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More homes sold. Lower rates. Lower inflation. Where Fannie Mae expects the market to move

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Economists with the mortgage giant shared a glimmer of good news for real estate professionals in a pair of new forecasts. Continue reading →

The path for Compass-Anywhere: Take the Intel Index survey today

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Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae CEO is out, mortgage giant says in surprise announcement

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Fannie Mae President and CEO Priscilla Almodovar has been replaced on an interim basis by Chief Operating Officer Peter Akwaboah. FHFA Director Bill Pulte fired Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid in March after board shakeup. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates just hit a new 2025 low. They might be stuck there.

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MBA forecasts rates will probably stay right where they are now in 2026, as investors have already priced in future Fed rate cuts. But look for three years of steady growth in home sales ahead. Continue reading →

Want more buyers? Choose a mortgage advisor, not a loan officer

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Rick Guerrero sits down with coach Tim Braheem to break down how the role of mortgage professional is evolving and discuss why today’s buyers need more than a paper-pusher. Continue reading →

HomeSmart and Lower partnering on marketing, tech and mortgages

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The agreement comes on heels of Lower’s acquisitions of Neat Labs and Movoto — and takes place as mortgage lenders look to real estate brokerages to win more homebuyers. Continue reading →

2025 a banner year for mortgage deregulation and legislation

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“We don’t just have a seat at the table,” Mortgage Bankers Association CEO Bob Broeksmit told members in Las Vegas. “We’re near the head of the table — and we’re speaking loud and clear.” Continue reading →

Discounts, lower mortgage rates give homebuyers deals this fall

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Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer on the market — potentially benefiting homebuyers. Lower mortgage rates are also giving the market a boost. Continue reading →

Trump administration lays out 5-year goals for Fannie, Freddie

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Equitable housing and climate change risk are out, deregulation and combating fraud are in. The plan sheds little light on Trump administration’s bid to spur homebuilders into expanding housing supply. Continue reading →

Rocket Mortgage rolls out bullish $822,550 conforming loan limit

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The 2.4 percent increase ahead of an official announcement in November surpasses more cautious 1.5 percent increases adopted last month by UWM, Pennymac, CrossCountry and Rate. Continue reading →