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Appraisal bias suit against Rocket Mortgage, Solidifi moves forward

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Judge rules that appraisal independence regulations do not preclude lenders and appraisal management companies from taking action to remedy biased appraisals. Continue reading →

New-home sales declined in July but beat analyst expectations

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Sales of new single-family homes dropped 8.2 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652,000, which still beat analysts’ expectations of a rate of about 630,000 units. Continue reading →

How HUD’s English-only policy undermines fair housing

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Realtors cannot stand idly by in the face of discriminatory housing policies, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s time to fight for the homeownership rights of non-English-speaking clients and neighbors. Continue reading →

How HUD’s English-only policy undermines fair housing

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Realtors cannot stand idly by in the face of discriminatory housing policies, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s time to fight for the homeownership rights of non-English-speaking clients and neighbors. Continue reading →

Gary Keller, Opendoor stock, one broker’s TikTok: Inman’s Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Sec. Scott Turner: HUD breaks down barriers to homeownership

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HUD Secretary Scott Turner shares how new policy rescissions simplify processes, reduce financing costs and strengthen the housing market, fostering a more effective FHA-insured lending process. Continue reading →

Real Talk: Why the silver tsunami might crash before it crests

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The recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act boasts many proposed boons for real estate, but not for silver homeowners, Rachael Hite writes. Informed agents see the big picture, and it’s not so beautiful for older adults. Continue reading →

Real Talk: Why the silver tsunami might crash before it crests

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The recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act boasts many proposed boons for real estate, but not for silver homeowners, Rachael Hite writes. Informed agents see the big picture, and it’s not so beautiful for older adults. Continue reading →

Real Talk: Why the silver tsunami might crash before it crests

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The recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act boasts many proposed boons for real estate, but not for silver homeowners, Rachael Hite writes. Informed agents see the big picture, and it’s not so beautiful for older adults. Continue reading →

Trump administration relaxes FHA flood risk, appraisal requirements

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Recission of a dozen regulatory policies is aimed at “slashing red tape that drives up costs and shuts families out of the market,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner said. Continue reading →