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Younger homeowners seek to redefine property ownership
Millennials inheriting wealth are more likely to value sustainability, walkability and community benefit over maximum financial return.
TransUnion pushes back on single-pull mortgage credit proposal
The credit bureau argues that replacing tri-merge reports with a single pull could exclude creditworthy borrowers and increase systemic risk.
South Florida boutique brokerage Galleria International Realty joins Compass
Fort Lauderdale-based Galleria International Realty joins Compass, bolstering its already strong presence in South Florida.
Radian acquires specialty insurer Inigo for $1.7 billion
Radian is acquiring the specialty insurer from Lloyd’s in an all-cash transaction funded by its excess capital and available liquidity. sources
Michigan launches pilot mortgage program to expand Detroit homeownership
The mortgage product will provide qualified borrowers with up to 40% of a home’s purchase price in down payment assistance.
HomeLight survey highlights affordability pressures tied to consumer debt
HomeLight survey reveals rising consumer debt ratios, affordability challenges in the 2025 housing market and insights on debt consolidation.
Legal experts say RESPA suit against Zillow is ‘going nowhere fast’
Despite consumer advocate support, experts insist the claims misapply NAR settlement terms and ignore RESPA guidance.
Trump appointees roll back fair housing enforcement, internal records show
One Trump appointee reportedly wrote in an email that decades of housing discrimination cases were “artificial, arbitrary and unnecessary.”
Will regulatory roadblocks hinder Compass’s smooth M&A sailing?
Compass was forced to divest some assets in its @properties acquisition, will the same be true in its much larger deal with Anywhere?
