Reps. Mike Kelly, Linda T. Sánchez, Jimmy Gomez, and Blake Moore have introduced the Fair Housing for Disabled Veterans Act, ensuring that veterans’ service-related disability benefits are not used to deny access to affordable housing. themortgagepoint.com/2025/09/26/new…

As renters explore their housing options, a new poll examines exactly what they are seeking when choosing a new place to call home, and what property managers must do to keep pace. themortgagepoint.com/2025/09/26/mee…

A new LendingTree study shows the average homeowner is just over 50 years old, but age trends vary widely across U.S. metros, with California and Florida leading for older owners while Utah and Texas attract younger buyers. themortgagepoint.com/2025/09/26/met…

The share of mortgages with rates above the 6%-mark climbs to 10-year high as the nation’s homebuyers adapt to a new normal in the rate marketplace. themortgagepoint.com/2025/09/29/a-n…

A new study examines the properties and communities determined to be most vulnerable to hurricane wind and storm surge as U.S. hits the home stretch during its 2025 hurricane season. themortgagepoint.com/2025/09/29/wha…

Moderation in home-price appreciation, coupled with lower mortgage rates, eased affordability constraints in August, boosting the purchasing power of prospective homebuyers. themortgagepoint.com/2025/09/29/hom…

The entry-level luxury home price has soared by more than 60% from July 2016 to today’s new mark. With million-dollar homes now making up 13% of listings, what now defines the exactly what a “luxury home” is in the U.S.? themortgagepoint.com/2025/09/30/set…

A new report examining trends in home searches and remodeling decisions finds that homebuyers and owners are increasingly interested in sustainable features that provide financial savings. themortgagepoint.com/2025/09/30/ene…

The FTC has filed suit against Zillow and Redfin over an agreement that eliminates Redfin as a competitor in the market for placing advertising of rental housing on internet listing services. themortgagepoint.com/2025/09/30/ftc…

Education was on the agenda during the second day of the 2025 Five Star Conference & Expo in Dallas, as subject-matter experts representing servicers, lenders, federal government agencies, financial services law firms, service providers, investors, and real estate organizations

A long-standing Five Star tradition, Tuesday’s Keys for Life Luncheon marked the midpoint of the conference and featured the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, a state-of-the-industry chat, and a celebration of wounded veterans. themortgagepoint.com/2025/09/30/key…

Bringing together a combined servicing portfolio of nearly 10 million homeowners, Rocket Companies has officially closed its $14 billion-plus purchase of Mr. Cooper. themortgagepoint.com/2025/10/01/roc…

With the National Flood Insurance Program having officially lapsed at midnight with the government announcing its shutdown, nearly five million properties nationwide will be left at-risk at the height of hurricane season without proper coverage. themortgagepoint.com/2025/10/01/nat…

A new Redfin study reveals that first-time buyers and those downsizing are competing for the same pool of smaller, less expensive homes, as starter homes remain an attainable option in a market where affordability is still stretched. themortgagepoint.com/2025/10/01/sta…

Closing out this year’s Five Star Conference & Expo, the event featured the return of the popular She-Suite discussion panel alongside the announcement of this year’s Women in Housing Leadership Awards recipients. themortgagepoint.com/2025/10/01/wom…

As the Trump administration considers the future of the housing finance giants, industry leaders argue that merging the two could weaken innovation, reduce consumer benefits, and heighten risk. themortgagepoint.com/2025/10/02/why…

As the government impasse continues through its second day, the impact on the housing and home building markets will depend on the duration of the shutdown, as Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over a funding package. themortgagepoint.com/2025/10/02/gov…

Credit scoring giant FICO (Fair Isaac)'s new direct-to-reseller license approach aims to streamline credit score access, allowing mortgage lenders to calculate and distribute FICO scores directly to borrowers. themortgagepoint.com/2025/10/02/fic…

Home sales slowed across the board in August, with the luxury market mirroring the broader downturn, according to a new study from Redfin. themortgagepoint.com/2025/10/03/lux…

The Yes in God’s Back Yard Act was drafted to help faith-based organizations and institutions of higher education transform underused property into affordable housing. themortgagepoint.com/2025/10/03/new…