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Federal judge orders CFPB to reinstate terminated employees

March 28, 2025  |  Neil Pierson

In the latest twist involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal judge in Washington, D....

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Cotality CEO Pat Dodd on the vision behind CoreLogic’s rebrand

March 28, 2025  |  Sarah Wheeler

Industry stalwart CoreLogic rebranded as Cotality this week, unveiling their new name, logo and brand identity t...

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A twist in the long-running Vizguerra deportation case leads to another delay

March 28, 2025

In a tactical shift, attorneys for Jeanette Vizguerra are now arguing that she is being unfairly targeted for de...

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Federal banking agencies seek to rescind 2023 CRA rule

March 28, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Three federal banking regulators announced their intent to issue a proposal that would rescind the Community Rei...

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California Best Title to pay $150K in incentives settlement

March 28, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

California Best Title Co. Inc. has agreed to pay $150,000 to the California Department of Insurance (CDI) to set...

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Stellar MLS partners with Rayse to improve real estate transparency

March 28, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

Stellar MLS is partnering with real estate technology platform Rayse to provide brokers with a tool designed for...

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Never mind the bollocks: The Sex Pistols to play Denver

March 28, 2025

The Sex Pistols will play their first U.S. tour this year since 2003, including a stop in Denver this October. T...

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Keller Williams adds new affiliate in Arkansas

March 28, 2025  |  Neil Pierson

Arkansas-based Keller Williams Market Pro Realty announced Friday that it has added a new affiliate, expanding i...

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Rithm SPAC raises $230M for future M&A deal

March 28, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Rithm Acquisition Corp. (RAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that was created solely to raise mon...

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Housing affordability worsens in Q1, home prices outpace wages

March 28, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

The U.S. housing market became even less affordable for typical workers in the first quarter of 2025, with home ...

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Idaho passes new law to curb use of mortgage trigger leads

March 28, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Amid industrywide conversations and proposed legislation to address consumer privacy and protection regarding tr...

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FOA’s Graham Fleming says HMBS 2.0 is making progress

March 28, 2025  |  Chris Clow

While there have not been any official, substantive updates on the rollout of a widely anticipated reverse mort...

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Fannie Mae raises home-sales outlook while downgrading economic growth forecast

March 28, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Housing market forecasters are adjusting their projections in the wake of President Donald Trump’s fierce trade ...

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Mortgage pros: How are you leveraging AI?

March 28, 2025  |  Tracey Velt

Artificial intelligence is transforming the mortgage industry, and we want your insights on how technology is im...

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Worker survey finds that 70% are struggling to save for retirement

March 28, 2025  |  Neil Pierson

Nearly 70% of American workers say they’re unlikely to save enough to meet their retirement needs. And that’s on...

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NAR eliminates 61 positions in cost-cutting move

March 28, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced staffing changes on Friday that are reportedly aimed at red...

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Predictive analytics for real estate: Best tools + guide

March 28, 2025  |  Gina Baker

Have you ever been prospecting and wished you could read minds to know exactly who’s ready to sell? While telepa...

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LA rental market gets even more competitive after wildfires

March 28, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

In the aftermath of the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles in January, tens of thousands of Pacific Palisades an...

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National Housing Trends To Watch

March 28, 2025  |  KCM Crew

At a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year.

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Things to do in Denver this weekend, March 28-30

March 28, 2025

By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite Looks like this weekend is one for music, sports and food. There are tw...

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Adam Cayton-Holland returns to the Colfax ‘hole’ where it all began

March 28, 2025

Lion’s Lair Lounge epitomizes Colfax Avenue — grimy and storied and, for some, approachable. Open-mic night at t...

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Here’s how the Denver NWSL team’s headquarters in Centennial may look

March 27, 2025

Denver’s unnamed National Women’s Soccer League team has unveiled renderings for its Centennial complex. The hea...

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Homebuyers made record down payments in 2024

March 27, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

U.S. homebuyers continued making historically large down payments in late 2024, responding to a year of record-h...

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Statara Solutions adds digital audio ads to media platform for real estate pros

March 27, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

Statara Solutions has expanded its Statara Media Platform to include digital audio advertising, allowing real e...

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ERA Real Estate hits the field with baseball-centric ad campaign

March 27, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

ERA Real Estate, part of Anywhere Real Estate, is launching its first multifaceted media campaign with advertisi...

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Virtual staging: The best apps for 2025 + mind-blowing AI picks

March 27, 2025  |  Emile L'Eplattenier, Gina Baker

Is virtual staging finally ready for its close-up? We think it is. The days of AI-staged photos that look more l...

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Denver metro is growing, even as people move to other cities

March 27, 2025  |  Andrew Kenney

The Denver metro, which covers six counties around the capital city, grew by 2.8 percent from 2020 to 2024, addi...

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Judge admits expert testimony from TCB in case against Ginnie Mae

March 27, 2025  |  Chris Clow

Following the submission of a report from a subject matter expert by Texas Capital Bank (TCB) in its ongoing sui...

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MLS owners pursuing sale of software company Remine

March 27, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

The multiple listing service (MLS) owners of real estate software company Remine are moving to sell the firm. ML...

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FHFA makes changes to climate risk, radon inspection policies

March 27, 2025  |  James Kleimann

Another day, another series of policy changes at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). On Wednesday, the re...

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Social Security Administration backtracks on parts of proposed ID verification policy

March 27, 2025  |  Chris Clow

Following a raft of backlash over a proposal to require in-person identity verification for recipients of Social...

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Federal judge temporarily cancels HUD cuts to fair housing grants

March 27, 2025  |  Chris Clow

After fair housing groups filed a recent lawsuit to challenge U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (...

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What the FHA’s new loan eligibility policy means for immigrant homebuyers

March 27, 2025  |  James Kleimann

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s order to “crack down” on non-permanent residents receivi...

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Drop in pending home sales could foreshadow slow spring housing market

March 27, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Pending home sales serve as a preview of the housing market to come. And if February’s numbers are any indicatio...

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Mortgage affordability was stable in February as homebuyer activity stayed static

March 27, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Mortgage affordability remained flat in February as the national median monthly payment for purchase loan applic...

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Plans for a ‘secure vestibule’ at East High are on hold at Denver’s after it was criticized as an ‘ill...

March 27, 2025  |  Chalkbeat

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Melanie...

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FinLocker says it will cover 100% of mortgage verification costs

March 27, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Self-branded “financial fitness” platform FinLocker announced Wednesday that it will cover 100% of the verificat...

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Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It

March 27, 2025  |  KCM Crew

You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. 

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The intensifying rental market: Why agents must be prepared

March 27, 2025  |  Michael Lucarelli

The U.S. rental market has become more competitive than ever, driven by a combination of rising demand, limited ...

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CFPB staffer alleges misconduct in Townstone redlining suit

March 26, 2025  |  Chris Clow, Brooklee Han

In an extraordinary move stemming from a 2020 redlining lawsuit, an official working with the Consumer Financial...

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4 best online real estate classes in Connecticut for 2025

March 26, 2025  |  Gina Baker

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Connecticut, you’ve landed on the right page. You’...

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Why Denver leaders surprisingly rejected a $3M contract with the Salvation Army

March 26, 2025  |  Paolo Zialcita

Denver City Council voted Monday to deny a city contract with the Salvation Army that would have given the faith...

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New FHA citizenship, residency requirements apply to reverse mortgages

March 26, 2025  |  Chris Clow

Seeking to align with recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump, the Federal Housing Administrati...

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Satisfaction surveys may not be helpful in guiding retirement policy

March 26, 2025  |  Chris Clow

While many measurements of retirement readiness suggest that older Americans will fall short of maintaining thei...

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What constitutes public marketing? NAR clarifies details on delayed marketing listings

March 26, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

Under the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) new Multiple Listing Options policy, the trade group is allowi...

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Door knocking for real estate: The ultimate guide + scripts

March 26, 2025  |  Gina Baker, Emile L'Eplattenier

I know what you’re thinking, and to be truthful, I thought so too. Door knocking? You want me to knock on people...

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Allied Title & Escrow releases new lead generation software

March 26, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

Arlington, Virginia-based Allied Title & Escrow has launched a new software platform, Allied Title Toolbox, that...

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Mortgage leaders react to FHFA’s ending of SPCPs: ‘We need more information’

March 26, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

On Tuesday, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte announced several policy changes via socia...

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UWM won’t charge LLPAs on certain government loans through May

March 26, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announced Wednesday that it is extending its removal of Loan Level Pricing Adjus...

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The Altadena story, from Jackie Robinson’s home to ground zero

March 26, 2025  |  Kennedy Edgerton

Dowell Myers could see the fire from his front yard — and the heat radiated into the house with impunity. Myer...

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Raíces Brewing is throwing a ‘telethon’ party to save its beloved taproom

March 26, 2025  |  Kevin Beaty

It took years for Jose Beteta and Tamil Maldonado to find a home for Raíces Brewing, a business they hoped would...

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Cherry Creek Board of Education approves deal to build Denver’s NWSL team HQ in Centennial

March 26, 2025

The Cherry Creek School District’s Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a deal that would b...

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Where does the federal government have the most office space?

March 26, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Life in the federal workforce today is a bit chaotic, to say the least. The widespread control over the federal ...

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MLS PIN, Nosalek plaintiffs fire back at the DOJ

March 26, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

The Department of Justice (DOJ) may not be done with real estate agents and their commissions, but the real esta...

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HUD halts housing discrimination investigations in Texas

March 26, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is taking steps to end two civil rights investigation...

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Nothing burger? Smart move? Industry reacts to NAR’s CCP changes

March 26, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

Clockwise from L to R: Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, Side CEO Guy Gal, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja, and Zillow’s Err...

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FHA restricts loan eligibility to US citizens and permanent residents

March 26, 2025  |  Chris Clow

As the Trump administration aligns government policies with its priorities on broader issues, the Federal Housin...

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Affordable housing upgrades stalled by federal grant freeze

March 26, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

The Trump administration has halted a $1.4 billion federal program intended to fund energy-efficient upgrades fo...

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CFO optimism falls as tariffs, trade policy remain uncertain

March 26, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Economic optimism among chief financial officers dropped in the first quarter of 2025 as a result of tariffs and...

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Purchase applications see slight uptick due to FHA demand

March 26, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Purchase applications saw a slight uptick even as overall mortgage applications decreased 2.0% from last week, a...

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Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring

March 26, 2025  |  KCM Crew

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means ...

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BRT construction has made Colfax a mess. But early data shows it’s safer, too

March 26, 2025

Big orange barrels. Jersey barriers. Makeshift stoplights. Drivers snaking along two narrow lanes of traffic. An...

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M&A success isn’t luck—it’s strategy: M&A integration management (pt. 2)

March 26, 2025  |  Julia Brown

Last week was the ICE Experience Conference in Las Vegas. Walking the exhibit hall, I was goaded by a vendor to ...

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Longtime Denver Botanic Gardens CEO Brian Vogt dead at 66

March 25, 2025

Denver Botanic Gardens CEO Brian Vogt has passed away at age 66, according to a press release sent by the organi...

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Treasury Department plans to cut thousands of employees

March 25, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Elon Musk and his team in the White House reportedly plan to lay off a substantial portion of employees in the U...

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New home sales report shows completed units could be a problem

March 25, 2025  |  Logan Mohtashami

Today’s report on new home sales reveals a slight shortfall in sales estimates. However, it also emphasizes a mo...

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Gene Hackman’s death highlights the need for longevity planning, MIT researcher says

March 25, 2025  |  Chris Clow

The current concept of retirement planning in the U.S. is “dangerously incomplete,” and the recent high-profile ...

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Fitch Ratings assesses home equity investments amid wider scrutiny

March 25, 2025  |  Chris Clow

As the scrutiny of home equity investment (HEI) products has accelerated, credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings th...

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Pulte terminates SPCPs, issues recision of UDAP bulletin in slew of orders

March 25, 2025  |  Chris Clow

In a series of posts to his account on social media platform X, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director B...

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Understanding NAR’s new ‘delayed marketing’ policy for listings

March 25, 2025  |  Tracey Velt

The National Association of Realtors‘ Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), which requires agents to put a listing on ...

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Covius, FoxyAI partner on AI-driven property valuations

March 25, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

Covius has partnered with FoxyAI to integrate advanced property valuation analytics into its online auction plat...

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Atlas Real Estate taps Eric Thorsen as chief investment officer

March 25, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

Denver-based Atlas Real Estate has appointed Eric Thorsen as its chief investment officer. Thorsen will lead the...

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Pulte won’t cut conforming loan limits for Fannie, Freddie

March 25, 2025  |  Sarah Wheeler

FHFA Director Bill Pulte said Tuesday that he won’t cut the conforming loan limits for loans bought by Fannie Ma...

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Michigan AG, former CFPB director say diminished agency puts consumers at risk

March 25, 2025  |  Chris Clow

Given court decisions in prior years that limit Michigan’s ability to enforce consumer protection laws, the stat...

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Cornerstone Capital Bank forms joint ventures with Texas, North Carolina homebuilders

March 25, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Cornerstone Capital Bank on Tuesday announced the launch of two joint ventures with homebuilders in Texas and No...

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Report warns that percentage-based agent commissions could harm consumers

March 25, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

A new report from the Washington, D.C.-based Consumer Policy Center (CPC) warns that the common practice of perc...

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Mortgage rates have leveled off. What happens next?

March 25, 2025  |  Neil Pierson

Mortgage rates have leveled off over the past two weeks after consistent declines since the start of the year. H...

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New-home sales rose in February, but looming tariffs could stall progress

March 25, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Homebuilders are facing unprecedented uncertainty from the Trump administration’s ever-shifting tariff threats, ...

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Bill would make FEMA independent amid calls to ‘eliminate’ it

March 25, 2025  |  Chris Clow

A duo of bipartisan lawmakers in the House of Representatives is proposing a bill that would establish the Feder...

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Luxury property YouTuber Eric Conover charged with attempted murder

March 25, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

New York City real estate agent Eric Conover, who built a 2.7 million subscriber YouTube following by showcasing...

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NAR unveils new MLS options policy, leaves CCP in place

March 25, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

After months of debate, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has made a decision about its contentious Cle...

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Cambridge Wilkinson to launch $100M private lending platform

March 25, 2025  |  Sarah Wolak

Global investment bank Cambridge Wilkinson today announced the closing of a forward flow agreement up to $100 mi...

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HousingWire Announces the 2025 Tech100 Honorees

March 25, 2025  |  Lesley Collins

Today, HousingWire announced the winners of the 2025 Tech100 award, representing the most innovative and impactf...

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Home-price appreciation continues cooling trend as inventory rises

March 25, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

Home prices accelerated in January, but the pace remains below its recent peak. According to the S&P CoreLogic C...

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Plaintiffs appeal dismissal of NAR, News Corp. in fake leads suits

March 25, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

News Corp., the parent company of Realtor.com owner Move, and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) may hav...

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How to build a 7-figure GCI with Facebook Groups: Laura Griffin

March 25, 2025  |  Emile L'Eplattenier, Gina Baker

Generating a new lead can feel like magic. That little dopamine kick you get just from talking to someone who mi...

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The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?

March 25, 2025  |  KCM Crew

If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now.

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Loan officers, focus on quality not quantity

March 25, 2025  |  Jeff Walton

What’s the deal with all the discussion across the lending community about the fluctuation of the loan officer p...

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HUD, DHS seek to stop undocumented immigrants from using federal housing programs

March 24, 2025  |  Chris Clow

After signing a new interagency memorandum of understanding (MOU), the Department of Housing and Urban Developme...

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Fannie Mae’s title waiver pilot program, one year later

March 24, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

In March 2024, Fannie Mae launched a title waiver pilot program that allowed approved lenders to use an automate...

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Denver’s NWSL team plans headquarters, training facility and temporary stadium in Centennial

March 24, 2025

The city of Centennial may host a headquarters, training facility and temporary soccer stadium for Denver’s new ...

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Price reductions: 6 things to consider before lowering the price

March 24, 2025  |  Sean Moudry, Gina Baker

Before rushing to a price reduction for your real estate listing, it’s important to take a step back and evaluat...

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HUD cancels HECM-related tech contract under direction of DOGE

March 24, 2025  |  Chris Clow

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has moved to cancel a contract that involves a techno...

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Brad Clayton, Steve Murray launch FIJI MarketPlace for brokerage valuations

March 24, 2025  |  Brooklee Han

Brad Clayton of ClaytonWolf and Steve Murray of RTC Consulting have teamed up to launch FIJI MarketPlace. The in...

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USWNT will face off against Ireland near Denver in June — with a lot of Colorado connections

March 24, 2025  |  Tony Gorman

The U.S. Women’s National Soccer team’s early road to the 2027 Women’s World Cup will make a stop in the Mile Hi...

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Want to see Denver on Antiques Roadshow? 3 episodes air soon

March 24, 2025  |  Paolo Zialcita

Thousands of people brought mysterious artifacts and family heirlooms were brought to the Denver Botanic Gardens...

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Seniors could be disadvantaged by new in-person Social Security requirement

March 24, 2025  |  Chris Clow

Following initial reactions by trade groups and senior advocacy organizations to a new in-person identity verifi...

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Southern states had the highest mortgage denial rates in 2023: NAR

March 24, 2025  |  Jonathan Delozier

Prospective buyers face numerous obstacles on their journey to homeownership, with access to credit often servin...

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Bessent floats adding GSEs to sovereign wealth fund

March 24, 2025  |  Chris Clow

As the second Trump administration contemplates the potential establishment of a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) — a...

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Trump softens stance on reciprocal tariffs, but threat to homebuilders remains

March 24, 2025  |  Jeff Andrews

President Donald Trump appears to be softening his stance on his most dramatic tariff proposal, but it’s not muc...

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