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Powell: Fed is reviewing Basel III, supplemental leverage ratio rules
On his second straight day of testimony on Capitol Hill, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is reviewing the Basel III rules.
Beeline Title completes milestone crypto real estate deal
The company described the deal as a milestone in merging decentralized finance with traditional title and escrow operations.
US housing construction is dead with current mortgage rates
The homebuilders’ profit margins are dwindling, which means housing construction could worsen if mortgage rates stay elevated.
Mortgage rates plummet, changing everything — for now
Prospective borrowers with strong credit are locking in mortgages this week at the lowest rates in more than a year, loan officers and lending executives told HousingWire on Friday.
Divergent paths: Housing market policies under a Trump or Harris administration
Industry experts say both parties have a correct diagnosis of the problems facing real estate and mortgage, but their potential solutions are quite different.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level of 2024
Mortgage rates fell on the back of recent statements by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, fueling speculation of a cut in September.
HW+ Member Spotlight: Stacy Esser
This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Stacy Esser as she shares the three trends that she is closely watching, along with why Logan Mohtashami’s insights are so valuable.
The American dream and the affordability crisis
“The housing affordability crisis impacts us all in one way or another. For young families, it means deferring plans for the future,” said Radian’s Derek Brummer in this commentary from the June magazine.
HW+ Member Spotlight: Stuart Sim
Chime’s Stuart Sim breaks down the five things he thinks people aren’t paying attention to in real estate that they need to be.
