• FHA extends servicer deadline for new loss-mitigation rules,Flávia Furlan Nunes

    FHA extends servicer deadline for new loss-mitigation rules

    The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has extended the timeline for mortgage servicers to comply with the new loss-mitigation waterfall, according to a mortgagee letter issued Wednesday. While the provisions may be implemented by Oct. 1, they must be fully in place no later than Dec. 30, 2025, ac

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  • De-risking the MLS: CEOs say consumer friendliness is the best line of defense,Brooklee Han

    De-risking the MLS: CEOs say consumer friendliness is the best line of defense

    The legal teams at multiple listing services (MLS) have been getting quite the workout over the past few years, first with the commission lawsuits and more recently with lawsuits related to Realtor association membership and MLS access. Given these circumstances MLSs are naturally looking for ways t

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  • New home sales shocked, but are these numbers legit?,Logan Mohtashami

    New home sales shocked, but are these numbers legit?

    Today’s report on new home sales printed one of the most surprising results I’ve seen in a while, showcasing significant growth. Now, we should have expected some growth in new home sales, given that mortgage rates have declined recently. In fact, each time mortgage rates have approached 6% since la

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