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Better and ousted CEO trade barbs in fractious corporate feud
Vishal Garg wants his job back, demanding board resignations. Better cites ‘serious concerns,’ potential securities law violations.
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Housing market slowdown drags on construction sector in June
Residential outlays declined for a fourth straight month as single-family activity stays subdued
Builder incentives resuscitate new-home sales in June
Sales of newly built homes are down more than 5% nationwide midway through 2026
Signs of life continue to emerge for the long-suffering office sector
Office investment climbs as more companies embrace a contrarian view that the sector is ready for a turnaround
Investment properties drive upswing in mortgage fraud risk
Higher purchase share amid surging mortgage rates contributed to the increase: Cotality
Real estate investors face ‘key test’ as sentiment falls to record low
Rental rates and home prices are falling in core markets as mortgage rates creep higher and investor restrictions take effect
Why wholesale lending needs smoother broker-lender handoffs
As workflows fragment after submission, brokers and lenders face growing pressure to improve continuity
The new rules for protecting real estate investors
The mortgage industry’s operational reboot is underway
Stable rates creating new openings in distressed sales
Meet Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top Mortgage Lenders
Pennymac puts the pieces together to lead the way
Blockchain blockbuster: Top execs tout Figure-Kiavi deal
Kiavi to gain a wholesale distribution channel as Figure uses agentic AI to write a uniform language for non-agency capital markets
Home repair and renovation costs poised to surge amid Iran war pressures
Annual decline in first-quarter remodeling costs belies a rapid increase from the end of 2025
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Better and ousted CEO trade barbs in fractious corporate feud
Vishal Garg wants his job back, demanding board resignations. Better cites ‘serious concerns,’ potential securities law violations.
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Builder incentives resuscitate new-home sales in June
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Regional divides emerge as flippers in Texas and Florida face supply-side competition and price softening
Renovation lending lingering bright spot in dour home building outlook
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