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• NRMLA backs New Jersey bill clarifying reverse mortgage rules January 2, 2026
  NRMLA said the current statute does not align with how reverse mortgages are structured or used by older homeowners.
  Jonathan Delozier
• HUD tightens rules for FHA appraiser roster January 2, 2026
  HUD is tightening the connection between an appraiser’s state license and their ability to perform FHA work.
  Jonathan Delozier
• Why most buyers hire the first agent they talk to January 2, 2026
  A third of buyers said online research played a large role in selecting an agent. Repeat buyers now account for a majority of home purchases.
  Jonathan Delozier
• Judge Valderrama’s ‘roadmap’ for successful antitrust litigation in affordable housing crisis January 2, 2026
  A federal judge’s dismissal of a manufactured housing antitrust case offers a clear roadmap for future litigation—and raises broader questions about consolidation and affordability.
  Tony Kovach
• The spreadsheet trap: Why investor reporting still operates like it’s 2005 January 2, 2026
  Manually updating spreadsheets. Dealing with paper jams in the printer. Remember what office life was like in 2005? If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can find many of the same practices still in place in the investor’s reporting offices of loan servicers today. But why haven’t these offices evolved with changing technology?
  Jeff Choi
• Federal judge orders Trump administration to seek money for CFPB December 31, 2025
  A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Trump administration as it seeks to shut down the CFPB by refusing to fund it.
  Sarah Wheeler
• The list of all Trump’s actions in 2025 that impacted housing December 31, 2025
  Here are the actions the Trump administration or Congress have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025.
  Sarah Wheeler
• Title insurance leaders bet on technology, efficiency for 2026 growth December 31, 2025
  Leading underwriters are focusing on technology, operational efficiency and agent support while preparing for market recovery.
  Jonathan Delozier
• HousingWire 2026 housing market forecast: A more balanced market comes into view December 31, 2025
  Inventory is back to normal and mortgage rates are forecast between 5.75% and 6.75%, shaping a steadier housing market in 2026.
  Logan Mohtashami
• REMAX accelerates real estate innovation with AI and technology December 31, 2025
  REMAX is accelerating the integration of AI and cutting-edge technology to transform how agents engage with clients, generate leads, and deliver results. Initiatives like Max AI, MaxRefer, MaxEngage, and HomeView leverage real-time data, personalized marketing, and AI-driven tools to streamline the homeownership experience and empower its agents. Leading this innovation is Travis Saxton, EVP of […]
  HW Media Content Studio