An upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing will discuss with a panel of experts the growth of artificial intelligence and how its usage in the housing marketplace will be regulated as AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace.
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The 2025 Women in Housing Leadership Awards will be presented during the upcoming 2025 Five Star Conference and Expo, set for September 29-October 1 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. Nominate your...

U.S. District Judge Franklin Valderrama has denied an attempt by the CFPB to vacate a previous redlining settlement against Townstone Financial, dismissing claims of bias and protecting the...

Cotality reveals just how many mortgaged homes are now underwater, with Dr. Selma Hepp, Cotality Chief Economist, noting that "with price increases slowing considerably and appreciation remaining...

A new study examines the impact of the lack of skilled laborers on the housing industry, including how it cuts into the nation’s inventory of homes and hinders economic growth. The post How Much...

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote a letter to outline the Trump Administration's enforcement of fair housing laws, inquiring how the U.S. can further "eliminate housing discrimination and...

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban discusses what he feels will become the primary obstacle that will plague homeowners in the near future as affordability concerns continue to mount. The post Cuban...

In an exclusive MortgagePoint Q&A, Freedom Mortgage’s CEO discusses tariff risks, interest rate stability, and his forecast of potential housing shifts. (This piece originally appeared in...

Although new listings are increasing, providing buyers with more negotiating power, pending home sales declined year-over-year, marking the lowest level for this time of year since 2020 when the...

Rep. Shontel Brown has proposed a House Resolution calling for urgent action to address the nation’s housing crisis by preserving and expanding access to affordable housing. The post House...

If passed, a proposal would redirect billions from the CFPB’s Civil Penalty Fund into the Treasury, jeopardizing payouts to defrauded consumers. New York Congressman Greg Meeks criticized the move...

"Federal Home Loan Banks exist to help Americans buy homes, not to pad the pockets of executives,” said Senator Jim Banks, R-Ind. "This bill keeps FHLBs on mission and empowers President Trump and...

Housing & Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner spoke before the House Appropriations Committee’s Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, addressing President Trump’s FY...

At a recent industry event, Bob Broeksmit, CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), underscored the necessity for stakeholder feedback and explicit guarantees, casting doubt on near-term...

By a vote of 46-0, the House Committee on Financial Services has passed the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, legislation that would protect consumers from unwanted calls and messages received...

Cara Petersen, Enforcement Director for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has announced her resignation, having voiced concerns that continued pressure from the Trump administration is...

By a Senate vote of 51-44, Andrew Hughes has been confirmed as the next Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, having previously served HUD under former Secretary...

"Investor trends signal a transition," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, with new data showing investor selling hitting a record as high market conditions shifted in 2024, while...

A group of 11 Democratic senators are requesting a markup on President Trump’s budget reconciliation legislation, including proposed cuts that would zero out CFPB funding from the Fed. The post...

With insurance growing as a critical risk management tool, the premiums for these policies are becoming an expensive obstacle for many smaller firms, explains attorney Lindsay D. Dragon. (This...

While buying a home is often the biggest financial decision and expense that many Americans will ever experience, many first-time homeowners are still surprised to learn that once they have the...