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Purchase demand notched an annual decline last week amid surprising uptick in government refinances
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Soft jobs report shifts outlook for Fed policy path
A pullback in hiring at hotels and restaurants underscores fragility of lopsided U.S. labor market
Construction spending shows monthly gains, but remains below last year’s levels
A slowdown in building houses and multifamily properties adds to the woes of the construction industry
Retail sector enters mid-cycle sweet spot with strong demand and limited supply: JLL
New survey finds investors are more interested in buying retail properties than at any time in more than a decade
North American trade agreement in jeopardy, possibly slowing industrial sector growth
Trump administration may not renew USMCA, adding uncertainty to the industrial sectors in the U.S., Mexico and Canada
Housing bill tweaks unlikely to dent single-family home investor activity
With the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act nearing the finish line, experts say it will do little to curb investor appetite
New strategies reshaping how lenders expand housing access
After restrictions on special purpose credit programs, local housing partnerships help lenders empower future homeowners
The hidden psychology inside every loan request
Fractional ownership changes the real estate investment equation
Renovation lending lingering bright spot in dour home building outlook
Slow demand, trade uncertainty and shifting capital fuel market in flux
Meet Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top Mortgage Lenders
Pennymac puts the pieces together to lead the way
Price declines, demand uncertainty muddy outlook for fix-and-flip investors
Regional divides emerge as flippers in Texas and Florida face supply-side competition and price softening
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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
Slow demand, trade uncertainty and shifting capital fuel market in flux
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Despite progress, nearly 30 states still lack deed theft laws: EquityProtect study
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Mortgage credit access falls to six-month low in June
Lenders pull back on government refinance programs amid expansion in non-QM and jumbo options
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