Year: 2024

HousingWireHousingWire The Republican steering committee in the U.S. House of Representatives has selected Rep. French Hill to chair the powerful House Financial Services Committee, which oversees the entirety of the U.S. financial services industry including the housing, insurance, securities and banking sectors. The committee routinely examines issues and proposed legislation…

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HousingWireHousingWire Some housing professionals believe the market could normalize in 2025 after years of changes. Veterans United Home Loans — the nation’s largest producer of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans — thinks that mortgage rates and home-price growth could subside, but affordability issues may persist. These conclusions come…

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HousingWireHousingWire President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering sweeping structural changes to bank watchdogs, which have the potential to impact the mortgage market.  Analysts anticipated a shift toward a more lenient regulatory environment for the financial sector under the new Trump administration, but recent discussions suggest even more drastic…

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HousingWireHousingWire Fathom Realty, a subsidiary of Fathom Holdings Inc., has appointed a new vice president of operations. Andrew Shock, who has more 20 years of experience in the residential brokerage industry, takes on the role. “Andrew’s expertise, knowledge, and positive energy align perfectly with our vision and will drive us…

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HousingWireHousingWire The Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) is welcoming many new and returning board of director members in 2025. The organization announced its board of directors’ election results, as well as director and executive committee appointments in a release on Thursday. “It is a pivotal year for organized real estate, and our…

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