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In a reversal of 2021 trends, inventory is increasing and price reductions are occurring across cost levels, though less often among the least expensive homes, according to reports from Zillow and Redfin.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants to change some of the government-sponsored enterprises' targets in ways that could create more low-income rental units as higher costs squeeze tenants.

New U.S. home construction fell in July by more than forecast to the slowest pace since early last year as builders adjusted to a pullback in demand and a pickup in inventory.

First American, Old Republic and Stewart did better compared to the first quarter, but all are down year-over-year, and Doma sank deeper into the red.

Despite some moderation in overall supply prices, concrete products are running consistently higher.

A gauge of U.S. homebuilder sentiment declined for an eighth-straight month, marking the worst stretch since the housing market collapsed in 2007 amid higher borrowing costs and elevated prices.

The bank plans to shrink its vast mortgage empire, which once churned out one of every three home loans in the U.S. and for a time made the bank the most valuable in the nation.

Rising insurance costs and pricier fire resistant building materials are testing how the second most expensive state responds to climate emergencies

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are mum on whether a temporary solution from Florida officials to support downgraded home insurance firms will pass muster for the enterprises' underwriting exceptions.

Additionally: FHFA adds reporting mandate for servicers and more layoffs are announced.