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New-home applications rise as sales tumble in December
MBA notes ‘relatively large number of new homes available for sale’ as contract signings underwhelm last month
New-home sales flat in October as inventory remains elevated
Wells Fargo economists predict home builders will ‘likely remain cautious’

Adaptive reuse reshapes self-storage sector as retail conversions surge
Driven by reduced costs and zoning benefits, the redevelopment of vacant retail properties is becoming a dominant trend in self-storage construction
Foreclosure rise in 2025 signals ‘market recalibration’
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Multifamily rents stall in 2025 as fourth-quarter drop erases gains
National rent growth plateaus for the first time since 2020: Yardi Matrix

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Examining new pathways to invest in real estate
The refi boom: Stand out or get lost

Plugging the leaky bucket: Why housing preservation matters

AI tools improve workflows, but open doors for fraud and manipulation




Stalling rents, climbing vacancies deal double blow to real estate investors
Rent growth at 15-year lows and rising vacancy rates are flashing warning signs
Industry Watch: UWM, Kiavi, Pennymac and others make headlines
A roundup of notable mortgage industry activity over the past two weeks
Exclusive: Fix-and-flip investors are still bleeding profitability
Returns for home flippers have fallen to 2008 levels as a ‘triple squeeze’ on profits sends some in the sector running for rentals
Repair, remodeling costs rise steadily in third quarter
Trump administration tariff policies ‘not apparent in material costs’ says analytics firm Verisk
Cost-burdened renter share doubles that of homeowners
Half of U.S. renters spend more than 30% of gross monthly income on rent, led by California, Florida and Nevada
‘Renting for the long run’ drives U.S. housing shift
Nevada, Texas and North Dakota have all seen more than 50% growth in renter households since 2000

December marks new record for non-QM volumes
DSCR and bank statement loans lead December gains, highlighting declining conforming market share
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HUD alleges racial discrimination in Minneapolis housing programs
The Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity office, gutted by federal workforce reductions, is spearheading the effort
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New-home applications rise as sales tumble in December
MBA notes ‘relatively large number of new homes available for sale’ as contract signings underwhelm last month
New-home sales flat in October as inventory remains elevated
Wells Fargo economists predict home builders will ‘likely remain cautious’

Adaptive reuse reshapes self-storage sector as retail conversions surge
Driven by reduced costs and zoning benefits, the redevelopment of vacant retail properties is becoming a dominant trend in self-storage construction
Foreclosure rise in 2025 signals ‘market recalibration’
Despite annual gains, foreclosure activity remains far below pre-pandemic levels
Multifamily rents stall in 2025 as fourth-quarter drop erases gains
National rent growth plateaus for the first time since 2020: Yardi Matrix

What lies ahead in this ‘wild west’ of consumer protection?
The CFPB has faced leadership shifts, litigation and stalled enforcement. Could the next iteration of the bureau offer empowered relevance?
Examining new pathways to invest in real estate
The refi boom: Stand out or get lost

Plugging the leaky bucket: Why housing preservation matters

AI tools improve workflows, but open doors for fraud and manipulation




Exclusive: Fix-and-flip investors are still bleeding profitability
Returns for home flippers have fallen to 2008 levels as a ‘triple squeeze’ on profits sends some in the sector running for rentals
Stalling rents, climbing vacancies deal double blow to real estate investors
Rent growth at 15-year lows and rising vacancy rates are flashing warning signs
Industry Watch: UWM, Kiavi, Pennymac and others make headlines
A roundup of notable mortgage industry activity over the past two weeks
Exclusive: Investors anchor housing market as non-QM loans surge
Entrenched affordability barriers have yielded 30% of the U.S. housing market to residential investors
Non-QM issuance hits record $20B in third quarter
Deals have accelerated as investor activity remains elevated
Softening rent prices signal easing housing inflation
Despite slowing rent increases nationwide, ‘significant local nuances’ persist
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A Q&A with Linda Hyde, president of the American Association of Private Lenders

December marks new record for non-QM volumes
DSCR and bank statement loans lead December gains, highlighting declining conforming market share

Industry Watch: Newrez, NAMB, BAC and others make notable announcements
A compilation of noteworthy mortgage industry news during the first half of January
Appraisal Modernization Act has more ‘urgency’ after HUD task force disbanding
Six senators propose new appraisal tools to fight bias
Interagency leaders who developed PAVE call dismantling ‘partisan’ and ‘reckless’
Goal of reversal came from Project 2025, seeking to eliminate DEI efforts
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Returns for home flippers have fallen to 2008 levels as a ‘triple squeeze’ on profits sends some in the sector running for rentals
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Appraisal Modernization Act has more ‘urgency’ after HUD task force disbanding
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