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- Prudent AI launches same-day income calculator for all loan types January 21, 2026Prudent AI Upfront Income calculates qualified income instantly for any loan, giving lenders same-day certainty and reducing errors.
- Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s bid to remove Fed’s Lisa Cook January 21, 2026Supreme Court justices questioned the basis for removing Lisa Cook from the Fed Board of Governors, focusing on due process and intent.
- Agent lawsuit accuses Zillow of illegal tying with mortgage platform January 21, 2026Agent lawsuit claims that Zillow’s Preferred Agent program illegally ties lead access to mortgage referrals, alleging antitrust violations.
- Pending home sales fell sharply in December January 21, 2026Pending home sales fell 9.3% in December 2025, with all regions posting declines and the index at 71.8, signaling a slower market.
- Survey shows distrust of real estate investors in housing market January 21, 2026A Clever Offers survey finds 73% of Americans blame investors for the housing shortage, with 79% supporting regulation.
- Trump announces investor ‘ban,’ MBS purchases and credit card rate cap in Davos January 21, 2026President Donald Trump said the U.S. will not “become a nation of renters” as he announced what he described as a ban on large institutional investors purchasing single-family homes.
- Seattle-based mega team joins Real from Compass January 21, 2026The team was recognized by RealTrends Verified as Seattle’s top-selling large team for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023.
- 2026 housing market sees more balance as inventory rises and price growth slows January 21, 2026Rising inventory and steady prices signal a more balanced U.S. housing market in 2026 as spring activity builds.
- Realtor.com launches platform to boost MLS value, collaboration January 21, 2026Realtor.com+ provides MLS subscribers with integrated tools, client collaboration and seamless transaction workflows.
- Class Valuation appoints Tanya Wright to lead TPO and retail January 21, 2026Class Valuation named Tanya Wright EVP to lead third-party origination and retail, bringing fintech and mortgage expertise.
