Rocket Cos. president, ex-mortgage chief Emerson to retire

August 22, 2025by

The former Quicken Loans mortgage banker was a strong advocate for technology adoption during his 15-year run leading the...

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Homebuyers in the US canceled contracts at record rate for July

August 22, 2025by

Home-purchase contracts in the US were canceled at a record rate for July as jittery buyers got cold feet.

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Trump says he will fire Fed Gov. Cook ‘if she doesn’t resign’

August 22, 2025by

The President said in response to a press question about Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook that he would fire...

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Mortgage rates hit year-to-date lows after Powell comments

August 22, 2025by

Mortgage rates hit year-to-date lows after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments at the Jackson Hole Economic Summit on Friday.

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USDA is automating its loan application uploading

August 22, 2025by

USDA recently announced a $49 million contract with Phoenixteam to modernize its mortgage underwriting system, GUS

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Powell’s Jackson Hole speech stirs cautious optimism for housing

August 22, 2025by

Experts say even modest rate relief could revive affordability and buyer demand, although uncertainty around jobs and tariffs clouds...

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Homebuyers seek independent research, but still want a real estate agent

August 22, 2025by

Cotality data shows that 73% of homebuyers are conducting their own research, but 88% still want a human agent...

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Is the real estate industry getting its antitrust enforcement wish? 

August 22, 2025by

Many real estate professionals hoped for weaker antitrust scrutiny from a Trump DOJ, and so far it appears they...

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Pittsburgh, Cleveland top global metro affordability list

August 22, 2025by

Homebuyers can purchase nearly six homes in Cleveland or Pittsburgh for the price of one in San Francisco, according...

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What to expect next from The Builder’s Daily

August 22, 2025by

Our mission has been simple: to earn the trust of homebuilding’s most serious players by leveling with them. Now...

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