HUD, DHS seek to stop undocumented immigrants from using federal housing programs

After signing a new interagency memorandum of understanding (MOU), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will collaborate in an attempt to keep undocumented immigrants in the U.S. illegally from accessing housing programs funded by U.S. t

Fannie Mae’s title waiver pilot program, one year later

In March 2024, Fannie Mae launched a title waiver pilot program that allowed approved lenders to use an automated title review process to assess title risk during loan manufacturing and prior to loan purchase. The pilot is limited to certain refinance loans with loan-to-value ratios less than 80% in

Price reductions: 6 things to consider before lowering the price

Before rushing to a price reduction for your real estate listing, it’s important to take a step back and evaluate all the factors that could be affecting the sale. Is the home being marketed effectively? Does it show well? Is the seller being flexible with showings? Have seasonal trends been taken i

HUD cancels HECM-related tech contract under direction of DOGE

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has moved to cancel a contract that involves a technology service for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counselors, according to a review of the contract details on government websites and an announcement from the National Reverse Mortg