Warren Buffett, no stranger to the residential real estate business and to the incalculable role of homebuilding and development within it, is quoted as saying, “Valuing a business is...
Read MoreNews Corp revenue rose 9% to $2.19B and net income rose 13% to $121M, while Move revenue increased 10% to $148M.
Read MoreThe financial services regulator has issued a stark call to the finance industry: harden your cyber defences now or face the consequences of a “step-change” in AI-driven crime.
Read MoreA bill sponsored by Republicans in the House seeks to revise the appraisal process for VA mortgages, and to open the VA program to more condo lending.
Read MoreThe Biden-era rule required new home constructions backed by FHA and USDA loans to meet stricter energy standards. The move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to increase...
Read MoreYoung homebuyers using low- to zero-downpayment loans, usually government-insured loans, can’t compete with cash buyers for single-family homes.
Read MoreMany top correspondent sellers of government loans increased sales by the double-digits in 2025 compared to 2024, while top seller Veterans United saw a decline. (Includes data table.)
Read MoreTrade groups representing lenders want VA to align its appraisal standards with other government agencies and clarify minimum property requirements.
Read MoreIssuance of loans to Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities hit a four-year peak in April, marked by strong refinance volume and rising activity involving loan modifications. (Includes two data tables.)
Read MoreHuntington & Ellis launched Smart by h&e, an in-house AI trained on Nevada compliance to support contracts, timelines, and marketing.
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