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Homebuilders are still pessimistic, as builder confidence plateaus
Homebuilder confidence has hovered between 32 and 34 since May, and the share of builders using sales incentives is at a post-COVID high
Mortgage spreads cushion mortgage rates against warm inflation data
Inflation data was warm last week, but mortgage rates remain near their lowest levels for 2025 because of mortgage spreads.
The Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals pushes for condo guideline changes
The Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) is addressing housing affordability challenges head-on.
Reverse mortgage conversion software adds Smartfi proprietary product
The HECM Tool reverse mortgage sales and conversion platform has engaged with Smartfi to include its proprietary product in its offerings.
Celink parent adds former Ginnie Mae exec to its board of directors
Peer Advisors added Leslie Meaux Pordzik, a former Ginnie Mae executive, as an independent representative on its board of directors.
Mortgage industry reacts to pending shutdown of VA servicing program
The VA shared more details on the wind-down of the VASP servicing program, drawing mixed reactions from industry experts.
Analysis: The tariff impact on homeowners insurance
Rising tariffs and shifting global trade policies are adding strain to insurance markets, particularly in homeowners insurance and auto coverage, according to a recent analysis by the American Agents Alliance.
Keller Williams franchisees sue eXp team leader over recruitment efforts
Three KW franchises in Florida are suing Veronica Figueroa and Joseph Firmin of The Fig Team over agent recruitment.
Realtor on impacts of deadly Kentucky flooding
Catastrophic flooding continues to inundate the central U.S. as rivers remain swollen from unprecedented rainfall brought on by a series of deadly storms. Spanning from Kentucky, Illinois and Ohio to Louisiana and Mississippi, floodwaters are still surging downstream, overwhelming neighborhoods, infrastructure, and emergency response teams. As of Wednesday, more than 120 locations across the region […]
