Hedge fund executive Bill Ackman called on investors to reacquaint themselves with Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), which resulted in a surge of stock activity for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). In a series of posts on X on Sunday,...
A new data report from First American Financial Corp. (NYSE: FAF) has determined homeownership affordability is near a four-year high, although current economic tumult may create a new wave of problems. “Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August...
The Trump administration is quietly meeting with congressional Republicans to chart the future for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Semafor, sourcing its coverage from four unnamed lawmakers, reports CFPB Acting Director Russ Vought met with Republican...
A new report has determined that the only 10 senators who voted against the bipartisan housing bill restricting the presence of large institutional investors in the single-family housing market are the recipients of generous 2024 election-cycle donations from the...
Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP) announced the appointment of Rory Golod to the new role of president of growth. In his new job, Golod will be responsible for empowering the 340,000 real estate professionals across the company’s brands to be more successful...
Homes aren’t exactly selling like hotcakes – according to a new data report from Redfin, more than half (52.2%) of February’s home listings were on the market for at least 60 days without going under contract, up from 50.1% one year earlier and the highest share since...
