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- Boston’s international business boom equals more demand for housing June 5, 2026For real estate professionals, international business shows up in relocation traffic, rental demand and luxury purchases tied to expansion.Jonathan Delozier
- Trump says Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac IPO still on the table June 5, 2026Trump said an IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is still being considered, even as FHFA Director Bill Pulte becomes acting DNI June 30.Sarah Wolak
- Akron looks to deflate minimum lot size rules to spur infill June 5, 2026Leaders in Akron, a heartland city nearly 40 miles south of Cleveland, hope to shed the city’s “Rust Belt” label and drive its emerging revival by making it easier to build new homes. To achieve the objective, planners believe they’re on the verge of eliminating minimum lot sizes to counteract a shrinking-city paradox. Population loss […]Richard Lawson
- Mortgage Forward to acquire First Federal Bank’s TPO division June 5, 2026Mortgage Forward will acquire First Federal Bank’s TPO unit, including QRL Financial, with closing expected in Q3 2026.Sarah Wolak, HousingWire Automation
- Nest Egg Protection Act would raise capital gains tax exclusion for senior home sellers June 5, 2026Rep. Nicole Malliotakis proposes the Nest Egg Protection Act to raise the capital gains exclusion to $1M for longtime senior homeowners.Neil Pierson, HousingWire Automation
- Drees Homes bets on operational leadership for next century June 5, 2026[Image (left to right): Scott Drees, Midwest Regional President, Barbara Drees Jones, VP Marketing, David Drees, Chairman, Alexa Drees Walker, Director of Midwest Design Centers. Drawing: Maggie Goldstone] The resonant image of a German immigrant’s handiwork – a brick Cape Cod house built on a shoestring, very nearly a century ago in Wilder, Kentucky – […]John McManus
- Synergy One to merge with APM; Steve Majerus named president June 5, 2026American Pacific Mortgage has closed a merger deal to bring Synergy One Lending under its umbrella as a DBA, creating a mortgage production platform with roughly $14 billion in annual volume.Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation
- HUD seeks feedback on FHA minimum property requirements June 5, 2026HUD opened a comment period on updating FHA minimum property requirements, including repairs, reinspections and appraisal roles.Sarah Wolak
- Former DC housing official pleads guilty to mortgage fraud June 5, 2026Richard Cunningham pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court to making false statements to a mortgage lending business.Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation
- Zillow’s MRED feed remains safe, but Realtracs showdown nears June 8 deadline June 5, 2026A federal judge extended Zillow’s restraining order forcing MRED to restore its listing feed, with a preliminary injunction hearing in July.Brooklee Han