MBA weighs in after SEC adopts scaled-back climate policy
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week announced new rules that will require publicly traded companies to disclose climate risks and how...
Homebuyers hit the brakes, causing unseasonal growth in inventory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CebIuH3MRFo
Available inventory of unsold homes rose by 1.8% this week. It’s quite clear that homebuyers have hit the brakes waiting to see if...
Freddie Mac to roll out fee-based repurchase pilot program in 2024
Freddie Mac will launch a new fee-based repurchase alternative pilot program for performing loans in 2024, designed to improve the quality of performing...
Marco Fregenal to take the helm at Fathom as Josh Harley steps down
Fathom Holdings is the latest brokerage to make a significant C-Suite change. The firm announced Monday that it has appointed its current president...
Twixmas is the perfect time to claim email amnesty
Happy Twixmas, kids! First of all, let’s unpack this precious time between Christmas and New Year’s when real estate pros are left wondering,...
Council of MLSs welcomes new board members
The Council of Multiple Listing Services announced its new board of director members for 2024 on Tuesday. The MLS trade group said the...
Housing starts and permits rose moderately in October
Housing starts surprised in October. They rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,372,000, the highest in three months, according to the...
Closing in on Halloween, the housing market is still savagely unhealthy
The savagely unhealthy housing market continues to unfold as we approach Halloween. Sales are still falling, home prices keep rising, and inventory is...
FHFA’s pilot to waive lender title insurance on refis faces opposition
President Joe Biden’s new plan to lower housing costs includes a pilot program that waives the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain...
The Federal Reserve delivers lower rates for Christmas
Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield
What a crazy week! Not too long ago, on jobs Friday, I was on the HousingWire Daily podcast...
