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Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

The appraisal gap in 2026

Real estate valuations are increasingly challenged by outdated data, climate impacts, and reliance on Automated Valuation Models, leading to significant appraisal gaps.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Real Estate Agent Development Plan to Break a Plateau

Experienced agents often maintain production levels without scaling, facing inconsistent deal closures due to unstructured lead generation.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

The myth of the perfect market and the cost of waiting

Real estate decisions should consider total market dynamics, not just interest rates, as buyers currently have leverage in negotiations.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold

Four featured listings from six months ago in Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Kensington, and Sunset Park show varied sales outcomes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

The appraisal gap in 2026

Real estate valuations are increasingly challenged by outdated data, climate impacts, and reliance on Automated Valuation Models, leading to significant appraisal gaps.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Real Estate Agent Development Plan to Break a Plateau

Experienced agents often maintain production levels without scaling, facing inconsistent deal closures due to unstructured lead generation.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

Real estate has had a terrible start to spring-usually housing's hottest season | Fortune

The 2026 housing market is struggling due to high mortgage rates and low consumer confidence, leading to a decline in home sales.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

First-time homebuyer commissions remain steady despite NAR settlement

First-time homebuyers face stable or rising real estate commissions despite recent settlement changes, with limited negotiation occurring among clients.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

Home prices are falling in these 89 housing markets-see what's behind it

U.S. home prices increased by 0.8% year-over-year from March 2025 to March 2026, showing a slowdown in growth compared to previous years.
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

Real estate has had a terrible start to spring-usually housing's hottest season | Fortune

The 2026 housing market is struggling due to high mortgage rates and low consumer confidence, leading to a decline in home sales.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

First-time homebuyer commissions remain steady despite NAR settlement

First-time homebuyers face stable or rising real estate commissions despite recent settlement changes, with limited negotiation occurring among clients.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Central bank bosses enlist for war game to gauge threat of Lehman-style bust

The most senior officials from the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England are expected to take part in a desktop stress test to respond to another Lehman Brothers-style collapse.
World news
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYC unveils insurance plan for rent-stabilized housing, but some small landlords worry relief could come too late | amNewYork

City-backed insurance program aims to reduce property and liability premiums for affordable housing, potentially benefiting 100,000 homes by 2030.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Debt management plan vs. debt relief | Fortune

A debt management plan (DMP) is a way to combine your unsecured debts into a more manageable single monthly bill. You'll typically get reduced interest rates compared to what you're currently paying thanks to negotiation by the agency you're working with.
Bootstrapping
#oakland
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with fewer listings, fast sales, and stable prices despite a slight dip.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with fewer listings, fast sales, and stable prices despite a slight dip.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Reverse mortgages should reenter retirement plans amid policy risk

Older Americans are delaying retirement and shifting investments due to increased financial uncertainty and anxiety about policy changes.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

MBA: Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

Monthly job growth averaged about 15,000 in 2025 and has risen to roughly 70,000 so far in 2026, although the data remains volatile and subject to revision.
Business
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Veterans United seeks dismissal of RESPA class-action lawsuit

Veterans United Home Loans filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging false affiliation with the VA and RESPA violations.
Mental health
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Burned out as a real estate agent, try boundaries that stick

Independent agents experience unique burnout due to high demands and limited resources, necessitating effective self-care and boundary-setting strategies.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Jose, CA: Prices Fall

San Jose's real estate market remains competitive with rising inventory, slight price dips, and homes selling quickly, but still favors sellers overall.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

18 Genius (& Kind Of Unhinged) Ways Real People Are Paying Down Their Debt

Various unconventional strategies exist for paying down debt, including selling items, side hustles, and unique income-generating activities.
#homeownership
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

US foreclosure filings rise 26% in Q1 2026, ATTOM says

Foreclosure activity increased significantly in Q1 2026, indicating rising financial pressure on homeowners and shifting housing market dynamics.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Thousands of NYC tenants face May deadline as emergency housing vouchers wind down

Over 5,000 low-income NYC households face a deadline as federal housing vouchers run out, prompting NYCHA to seek alternative housing solutions.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
5 days ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
fromwww.housingwire.com
22 hours ago

HOA liens climb 8.6% in 2025 as Sun Belt pressure mounts

Homeowners associations filed 284,933 liens against U.S. homeowners in 2025, an 8.6% increase from the 262,446 filings in 2024, equivalent to one lien every 90 seconds.
Real estate
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Will new tax on ultra-luxury NYC homes derail red hot demand?

The proposed pied-a-terre tax targets second homes over $5 million, potentially generating $500 million annually amid New York City's budget shortfall.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We're trapped': developer's unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell

Leaseholders in east London are trapped in unsellable homes due to an unpaid debt of £850,000 by the building's developer to the local council.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Diego, CA: Prices Fall

San Diego's real estate market is shifting towards buyers with increased inventory and declining prices.
#mortgage-rates
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Mortgage applications up 1.8% as refinance jumps 5%

Mortgage rates declined to 6.42%, supporting an increase in refinance applications despite subdued purchase activity due to economic uncertainty.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Mortgage applications up 1.8% as refinance jumps 5%

Mortgage rates declined to 6.42%, supporting an increase in refinance applications despite subdued purchase activity due to economic uncertainty.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
22 hours ago

Portable credit reports could lower costs, but fraud worries persist

Consumer-controlled portable credit reports could reduce costs and repeat pulls, but may increase fraud risk according to credit reporting advocates.
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

Limiting Your Exposure to the Private Credit Crisis

Both experts acknowledge the brewing trouble in the private credit sector, emphasizing that while risks are present, they do not believe a financial crisis is unavoidable.
Higher education
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump's White House: America is short 10 million houses | Fortune

The U.S. faces a 10 million housing shortage, and regulatory cuts could boost construction and stabilize prices.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's housing market faces shrinking inventory and slight price declines, with homes selling at a steady pace despite fewer listings.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Cleveland, OH: Inventory Climbs

Cleveland's real estate market shows resilience with rising prices and increased inventory, providing buyers with more negotiating power.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

eXp Realty added to Zillow RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

The lawsuit claims that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices.
Real estate
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Indianapolis, IN: Inventory Climbs

Indianapolis real estate market shows increased inventory, longer home selling times, and significant price cuts, giving buyers more leverage than in previous years.
Real estate
fromIndependent
14 hours ago

'Switching could save someone over 200 a month' - money experts share the mortgage repayment hacks more people should know about

Homeowners can reduce their mortgage costs through various strategies suggested by money experts.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

The rise of HELOCs: What it means for originators in today's market

Homeowners are increasingly using HELOCs to access cash while retaining low mortgage rates, creating opportunities for originators.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

IMB profits per loan rise in 2025 but remain below historic norms

Profitability improved in 2025 despite rising origination costs and compressed production margins, highlighting the importance of servicing income for lenders.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

JPMorgan, Wells Fargo mortgage volumes missed the mark in Q1 2026

JPMorgan Chase's origination volume hit $13.7 billion in the first quarter, down 14% from the prior quarter and up 46% from the same period last year. Retail channels drove most of the production, accounting for 63.5% of the total. The bank's home lending revenues reached $1.23 billion in the first quarter, up 2% year over year.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Seattle, WA: Prices Fall

Seattle's housing market offers more inventory but remains competitive with steady prices and quick sales.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Philadelphia, PA: Prices Fall

Philadelphia's housing market is tightening with limited inventory, slightly dipping prices, and homes taking longer to sell.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Tulsa, OK: Prices Fall

Tulsa's real estate market has shifted to a buyer's market with increased inventory and declining prices.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'I can't sell this house we absolutely are trapped'

A new-build east London home bought for £350,000 has persistent damp, mould and water ingress for over a decade, leaving the family trapped and unwell.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Sacramento, CA: Inventory Climbs

Sacramento's housing market remains strong with rising prices, fast sales, and limited inventory, favoring sellers despite an increase in new listings.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Raleigh, NC: Prices Fall

Raleigh's housing market is shifting, offering buyers more options and leverage as inventory increases and prices adjust.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Optimal Blue reports March 2026 purchase locks jump 38%

Cash-out refinance volume rose 9% from February and 21% from March 2025, while rate-and-term refinance volume fell 34% month over month but remained more than 66% higher than a year ago.
Real estate
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

REM's 9.6% dividend yield faces a test as mortgage spreads narrow in 2026

iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF offers a 9.22% dividend yield, focusing on mortgage REITs with a narrow interest rate spread.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

New home loan helps lower-income borrowers build equity quickly

A new wealth-building home loan enables lower-income borrowers to build equity rapidly through reduced interest rates and rate buydowns, requiring no down payment, closing costs, or mortgage insurance.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Guild's Jim Cory on Bayview deal and reverse mortgage trends

Bayview's acquisition of Guild has been smooth, maintaining management and enhancing product development in the reverse mortgage sector.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three Oakland office towers are seized by lender in speedy foreclosure

Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, through an affiliate, took ownership of the three office towers in a streamlined foreclosure process, according to documents filed on Jan. 20 with the Alameda County Recorder's Office. The unpaid debt for the three office buildings totals $442.1 million, the financial titan's affiliate stated in the filing, which was a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the county records show. The original loan that Deutsche Bank provided to Starwood totaled $364.5 million, Alameda County real estate records show.
East Bay real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Borrowers have a new agent. Is your organization built for it?

AI is shifting negotiating power from lenders to borrowers, requiring institutions to adapt or risk losing competitive advantage.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Blackhawk Plaza faces new foreclosure, this time from its main lender

Blackhawk Plaza faces potential foreclosure after defaults on $31 million in Preferred Bank loans plus a separate $5 million Nano Banc loan, jeopardizing tenants and operations.
#mortgage-lending
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

The mortgage industry built a sales infrastructure. It now needs a navigation infrastructure

Mortgage lending's efficiency may obscure its complexities, necessitating a shift from sales infrastructure to navigation infrastructure for better borrower understanding.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

The mortgage industry built a sales infrastructure. It now needs a navigation infrastructure

Mortgage lending's efficiency may obscure its complexities, necessitating a shift from sales infrastructure to navigation infrastructure for better borrower understanding.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The industry's quiet first line of defense

Title agents perform critical fraud detection work during real estate transactions that remains largely invisible to buyers, sellers, and lenders despite being more important than the visible closing process.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Foreclosure filings rise 32% year over year in January 2026

Foreclosure activity rose year-over-year for the eleventh consecutive month into early 2026, with starts up 26% and completed foreclosures up nearly 59%.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Foreclosure auction volume reaches highest level since Q2 2020

Foreclosure auction sales fell to multi‑quarter lows while REO auction sales and auctioned properties rose, driven by pricing shifts, roll rates, and varied buyer demand.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

GSEs boost foreclosure prevention as forbearances surge

Forbearance and permanent loan modifications rose sharply in October, while delinquency modestly improved, foreclosures increased, and refinance activity grew as rates fell.
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