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Homebuilder, mortgage company CEOs set to buy Tampa Bay Rays
The team is set to be sold to a group led by Patrick Zalupski, CEO and founder of Dream Finders Homes, for approximately $1.7 billion.
Why firing Jerome Powell won’t work for President Trump
I want to talk about why this strategy of firing Powell won’t get President Trump what he ultimately wants: lower mortgage rates.
MeridianLink welcomes Denise Cox as chief customer officer
Cox has more than 20 years of experience in leading customer-facing, post-sales functions at technology companies, including Olo and Cisco.
Cause for concern? FHA, VA delinquencies are rising quickly
New data released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) revealed that the delinquency rate for mortgages on one- to four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.98% of all loans outstanding at the end of 2024.
MBA’s big push for lower FHA mortgage insurance premiums
The trade group is calling for a “reasonable reduction” in mortgage insurance premiums on Federal Housing Administration loans.
New HUD secretary to prioritize GSE privatization, potential department name change
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Turner said that GSE privatization and a potential name change for HUD are on his agenda.
Interest rates plague Illinois agents and housing market
Real estate agents in Illinois say interest rates are causing buyers to be more cautious and would-be sellers to stay put.
Why Austin home prices remain stubbornly high
While rising inventory and days on market are proof of lower demand, Austin home prices remain stubbornly elevated above 2019 levels.
RE/MAX retains title of No. 1 brand in The Thousand rankings
With 135 agents on the list, RE/MAX retained the title of the No. 1 brand represented on the 2024 RealTrends The Thousand rankings.
