Elon Musk calls for the CFPB to be ‘deleted’

Elon Musk calls for the CFPB to be ‘deleted’

Elon Musk, who has become a confidant of president-elect Donald Trump, has called for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to be dismantled. (Image generated by AI in Midjourney) Elon Musk, the world’s... Read more »
UWM drops LLPAs on most government loans

UWM drops LLPAs on most government loans

Top U.S. wholesale lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has taken another aggressive move related to its product set, underscoring its strong commitment to government-backed loans.  On Wednesday, the company announced the removal... Read more »
Mortgage applications jump 6.3% as rates level off

Mortgage applications jump 6.3% as rates level off

Mortgage applications rose 6.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis during the week ending Nov. 22, driven by a 12% increase in demand for purchase loans, according to data released Wednesday by the... Read more »
NAR’s settlement is approved, but the DOJ is unlikely to back down

NAR’s settlement is approved, but the DOJ is unlikely to back down

NAR’s $418 million antitrust settlement has been approved, but real estate industry experts believe the legal wrangling is far from over. (Image generated by AI in Midjourney) As the saying goes, when... Read more »
The Best Real Estate Apps for Agents in 2025

The Best Real Estate Apps for Agents in 2025

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Agents have two choices: Learn how to run your... Read more »
October pending home sales growth points to positive end to 2024

October pending home sales growth points to positive end to 2024

Despite the recent rise in mortgage rates, early indicators suggest that the housing market is pointed in the right direction. The latest signal comes from the National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) Pending... Read more »
October pending home sales growth points to positive end to 2024

Senate leaders sound off on Scott Turner’s HUD nomination

Late last week, president-elect Donald Trump announced that he had chosen Scott Turner, the former executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, to lead the U.S. Department of Housing... Read more »
Zillow’s forecast for the 2025 housing market in a word? Bumpy

Zillow’s forecast for the 2025 housing market in a word? Bumpy

It seems like home sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market for years now, but rising inventory has steadily increased the amount of leverage for buyers. That trend will... Read more »
Dickies to move HQ from Texas to Southern California

Dickies to move HQ from Texas to Southern California

Dickies, one of the best-known workwear brands in the country, will move its headquarters from Fort Worth to Costa Mesa to be with streetwear icon Vans, its sister brand. The move represents... Read more »
HUD raising FHA ceiling in high-cost markets to .2M next year

HUD raising FHA ceiling in high-cost markets to $1.2M next year

Adjustment for rising home prices increases FHA ceiling in high-cost markets like New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., and raises the floor in low-cost markets to $524,225. Whether it’s refining your... Read more »