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Bipartisan Build America Caucus sketches housing reform targeting zoning, building material costs and inefficient financing barriers

Dennis succeeds Patrick Bain, who is stepping down after 16 years with the company

Anil Hinduja’s employment with Freddie Mac ended Oct. 1

The move follows FHFA and HUD guidance that opened conventional and FHA lending to competing credit score models

He joined after the August close that created Real REMAX Group, with both brands keeping separate identities

Payments are expected to be distributed in early October

A Habitat for Humanity survey across 22 countries found that 75% of individuals say they cut expenses in the cost-of-living crisis

The round doubles its prior valuation and brings in new investor Ribbit Capital

Companies cite share price valuations; Neighborhood keeps tZERO and other digital asset holdings

New deed theft protections were recently signed into law in Maryland and Alabama

Nearly 90% of respondents report some level of shame about their finances

The REIT seeks the return of its $25.4M breakup fee

The former Rate branch leader cited platform economics and NEXA’s BDM program in his decision to join

Reffkin cites past CRMLS forms, while CRMLS cites transparency and cooperation

The wholesale lender said non-QM volume is up 68% year to date through August and loans in process will close as scheduled

A tour of Washington’s Tri-Cities region gave state legislators a firsthand look at the costs, barriers and policy obstacles that impede local housing supply

A special committee is ending the challenge to a preliminary report from an independent inspection

Agents can introduce wills and trusts tools at closing and during annual follow-ups

Realtor.com report suggests move-up buyers will see more options and potentially softer prices, but first-time buyers will remain constrained by limited entry-level stock

Jensen offers her thoughts on the 2% upfront mortgage insurance premium, second appraisals and retirement planning use cases