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• HUD, DHS seek to stop undocumented immigrants from using federal housing programs March 24, 2025
  HUD and DHS will seek to end what they call "wasteful misappropriation" of taxpayer funds to housing programs that "benefit illegal aliens."
  Chris Clow
• Fannie Mae’s title waiver pilot program, one year later March 24, 2025
  The future of Fannie Mae's title insurance waiver pilot remains uncertain under new federal leadership, despite cost savings for borrowers.
  Jonathan Delozier
• Price reductions: 6 things to consider before lowering the price March 24, 2025
  Before lowering the price of your listing, there are several considerations.
  Sean Moudry, Gina Baker
• HUD cancels HECM-related tech contract under direction of DOGE March 24, 2025
  A technology tool designed for use by reverse mortgage counselors is no longer available after its contract was canceled.
  Chris Clow
• Brad Clayton, Steve Murray launch FIJI MarketPlace for brokerage valuations March 24, 2025
  Brad Clayton of ClaytonWolf and Steve Murray of RTC Consulting have teamed up to launch FIJI MarketPlace. The industry veterans describe it as an AI-driven platform for real estate team and brokerage valuations and sales. 
  Brooklee Han
• Seniors could be disadvantaged by new in-person Social Security requirement March 24, 2025
  Identity verification requirements for Social Security are reminiscent of the challenges for reverse mortgage borrowers who sought counseling.
  Chris Clow
• Southern states had the highest mortgage denial rates in 2023: NAR March 24, 2025
  Mortgage denial rates vary significantly across the U.S., with some states seeing far higher rejection rates than others, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
  Jonathan Delozier
• Bessent floats adding GSEs to sovereign wealth fund March 24, 2025
  Scott Bessent offered thoughts on how SWF implementation can impact the GSEs and even housing categories across the country.
  Chris Clow
• Trump softens stance on reciprocal tariffs, but threat to homebuilders remains March 24, 2025
  President Donald Trump appears to be softening his stance on his most dramatic tariff proposal, but it’s not much relief to homebuilders.
  Jeff Andrews
• Weekly pending home sales finally exceed 2024 March 24, 2025
  After a very disappointing first quarter with home sales failing to climb over 2024’s already anemic levels, signs are finally emerging in March that we’ve turned the corner to have some growth. This week’s pending home sales count came in at just under 69,000 single-family homes, which was 2.3% greater than the same week a […]
  Mike Simonsen