Jefferson signals cautionary stance on tariffs, labor and rate path

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said Friday that the economic outlook is uncertain and that he was adopting a cautious approach to gauging whether slowing growth and a...

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MISMO releases loan data guide and AI glossary

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The loan boarding dataset aims to identify potential problems early during the transaction’s setup to avoid slowdowns after origination is completed.

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Flagstar mortgage escrow ruling upheld by Ninth Circuit

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In a case mentioned alongside one decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, by 2-1, the judges said they could not overturn a past decision on California’s escrow law.

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FHFA floats new housing goals amid broader proposal review

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The oversight agency for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is taking a new approach to affordability targets and is withdrawing some unrelated, older initiatives.

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Inventory-heavy states show wide gaps in sales speed

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Among states with the most listings, California sells in 63 days while Florida and Texas take longer, HW Data shows.

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Georgia metros show sharp divide in days on market

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Georgia’s housing market metros like Hinesville selling fast, while Brunswick lags. Discover the factors driving these differences.

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Tech Pulse: Agent AI adoption remains slow; title fraud thwarted in Ohio

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AI adoption lags in real estate despite new innovations. Also learn about title fraud prevention, compliance tools and AI assistants.

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Better CFO Kevin Ryan to retire

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Better’s chief financial officer, Kevin Ryan, is retiring from the company to pursue other opportunities, according to a Friday SEC filing.

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Mortgage veteran urges young brokers to stop using ChatGPT and do this instead

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She urges young brokers to stop the ‘microwave approval’ and follow her advice for building trust

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Housing affordability crisis: New NAMB president pushes for LLPA changes

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As a new NAMB president takes office, his suggestions for helping solve the affordability crisis

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