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- Is NAR’s move to allow non-Realtors MLS access a nothing burger? November 18, 2025MLS executives appreciate NAR’s push for more local discretion, but don’t see how Handbook changes will have much of an impact.
- Senate Democrats demand GAO investigation into Pulte November 18, 2025A group of Senate Democrats has asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte and other employees over criminal referrals against several public figures.
- Jason Cao joins Tidalwave as COO November 18, 2025Cao, a former CertiK executive, will oversee operations and scaling efforts, aiming to grow Tidalwave into a unicorn.
- Ackman calls GSE stock sale ‘not feasible,’ pitches alternative plan November 18, 2025Bill Ackman, the billionaire founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, proposed on Tuesday a three-step plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that could still be completed this year, while labeling a stock offering as "not feasible."
- Homebuilder confidence remains low amid economic uncertainty November 18, 2025Homebuilder confidence stayed low in November, with 41% reporting price cuts and major builders seeing year-over-year margin declines. Economic uncertainty and affordability continue to limit buyer demand.
- IMBs post ‘healthier’ profit gains in Q3 2025 November 18, 2025Independent mortgage banks report increased profits in Q3 2025 as production revenue surpasses rising costs.
- Mortgage rates are calm as the Fed rate cut debate intensifies November 18, 2025Mortgage rates average 6.38% as pending home sales increase 15% year over year, with markets watching for another Fed rate cut.
- Charlottesville settles lawsuit on missing middle housing code November 18, 2025Charlottesville settles lawsuit over zoning code, enabling missing middle housing with new density and affordable housing requirements.
- Rocket Pro launches DSCR product in response to ‘market shift’ November 18, 2025Rocket Pro introduced a DSCR loan product that bases eligibility on the property’s actual or projected income rather than personal income.
- Despite the headlines, Canadians are flocking to the U.S. November 18, 2025Canadians are investing in U.S. real estate at record levels in 2025, citing better returns, mortgage options and landlord protections.