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• CRMLS to offer AI-powered property reports from RealReports April 2, 2025
  The service, described as a “Carfax for homes,” will be available on an opt-in basis for CRMLS’s participating associations.
  Jonathan Delozier
• eXp expands revenue share program, allowing agents to co-sponsor recruits April 2, 2025
  Starting May 1, eXp agents will be able to select a primary sponsor and co-sponsor, providing more opportunities for revenue sharing.
  Brooklee Han
• Democrats lambaste HUD leadership over reported crypto deployment April 2, 2025
  Rep. Maxine Waters led the way in criticizing HUD over a report that the agency is considering the use of cryptocurrency in grant management.
  Chris Clow
• Mortgages may be the sunny spot in a cloudy US economy April 2, 2025
  The newest data on outstanding residential mortgages has been released via the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)'s National Mortgage Database. It tells a pretty strong story on the financial strength of the American homeowner.
  Mike Simonsen
• The GAO to investigate HUD’s attempted fair housing cuts April 2, 2025
  The GAO move comes after a federal judge halted the cancellation of fair housing funds and followed a direct letter from U.S. senators.
  Chris Clow
• Zillow plays renter matchmaker in Austin April 2, 2025
  Housing Connector, which launched in Austin this week, uses Zillow Rentals technology to connect those in need with available housing.
  Brooklee Han
• Sarah Middleton joins Supreme Lending in C-suite roles April 2, 2025
  Supreme Lending is adding a seasoned veteran Sarah Middleton to its leadership team as Chief Growth Officer and Chief Marketing Officer.
  Jeff Andrews
• Purchase applications continue growth streak this spring April 2, 2025
  Mortgage applications decreased again, but purchase activity has posted year-over-year growth for more than two months as for-sale inventory continues to increase
  Sarah Wolak
• President Trump’s administration just cut more Fair Housing policies: What’s at stake? Who can help? April 2, 2025
  "I was so happy, but then it just sinks in. It sinks in, that what was devaluing my home was me." — Carlette Duffy, Indianapolis homeowner who discovered her home had been under-appraised.
  Lee Davenport, Ph.D.
• Mutual of Omaha launches proprietary reverse mortgage product April 1, 2025
  The industry’s current HECM market leader is rolling out a new proprietary reverse mortgage product line known as SecureEquity.
  Chris Clow