HousingWire

• Why mortgage purchase apps are on a 22-week growth streak
  Purchase apps for existing homes have had 22 weeks of year-over-year growth, including nine weeks of double-digit year-over-year growth.
• Armando Falcon on the FHFA’s move toward crypto mortgages
  Armando Falcon, chairman and CEO of Falcon Capital Advisors, shares how the GSEs can be prudent in piloting the use of crypto in mortgages.
• State AGs oppose HUD’s plan to roll back fair housing marketing rules
  The proposed rule would eliminate federal requirements prohibiting discriminatory marketing of affordable housing.
• Texas independent brokerages join Compass
  Vista Real Estate and Halo Group Realty collectively bring more than 100 agents who serve large portions of Texas to Compass.
• One ‘Big Beautiful’ win: House advances budget bill for Trump’s signature
  The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to advance the budget conciliation bill by a razor-thin margin, echoing the 50-50 tie in the Senate that required Vice President JD Vance’s vote in order to advance the legislation.
• Survey: Down payment concerns delay homeownership for many
  Among those who are postponing or not planning to purchase, one-third cite insufficient income as the primary obstacle.
• Century 21 expands in North Carolina with new rural affiliation
  Century 21 Land and Home Realty will gain access to a new technology platform, marketing resources, agent education and lead generation tools.
• LeadingRE adds The Training Academy to preferred vendor program
  The Training Academy provides leadership development and operational strategy consulting tailored to the real estate industry.
• After departing First American, Kevin Wall lands CEO role at Title Resources Group
  Wall, fresh off a tenure at First American, will take over at TRG as J. Scott McCall transitions to a new role at the company.
• Cornerstone Capital Bank and Tresidio Homes announce joint venture
  The joint venture, Table Rock Mortgage, is an Idaho-licensed brokerage offering conventional and government-backed loans.