
GSEs target income and occupancy to cut buyback risk
Mortgage giants are deploying tech to flag occupancy risk and income defects upfront

AI can speed up permitting, but messy zoning data holds it back
Localities are turning to AI to fast-track permiting, but outdated or conflicting zoning text and maps still delay approvals

When real estate listing scarcity becomes the strategy, who benefits?
A Zillow survey cited 74% of Hispanic sellers and 73% of Black sellers were steered to private networks, versus 24% of white sellers
Categories
Recent Posts

Mortgage rates fell and demand steadied as inventory dipped

Why didn’t the strong jobs report send mortgage rates skyrocketing?

Opendoor says it’s behind schedule but plans to catch up by 2027

Progress Residential to pay $49.8M to settle FTC, state claims over rental practices

How a new Pulte Florida agrihood makes conservation a buyer desire

Massachusetts AG issues rule on shared appreciation mortgages, NCLC calls for broader protections

Elizabeth Warren expected to lead Senate banking committee in January

NAR President Kevin Brown warns of outside forces threatening real estate marketplace

Blend posts smaller Q3 loss, warns of steeper mortgage revenue drop ahead

NRMLA asks Congress to restore HUD housing counseling funds
