🔎 Buyers Are Back on the Hunt

Trump may declare a national housing emergency

Plus: Metros where mortgage originations are growing

Pending home sales show slight annual gain in July

Plus: Rocket, Mr. Cooper merger OK'd by the FHFA

🏡 From Homeowner to Landlord: The Accidental Trend

Mortgage applications remain stuck at low levels

Plus: Inflation outpaces home prices for first time in two years

Mortgage rates hit 2025 lows after Powell remarks

Plus: USDA is automating its loan application uploading

NAR sees existing-home sales rise slightly in July

Plus: Fed governor says she won't be 'bullied' as Trump demands she quit over mortgage fraud

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents Are the New Co-Buyers – Here’s Why

Builder confidence remains low in August

Plus: Newrez pays $2.3M to settle Caliber overcharge allegations

Opendoor CEO steps down as the meme stock continues to soar

Plus: MBA pushes back on GSE merger

Mortgage refinancing demand shoots 23% higher

Plus: Former Fannie Mae employees sue for defamation, seek $82M

🏡 New Law = Big Win for Veteran Buyers