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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 hours ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
fromFortune
2 days ago
SF real estate

The 'affordability economy' has created a housing market nobody predicted: Prices collapsing in the Sun Belt, soaring in the Rust Belt | Fortune

Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

20 major housing markets with enough inventory to create homebuyer deals later this year

Most regional housing markets have rising listings but remain below pre-pandemic inventory levels, affecting home price growth differently across regions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 hours ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 days ago

The 'affordability economy' has created a housing market nobody predicted: Prices collapsing in the Sun Belt, soaring in the Rust Belt | Fortune

U.S. housing market is experiencing a significant decline in prices after a post-pandemic boom, with projections for continued decreases.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Dwight Sandlin's 2026 spring-selling survive-to-thrive guide

The current housing market is unpredictable, with varying conditions across regions and challenges for builders amid rising rates and land price stability.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

20 major housing markets with enough inventory to create homebuyer deals later this year

Most regional housing markets have rising listings but remain below pre-pandemic inventory levels, affecting home price growth differently across regions.
#homeownership
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 hours 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.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 hours 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
Growth hacking
fromwww.housingwire.com
16 minutes ago

Tech, flexibility fuel Real and LPT's brokerage surge in RealTrends rankings

Real's growth is attributed to providing valuable tools for agents, despite increasing fees, demonstrating that agents prioritize value over low prices.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Lower's John Berkowitz on building lead generation certainty

Movoto Advantage addresses market gaps for individual agents by providing certainty and a compliant mortgage partnership without the need for joint ventures.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 hours 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.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
6 hours ago

Bank Hapoalim's US arm funds $203m Manhattan housing conversion | The Jerusalem Post

BHI provided a $167 million construction loan to Yellowstone Real Estate Investments for the conversion of the Candler Building into a 176-unit residential tower with retail space, totaling $203 million in financing.
NYC real estate
fromIndependent
9 hours ago

'Ready to Build' scheme delivers just 32 sites as councils fail to take up programme

Only 32 sites across the country have benefited from a scheme that was launched to tackle vacancy in towns and villages and allow people to build homes.
Renovation
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

It's a dance to price resi in wildfire-ravaged Altadena

Altadena's real estate market shows signs of recovery, but skepticism is warranted due to fluctuating prices and market instability.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

As retirement slips further away, workers prioritize stability and senior home equity

Workers prioritize job security over new opportunities, with many delaying retirement due to rising living costs and health care expenses.
#uk-property-market
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Experts issue mortgage cost warning as buyer demand drops

Rising mortgage costs are impacting buyer demand and house price expectations in the UK property market, leading to a slowdown in sales.
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

The Best House Buying Companies in the UK (2026): A Business Perspective

The UK fast house sale sector is growing due to demand for speed, certainty, and flexibility, with various business models among house buying companies.
#brooklyn-real-estate
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Brooklyn Median Price Rises To $840K In Q1

Brooklyn apartment prices are rising despite a slowdown in market activity, with median sales prices reaching $840,000.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Prospect Lefferts Gardens Tudor

The most popular real estate listings this week include properties in Windsor Terrace, Bay Ridge, and Clinton Hill.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Brooklyn Median Price Rises To $840K In Q1

Brooklyn apartment prices are rising despite a slowdown in market activity, with median sales prices reaching $840,000.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Prospect Lefferts Gardens Tudor

The most popular real estate listings this week include properties in Windsor Terrace, Bay Ridge, and Clinton Hill.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 hour ago

More homes are staying in the family - is yours one of them?

A growing share of homes in the U.S. are being transferred through inheritance due to housing affordability challenges.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

ULA data breakdown: Mansion Tax hits commercial sector hardest

Measure ULA, a mansion tax, primarily generates revenue from commercial real estate transactions in Los Angeles, accounting for 55.5% of total revenue.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 hours 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.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Home renovation plans hold steady despite affordability hurdles

Home renovations are primarily funded through personal savings, driven by the need for functionality and a shortage of housing supply.
NYC real estate
fromFortune
4 days ago

Housing is so expensive, even a $87 billion Wall Street bank is giving workers $6.5K in cash to get on the property ladder | Fortune

Many American workers have abandoned homeownership dreams due to a housing crisis, prompting BNY to offer financial assistance for first-time homebuyers.
#mortgage-rates
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Mortgage Rates Move Lower as Economic Outlook Worsens

Mortgage interest rates have slightly improved, but the economic outlook remains negative, indicating deeper financial concerns for consumers and businesses.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Mortgage applications drop as refi, purchase demand weakens

Higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continue to depress mortgage applications, with refinance activity at its lowest since December 2025.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Mortgage Rates Move Lower as Economic Outlook Worsens

Mortgage interest rates have slightly improved, but the economic outlook remains negative, indicating deeper financial concerns for consumers and businesses.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Mortgage applications drop as refi, purchase demand weakens

Higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continue to depress mortgage applications, with refinance activity at its lowest since December 2025.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Why the hiring rate matters more than unemployment for the housing market

The labor market remains strong with low unemployment, impacting housing stability and reducing risks of distressed inventory.
#housing-affordability
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

BNY offers $6,500 for some homebuying employees, as even Wall Street workers struggle with housing costs

BNY offers $6,500 to US employees earning $100,000 or less to assist with first home purchases amid worsening housing affordability.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

BNY offers $6,500 for some homebuying employees, as even Wall Street workers struggle with housing costs

BNY offers $6,500 to US employees earning $100,000 or less to assist with first home purchases amid worsening housing affordability.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This $3B builder moves from California to Arizona-signaling something about the housing market's next decade

KB Home will relocate its headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027, reflecting a shift in the U.S. homebuilding landscape and cost-saving measures.
Retirement
fromSubstack
3 weeks ago

Can I Afford to Move #2: Is Draining Our Savings to Buy a Home a Bad Idea?

Depleting savings to purchase a home increases financial risk, but may be acceptable if income is stable and savings discipline is strong.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Is It Finally Time to Put Homebuyers First in Real Estate Tech?

Proptech startups prioritized revenue from real estate agents and brokerages rather than end-users, resulting in technology that optimizes intermediary efficiency instead of consumer benefit.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

HomeLight says more buyers seek down payment help in 2026

Home equity access is rising, but affordability challenges persist, leading many to seek down payment assistance and alternative housing options.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Zillow Preview adds 28 firms as pre-MLS listings expand

Zillow Preview allows pre-market listings to gain visibility before MLS activation, enhancing exposure for sellers and access for buyers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

AD Mortgage debuts Quick Pricer Pro for broker partners

Quick Pricer Pro offers a more flexible and customizable view of AD Mortgage's loan options, with filters and scenarios that support more complex loan structuring.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

loanDepot, Figure team on express home loan and equity products

The 55 HomeLoan is structured to deliver approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in as few as five days, providing borrowers with a cash-like option for speed and certainty of close.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

GTIS Partners, Hovnanian close $200M JV targeting seven for-sale communities

The structure pairs $150 million of equity from GTIS investment vehicles with $50 million from Hovnanian, or 25% of the equity capital. Total build-out costs are projected at about $545 million, supporting an estimated $617 million in home value.
Real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Turn Monthly Rent and Mortgage Payments Into Value With Bilt

Bilt allows users to earn points on both rent and mortgage payments, which can be redeemed for travel, dining, and local business benefits, making housing costs more manageable.
Real estate
Real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

For Sale by Owner: Should you attempt to sell your own house?

Selling a home without an agent can save money, but it's complex and often results in lower sale prices compared to agent-assisted sales.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Real estate agent personas guide targets brokerage recruiting

Recruiting is not about convincing people; it is about diagnosing them. Most recruiters fail because they sell the brokerage instead of solving the agent's specific 3 a.m. nightmare.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Reverse mortgage brokers say lender contracts help with limits

Programs work by preventing lenders' retail teams from contacting borrowers who are already in a broker's active pipeline, automatically routing these customers back to their original advisers. They also monitor common refinance intent signals such as payoff requests and add the brokerage firm's contact information to borrowers' statements.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Presupposition is the mistake: Why housing marketing doesn't meet the bar

Marketing in housing fails to create demand, assuming people desire homeownership without addressing their actual preferences for flexibility and freedom.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Verification first: Why mortgage lending must rethink income and how it actually works

Mortgage underwriting needs to evolve from document-driven methods to assessing income behavior for better risk evaluation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Rocket overtakes UWM in 2025 HMDA loan count

The mortgage market grew in 2025, with increased originations and consolidation among lenders despite a decline in the number of active lenders.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage lenders ramp up homebuilder divisions

Ginsburg stated that treating builder business as a core pillar rather than a side channel reflects a broader industry shift. He believes a healthy balance of builders should be around 15% to 20% of the overall retail book of business.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Mortgage experts weigh in on GSE condo updates

GSEs will require full project reviews for condo loans, increasing costs and documentation requirements for homeowners associations starting Aug. 3.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
2 weeks ago

What Happens If You Need to Move Soon After Buying a Home?

"When deciding whether to sell quickly or rent out the home, many homeowners underestimate the logistics involved with moving only part of their belongings or staging while relocating. Storage may seem like a simple add-on, but it actually introduces multiple steps, additional labor, and can significantly increase costs, sometimes even doubling them."
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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 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

Lower rates aren't enough: What mortgage lenders and servicers must do to set spring homebuyers up for long-term success

Interest rates easing may improve buyer sentiment, but sustainable homeownership relies more on managing cash flow than just lower rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Homebuying power improves as prices cool, inventory expands

Realtor Todd Luong of REMAX DFW Associates in Frisco said his recent experience reflects meaningful improvement for buyers, even if affordability remains strained. Here in the Dallas real estate market that I serve, affordability remains a challenge, he says. However, there is a significant amount of data showing that buyer conditions have improved over the past year and that buyers are gaining affordability ground. This should eventually increase housing demand to some degree as we head into the busy spring buying season.
Real estate
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
2 months ago

Is an ARM Loan a Good Choice for First-Time Home Buyers?

Introductory period: The initial fixed-rate phase before adjustments begin. Adjustment period: How frequently the rate can change after the intro period ends. Index: The benchmark interest rate used to calculate future rate changes. Margin: The lender's fixed markup added to the index. Initial cap: Limits how much the rate can increase at the first adjustment. Periodic cap: Limits how much the rate can change at each adjustment. Lifetime cap: The maximum interest rate allowed over the entire loan term.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

How off-market deals and investor demand are reshaping residential real estate

Off-market networks, investor competition, regulatory shifts, and portal rivalry are transforming agents' roles and making home buying harder for first-time buyers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

New home sales still at multiyear highs

Mortgage rates are near 6%, which means it costs builders less to do a buy-down, and because they sell homes as a commodity, they're trying their best to manage this cycle and their profit margins. This means selling a new home in recent years has been more of a calculation on how much builder credit they can and need to give.
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