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Dono raises $6.5M to digitize fragmented US property records

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The title sector is plagued by antiquated and fragmented record systems that delay closings and increase costs. Dono wants to change that. Continue reading →

Pennymac to acquire Cenlar for $257.5M in mega mortgage merger

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The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year. It would make Pennymac the second-largest mortgage servicer in the country and one the largest subservicers, the company said. Continue reading →

What you need to know about the House’s new affordability bill

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The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through a series of zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls. Continue reading →

Here’s how Zillow continued growing — and touching more transactions — in 2025

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Zillow is increasingly at the center of the lives of homebuyers, homesellers and real estate professionals. Here’s what changed in 2025, and how it paid off for the company. Continue reading →

Affordability reaches 4-year high after January rate drop

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Softening rates opened the door for 4.8 million borrowers to refinance their mortgages in January, the highest level in four years. However, affordability levels remain below pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading →

President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low

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The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans’ wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability. Continue reading →

Zillow terminates approximately 3% of staff (but it’s not shrinking)

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The company said the terminations were performance-based and part of its typical annual review process. Zillow has open roles for approximately the same number of employees. Continue reading →

Trump nominates Kevin M. Warsh as next Fed chair

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The president made the announcement on Truth Social on Friday. Warsh will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking up the central bank post. Continue reading →

Fed holds rates steady — but economists offer hope for housing

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One economist said Wednesday that “homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026.” And another expert noted that “mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago.” Continue reading →