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• Why did we just see the highest new home sales print in years? May 23, 2025
  Based on application data, the MBA projected new home sales to be 724,000 so the 743,000 figure isn’t too surprising.
• FEMA rescinds strategic agency plan ahead of hurricane season May 23, 2025
  The rescission of the FEMA plan was attributed to the Trump administration's efforts to reduce "bloat," a spokesperson said.
• HUD names new CIO as judge pauses mass firings at the agency May 23, 2025
  As HUD gets a new CIO, a judge on Friday paused further mass firings at the agency and several others, stalling downsizing efforts.
• Anywhere makes offer to buy Douglas Elliman: Bloomberg May 23, 2025
  The real estate industry giant has reportedly offered to purchase Douglas Elliman for roughly $4 a share. Neither company confirmed the rumor
• Buyers shrug off economic uncertainty as new-home sales rise May 23, 2025
  New-home sales continue to be a bright spot in a housing market that’s struggling with high mortgage rates and other economic headwinds.
• Family sues D.C. over home tax foreclosure May 23, 2025
  A 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision barred local governments from keeping surplus value from seized properties after tax debts are paid.
• Vince Leisey lays out the roadmap for HSF Affiliates (oh yes, there will be masterminds) May 23, 2025
  HousingWire sat down with the new HSF Affiliates president to hear his goals for the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network
• The MSR market hasn’t been this hot in decades May 23, 2025
  MSR sellers are capitalizing on "enormous" demand and valuations at a 25-year high. Buyers are plotting recapture opportunities. We've got the scop on who's selling.
• DIY automation isn’t always a win: What mortgage lenders need to know May 23, 2025
  In today’s mortgage industry, nearly every organization is battling inefficiencies caused by manual processes. Whether it’s a loan officer pulling data from one system to enter it into another, or underwriting teams relying on endless email threads and spreadsheets, the day-to-day operations behind most lending workflows are still shockingly analog.
• She buys: How single women are reshaping today’s real estate conversation May 23, 2025
  Lately, I’ve found myself pausing at headlines about the rise of single women in real estate, not just as influencers, but as owners, investors and decision-makers. While it’s no secret that women often drive home buying choices within families, what stands out today is how confidently many are making those decisions independently.