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NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman’s Top 5

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Most Gen Z sellers have regrets over pandemic home purchases

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Five years after the arrival of COVID in the US, 94 percent of Gen Z and 86 percent of millennial first-time homesellers say they regret their pandemic-era purchase, according to an analysis by Opendoor. Continue reading →

Most Gen Z sellers have regrets over pandemic home purchases

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Five years after the arrival of COVID in the US, 94 percent of Gen Z and 86 percent of millennial first-time homesellers say they regret their pandemic-era purchase, according to an analysis by Opendoor. Continue reading →

FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs

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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 →

Trump’s FHFA could rein in Fannie and Freddie’s high-end lending

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Cutting the mortgage giants’ $806,500 conforming loan limit could relieve pressure on home prices but leave more homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages at higher rates from private lenders. Continue reading →

US could sweep Fannie, Freddie stakes into sovereign wealth fund

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Some experts are intrigued by the idea floated by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, saying it could help put the mortgage giants on sound footing without boosting mortgage rates. Continue reading →

Trump administration lifts FHA appraisal bias protections

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Lenders no longer under orders to keep a sharper lookout for appraisal bias or have a process for helping borrowers who suspect appraisal bias to ask for a “reconsideration of value.” Continue reading →

Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: Top 5

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Top Freddie Mac, FHFA executives dismissed in latest shakeup

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Among those dismissed were Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid and Head of Human Resources Dionne Wallace Oakley. FHFA COO Gina Cross and HR Director Monic Matthews were placed on leave. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales rebounded in February amid inventory uptick

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As buyers cautiously reentered the market, existing-home sales rose 4.2 percent from January to 4.26 million, according to data released Thursday by NAR. Compared to last year, sales remained down by 1.2 percent. Continue reading →