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International homebuyers returned to the US in droves
The number of properties bought by foreign buyers rose to 78,100 from April 2024 to March 2025, up 44% from the previous year.
Realtor.com parent Move acquires Zenlist
Realtor.com will integrate Zenlist’s mobile-first platform, allowing agents and clients to search and communicate in a single, unified space.
OCC drops disparate impact enforcement
In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to eliminate the use of disparate impact in enforcement or supervision.
UWM extends its 60-bps incentive program into spring
UWM’s incentive provides independent mortgage brokers with a 60 basis points pricing advantage on eligible conventional and government loans.
Dunmor CEO Franck Ruimy on Newfi partnership and the residential investment lending sector
Even as high interest rates impact the housing market, Dunmor’s CEO anticipates a strong year for investor purchases and new developments.
WalletHub says these are the best states for retirees
Personal finance website WalletHub this week released its rankings of the best and worst states to retire in 2025. It determined that Florida, Minnesota and Colorado are the friendliest states for retirees, while Mississippi, Louisiana and Kentucky are at the opposite end of the spectrum.
The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing
Some feel more confident in the rules, while others are skeptical that dual licensing works effectively, especially at scale.
Judges deny plaintiffs’ request to consolidate commission lawsuits
The Multidistrict Litigation panel denied the request on Friday, but they did not rule out the possibility of consolidating in the future.
Louisiana’s housing market has an insurance problem
Agents across the state are lamenting rapidly rising homeowners insurance costs that hamper clients’ purchasing power
