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Housing advocates are cheering the Senate's embrace of expanding Low Income Housing Tax Credits which ensures a volume increase and reduces a key bond threshold test.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remains in the same general vicinity since the post-tariff spike, and significant movement isn't expected soon.

Home sellers, no longer required to pay the buyer's representative after major rule changes last year, are still covering the costs as concessions.

The Trump administration is seeking to fire roughly 90% of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's staff and is fighting for that right in court. But if the administration prevails, can other consumer protection authorities from other federal regulators pick up the slack?

Confidence among US homebuilders fell to the lowest level since December 2022 in June, with potential buyers deterred by high mortgage rates and anxiety about tariffs and the economy. 

Housing permits fell for the fourth consecutive month as builders pull back on construction amid high costs and uncertain demand.

Even before January's fires in Los Angeles, change-of-address data shows residential moves based on fire risks and insurance availability.

After steering his former companies through turmoil, Martell will again attempt to turn fortunes around for a firm under regulatory and legal scrutiny.

A survey from Redfin reveals that Americans are unsure about how President Trump's policies will affect home prices.

The company also made several new executive appointments in 2025 as it aims to turn itself into a national one-stop shop with end-to-end home buying services.

Notable changes in executive compensation at public IMBs heavily relied on stock awards received that year.

The wholesaler, which provides 2% down payment assistance as part of the program, previously offered it until May 2024, when it was replaced by a 0% down loan.

A non-bank lender won't ever compete with a bank on price, but can offer flexible underwriting and faster origination times, according to a veteran originator.

While lenders have come out with more products for the spring season, rate lock data finds buyers still hesitant to act because of high mortgage rates.

Steady construction and weaker demand caused the first seasonally-adjusted dip in home values since 2022, signaling a move into a buyer's market.

A forthcoming bill from Sens. Jim Banks, R-Ind., and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., would allow the Federal Housing Finance Agency director to set limits on executive pay at the Federal Home Loan banks.

While Fannie Mae sees improving buying and selling conditions, more consumers still think prices will rise over the coming year.

As lenders expand into HELOCs, fraudulent activity is up. Here's what lenders need to know to protect borrowers and their portfolios.

Afordal unifies the home search process for consumers by giving them access to live rates, pre-approvals and property-specific special financing.

Following an appearance on Fox Business by NAHB's CEO this week, the U.S. Lumber Coalition labeled the homebuilding trade group a Canadian ally.