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Court rules against Trump, allowing Fed Governor Lisa Cook to vote on rate cuts
The decision allows Cook to participate in the FOMC meeting scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday where interest rates are likely to be cut.
Amazon-backed affordable housing hits Seattle milestone
Amazon’s fund originally pledged to support 20,000 units across Seattle, Nashville, and Arlington, Virginia, and it has surpassed that.
Trump wants quarterly earnings reports to become a relic of the past
President Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday morning that publicly traded companies should instead report on a six-month basis.
Stable mortgage rate environment reshapes how LOs engage with borrowers
In a rare period of rate stability, lenders say that borrower mindsets — not numbers — may unlock market momentum.
Longbridge’s Melissa Macerato on how the latest proprietary reverse product came to be
Longbridge Financial’s Melissa Macerato talks about the new Platinum Preserve product, which helps borrowers preserve home equity for their heirs.
Mortgage fraud risk is up 7.3% in the past year
The largest increase was in the transaction risk category, where elements of a home purchase were not fully represented to the lender.
Anywhere welcomes Tom Hudson as head of investor relations
Hudson’s appointment comes as Anywhere looks to accelerate its strategic focus on growth. He will focus on investor community engagement.
Is Zillow a monopoly? Lawyers weigh in on Compass’s suit
Now that Compass has filed a lawsuit against Zillow, attorneys weigh in on what the brokerage’s next legal steps may be.
A Maine broker’s take on M&A as a mid-sized real estate brokerage
Dava Davin has been quietly growing her Maine-based firm over the past few years, completing another merger on Monday.
