# freddie mac (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover freddie mac. Page: Feed: --- ## [What can the government do to lower mortgage rates?](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/what-can-the-government-do-to-lower-mortgage-rates/) _2026-08-22 · Logan Mohtashami · HousingWire_ They have levers to pull, but not before some issues get resolved ## [Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 17-21](https://wrenews.com/hits-and-misses-for-the-real-estate-week-of-aug-17-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hits-and-misses-for-the-real-estate-week-of-aug-17-21) _2026-08-21 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ A real estate fraudster being chased by the FBI, an ex-CEO trying to take over his former company, and the upcoming demolition of a historic site in sports betting. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 17-21 The post Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 17-21 appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [CoStar Completes $800 Million Acquisition of Zonda](https://wrenews.com/costar-completes-800-million-zonda-acquisition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=costar-completes-800-million-zonda-acquisition) _2026-08-21 · John G. Stevens · Weekly Real Estate News_ CoStar Group has completed its $800 million acquisition of Zonda, adding new-home construction data, builder software and residential marketplaces to its growing real estate portfolio. Continue Reading CoStar Completes $800 Million Acquisition of Zonda The post CoStar Completes $800 Million Acquisition of Zonda appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Real Brokerage Wins Final Court Approval for RE/MAX Acquisition](https://wrenews.com/real-brokerage-final-court-approval-remax-acquisition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=real-brokerage-final-court-approval-remax-acquisition) _2026-08-21 · John G. Stevens · Weekly Real Estate News_ The Real Brokerage has received final court approval in connection with its proposed acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings, moving the transaction closer to its expected Aug. 24 closing. Continue Reading Real Brokerage Wins Final Court Approval for RE/MAX Acquisition The post Real Brokerage Wins Final Court Approval for RE/MAX Acquisition appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [loanDepot receives NYSE notice over sub-$1 share price](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/loandepot-nyse-share-price-notice-earnings-context/) _2026-08-21 · HousingWire Automation · HousingWire_ NYSE gives the nonbank lender six months to lift its share price ## [Real Brokerage wins Canadian court approval for REMAX deal](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/real-remax-court-approval/) _2026-08-21 · Brooklee Han · HousingWire_ Companies target Aug. 24 close, DOJ already ended HSR waiting period early. ## [TWO wins final regulatory approval for CCM deal](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/two-harbors-final-regulatory-approval-crosscountry-mortgage-merger/) _2026-08-21 · Flávia Furlan Nunes · HousingWire_ TWO shareholders to receive $12 per share in cash plus stub dividend ## [Fannie Mae reportedly cuts senior executives across business lines](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fannie-mae-senior-departures/) _2026-08-21 · Flávia Furlan Nunes · HousingWire_ Several officials were notified Wednesday that their positions had been eliminated, WSJ reported ## [Virginia Home Sales Up, But at a Slower Pace](https://wrenews.com/virginia-home-sales-up-but-at-a-slower-pace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=virginia-home-sales-up-but-at-a-slower-pace) _2026-08-21 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ Sold dollar volume also increased, climbing to approximately $5.8 billion statewide. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up, But at a Slower Pace The post Virginia Home Sales Up, But at a Slower Pace appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Data centers’ effect on utility bills — what real estate agents need to know](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/data-centers-effect-on-utility-bills-what-real-estate-agents-need-to-know/) _2026-08-21 · Jonathan Delozier · HousingWire_ For real estate professionals, the potential consequence is another variable in the affordability equation ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aHVw1awRvQrz) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Compass Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit by NYC Renters](https://wrenews.com/compass-hit-with-antitrust-lawsuit-by-nyc-renters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=compass-hit-with-antitrust-lawsuit-by-nyc-renters) _2026-08-21 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ The lawsuit said the company "is responsible for a conspiracy to monopolize and harm hardworking New Yorkers in the New York City-metro area." Continue Reading Compass Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit by NYC Renters The post Compass Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit by NYC Renters appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Ara Hovnanian said it twice, homebuilders really need scale](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/hovnanian-scale-gap/) _2026-08-21 · John McManus · HousingWire_ Q3 adjusted pretax income missed guidance, the first miss in 23 quarters, underscoring operating leverage ## [Does housing have an AI problem?](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/does-housing-have-an-ai-problem/) _2026-08-21 · Logan Mohtashami · HousingWire_ The Federal Reserve thinks so ## [Judge narrows Veterans United suit but lets RESPA claims proceed](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/missouri-judge-veterans-united-respa-kickback-claims/) _2026-08-21 · Flávia Furlan Nunes · HousingWire_ State consumer claims are dismissed, but RESPA allegations survive ## [The scarcity pitch for private listings leaves out the key condition](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/listing-visibility-scarcity/) _2026-08-21 · Darryl Davis · HousingWire_ Studies show that when buyers cannot see supply or terms, serious bidders may not enter and expected price can fall. ## [Antitrust suit claims Compass pullback from StreetEasy raised NYC rents](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/compass-streeteasy-delisting-antitrust-nyc/) _2026-08-21 · Brooklee Han · HousingWire_ Plaintiffs cite $5,270 monthly rent versus a July 2026 median asking rent of $4,390. ## [REMAX cash election proration set for Real merger close Aug. 24](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/remax-cash-proration-real-merger/) _2026-08-21 · HousingWire Automation · HousingWire_ Cash electors are expected to get about $4.33 plus 0.3535 shares after the 10-for-1 consolidation. ## [California Realtors-Backed Group Sues 3 Cities for Limiting Housing Near Transit](https://wrenews.com/california-realtors-backed-group-sues-3-cities-for-limiting-housing-near-transit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=california-realtors-backed-group-sues-3-cities-for-limiting-housing-near-transit) _2026-08-21 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ "Cities throughout California must play by the same set of rules established by our legislature for the development of housing," said CAR President Tamara Suminski. Continue Reading California Realtors-Backed Group Sues 3 Cities for Limiting Housing Near Transit The post California Realtors-Backed Group Sues 3 Cities for Limiting Housing Near Transit appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Report: Prince Harry and Meghan Not Planning to Sell California Mansion](https://wrenews.com/report-prince-harry-and-meghan-not-planning-to-sell-california-mansion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=report-prince-harry-and-meghan-not-planning-to-sell-california-mansion) _2026-08-21 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ Harry and Meghan came to California in 2020 after stepping down from their royal duties, purchasing a home in Montecito for $14.6 million. Continue Reading Report: Prince Harry and Meghan Not Planning to Sell California Mansion The post Report: Prince Harry and Meghan Not Planning to Sell California Mansion appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [reAlpha completes InstaMortgage acquisition for $8.5M](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/realpha-instamortgage-acquisition-2/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Wolak · HousingWire_ Deal closed Aug. 19, adds in house origination, underwriting, and funding across 38 states plus D.C ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NDPZfIy5rJaA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [CoStar closes $800M Zonda acquisition](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/costar-zonda-acquisition-closes/) _2026-08-21 · HousingWire Automation · HousingWire_ Zonda will sit in CoStar’s residential segment, which reported $444M Q2 2026 revenue, up 33% year over year. ## [Illinois REALTORS targets local barriers to building more housing](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/illinois-housing-supply-accelerator-2/) _2026-08-21 · Richard Lawson · HousingWire_ Active listings fell 64% in 5 years, permits dropped 13%, and prices rose statewide ## [Home Purchase Cancellations at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years](https://wrenews.com/home-purchase-cancellations-at-highest-level-in-nearly-3-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-purchase-cancellations-at-highest-level-in-nearly-3-years) _2026-08-21 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ Redfin noted the deals were falling through at a higher rate than in 2020-2022, when the housing environment was in a hot seller's market. Continue Reading Home Purchase Cancellations at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years The post Home Purchase Cancellations at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Pennsylvania Home Sales Slowed in July](https://wrenews.com/pennsylvania-home-sales-slowed-in-july/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pennsylvania-home-sales-slowed-in-july) _2026-08-21 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ The median home price edged lower by 3% in July to $330,000, down from the all-time high of $340,000 in June. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Slowed in July The post Pennsylvania Home Sales Slowed in July appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Law Firm Challenges Constitutionality of Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ on Luxury Second Homes](https://wrenews.com/law-firm-challenges-constitutionality-of-rhode-islands-taylor-swift-tax-on-luxury-second-homes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=law-firm-challenges-constitutionality-of-rhode-islands-taylor-swift-tax-on-luxury-second-homes) _2026-08-21 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ The tax imposes an additional $5 charge for every $1,000 of assessed value on second homes valued above $1 million. Continue Reading Law Firm Challenges Constitutionality of Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ on Luxury Second Homes The post Law Firm Challenges Constitutionality of Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ on Luxury Second Homes appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Thirty years is not a relationship](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-trust-ai-relationship/) _2026-08-21 · Marvin Chang · HousingWire_ Borrower trust has four mechanisms, and AI can expose invisible failures at scale ## [Dream Finders bets empty nesters want amenities, not age limits](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/dream-finders-reverie-resort-lifestyle-non-age-restricted/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Williams · HousingWire_ Reverie active adult brand targets Gen X buyers seeking amenities and connection, while builders look to protect margins ## [Luminate Bank acquires select assets of First State Mortgage Services](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/luminate-first-state-assets/) _2026-08-20 · Flávia Furlan Nunes · HousingWire_ Luminate adds volume and a larger Midwest presence ## [Toll Brothers luxury moat meets a tougher market test](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/toll-brothers-luxury-housing-risk/) _2026-08-20 · John McManus · HousingWire_ Cash buyers were 25% of deliveries, and the average loan-to-value was 69% in fiscal Q3 ## [New tax on high-value second homes challenged in Rhode Island](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/high-value-second-homes-tax-challenged-in-rhode-island/) _2026-08-20 · Jonathan Delozier · HousingWire_ Plaintiffs say the law should not target out-of-state residents who cannot vote in Rhode Island ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5lLA2bZ6PE6T) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Unlock MLS redefines participants, adds data licensing](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/unlock-mls-data-licensing/) _2026-08-20 · Brooklee Han · HousingWire_ Starting Sept. 15, platform brokerages must commercially license listing data feeds and pay a fee ## [FHFA says GSE foreclosure prevention actions fell in May](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fhfa-says-gse-foreclosure-prevention-actions-fell-in-may/) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Wolak · HousingWire_ Refi volume fell 29.9% as the average 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.44%, FHFA data revealed ## [Mark Zuckerberg Acquires Irish Gothic Castle](https://wrenews.com/mark-zuckerberg-acquires-irish-gothic-castle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mark-zuckerberg-acquires-irish-gothic-castle) _2026-08-20 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ Ireland plays a crucial role in Meta’s global operations. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg Acquires Irish Gothic Castle The post Mark Zuckerberg Acquires Irish Gothic Castle appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Knock Expands Bridge Loan Product to Texas](https://wrenews.com/knock-expands-bridge-loan-product-to-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=knock-expands-bridge-loan-product-to-texas) _2026-08-20 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ Texas is the latest expansion for Knock, which is now available in 32 states and the District of Columbia. Continue Reading Knock Expands Bridge Loan Product to Texas The post Knock Expands Bridge Loan Product to Texas appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week](https://wrenews.com/mortgage-rates-down-for-second-straight-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mortgage-rates-down-for-second-straight-week) _2026-08-20 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of Aug. 20, down from last week when it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week The post Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Zillow layoffs included longtime exec Sara Bonert](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/zillow-layoffs-sara-bonert/) _2026-08-20 · Brooklee Han · HousingWire_ Bonert said she may be the most tenured employee impacted, as Zillow cut 500-plus roles in early August ## [Point favors deliberate growth with new HEI wholesale channel](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/point-wholesale-hei-brokers/) _2026-08-20 · Flávia Furlan Nunes · HousingWire_ Point is betting that broker distribution can scale the product ## [MLS critics call it anti-competitive. These brokers say it helps them compete](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mls-levels-playing-field/) _2026-08-20 · Brooklee Han · HousingWire_ CMLS 2023 papers frame MLS as an information sharing system with network effects that lower search costs. ## [Is Zillow having its AOL moment?](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/zillow-compass-listing-control/) _2026-08-20 · Hans Wydler, Steve Wydler · HousingWire_ Listing creators and direct channels may capture more value as private networks expand and buyers search beyond portals. ## [Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low](https://wrenews.com/q2-share-of-equity-rich-homes-near-5-year-low/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=q2-share-of-equity-rich-homes-near-5-year-low) _2026-08-20 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ 3.2% of properties in the second quarter were considered seriously underwater, unchanged from the first quarter but up from 2.7% in the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low The post Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News . ## [Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year](https://wrenews.com/wisconsin-home-sales-up-8-1-from-last-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wisconsin-home-sales-up-8-1-from-last-year) _2026-08-20 · Phil Hall · Weekly Real Estate News_ Also on the rise was the statewide median price – $360,000, up 6.8% from July 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year The post Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News .