HousingWire

• Fed delivers another 25-bps rate cut. Mortgage lenders prepare to scale up
  Monetary policy watchers expect another cut in December, which — combined with a shift in the Fed’s balance-sheet strategy — could bring additional relief to mortgage rates, which are now at their lowest levels of the year.
• AARP reveals ‘urgent need’ to address financial impacts faced by caregivers
  State policies impact caregiving in the U.S., as AARP and NAC reveal disparities and the urgent need for policy solutions.
• Why is homeownership harder to sustain in 2025?
  Explore how rising costs in 2025 impact homeownership. Learn why planning for repairs and warranties is essential for sustaining the American Dream.
• NAR wins as court dismisses Muhammad’s antitrust lawsuit appeal
  The Third Circuit dismissed the appeal after pro se plaintiff and appellant Maurice Muhammad failed to file a brief as requested.
• Pending home sales flat in September as affordability challenges persist
  The number of contract signings remained flat in September as homebuyers grapple with affordability challenges and an uncertain economy.
• The four-step real estate listing framework for more signed agreements
  Discover the R.E.A.L. framework for listing appointments, a four-step process that builds rapport, engages clients, advises effectively, and secures listings.
• CoStar can’t stop talking about Zillow as Homes.com growth surges
  Zillow was a main character on CoStar Group's Q3 earnings call, even as Homes.com reported record growth for the quarter.
• CFPB drops nonbank registry rule, citing cost burden
  CFPB acting director Russell Vought raised concerns about the costs the rules impose on regulated entities and the expenses CFPB would incur for maintaining the registries. 
• Zillow adds in-app messaging to chat with ‘co-shoppers’
  Users can invite a partner, roommate or friend to their in-app inbox to coordinate their home search together.
• David Benson is back at Fannie Mae
  David Benson returns to Fannie Mae as senior adviser, bringing experience during a time of leadership changes and potential IPO plans.