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Dream Finders Homes Offers to Acquire Beazer Homes for $704 Million
Millrose Properties announced its intent to provide land banking capital to support the proposed acquisition of Beazer Homes. Continue Reading Dream Finders Homes Offers to Acquire Beazer Homes for $704 Million
The Real Brokerage Acquires RE/MAX Holdings for $880 Million
Going forward, the new Real REMAX Group will be headquartered in Miami with significant operations remaining in the Denver area. Continue Reading The Real Brokerage Acquires RE/MAX Holdings for $880 Million
Chris Reyes Named Chief Technology Officer at Douglas Elliman Realty
Reyes joins Douglas Elliman from Brown Harris Stevens, where he served as CTO. Continue Reading Chris Reyes Named Chief Technology Officer at Douglas Elliman Realty
Atlanta Fed Chief Bostic to Retire in February
Bostic is the 15th person to lead the Atlanta Fed and is the first Black and openly gay president of a regional Federal Reserve Bank. Continue Reading Atlanta Fed Chief Bostic to Retire in February
Tommie Wehrle Named 2026 President of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Wehrle is a learning consultant for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in Milford, Connecticut. Continue Reading Tommie Wehrle Named 2026 President of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.1% from 15.9%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
“Unfortunately, this month’s turmoil in the Middle East has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which in turn could impact overall affordability in the months ahead,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38% as of March 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The new mortgages will be originated and serviced by Better, with Bitcoin and USDC pledges powered by Coinbase. Continue Reading Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
The new criminal referrals follow the Trump administration’s failed efforts to secure a mortgage fraud indictment against James. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
A total of 35,000 foreclosure starts were recorded last month, down 16% from January but up 7% from February 2025. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
“An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market,” the senator said. Continue Reading Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%













