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Move-up homebuyers drive surge in mortgage loan applications

Purchase loan demand was up 11 percent last week, with "surprisingly strong" demand from conventional loan borrowers given lingering economic uncertainty, MBA economist Mike Fratantoni says.

Vija Williams leaves Place for coaching position at Cheplak Live

Industry veteran Vija Williams has left award-winning proptech platform Place for Cheplak Live. In her new position, Williams will focus on delivering high-level coaching to team leaders and broker-owners.

Barbara Corcoran lists Manhattan penthouse for $12M

Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older.

A June rate cut is now seen as off the table as Fed stays put

Central bank policymakers need time to assess Trump administration's "substantial policy changes" in areas including tariffs, immigration, taxation and regulations

FEMA held back Direct Lease for LA wildfire survivors. Here’s why

Despite more than 13,000 homes destroyed in the January Los Angeles wildfires and many residents still trying to pick up the pieces, the program was never activated in Los Angeles. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn't justify the need for it.