas stations (and lots of other places)

February 19, 2025

The Denver City Council on Tuesday blocked the construction of gas stations near train stops, low-density reside...

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Denver to pay $1,000 hourly for top Biden lawyer as Republicans investigate ‘sanctuary’ cities

February 19, 2025

The city of Denver is hiring outside lawyers as it prepares for a Congressional Republican inquiry about the cit...

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Denver, let’s get loud

February 18, 2025

On Tuesday night, Denver City Council passed changes to the city’s noise ordinance.  With the changes, trash tru...

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Denver has paid more than $30 million over police misconduct since 2020

February 18, 2025

Denver City Council approved a $2.5 million police misconduct settlement with 13 George Floyd protesters.  The 1...

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California insurance commissioner rejects State Farm’s request for 22% rate increase

February 18, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

On Friday, California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara rejected State Farm’s request for “emergency” rate inc...

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Australia, New Zealand-based reverse pros share insights

February 18, 2025  |  Chris Clow

Reverse mortgage industry conferences are often seen as an effective way for professionals to meet up, discuss b...

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Homebuyers are adjusting to the new normal of 7% mortgage rates

February 18, 2025  |  Neil Pierson

As the 2025 spring homebuying season approaches — and the tone is set for what the rest of the year could look l...

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What will it take to rekindle the senior housing market?

February 18, 2025  |  Chris Clow

The oldest baby boomers are poised to turn 80 years old this year, which could bring the market of dedicated sen...

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Gary Keller warns of unpredictability in the housing market

February 18, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

Gary Keller, Jay Papasan and Jason Abrams took to the stage at the KW Family Reunion on Tuesday to discuss the h...

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Illinois lawmakers renew push for home construction tax credits

February 18, 2025  |  Chris Clow

A bill that has been introduced multiple times to the Illinois Legislature since 2020 is poised for a new reviva...

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All-cash home purchases have become less popular, Redfin says

February 18, 2025  |  Kennedy Edgerton

Homebuyers can purchase properties in full with cash, eliminating the need for a mortgage application. But last ...

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Fitch Ratings: U.S. home prices are stabilizing, but 85% of markets are overvalued

February 18, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

In the third quarter of 2024, Fitch Ratings estimates that national home prices were overvalued by 11.1% on a po...

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More women file civil suits against the Alexander brothers over sexual assault allegations

February 18, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Eleven more women have filed civile lawsuits against one or more of the Alexander brothers, adding to the mounta...

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Blue states lead the way for highest property taxes

February 18, 2025  |  Kennedy Edgerton

Property taxes are a thorn in the side of some U.S. homeowners, depending on the state or region. As home prices...

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Leading Senate Democrats demand halt to HUD cuts

February 18, 2025  |  Chris Clow

A coalition of leading Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have submitted a letter to HUD Secretary Scott Tu...

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Warehouse fire on Brighton puts smoke over Denver

February 18, 2025

Gray smoke drifted over downtown Denver as firefighters worked to contain a fire at warehouse on Brighton Boulev...

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ICE adds AI search tool to compliance platform AllRegs

February 18, 2025  |  James Kleimann

ICE Mortgage Technology has released Ask Regi, an AI-assisted search tool for its AllRegs platform that helps us...

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Arizona Realtors, others dismissed from Masiello commission lawsuit

February 18, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

The Masiello commission lawsuit’s defendant list just got a bit lighter. On Friday, the suit’s lead plaintiff Jo...

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Builder confidence tanks as uncertainty over tariffs mounts

February 18, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

As uncertainty over tariffs mounted in February, homebuilder confidence sank. The National Association of Home B...

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Rocket Mortgage will pay up to $5,000 in closing costs for renters

February 18, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Rocket Mortgage on Tuesday unveiled RocketRentRewards, which the company says is the homeownership industry’s fi...

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Could home prices turn negative this year?

February 18, 2025  |  Mike Simonsen

Home price appreciation across the country is barely positive compared to last year at this time. Depending on h...

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Independence Home Loans hires Gil Arbitsman as CFO

February 18, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Independence Home Loans (IHL) tapped Gil Arbitsman for the role of chief financial officer where he will oversee...

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Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation

February 18, 2025  |  KCM Crew

It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days.

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Final Offer acquires off-market listings platform Private Collection

February 17, 2025  |  James Kleimann

A month after launching its new Private Exclusive Listings (PX) feature, agent-driven offer, negotiation and col...

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DeSantis wants to ban property taxes in Florida

February 17, 2025  |  James Kleimann

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that he wants to eliminate property taxes in the state. In a post on X, the gove...

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Stavvy integrates with Encompass Partner Connect platform

February 17, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Boston-based fintech Stavvy announced a new integration using the latest Encompass Partner Connect Application P...

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