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Have slightly lower mortgage rates stabilized the housing market?

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Mortgage rates have been slowly decreasing, but is this drop significant enough to influence our weekly housing data? Keep in mind that our weekend tracker reports provide insights months ahead of the reports most Americans typically read. Therefore, we closely monitor changes in our data trends whenever mortgage rates fluctuate. The last two weeks have […]

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As rates dip and policy shifts, is the housing market about to wake up again?

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It’s been a strange season for the housing market, caught somewhere between post-pandemic exhaustion and pre-election caution. And yet, in the quiet shuffles of financial markets and whispered policy pivots in Washington, signs are emerging that something may be stirring beneath the surface. Just last week, mortgage rates unexpectedly improved by as much as 0.25%,

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It’s official: DOGE cuts are impacting the DC housing market

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When Elon Musk was given control over much of the federal government staffing levels at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, real estate professionals in Washington, D.C., wondered if the sweeping layoffs would impact the housing market. While everyone has taken a wait-and-see approach, it’s getting hard to deny that people are moving

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Tech Pulse: Fannie, Freddie move on fintech, crypto, fraud prevention

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Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology — including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac jointly create U.S. Financial Technology Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have launched U.S. Financial Technology LLC to replace Common Securitization Solutions. The

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HUD announces three senior leadership hires

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Friday that Jonathan “Drew” McCall, Todd Thurman and Reid Wilson will serve in senior-level roles under the direction of Secretary Scott Turner. The appointments followed the swearing-in of Andrew Hughes, the former HUD chief of staff, as deputy secretary. Per the department, the new

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FHA rescinds 12 policies as Trump pushes to cut red tape

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As part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to cut regulatory burdens, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Friday announced the rescission of 12 policies related to appraisal protocols, underwriter employment, flood risk management and other areas.  Scott Turner, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which oversees the FHA,

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Compass affiliate The Gambino Group adds three top agents

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The Gambino Group at Compass — led by founder Carl Gambino — has expanded its roster with the addition of three experienced agents in Los Angeles and New York City. Gambino said the additions mark a key step in the team’s growth strategy. “This year has been a standout for growth for our team, and

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Reducing risk: Safely disposing of old electronics

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In today’s digital landscape, electronic devices play a critical role in our businesses, storing vast amounts of sensitive data. This is especially true for real estate professionals, title insurance companies, and mortgage lending organizations, where detailed financial records, personal client data, and confidential transaction histories are routinely managed. When it’s time to retire old electronics,

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Bessent announces 10 new appointments at Treasury

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Secretary Scott Bessent announced 10 new appointments for senior positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, according to a Friday press release. John Crews, a former policy adviser under House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, will serve as deputy assistant secretary for financial institutions policy. Before his time in House leadership, Crews was the policy

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Trump says he’s terminating trade negotiations with Canada

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President Donald Trump announced on Friday via social media that he’s ending trade talks between the U.S. and Canada. The move could impact tariffs on one of America’s largest trade partners as a temporary pause is set to end early next month. “We have just been informed that Canada, a very difficult Country to TRADE

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