NAR, Mortgage Bankers Association back CFPB nominee

The National Association of Realtors and several other housing groups urged Congress to confirm Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Jonathan McKernan, noting he has a “wealth of experience” to lead the financial watchdog. Continue reading

Pacaso, The Agency partner on co-ownership sales

The two companies will also expand listing availability in number of luxury markets, such as La Jolla, Miami, Vail, London and Napa, among other domestic and international destinations. Continue reading

December home prices extend decade-long growth streak

U.S. home prices continued their climb in December, extending a long-running growth streak and reaching all-time highs, according to data released Tuesday by S&P Dow Jones and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The FHFA Housing Price Index… Continue reading

Offerpad losses mount as iBuyer acquires and sells fewer homes

At $17.3 milllion, Q4 2024 net loss is up 28 percent from the previous quarter, as homes acquired dipped 9 percent to 384, homes sold fell 18 percent to 503, and profits on each sale fell by 24 percent.. Continue reading

DOGE’s moves could destabilize mortgage finance system

National Housing Conference President and CEO David Dworkin, a centrist advocate for affordable housing stakeholders, warns of unintended consequences of downsizing of HUD, FHA and Ginnie Mae. Continue reading

MoxiWorks partner network adds reputation manager

The software gives agents a number of tools and tactics to solicit, publish and broadcast how their customers react to their relationship and craft their reputation in the market. Continue reading

MoxiWorks partner network adds reputation manager

The software gives agents a number of tools and tactics to solicit, publish and broadcast how their customers react to their relationship and craft their reputation in the market. Continue reading

Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M

Century 21 franchisees donated $2.6 million to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141 million. Easterseals supports people with limited mobility and health challenges to live more independent lives. Continue reading

Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M

Century 21 franchisees donated $2.6 million to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141 million. Easterseals supports people with limited mobility and health challenges to live more independent lives. Continue reading

Mortgage rates seen as staying higher for longer as Fed pauses

Economists and bond market investors have been surprised by the continued strength of the economy, and are wary of the potential for tariffs, tax cuts and deportations to reignite inflation. Continue reading