A new bill introduced in the Senate would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider unconverted digital assets in mortgage underwriting. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the legislation, known as the 21st Century Mortgage Act, on Tuesday. S.B. 2471 is a response to a directive from Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Pulte recently instructed the...

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With two young kids and busy schedules, this Massachusetts couple craved a calming retreat in their forever home. But their en suite primary bathroom was anything but relaxing. A dark vanity, cramped stall shower, alcove tub and a series of doors and walls — including for a water closet...

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Palm Beach County's housing market softened in June, as total home sales fell 6% year-over-year, underscoring ongoing challenges in condo financing and shifting buyer-seller dynamics, according to new data released by the Miami Association of Realtors. Total transactions dipped to 2,008 from 2,137 in June 2024, driven by declines across both single-family and condominium sectors. Single-family home sales...

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Anthony Hsieh is back in the CEO role at loanDepot — the company he founded in 2010 — on a permanent basis. His focus will be on returning the mortgage lender to profitability and regaining market share, the company announced on Monday.  Hsieh stepped down as CEO in April 2022 and was succeeded by industry veteran Frank Martell. But following Martell’s departure on June 4 to join SmartRent Inc.,...

As the U.S. population ages, many families are facing long-term care (LTC) issues. Most families either pay for it out of their savings or spend down these savings until they qualify for Medicaid. But there’s a group stuck between the two — those who are too “rich” for Medicaid benefits but not wealthy enough to afford 24/7 in-home care. According to a recent report from Time, about...