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DOGE cuts to AmeriCorps imperil Habitat for Humanity programs
AmeriCorps helped support aging in place programs for Habitat for Humanity which are now endangered due to DOGE-induced funding cuts.
Greystar hit with second lawsuit over alleged ‘junk fees’
Greystar Real Estate Partners is facing a second lawsuit alleging it imposed illegal and excessive fees on tenants across California.
Pending home sales post strong gain in March but lag behind 2024 pace
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) for March rose 6.1% compared to February, the largest monthly increase since December 2023.
Why the private-label market will chill in 2022
Securitizations backed by jumbo loans and mortgages on residential investment properties have propelled a rebounding private-label market in 2021. But 2022 is shaping up to look quite different. HW+ Premium Content
UWM waives MI with a 10.01% down payment, but there’s a catch
UWM rolled out a new purchase product that will waive mortgage insurance payments if a borrower opts for a 10% down payment. But the catch appears to be higher interest rates. HW+ Premium Content
Is UWM’s plan to shed the “meme stock” label?
The Ishbia clan’s recent UWM stock maneuvers suggest they’re looking to shed the company’s “meme stock” label, analysts tell HousingWire. HW+ Premium Content
