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Decatur homes sell twice as fast as national average
Homes in Decatur sell in 35 days, twice as fast as the U.S. average, with prices up 17.8% year over year but still far below national levels.
Mortgage industry backs LLPA changes but is divided over priorities
The mortgage industry largely supports changes to the loan-level price adjustment (LLPA) matrix but remains divided on priorities, with a full overhaul unlikely amid a potential stock offering of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
A growing foreclosure crisis? Not according to the latest Fed data
The latest New York Fed credit report shows U.S. homeowners in strong financial health, with high equity and robust credit quality.
AARP reveals ‘urgent need’ to address financial impacts faced by caregivers
State policies impact caregiving in the U.S., as AARP and NAC reveal disparities and the urgent need for policy solutions.
CFPB drops nonbank registry rule, citing cost burden
CFPB acting director Russell Vought raised concerns about the costs the rules impose on regulated entities and the expenses CFPB would incur for maintaining the registries.
David Benson is back at Fannie Mae
David Benson returns to Fannie Mae as senior adviser, bringing experience during a time of leadership changes and potential IPO plans.
Coldwell Banker affiliate changes ownership in West Virginia
The acquired firm has served multiple West Virginia communities for more than two decades, with leadership staying on under new ownership.
Sexual assault lawsuit plaintiffs accuse eXp of fraudulent misrepresentation
In a third amended complaint, the Acevedo plaintiffs claim that the brokerage did not conduct an investigation into their claims.
Redfin pulled into the fray as Zillow, Compass fight over witness
Compass wants access to drafts of Glenn Kelman’s listing policy blog post and Zillow doesn’t want a Compass agent to testify.
Fidelity sues FinCEN, Bessent over all-cash transaction reporting requirements
FNF argues that FinCEN is overstepping its legal authority and that the new rule unjustly burdens title firms.
Anywhere taps Vectara to overhaul title workflows
Anywhere leaders said the consolidation of AI infrastructure is driven by the need for better control, data security and cost predictability.
Title premium volume dropped 7% in 2024 as housing market slowed
First American, Fidelity, Old Republic and Stewart continue to dominate the market with a combined market share of 73.4%.
Reducing Bias is the Gold Standard for Appraisals
There are two significant issues in our industry right now — appraisal bias and origination volume. So how does this involve appraisal modernization? HW+ Premium Content
HUD official talks appraisal bias task force
Melody Taylor, executive director of HUD’s Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity task force, answers questions about its work on racial bias claims. HW+Premium Content
HouseCanary hopes its tech can help solve appraisal bias. Can it?
HousingWire interviewed HouseCanary CEO Jeremy Sicklick about how technology could change appraisals — or not. Here’s what he had to say. HW+ Premium Content
