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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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HousingWireHousingWire Malibu’s Franklin Fire torched over 4,000 acres this week in one of the country’s most expensive housing markets, putting more pressure on homeowners insurance premiums in a state that is already facing an insurance crisis. What will happen to insurance costs in California now? The Franklin Fire is now…

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HousingWireHousingWire While buyback volumes remain well below their 2022 peak, they are still elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels. The added cost pours salt in the wound for credit unions, banks, and independent mortgage bankers, who are already recording average pre-tax losses of $534 per loan origination. This challenging environment, marked…

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