Rules on closing costs, PACE loans on CFPB chopping block Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:16:33 In his first act as interim Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent froze action on all rules and litigation. Here's what that potentially means for the recent slate of rules and lawsuits targeting the mortgage industry. read more»
How to navigate a buyer’s cold feet without derailing the deal Tue, 04 Feb 2025 9:00:56 Buyers may cancel a purchase at the last minute due to anxiety about the market, trepidation about taking on financial obligations or a nagging feeling that a more perfect home might be out there, Luke Babich writes. read more»
What’s next for fair housing in an anti-DEI era? Tue, 04 Feb 2025 9:00:29 Protecting fair housing must be a non-negotiable part of building a more inclusive and equitable future, Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Israel writes. read more»
Canopy MLS members offered Rental Beast solutions Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:44:42 Charlotte, NC-based Canopy MLS has inked a software partnership with Rental Beast designed to encourage members to increase their work in the rental market. read more»
LoanStream Mortgage exec arrested after fatal car accident Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:07:17 President of Irvine, California-based wholesale mortgage lender with history of drunk driving convictions arrested on suspicion of murder after 88-year-old man is killed in head-on accident. read more»
Corcoran adds trending listings feature to website Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:25:17 The new feature, which the brokerage calls "like Netflix for real estate," highlights for homebuyers trending properties based on unique views, interactions and leads, the firm has informed Inman. read more»
Orchard blooms in 2 new markets — Nashville and Phoenix Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:54:44 Orchard customers can choose to “move first” using a buy-before-sell structure or seek a fast cash-offer sales scenario, as well as select a traditional sales process. read more»
Homebuilders warn they’re facing a 40% tariff on Canadian lumber Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:36:13 In renewing a call that building materials be exempt from tariffs, trade group notes that more than 70 percent of imported softwood lumber and gypsum used for drywall comes from Canada and Mexico. read more»
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to temporarily lead CFPB Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:57:18 President Trump fired former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra on Saturday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take over leadership duties until Trump nominates a new director. read more»
87% of mortgage lead gen comes from referrals and past clients Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:04:21 When it comes to mortgages, Mike DelPrete writes, online lead generation is certainly a piece of the puzzle, but it pales in comparison to the power of referrals and existing relationships. read more»
