FirstClose hires Adam Nicholson to lead professional services
Nicholson is also tasked with refining onboarding practices and defining project scopes and timelines for the Austin-based company. Adam Nicholson…
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Former local Realtor association CEO charged with grand theft
According to a release from the PCSO, Garula-Mers was hired by the association in 2020 on a starting salary of…
Trump reportedly eyeing Kevin Hassett for Fed chair role
Trump’s criticisms of the Fed have garnered support from other allies, including Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, who…
New home price premium hits record low
Monthly payments for new and existing homes are now nearly equal, amid a trend of stagnating prices and increased use…
FHFA raises conforming loan limit to $832,750 for 2026
Loan caps drew renewed attention this year following speculation that the Trump administration would push to reduce the current level…
Local governments turn to AI to streamline housing development
As local governments face mounting pressure to streamline the review process for residential projects, a wave of AI-driven reforms is…
eXp takes a step toward increase referral fee transparency
This new framework includes a new form and referral fee disclosure. The new form is titled the “Consumer Choice in…
Lender Price adds first reverse mortgage partner in FOA
Jonathan Scarpati, FOA’s chief production officer, said the Lender Price platform gives brokers and originators “the tools and pricing they…
Mortgage prepayments hit 3.5-year high as rates fall in October
“Softening mortgage rates expanded the pool of refinance candidates in October, pushing prepayments to their highest level in three and…
Lawmakers urge HUD to rescind homelessness strategy changes
“We write in response to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) reckless and disturbing policy change and funding…