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Where rental agents are cashing in: The states to watch for the remainder of 2025
The U.S. rental market is shifting in 2025, but for rental agents, opportunity remains abundant. National vacancy rates reached 7 percent in the second quarter, up from 6.6 percent a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A wave of new construction and moderating rent growth has created a more balanced market, but in many states, rental agents are finding plenty of business as landlords and tenants navigate these changing dynamics. Renting also remains the only viable option for many Americans, as rising home prices, tight mortgage underwriting, and limited inventory continue to put homeownership out of reach for large segments of the population. This dynamic ensures a steady flow of renters seeking guidance, and rental agents are there to connect them with available units.
Union Home Mortgage acquires assets of Sierra Pacific Mortgage: sources
Ohio-based Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) has reached an agreement to acquire assets of California-based Sierra Pacific Mortgage Co., sources told HousingWire.
FEMA funds blocked illegally, GAO finds
The Government Accountability Office said FEMA violated the Impoundment Control Act, which bars the withholding of congressionally approved funding.
FHFA wants crypto in mortgages. Lenders have questions
While crypto-backed mortgages remain speculative, some experts see long-term potential for expanding access to non-QM borrowers.
Foundation Mortgage offers July pricing incentive for brokers
Brokers who closed and funded non-QM loans with Foundation in June 2025 are automatically eligible to receive tiered pricing incentives.
Truv and Tidalwave announce point-of-sale integration
The integration “embeds Truv’s advanced verification capabilities directly into Tidalwave’s mortgage application flow.”
Doorify MLS joins Broker Public Portal as strategic investor
The Broker Public Portal is currently expanding its network of contributors and supporters as it prepares for a public relaunch.
eXp Realty introduces CRM of Choice program
The program offers agents the option to select one of three CRM platforms as part of their standard monthly fee.
Do you get déjà vu? The PLS sues NAR — again
The PLS renewed its antitrust suit against NAR over the trade group’s Clear Cooperation Policy after a tolling agreement ended.
