Bob Broeksmit is president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). This column is edited and adapted from prepared remarks delivered today at the MBA’s 2024 Annual Convention and Expo in Denver. While the rest of the country is anxious about the...
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is pursuing an indefinite study of its Clear Cooperation Policy, with no deadline on when it would come to a final decision. Real Estate News reported NAR’s MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board, which has been...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced updates to several appraisal policies related to Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCBQ: FMCC). The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) will expand eligibility for appraisal waivers and inspection-based...
Wisconsin recorded 5,817 home sales in September, down 8.7% from the 6,370 transactions recorded one year earlier. According to data from the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA), the decline in home sales occurred while the number of available properties increased...
Single Lady Estates, a Los Angeles company focused on encouraging and supporting women’s homeownership, announced the official launch of its platform. According to the company, the new platform will offer information, resources, and community support throughout the...
The resort town of Ocean City, Maryland, is suing the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding the US Wind offshore project. The US Wind project involves the construction of 114 offshore wind turbines 10.7 miles off of Ocean City’s coast – the...
