Kevin Brown’s plan to get Realtors back to business
This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. Brooklee Han: You are coming into the presidency while NAR is…
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Where manufactured homes are filling the housing affordability gap
Florida holds the nation’s largest inventory — more than 824,400 homes, or 7.8% of all manufactured residences — while New…
Trump nominates Stuart Levenbach to lead CFPB
“Donald Trump’s sending the Senate a new nominee to lead the CFPB looks like nothing more than a front for…
Mortgage applications fall 5.2% after rates rise again
The refinance index decreased 7% from the previous week but was 125% higher than the same week one year ago.…
NEXA Lending appoints Von Maharaj as CFO
“Von’s depth of experience in both finance and mortgage operations makes him an ideal fit for NEXA’s next chapter,” said Mike Kortas,…
Industry eyes HUD RFI for reverse mortgage program changes
“It’s a good indication that HUD and Ginnie Mae are paying very close attention to these critically important programs, given…
Embracing innovation to thrive in shifting mortgage market
Why innovation matters now In today’s market conditions, lenders who identify strategic opportunities and innovate their operations now stand to…
How long-term structural shifts are reinforcing build-to-rent’s tailwinds
Affordability challenges, evolving demographics, and shifting internal migration are profoundly changing the U.S. housing market, impacting not only renters but…
How heirs’ property undermines affordable housing
A 2021 NPR podcast segment painted a picture of the American Dream turned Nightmare: a Louisiana family faced the loss…
Ackman proposes three-step plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
One caveat: “All of these can be accomplished before the end of the year, despite the government shutdown having delayed…