In court filing, Trump administration says it will keep ‘streamlined’ CFPB running by Chris Clow for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will keep operating despite recent moves made by the White House to scale back its operations and amid court challenges that accuse the Trump administration of systematically working to eliminate it. This is according to a U.S. District court filing in Washington, D.C.,…

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Mortgage rate volatility has slowed, but a big decline in 2025 is unlikely by Neil Pierson for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Mortgage rates have been moving lower in recent weeks, even after the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause its rate-cutting cycle. But mortgage executives and housing economists don’t believe this trend will continue long enough to meaningful impact mortgage demand or home sales. According to data at HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates…

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Home prices rose 3.9% in December, but spring should be less competitive by James Kleimann for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Home prices were up 3.9% annually in December 2024, up from a 3.7% gain in November, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. “National home prices have risen by 8.8% annually since 2020, led by markets in Florida, North Carolina, Southern California, and Arizona. While our National Index…

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31 Spring Social Media Prompts for March: Fresh Ideas for Real Estate Agents​ by KW Marketing Team for KW Outfront Magazine

Why Spring Social Media Posts Matter for Real Estate Agents It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for — SPRING! Spring is that magical time of year when buyer and seller apprehension begins to thaw and hungry real estate professionals awake from hibernation. So how do you set yourself apart from…

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