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President Donald Trump announced on social media the nomination of Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to the permanent position.

To safely navigate a strict regulatory landscape, mortgage lenders must deploy AI alongside a rigorous governance framework built on explainability, fairness and continuous human oversight. By treating responsible AI as a living operating system rather than a static compliance checklist, lenders can...

To overcome the low first-time pass rate on the real estate exam, aspiring agents must move beyond simple memorization and integrate strategic practice testing into their study routine from day one. By leveraging AI-powered tools to identify weak areas, explain complex concepts and generate personal...

Cutting corners on credit data to save costs creates a dangerous blind spot. Single-bureau pulls ignore 66% of national credit data, hiding critical liabilities. See why the 30-year mortgage demands a full Tri-Merge view.

The brokerage said the updated platform is designed to improve the online experience for homebuyers, sellers and agents.

Elevated rates and financial strain are expected to keep reverse mortgage borrowing power constrained through the end of the year.

Fathom’s Q1 2026 10-Q cites material weaknesses and potential misstatements, tied to former CEOs and a 2021 side agreement.

Author’s Note: I worked for KB Home during two periods of my career and remain grateful for the experience. This analysis is based solely on publicly reported information and reflects my independent views on the company’s land strategy and industry positioning. Regardless of whether...

New York Assembly passed a listings bill May 29, requiring concurrent public marketing or a signed opt out, with fines up to $5,000.

BLS said May CPI rose 4.2% y/y and 0.5% m/m, with energy driving most of the gain, as core inflation rose 2.9% y/y and 0.2% m/m.

Figure Technology Solutions will acquire Kiavi in a $717 million deal that increases its exposure to residential investor loans and the first-lien market, the companies announced Wednesday.

CoStar urged a court to deny Zillow’s injunction motion, arguing Zillow Preview and feed access requests undercut MLS competition.

The Bringas Home Team has completed more than 450 home sales throughout its history and reported 30% year-over-year growth in 2024.

The Michigan firm earned the No. 28 national ranking among small teams for transaction sides on RealTrends Verified's 2026 rankings.

No homebuilder would have asked for the headwinds that 2026 brought to both would-be homebuyers and the organizations that serve them. Still, given the level of preparation and de-risking most homebuilding firms have pursued since before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, this year’s raft of challenges ...

The White House has sent the nomination of Brian Johnson to serve as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to the Senate, according to a notice filed on Wednesday.

Unlock Technologies closed a $358.5 million home equity agreement securitization, the largest HEA deal of 2026, attracting investor demand.

Non-QM lender Logan Finance hired Mark Luzi as Western managing director of sales, effective May 26, to lead broker and correspondent business.

The Mortgage Bankers Association is urging the mortgage industry to develop a unified framework for managing artificial intelligence as lenders increasingly deploy AI tools across origination, servicing and customer engagement.

Veterans United Home Loans and its real estate brokerage affiliate are pushing back against an amended class-action lawsuit accusing the companies of operating an illegal kickback scheme.