US Treasury to Ease Bank Regulation Burdens
OTA Staff
- 4 min.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces Stronger Role in Bank Regulation to Support Growth and Ease Burdens on Community Banks US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday that his department will take a... Read more ->
Homebuyers Shift Stocks to Real Estate
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
Homebuyers 1 in 5 Plan to Sell Stocks for Down Payment Amid Market Volatility A new survey reveals that 1 in 5 prospective homebuyers, or 20%, plan to sell stocks to help fund... Read more ->
The Fed’s April Remarks: Economic Forecast
OTA Staff
- 6 min.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Addresses Economic Outlook, Inflation, and Impact of Trade Policies in April Remarks Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered remarks on Friday, April 4th, discussing the current economic outlook and... Read more ->
Mortgage Rates Drop as Tariffs Trigger Market Shift
OTA Staff
- 6 min.
Mortgage Rates Drop, But Housing Costs Soar: Affordability Challenges Persist Mortgage rates took a sharp dip this week, offering some relief for homebuyers, but the high cost of housing continues to pose challenges.... Read more ->
68% of Condos Sell Below List Price -A 5 Year High
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
Report: 68% of Condos Sold Below List Price in February—The Highest Share in 5 Years The condo market is showing signs of significant slowdown, with nearly 70% of U.S. condos selling below their... Read more ->
RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Rent Pricing Algorithms
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Unconstitutional Ordinance, Defends Role in Housing Market Amid Antitrust Scrutiny RealPage, a company that provides software to help property managers set rent prices using data and algorithms, is taking... Read more ->
NWMLS and Compass Clash Over Private Listings
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
NWMLS Clashes with Compass CEO Over Private Listings, as Dispute Escalates to Potential Legal Action The debate over private listings in real estate escalated this week as Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) responded... Read more ->
Rocket Companies Acquires Mr. Cooper
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
Rocket Companies to Acquire Mr. Cooper for $9.4B, Expanding Mortgage and Real Estate Dominance Following Redfin Acquisition In a major shake-up in the mortgage and real estate industries, Rocket Companies, the nation's largest... Read more ->
Report: Homeownership Still a Stretch in 2025
OTA Staff
- 4 min.
US Homeownership Remains Financial Stretch as Affordability Struggles Persist in 2025 Homeownership remains a financial stretch for many across the U.S., as prices stay near record highs, and wages lag behind rising expenses.... Read more ->
FHA to Exclude Non-Permanent Residents After May 25, 2025
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
FHA Announces Deadline: Non-Permanent Residents No Longer Eligible for FHA Loans Starting May 25, 2025 A significant change is coming to the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) loan eligibility policies. Beginning May 25, 2025,... Read more ->
Can 3D-Printed Homes Solve Our Inventory Challenges?
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
3D Printing to Hempcrete, Could Help Tackle U.S. Housing Crisis A Innovative Building Methods As Americans face soaring rental prices and a dire housing shortage, innovative building methods are emerging as potential solutions.... Read more ->
NAR Keeps Clear Cooperation, Adds New ‘Exempt’ Listing Option
OTA Staff
- 4 min.
NAR Introduces New 'Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings' Option, But Keeps Clear Cooperation Policy Intact The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced that it will not alter its existing Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP),... Read more ->
