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• Two charts that explain why Texas housing markets have stalled December 21, 2024
  Relatively cheap housing, low taxes, looser COVID-19 restrictions and an influx of major employers turned Texas housing markets into hotspots after the pandemic began in March 2020. 
  Jeff Andrews
• 5 best online Florida estate schools for 2025 December 21, 2024
  We rigorously reviewed the best online real estate schools in Florida to help you launch a new career with ease and confidence.
  Sara Stover
• Anywhere settles lawsuit tied to Telephone Consumer Protection Act complaint December 20, 2024
  After more than five years of back and forth, Anywhere and the plaintiffs in the Bumpus Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) suit have finally reached a proposed settlement.
  Brooklee Han
• Investor purchases are sinking with the housing market at large December 20, 2024
  According to data from CoreLogic, investor purchases have tracked closely with consumer home sales, and the share of home sales attributable to investors is down as well.
  Jeff Andrews
• Keller Williams expands in Milwaukee with addition of Houseworks Collective December 20, 2024
  Keller Williams will add Milwaukee-based Houseworks Collective, a leading real estate team that has $118 million in sales volume since 2023.
  Kennedy Edgerton
• Trade groups push for flood insurance extension ahead of potential government shutdown December 20, 2024
  With a federal government shutdown looming, housing and insurance groups are urging an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program.
  Flávia Furlan Nunes
• Rocket Companies’ Bill Emerson on HUD lawsuit: ‘We want the correct party responsible, not us’ December 20, 2024
  On the HousingWire Daily podcast, Rocket Companies President Bill Emerson details the company’s recent lawsuit against HUD.
  Kennedy Edgerton
• What real estate leaders need to know about the 2025 housing market December 20, 2024
  Despite 2025 housing market predictions changing fast, there are still key themes and trends for real estate leaders to watch to best serve their clients and business.
  Jessica Lautz
• FHFA finalizes new housing goals for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac December 20, 2024
  In a final rule, FHFA's guidance is broadly similar to proposed goals announced this past summer for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
  Chris Clow
• Homebuilders are using more buyer incentives since the election December 20, 2024
  Zonda reported that new-home sales increased in November as 23% of builders lowered prices, up from 18% in October.
  Sarah Wolak