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HUD is tightening the connection between an appraiser’s state license and their ability to perform FHA work.
A third of buyers said online research played a large role in selecting an agent. Repeat buyers now account for a majority of home purchases.
A federal judge’s dismissal of a manufactured housing antitrust case offers a clear roadmap for future litigation—and raises broader questions about consolidation and affordability.
Manually updating spreadsheets. Dealing with paper jams in the printer. Remember what office life was like in 2005? If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can find many of the same practices still in place in the investor’s reporting offices of loan servicers today. \nBut why haven’t these offices evolved with changing technology?
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Trump administration as it seeks to shut down the CFPB by refusing to fund it.
Here are the actions the Trump administration or Congress have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025.
Leading underwriters are focusing on technology, operational efficiency and agent support while preparing for market recovery.
Inventory is back to normal and mortgage rates are forecast between 5.75{1e56b58d719feefc9eacd2f04ceb6844d4aa8cf31eb8a7216411e324746bd43a} and 6.75{1e56b58d719feefc9eacd2f04ceb6844d4aa8cf31eb8a7216411e324746bd43a}, shaping a steadier housing market in 2026.
REMAX is accelerating the integration of AI and cutting-edge technology to transform how agents engage with clients, generate leads, and deliver results. Initiatives like Max AI, MaxRefer, MaxEngage, and HomeView leverage real-time data, personalized marketing, and AI-driven tools to streamline the homeownership experience and empower its agents. Leading this innovation is Travis Saxton, EVP of Strategy at REMAX, who has spearheaded the rollout of these technologies, including AI-powered training through Sky AI and SkyStudio, redefining the future of real estate by combining human connection with next-generation tools.
Analysts say the persistence of nonlocal buyers points to a lasting shift in housing market dynamics rather than a temporary surge tied to COVID-era disruptions.