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VA finalizes partial claim program, eliminates proposed payment increase

Jun 2, 2026 · 04:31 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Monday finalized updates to its loss mitigation and partial claim policies, creating a new foreclosure…

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For mortgage rates, it’s not labor over inflation anymore

Jun 2, 2026 · 03:20 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

With all the crazy headlines that push oil prices up and down, we sometimes forget that the labor data is still really important for mortgage rates — and…

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Rocket Pro June Power Play adds tech contest, pricing incentives

Jun 2, 2026 · 03:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Rocket Pro is continuing its promise to deliver a monthly “Power Play” announcement on the first Tuesday of every month by introducing three new…

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Connecticut passes private listing network law

Jun 2, 2026 · 02:57 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Connecticut is adding its name to the list of states that have passed laws governing the use of private listing networks by home sellers . Last Wednesday,…

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How KB builds high-performance into homes to cut monthly costs

Jun 2, 2026 · 02:15 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

As kitchen-table living costs continue to strain consumer household budgets, some builders are marketing new homes to help reduce monthly expenses. KB Home…

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Trump names FHFA Director Pulte the acting director of National Intelligence

Jun 2, 2026 · 01:58 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Pulte will also remain in his current roles as…

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Trump names FHFA Director Pulte acting director of national intelligence

Jun 2, 2026 · 01:58 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Pulte will also remain in his current roles as…

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6 real estate events and conferences to attend in 2026

Jun 2, 2026 · 01:58 PM Ashley Harwood, Gina Baker HousingWire

Set yourself up for success in the new year by stacking your calendar with real estate events and conferences. Learning from other agents and brokers around…

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Realtor.com launches RealAssistAI powered by Google

Jun 2, 2026 · 12:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Realtor.com has launched RealAssist AI, a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven home search experience developed in collaboration with Google, allowing…

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Dream Finders Homes names Clint Szubinski COO

Jun 2, 2026 · 11:04 AM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Dream Finders Homes has appointed homebuilding executive Clint Szubinski as chief operating officer, the company said June 01. Szubinski joins the…

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