CFPB cites DEI in push to kill $105k settlement with mortgage broker

Acting director Russell Vought claims bureau “abused its power” in redlining case against Townstone Financial that dragged on for four years, to “further the goal of mandating DEI in lending.” Continue reading

FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs

Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. Continue reading

US home prices rose modestly in January, led by NYC and Chicago

The FHFA Housing Price Index posted a 4.8 percent annual growth rate while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices showed a slightly lower increase of 4.1 percent, according to new data released Tuesday. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Daniela Pagani takes control

As women like this Chicago luxury broker step into real estate, Melanie Klein writes, they continue to redefine success and carve out pathways to lasting financial independence. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: Anna Uliassi on crafting a legacy

Coach Melanie Klein shares how buying a small condo on a budget set this real estate professional up for long-term investor success and financial independence. Continue reading

6 named to NAR REACH Australia’s latest class

Six innovative companies from Down Under have been named by Second Century Ventures as members of the 2025 cohort for REACH Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading

Weak February jobs report moves the needle on mortgage rates

Mortgage rates eased Friday as investors took stock of new data showing employers added 151,000 workers to their payrolls in February and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1 percent. Continue reading

Want to get more for your sellers? List in late May

Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow’s latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600. Continue reading

Help clients get spring deals done with an assumable mortgage

Get buyers off the fence and help sellers market their homes more effectively when you tap into the potential of assumable mortgages, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading

As JVs struggle, Rate names top salesman to head retail mortgage

Guaranteed Rate Inc.’s retail mortgage operations named Shant Banosian as president on Tuesday as joint ventures with Compass and Anywhere Real Estate strove to generate profits. Continue reading