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Letitia James mortgage fraud case thrown out, but can be refiled

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The prosecutor who filed charges against James and former FBI Director James Comey was unlawfully appointed, a judge ruled. Continue reading →

Rising unemployment revives prospects for December rate cut

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Fannie Mae forecasters are predicting mortgage rates will fall below 6 percent by the end of next year. Economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association don’t see rates coming down at all. Continue reading →

DR Horton gets into AI mortgage tech with Tidalwave stake

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In addition to participating in a $22 million Series A raise, D.R. Horton will be a Tidalwave customer, deploying its AI-powered platform across mortgage subsidiary DHI Mortgage in a “landmark mortgage tech deal.” Continue reading →

This week was all about NAR: Inman’s Top 5 stories

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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 →

‘I’d love to fire his ass,’ Trump says of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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The president jokingly told Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that his job is also on the line if interest rates don’t come down, as poll shows inflation will be a key issue in 2026 midterm elections. Continue reading →

The fallout from NAR’s big reversal: 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 →

The fallout from NAR’s big reversal: 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 →

Zillow Flex class-action complaint now includes RICO allegations

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A class-action complaint against Zillow over its Flex referral program has been expanded to include more plaintiffs, defendants and claims, including racketeering allegations. Continue reading →

Rebounding mortgage rates dampen homebuyers’ appetites

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After hitting a 2025 low on Oct. 28, mortgage rates continue to rise as hopes dim for a December Fed rate cut. Futures market investors on Wednesday saw only a 34 percent chance of a Dec. 10 rate cut, down from 94 percent in October. Continue reading →

Pulte’s role in mortgage fraud indictment under scrutiny

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Attorneys for New York Attorney General Letitia James say FHFA Director Bill Pulte and three other Trump administration officials engaged in “outrageous conduct” to obtain baseless indictment against her. Continue reading →