by | Mar 13, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Politics, Premier |
Private equity executive Bill Pulte, whose family founded and runs one of the largest homebuilders in the country, was officially confirmed by the Senate on March 13 to head up the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), by a vote of 56 to 43. In separate statements,...
by | Mar 12, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Politics, Premier |
One of the bills under consideration in Congress to address the affordability crisis is the Humans Over Private Equity (HOPE) for Homeownership Act. Introduced in February 2025, the bill points to large financial entities purchasing single-family homes in bulk as a...
by | Feb 14, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Politics, Premier |
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) appears to be joining the roster of government agencies facing cuts. Antonio Gaines, president of AFGE National Council 222, said the agency plans to “discharge 50% of its workforce,” meaning its 9,600...
by | Feb 6, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Politics, Premier, Tech, Technology |
Editor’s Note: The Disruptor Roundup analyzes companies implementing unconventional models. Low crime rate, good schools, walkability score, political affiliation. The list goes on when it comes to what buyers consider before signing the deed on a house. A new real...
by | Feb 5, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Politics, Premier |
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in a 55-44 vote. Turner will assume his cabinet position tomorrow on Feb. 6, 2025. Turner, who helped oversee the...
by | Feb 4, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Politics, Premier |
When the Federal Reserve raises or lowers its benchmark interest rate, many people expect mortgage rates to follow suit. But the relationship isn’t that straightforward. The federal funds rate—the rate banks charge each other for overnight loans—has an indirect...