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Alabama’s housing market reveals a growing affordability divide
Alabama’s housing market splits as affordable homes sell fast while pricier listings linger. Discover the impact on buyers and sellers.
FICO’s new program draws mixed reviews from mortgage market
Fair Isaac Corp.’s (FICO) decision to let resellers calculate and distribute its scores directly to lenders drew a mixed response from the mortgage industry.
Real estate agent optimism holds steady, but AI adoption slow
Nearly half of respondents expect to grow their client base within the next year, with another significant portion projecting flat volume.
UWM’s Jason Bressler encourages broker use of AI to ‘control your own destiny’
Bressler warned that large-scale mergers and acquisitions “are not good for our industry” and to use AI as a differentiator.
Mortgage rates stay below 6.8% as inflation holds steady
Lenders say that homebuyers should focus on loan options, not just rates, amid mixed economic signals and new inflation data.
HECM borrowers impacted by California’s Eaton Fire offered free workshop
The event aims to assist residents in navigating insurance claims and disputes related to reverse mortgages and wildfire damage.
Title’s Big Four post mixed-bag Q2 2025 results
Executives weighed in on the FHFA title waiver pilot, as well as M&A and Texas’ new title insurance pricing rules
Experts warn of ‘cycle of doom’ as disasters overwhelm last-resort insurance
Without reforms, experts warn about the “cycle of doom” — insurers withdrawing, FAIR plan rolls swelling and costs escalating.
How real estate brokers are protecting commissions today
The NAR settlement offers brokerages an opportunity to redefine value and protect commission revenue.
