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• Compass files an antitrust suit against NWMLS over its CCP April 25, 2025
  NWMLS is not Realtor association affiliated and its Clear Cooperation Policy does not allow for office exclusives.
  Brooklee Han
• ESG team at Fannie Mae has been terminated: sources April 25, 2025
  Multiple sources told HousingWire that the terminations took place on Friday, following a series of moves designed to limit DEI.
  James Kleimann, Chris Clow
• Reverse mortgage industry descends on California for first NRMLA event of 2025 April 25, 2025
  The reverse mortgage industry's first event of 2025 is happening in Irvine, California, and NRMLA's president offers a preview.
  Chris Clow
• HUD reinstates nonprofit’s affordable housing grants after appeal April 25, 2025
  The restored Community Compass and Distressed Cities agreements allow the Cleveland-based nonprofit to resume work supporting communities facing economic hardship.
  Jonathan Delozier
• The nation’s largest mortgage lenders are only getting bigger April 25, 2025
  Inside Mortgage Finance (IMF) data for the first quarter of 2025 was released this week. The numbers show little movement in the composition of the top 10 originators, but there is significant volatility in sales volumes on both a quarterly and yearly basis.
  Neil Pierson
• Augmented reality mobile app could assist with aging in place April 25, 2025
  University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are developing a mobile app that could make renovations for aging in place easier to recommend.
  Chris Clow
• Acting HUD watchdog’s memo targets fraud, tech and safety issues April 25, 2025
  HUD's acting watchdog wants the department to address fraud and counterparty risk, technology vulnerabilities and health hazards.
  Chris Clow
• Experts analyze growth strategies of eXp and Compass April 25, 2025
  eXp Realty and Compass are top five-year movers on the RealTrends Verified Brokerage Rankings. Here's how they grew.
  Jonathan Delozier
• HUD adds $2.2M to VASH program for Native American veterans April 25, 2025
  After finding $2.2 million in unspent funds from a prior fiscal year, HUD is redirecting them into the tribal housing program.
  Chris Clow
• Why the housing market is actually much healthier in 2025 April 25, 2025
  After years of identifying the housing market as unhealthy, I can confidently assert that it's on better footing this year.
  Logan Mohtashami