Demand for vacation homes swelled during the coronavirus pandemic—surging as much as 172% in April—as many sought escape from cramped city life amid lockdown restrictions.
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Sales increased in the Midwest and South, were unchanged in the Northeast, and fell in the West in October, the NAR reported. The post NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 1.2% Rise in October...
As part of the settlement, Greystar said it no longer will use software that relies on other landlords’ confidential data to set rents. The post Greystar Agrees to $7M Settlement in Rent‑Setting...
“Undisclosed real estate was once again the fraud segment with the highest increase," said Matt Seguin, Senior Principal of Cotality Fraud Solutions. "As the percentage of investors grows, more...
Cotality Principal Economist Molly Boesel discusses the supply deficit, affordability strain, and rising non-mortgage costs reshaping the 2026 housing landscape. The post Housing Market Outlook...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is leading the search and said the list has been narrowed to about five people, with President Trump suggesting he has a preferred candidate. The post President...
Lower-wage workers experienced strong wage growth during the pandemic and subsequent economic recovery, but that increase slowed sharply since late 2022. The post More Low-Income...
Office of Management and Budget official Stuart Levenbach has been nominated by the Trump administration to serve a five-year term as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The post...
According to an AEI report, new-home builders increasingly favor rate buydowns over price reductions, citing lower costs and risks tied to valuation. The post Builder Mortgage Rate Buydowns Surge...
The First American Data & Analytics HPI divides home price changes at the metro level into three price tiers. The post House Prices Accelerate for First Time in Almost a Year first appeared on The...
The agreement ends a long-standing dispute over third-party data access, with JPMorgan securing payments while fintechs seek regulatory certainty. The post JPMorgan Chase, Fintechs Agree on Data...
With second-lien volumes at 17-year highs and non-QM sales projected to hit $100 billion, lenders are finding growth at the intersection of flexibility and borrower need. The post New Growth...
The 21st annual National Property Preservation Conference gathered industry leaders, economists, and servicers to discuss AI adoption, affordability concerns, GSE reform, and technology shaping...
A new article authored by Matt Young, SVP of Sales at Enact Mortgage Insurance, details the complex process of buying your first home in this economic environment, as many first-time buyers feel...
With more than half of U.S. borrowers locked into sub-4% rates, policymakers say mortgage portability could potentially improve affordability and increase housing supply—but how would it work? The...
According to a recent research paper authored by Benjamin K. Couillard, one of the primary causes of declining birth rates within the U.S.—one of many countries with historically low figures—is...
Franco Terango of Certainty Home Lending discusses how delivering constructive feedback with empathy can turn independence into impact. The post How Tough Conversations Help Loan Officers Reach...
NAR’s latest quarterly report shows a majority of metros posting year-over-year gains, even as sales lag, supply remains tight, and affordability lingers near record lows. The post Most Metro...
Lenders have significantly altered their customer service practices, according to J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study, while new mortgage origination volumes are rising...
Realtor.com data shows inventory rising across all major regions and metros, while soft demand, slower sales, and growing price cuts point to a housing market losing steam. The post Housing Supply...
Homes on the market that are selling are taking even more time to find buyers, who remain cautious about high housing costs and unstable economic conditions, according to recent Redfin...
