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FinCEN defends anti-money laundering rule ahead of Dec. 1 deadline

FinCEN is pushing back against FNF’s claim that its mandatory reporting rule will cause title companies irreparable harm.

The Impact Group, a top-ranked Denver team, joins eXp Realty

The Impact Group closed on $305 million across 429 units in 2024 — topping local Realtors’ sales rankings for two straight years.

HomeLight survey highlights affordability pressures tied to consumer debt

HomeLight survey reveals rising consumer debt ratios, affordability challenges in the 2025 housing market and insights on debt consolidation.

House Democrats push back on crypto legislation with ‘anti-corruption’ efforts

Reps. Maxine Waters and Stephen Lynch plan to rally fellow Democrats to fight Republican efforts that would fast-track crypto legislation.

Mortgage delinquencies are rising as homeownership costs pile up

Cotality found that serious mortgage delinquencies and property tax delinquencies rose as homeowners struggle to keep up with costs.

‘Dating the rate’ misled borrowers. Now they’re financially strained

An out-of-date mantra that once lured in prospective homebuyers is being criticized by mortgage originators who say clients were “misled.”

Atlas VMS acquires appraisal order management platform

Atlas called the move a “significant step” in developing technology-driven solutions to better serve U.S. mortgage lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs).