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Bipartisan House bill would strengthen HUD’s grip on manufactured housing standards 

“We must ensure that HUD has primary authority over all manufactured housing standards,” Rep. Mike Flood said in a statement.

Clayton debuts CrossMod manufactured homes at HUD showcase 

The featured model — called the Cypress and expected to cost roughly $200,000 — is 990 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

AREAA releases 2025 A-List of top-producing agents and teams 

The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) has named 109 individual agents and 64 teams to its annual A-List.

Potential end to GSE conservatorships must navigate ‘race to the bottom,’ NHC says 

Following consultations with more than 100 policy experts and stakeholders, the NHC on Tuesday released a path to privatize the government-sponsored enterprises.

Mortgage rates aren’t moving, but the housing market appears undeterred 

Mortgage rates have stagnated, but other data shows that housing is in relatively good shape due to rising supply and a resilient job market.

Cotality integrates with Freddie Mac’s AIM Check API 

The integration with Freddie Mac will allow lenders to use the AutomatIQ Borrower Income Analysis solution to transmit pay stub and W-2 data.

HomeServices of America welcomes yet another new executive 

HomeServices of America has appointed Renee Gonzales as its vice president of core services integrations, a new role at the firm.

Massachusetts set to bar home sellers from requiring inspection waivers 

The policy prohibits sellers and agents from requiring or encouraging buyers to waive a home inspection as a purchase condition.

Robert Reffkin continues his digital crusade against Zillow, Clear Cooperation 

Reffkin highlighted Zillow’s defunct iBuying business claiming the company is a hypocrite as it “encouraged” sellers to sell their homes without the MLS

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