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Q4 Zombie Foreclosure And Vacancy Rates Dip Downward
ATTOM’s fourth-quarter 2025 analysis found that 1.32% of U.S. residential properties were vacant, down slightly from 1.33% in Q3, with the share of zombie foreclosures also sliding, dropping seven basis points in Q4
Industry Mourns The Passing Of VA’s John Bell
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, John Bell III spent nearly 15 years serving the homeownership needs of the nation’s veterans before his passing
Vought Pressed By House Democrats On CFPB Closure
A group of 11 U.S. Senators have sent an inquiry to Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought voicing concerns over recent comments over shutting down the Bureau
Carrington To Acquire Reliance First Capital
Under terms of the deal, Carrington Holding Company will add a direct-to-consumer retail channel to create a more balanced, competitive, and resilient mortgage platform
Venmo and Bilt Join Forces On Mortgage And Rent Payment Initiative
Beginning in early 2026, Bilt Members will have a new way to make their housing payments, adding Venmo to Bilt's existing payment options of ACH, debit, and any linked credit card
Deal Or No Deal
Broker owners and CEOs on navigating high-stakes M&A
Renewal Season: Compliance, Change, And The Future Of Housing
LaDonna Lockard breaks down renewal season deadlines, compliance musts, and why education and advocacy are more crucial than ever in a changing market.
Take Two: Fed Slashes Rates For Second Time This Year
Amid a lingering government shutdown and weakening labor market, the Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points at the conclusion of its October Federal Open Market Committee meeting
ACSI Survey Ranks Rocket Mortgage Top Lender
New poll finds that the human touch still matters in the digital era, as top-ranked firms are successfully blending tech convenience with a personal connection