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First American launches monthly rent automated valuation model
The tool provides rental estimates, value ranges and confidence scores for use by real estate professionals and investors.
Mortgage rates continue their slow march toward 6%
Housing market dynamics have grown more favorable for buyers and sellers in August, and it’s possible that the fall of 2025 could see even better conditions if mortgage rates return to 6%.
NAR faces appeal of Eytalis antitrust suit
Plaintiff Luz de Amor Eytalis is appealing the dismissal of her lawsuit, forcing NAR to continue dealing with antitrust litigation
Bill Pulte shares his plans to improve GSEs’ productivity
On Wednesday, Anthony Pompliano, the founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, posted a video of a “recent conversation” between him and Pulte on X.
Jennifer Folk joins Kind Lending as COO
Folk most recently held the role of VP, fulfillment operations at Tri Pointe Connect, the affiliated mortgage company of Tri Pointe Homes.
UWM brings mortgage servicing in-house, partners with ICE
UWM’s move speaks to the broader impact of the Rocket-Mr. Cooper deal on the mortgage servicing landscape.
Texas senator urges DOJ investigation of Muslim-led real estate development
Sen. John Cornyn is calling for investigation of a real estate development near Dallas, saying that it may violate the rights of non-Muslims.
HomeServices of America names Chris Kelly CEO, replacing Blefari
Former CEO Gino Blefari has stepped down from the role and will transition into the position of chairman emeritus, the company said.
How real estate brokerage stocks have fared since ‘Liberation Day’
Major brokerage equities have underperformed the S&P 500 since April 2, which was Trump’s “Liberation Day” rollout of the new tariffs.
