The financing gap that keeps starter homes out of reach

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Traditional mortgage systems lock out countless capable homebuyers who have the income and savings but lack standard W-2 documentation. Seller financing bridges this critical gap, enabling these underserved buyers...

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Tepid spring selling, strong headwinds buffet builder confidence

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Builder confidence stayed low in June as executives cited buyer stress, deeper incentives, and uneven spring demand across markets.

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Jessica Edgerton’s plan for CMLS amid MLS uncertainty

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Jessica Edgerton takes over at CMLS, saying MLSs must defend neutral, timely data and engage in listing policy and broker talks.

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Starter homes start at $1M in 242 U.S. cities

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

But moderating price growth and friendly building policies in many markets hint at emerging affordability for aspiring buyers, Zillow said.

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Brokers ask FHFA for more time to end limited condo reviews

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Third-party originators support tightening some standards but say greater flexibility and coordination could help the market avoid disruption.

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HUD settles fair housing cases, reduces Biden backlog

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

HUD said its Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity has reduced a Biden administration case backlog by 27% and accelerated investigations.

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TWO, UWM issue dueling shareholder letters over CEO meeting

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Bill Greenberg and Mat Ishbia held a video chat on June 11. The companies disputed the outcome, but in the end, UWM did not make a new proposal for...

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HECM for Purchase has been grounded. Reverse mortgage pros are trying to give it wings

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

At last week’s Western Regional Meeting of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, a panel discussion focused on ways to jumpstart HECM for Purchase through educational efforts with consumers,...

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Why hazard insurance is becoming a housing market constraint

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The U.S. needs a new strategy to address the significant recovery costs following large-scale disasters  Disasters such as fires, floods and tornadoes are striking a widening geographic area across...

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Zillow investor sues over Redfin rental syndication deal

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Investor sues Zillow over the Redfin rental syndication deal, alleging weak antitrust risk disclosure and stock drops after FTC action.

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