Key Highlights Agent commission rates have remained largely unchanged nearly nine months after new rules from a major legal settlement took effect, providing stability for both agents and clients. Meanwhile, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has paused the implementation of key consumer protections, including a rule that would have

March Housing Market Update In March, existing home sales dropped by 5.9%, marking the slowest March since 2009. Homes are also taking longer to sell, averaging 73 days on the market so far in 2025—about 12 to 13 days more than the same period last year. This shift is creating

Real Estate Faces New Rules and Economic Pressure Economic uncertainty is reshaping the housing market. Tariff fears—especially from President Trump’s April plan—have led 24% of Americans to cancel major purchases like homes or cars, while 32% are delaying them. These pressures impact not just buying behavior, but overall confidence in

Rise in Foreclosure Activity and U.S. Inflation Update Foreclosure filings rose 11% in Q1 2025 compared to the previous quarter but remain 2% lower than last year. March saw 35,890 properties in foreclosure, up 11% from February and 9% year-over-year. Zillow will enforce new listing rules in May, requiring properties

UWM Rolls Out ‘Refi Shield’ Amid Court Victories Last Friday, mortgage rates fell to 6.63%, the lowest in five months, following a stock market sell-off. United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) affirmed its “All In” policy in court, penalizing brokers who work with Rocket Mortgage and Fairway Independent Mortgage, and introduced “Refi

The new FHA rule, effective May 25, 2025, will eliminate eligibility for non-permanent residents to access FHA-insured mortgages. This change is part of a broader effort to prioritize U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents for federal housing benefits.