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  • New Rankings Reveal Most Livable U.S. Metros for 2026

    New Rankings Reveal Most Livable U.S. Metros for 2026

    A new RentCafe.com report highlights metro areas where affordability, quality of life, and community come together, showing that living well doesn’t always mean spending more.  The post New...

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  • Fed Chair Candidate: U.S. is ‘Way Behind’ the Curve on Lowering Interest Rates 

    Fed Chair Candidate: U.S. is ‘Way Behind’ the Curve on Lowering Interest Rates 

    National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, a leading contender to be nominated as Fed Chair, said the Federal Reserve is not cutting interest rates quickly enough, even though the nation’s...

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  • Fair Market Rents Show Significant Rise in Largest Metros

    Fair Market Rents Show Significant Rise in Largest Metros

    While fair market rent increases can cause a strain on consumers, rising incomes can help mitigate the impact, analysts say. The post Fair Market Rents Show Significant Rise in Largest Metros...

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  • It’s a Buyer’s Market: U.S. Housing Market Has More Sellers Than Buyers

    It’s a Buyer’s Market: U.S. Housing Market Has More Sellers Than Buyers

    A new report from Redfin says that there are more than half a million more home sellers than homebuyers, creating a buyers' market nationwide. It's the largest gap in records dating back to...

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  • NAR Report: High Mortgage Rates Steer Homebuyers Toward All-Cash Purchases

    NAR Report: High Mortgage Rates Steer Homebuyers Toward All-Cash Purchases

    For the last three years, more than a quarter of all home sales nationwide involved all-cash buyers who did not require a mortgage The post NAR Report: High Mortgage Rates Steer Homebuyers Toward...

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  • The Future of Non-QM Lending

    The Future of Non-QM Lending

    Non-QM Loans have evolved from a niche product to an important pathway for homeownership in an evolving market. The post The Future of Non-QM Lending first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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  • Optimism Meets Reality in Affordable Housing

    Optimism Meets Reality in Affordable Housing

    As optimism grows for expanded access and development, rising costs, regulatory uncertainty, and widening shortages challenge affordable housing leaders heading into the new year. The post...

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  • The Cost of Readiness: Scaling AI Without Losing the Human Touch

    The Cost of Readiness: Scaling AI Without Losing the Human Touch

    As labor shortages, pricing pressure, and climate risk reshape property preservation, Safeguard COO Mike Greenbaum details how AI-powered inspections, vendor analytics, and mobile-first tools are...

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  • Pricing Perils, AI, and the Growing Risks to Property Preservation

    Pricing Perils, AI, and the Growing Risks to Property Preservation

    As reimbursement rates strain contractors and push qualified vendors out of the market, Genstone SVP Denia Ray explains how AI-driven quality control, shared services, and weather-based risk...

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  • Fed Quietly Restarts Treasury Purchases Alongside Rate Cut

    Fed Quietly Restarts Treasury Purchases Alongside Rate Cut

    The Federal Open Market Committee said it believed the Fed's reserve balances had declined to "ample levels," and that it would start buying short-term U.S. Treasuries "on an ongoing basis." The...

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  • Pricing Pressures and Technology’s Role in Field Services

    Pricing Pressures and Technology’s Role in Field Services

    As outdated pricing structures strain contractors and thin the field services workforce, ServiceLink VP Raquel Pasala explains how automation, AI-driven quality control, and end-to-end platforms...

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  • How AI Can Help Mortgage Default Law Firms Work Smarter and Stay Compliant

    How AI Can Help Mortgage Default Law Firms Work Smarter and Stay Compliant

    Mortgage default firms are cautious but increasingly curious about AI. Here's how technology can streamline workflows while maintaining strict compliance. The post How AI Can Help Mortgage Default...

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  • Luxury Home Market Shows Varied Selling Speeds, Mixed Pricing

    Luxury Home Market Shows Varied Selling Speeds, Mixed Pricing

    According to Realtor.com, national luxury home prices softened in November, while selling speeds varied widely by metro, reflecting a market increasingly shaped by local conditions. The post...

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  • Experts Offer Strategies to Boost Home Equity

    Experts Offer Strategies to Boost Home Equity

    With home price growth expected to cool in 2026, experts outline strategies homeowners can use to strengthen their equity position. The post Experts Offer Strategies to Boost Home Equity first...

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  • Freddie Mac CRT Issuance Was Nearly $5.1B in 2025

    Freddie Mac CRT Issuance Was Nearly $5.1B in 2025

    The Single-Family credit risk transfer (CRT) issuance is a program by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to shift a portion of the financial risk associated with single-family mortgages from U.S....

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  • Using AI to Strengthen Compliance and Efficiency in Property Preservation

    Using AI to Strengthen Compliance and Efficiency in Property Preservation

    As rising costs, labor shortages, and outdated pricing structures strain field services, Cyprexx EVP Tony Maher explains how AI-powered inspections, risk scoring, and predictive QA are helping...

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  • How Property Preservation Firms Are Realigning for 2026

    How Property Preservation Firms Are Realigning for 2026

    With rising costs, labor shortages, and tighter regulatory scrutiny reshaping property preservation, AREMCO SVP Clellan Kane explains how operational resilience, vendor accountability, and...

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  • Litigation Trends, FAPA Risks, and the Future of Default Law

    Litigation Trends, FAPA Risks, and the Future of Default Law

    In this month’s Counsel’s Corner, Friedman Vartolo Managing Partner Adam J. Friedman discusses the firm’s litigation-driven model, emerging legal risks from New York to Maryland, and how AI will...

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  • Fed Chair Contender: Trump’s Views Don’t Outweigh Committee

    Fed Chair Contender: Trump’s Views Don’t Outweigh Committee

    Chair contender Kevin Hassett said in an interview that the members of the The Federal Open Market Committee could say no to President Donald Trump's views if they chose. The post Fed Chair...

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  • Home Prices Surge in Rural Counties, Outpace Top Urban Areas

    Home Prices Surge in Rural Counties, Outpace Top Urban Areas

    According to a Realtor.com analysis, home prices in rural counties have surged far faster than in major metro areas over the past six years, driven by migration and affordability dynamics. The...

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