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• Mortgage rates unfazed by crazy economic headlines May 31, 2025
  Mortgage rates remained relatively stable last week, which is a stark contrast to the madness caused by the Godzilla tariffs a few weeks ago.
  Logan Mohtashami
• The HELPER Act promises to open up housing opportunities and give the real estate business a much-needed lift  May 31, 2025
  A firefighter and his pregnant wife were unable to buy a two-bedroom home in the neighborhood where they grew up; two teachers had dashed dreams of owning their bungalow near the school where they work. These are just two examples of the heartbreaking scenarios you hear about in the real estate business.
  Justin Goldstein
• Updated list of Bill Pulte’s actions that impact FHFA, GSEs May 30, 2025
  Here is a list of Bill Pulte's actions at the FHFA or the GSEs since he was announced as President Trump's nominee and took office in March.
  Chris Clow
• MISMO reverse mortgage workgroup chair on ‘building a bridge to the mainland’ May 30, 2025
  The MISMO reverse workgroup sees recently completed work as a “bridge to the mainland” for mortgage tech, according to its chair.
  Chris Clow
• NAHB: Remodeling for aging in place fell in Q1 but receptivity remains high May 30, 2025
  The drop is attributed primarily to economic volatility, specifically high interest rates, general uncertainty and observed swings in the stock market.
  Chris Clow
• Tech Pulse: Fannie Mae targets fraud, DirectOffer launches AI assistant May 30, 2025
  Here's what happened this week in the latest tech tools, integrations and trends impacting mortgage and real estate.
  Jonathan Delozier
• Study suggests banks are avoiding mortgages in California wildfire zones May 30, 2025
  The study is awaiting peer review, but it suggests fintech lenders could be taking market share from traditional lenders in riskier areas.
  Chris Clow
• Inflation is almost at 2%. Will that prompt a Fed rate cut? May 30, 2025
  The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index for April rose 2.1% on an annual basis, closer to the Fed’s target inflation rate of 2%.
  Jeff Andrews
• New platform aims to ease California down payment burden May 30, 2025
  The platform gives buyers an upfront “down payment boost” by redirecting a portion of the buyer’s agent commission to the buyer.
  Jonathan Delozier
• Sun Belt holds long-term housing edge even as pandemic boomtowns struggle May 30, 2025
  A surge in available homes is reshaping the market in regions that saw the fastest growth during the pandemic.
  Jonathan Delozier