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Which coastal housing market is stronger, California or Florida?
California and Florida show diverging fall dynamics as inventory and price cuts move in different directions according to HW Data.
Compass’s Anywhere deal could push exclusives higher, but not sky-high
Experts predict Compass’s exclusive inventory will grow post-merger but power limits will keep things below what many in the industry fear.
Stewart introduces FinCEN AML compliance tool
Platform tools include electronic filing of reports, data validation, communication with buyers and sellers and secure document retention.
Open banking under pressure: What new data access models could mean for mortgage verification
Recently, JPMorgan Chase announced a shift in how it manages access to consumer banking data, introducing new data access fees for third-party aggregators. While the move focuses on infrastructure cost-sharing and consumer data stewardship, it reflects an evolving discussion about how financial institutions manage and fund access to their infrastructure, raising important questions about how different types of fintech use cases should be treated. For the mortgage sector, this conversation comes at a critical time in the adoption of automated income and asset verification.
Bill Emerson to retire as president of Rocket Companies
Bill Emerson is retiring as president of Rocket Companies but will remain as a director, the company disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In New York, many seniors aren’t getting vital support services
New York is among the states where older residents are not receiving adequate levels of in-home care and other support services.
Tech startup offering AI-driven property level risk modeling
Instead of relying on zip code-based risk maps and subjective human judgment, FutureProof’s algorithm analyzes property-specific details.
Coldwell Banker’s Jason Waugh on data, skills and seizing market opportunity
Jason Waugh, the president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, spoke with HousingWire about what it takes to succeed in real estate today.
First American: Existing home sales remain subdued
Inventory in July was nearly 20% higher than a year ago, yet the flow of new listings rose only 5% compared with 2024.
