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It’s a summer scorcher in the New England housing market
While markets in other parts of the country are shifting closer to a buyer’s market, the New England housing market remains great for sellers
FHFA plans to eliminate GSEs’ equitable housing finance plans
The proposed rule repeal was published in the Federal Register on Monday, commencing a formal public comment period until Sept. 26, 2025.
Rithm Capital delays Newrez public listing, eyes M&A opportunities
Newrez posted a 19% pretax return on its $5.8 billion in equity in Q2 2025. Funded loan volume totaled $16.3 billion.
Warren blasts CFPB, FHFA nominees as they advance to Senate confirmation votes
Fresh off a marathon confirmation hearing to assess the fitness of four Trump administration appointees, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is castigating each of the candidates after reviewing their answers to her questionnaires.
25 Canadians charged in ‘grandparent scam’ targeting U.S. seniors
25 Canadians have been charged by U.S. authorities with bilking older Americans out of an estimated $21 million.
Anthony Hsieh returns to loanDepot as Frank Martell departs
In an announcement made Thursday, loanDepot said Hsieh, the company’s executive chairman, has returned as executive chairman of mortgage operations. Martell will step down from his current posts as of June 4 and transition to a board advisory role.
Supreme Court declines to hear NAR’s appeal of DOJ probe
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that it would not hear arguments in NAR’s appeal in its legal battle with the DOJ.
Ongoing drama prompts leadership resignations at Las Vegas Realtors
Last week, outgoing President Merri Perry and Joshua Campa, the president-elect who was scheduled to take her position, resigned from the LVR board of directors and its committees.
Parties in the Hooper commission lawsuit seek preliminary settlement approval
On Wednesday, the Hooper plaintiffs — along with remaining defendants Mark Spain Real Estate, eXp World Holdings, Weichert of North America and Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage — filed a motion for preliminary approval of their settlements and preliminary certification of the settlement class.
