USA Today, Feb. 16, 2026-Andrea RiquierBrian Morales and his partner always knew they’d be homeowners someday. But it seemed far on the horizon, until they got some unexpected help. The …
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AI Voice Agents Stir TCPA Compliance Debate
National Mortgage News, February 17, 2026-Andrew MartinezCould your artificial intelligence-powered voice agents break the law in talking to consumers?Click here for more (subscription)
AI Jitters Spread to Commercial Real Estate
The Wall Street Journal, Feb. 12, 2026-Peter GrantCommercial real estate services firms this week have become one of the latest sectors to feel the stock market’s anxiety over artificial intelligence.Click …
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Add New Rate Buydown Disclosures
National Mortgage News, Feb. 13, 2026-Bonnie SinnockFannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be providing new loan-level disclosures about interest-rate buydowns in mortgage-backed securities this spring to address investor interest in …
Singles Facing Significantly Greater Housing Cost Burden Than Married Couples
National Mortgage Professional, Feb. 13, 2026Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and love is in the air, but new findings from Redfin reveal a stark divide in housing affordability …
Map Shows Cities With the Highest ‘Singles Tax’ for Solo Renters
Newsweek, Feb. 13, 2026-Hugh CameronNew research shows that being single and living alone is costing some Americans thousands of dollars each year, with certain cities suffering from significantly higher levels …
Congressional Housing Deal Faces New Hurdle as Trump Pushes Investor Ban
Politico, Feb. 13, 2026-Katherine Hapgood, Megan MesserlyA major housing bill is the latest flash point between the White House and congressional Republicans, as the Trump administration presses skeptical GOP lawmakers …
U.S. Home Sales Fell Sharply in January, Even as Mortgage Rates Continued to Ease
Associated Press, Feb. 12, 2026-Alex VeigaSales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell sharply in January as higher home prices and possibly harsh winter weather kept many prospective homebuyers on the …
Americans With Higher Incomes Are Starting to Fall Behind on Payments
Wall Street Journal, Feb. 12, 2026-Imani MoiseAs more Americans fall behind on their mortgage and credit-card payments, a new report sheds light on how financial stress is spreading beyond the …
Income Needed to buy a Home Falls 4%
National Mortgage News, February 12, 2026-Colin McNamaraThe housing market continues to favor buyers, forcing prices to slide and affordability to improve, according to a new report from Redfin.Click here for …