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- Federal judge orders release of DOGE operational records March 11, 2025The decision marks a significant victory for transparency advocates who seek insight into DOGE's role in the federal workforce reductions and the dismantling of government agencies under the Trump administration.
- New York moves to allow title insurance for state land deals March 11, 2025New York may soon allow title insurance for state land purchases, a shift that could streamline conservation efforts and resolve longstanding property disputes.
- What has the CFPB done for the reverse mortgage industry? March 11, 2025As the CFPB is being scaled back by current leaders, RMD takes a look at its impact on the reverse mortgage industry.
- Safety, affordability concerns could be barriers for aging in place March 11, 2025A vast majority of older Americans want to age in place, but they could run into financial challenges tied to maintenance and repair costs.
- CertifID’s Tom Cronkright on how CISA cuts could impact cybersecurity practices March 11, 2025Tom Cronkright, the co-founder and executive chairman of CertifID, sat down with HousingWire to discuss how recent cuts to CISA could harm the ability of mortgage and real estate companies in identifying and preventing cyberattacks.
- Renting is less expensive than homeownership in every major US metro March 11, 2025Deciding whether to rent or buy a home depends on several factors — including finances, long-term goals and local market conditions. While homeownership can be a long-term investment, renting remains the cheaper option in each of the country's 100 largest metro areas, according to a LendingTree analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
- NY congressional delegation says skeleton staff in HUD field offices imperils housing assistance March 11, 2025The delegation said that nearly 1 million people across New York and New Jersey rely on HUD assistance programs, and that reported cuts to the agency could introduce undue risk for many more Americans.
- Richmond, Raleigh rank as the friendliest cities for single-family renters March 11, 2025A new Point2Homes study revealed the top U.S. metros for single-family rental options based on metrics like job growth and affordability.
- How a luxury real estate agent fell for a listing scam March 11, 2025Look for these red flags before listing vacant land or you can fall victim to a listing scam like this real estate agent.
- Mortgage rates drop as investors seek bond market safe haven March 11, 2025Rates peaked in the latter half of January after President Donald Trump returned to the White House. They’ve consistently moved lower since then even as widespread tariff proposals and concerns about rising inflation have served as headwinds.