Mortgage lenders shouldn’t interpret the downsizing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as a green light to ease compliance, despite potential mass layoffs and a shift in priorities, industry experts told HousingWire.As part of the Trump administration’s latest moves, more than 1,400

The title insurance industry is on track for steady expansion over the next decade, driven by surging real estate activity, advancing technology and tightening regulatory frameworks.According to Market Research Future (MRF), the title insurance market is expected to grow from $4.15 billion in 2025 t

Following a move by the Trump administration to axe a property retrofit program that prioritized green energy and climate resilience, a federal judge has ruled that its funding must be unfrozen and resumed.In a bulletin published this week, nonprofit aging services association LeadingAge detailed th

HomeServices of America may have a new president and CEO in Chris Kelly, but Kelly is anything but a stranger to the firm. Kelly joined the HomeServices of America family in 2007, serving as the chief administrative and legal officer for HomeServices affiliate ReeceNichols Real Estate for nearly 11

Bank of America (BofA) and Citi reported declining mortgage production in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, following similar results from peers Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase last week.Mortgage volumes at BofA and Citi, which were attributed to seasonal trends and rising i

Berkshire Hathaway’s HomeServices of America has a new CEO, promoting Executive Vice President Chris Kelly as former CEO Gino Blefari steps into a new role. Blefari, who has served as president and CEO of the company for more than five years, is stepping down from the role and transitioning into the

High mortgage rates, low inventory and stagnant demand have made life difficult for real estate brokerages in recent years, and President Donald Trump’s tariff policy isn’t helping.The massive scale and scope of Trump’s new global tariff regime shocked the stock market, shot the dollar downward and

The family of a deceased reverse mortgage borrower in Connecticut, who sought to reopen a case involving the foreclosure of their relative’s home after her death, have been denied a motion to reopen the case after a judge found that standard procedures were followed.This is according to court docume

FirstTeam, an independent real estate brokerage based in Southern California, has begun its national expansion by opening new offices in Idaho and Washington, with plans to establish operations in Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon.Founded in 1976, FirstTeam operates more than 46 offices with 2,200-plus sa

More than $700 billion in home equity is effectively “trapped” and inaccessible to homeowners due to a variety of economic circumstances, including employment shocks and shifts in the market that negatively impact their credit scores. This information comes from an economic analysis published last w

RealReports, a property data technology firm, has entered into a partnership with MLS Now, Ohio’s largest MLS, to provide its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven real estate platform to more than 14,000 agents across Ohio and West Virginia.The collaboration gives MLS Now members access to RealReport

Digital banking solutions company Blend Labs Inc. on Tuesday announced an expanded partnership with Alloy, an identity and fraud prevention platform provider.As part of the new agreement, Blend customers can now incorporate Alloy’s identity and fraud prevention capabilities into their consumer banki

The Boston division of the FBI is sounding the alarm over a rise in home title theft, aka quit claim deed fraud, a scheme in which scammers forge documents to steal property ownership and cash in on unsuspecting homeowners.“Folks across the region are having their roots literally pulled out from und

The battle over Clear Cooperation, delayed listings, and private networks is reaching a boiling point—and the portals are right in the crossfire. CoStar CEO Andy Florance is the next leader to speak out after Zillow announced that beginning in May, any property publicly marketed must be entered into

Last week, the financial markets reminded us of their dynamism as the 10-year yield rose sharply, pushing mortgage rates higher, but did it impact the housing market data? We’ve witnessed a solid year with purchase application data and our pending home sales contract data has shown year-over-year gr

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Friday that it’s rescinding a rule from the previous administration that requires nonbank financial services providers to register certain enforcement actions and court orders with a new federal database. The regulation was the target of c

In an exclusive HousingWire virtual event, HousingWire President Diego Sanchez led a powerhouse discussion with three of the most respected voices in housing: Ivy Zelman, Logan Mohtashami, and Dale Wettlaufer. The panel dissected the housing market’s current state — marked by rising inventory, affor

Judge Stephen R. Bough is refusing to step down from overseeing the Gibson commission lawsuit. “Litigation strategy” and not “ethical concerns” drove the recusal calls, the judge said in a filing on Thursday. Howard Hanna was the first defendant to ask the court for Judge Bough’s recusal. HomeServic