Don Goettling commits full time to Momentum Builder

Don Goettling commits full time to Momentum Builder

Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Sarah Wolak: What inspired you to dedicate yourself full time to Momentum Builder after four decades in the industry? Don Goettling:... Read more »
HUD investigating Boston housing policy, alleging discrimination

HUD investigating Boston housing policy, alleging discrimination

Accusations also include encouraging banks and real estate developers to focus on those communities, rather than all low-income households, the Washington Post first reported. “As you are aware, the Trump administration is... Read more »
Weekly housing demand reaches multiyear high

Weekly housing demand reaches multiyear high

Mortgage purchase application data Mortgage purchase application data is a forward-looking indicator, as it typically takes about 30-90 days for purchase apps to lead to home sales. In some cases, it can... Read more »
Settlor integrates with DataTrace to streamline title searches

Settlor integrates with DataTrace to streamline title searches

Integration gives users the ability to run automated title searches tied to specific properties and retrieve related documents without entering a separate portal or opening additional software. Christine Lee — Settlor’s director... Read more »
New View Advisors pushes for reverse mortgage reforms

New View Advisors pushes for reverse mortgage reforms

The discussion also coincides with a rise in private-label reverse mortgages, which according to New View’s estimates, now account for about 40% of market activity. New View addressed each of the 21... Read more »
CFPB’s ECOA proposal raises alarms for women

CFPB’s ECOA proposal raises alarms for women

After the proposal was published, Nikitra Bailey, executive vice president at the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) testified before Congress about her reasons for opposing the change and has now released a... Read more »
Blue Owl commits .5B to Finance of America for home equity expansion

Blue Owl commits $2.5B to Finance of America for home equity expansion

It’s the latest in a string of Blue Owl moves in the home equity space, including a separate $2.5 billion commitment this week to home equity investment (HEI) firm Point. FoA, meanwhile,... Read more »
PLACE names new leaders for growth, legal, and title strategy

PLACE names new leaders for growth, legal, and title strategy

Miller, who will serve as PLACE’s new vice president of growth, began her real estate industry career in 2014 as a sales associate at the Souferian Group, before going on to form... Read more »
FHA increases HECM limit to .25M in 2026

FHA increases HECM limit to $1.25M in 2026

The new limit also covers Freddie Mac’s special exception areas — Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The new limit, a $39,375 difference from last year, marks the 10th straight... Read more »
An action plan for condo affordability

An action plan for condo affordability

In recent weeks, President Trump has increasingly focused on “affordability” as a top priority.   When it comes to housing, that means addressing homeownership affordability challenges, which are significant by historical standards.  According... Read more »