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FHFA revamps Fannie and Freddie condo insurance rules to cut costs
While many industry participants applaud the move, some raise concerns
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Senate passes massive bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks await
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act receives broad upper chamber support, though its path to the president’s desk is less certain
Shaky start for single-family housing starts in 2026
Souring sentiment, declining permits and rising volatility are likely to remain near-term headwinds for home builders
White House misses mark on Wall Street’s backing of single-family home investors
Industry revolt over Senate housing bill underscores how billion-dollar firms actually compete with first-time homebuyers
Multifamily dominates 2025 CRE fundraising, with investors bullish for the year ahead
Nearly half of all commercial real estate capital flowed into multifamily assets last year: Agora
‘Mom-and-pop’ landlords drive investor market as institutional housing footprint shrinks
Despite outsized political scrutiny, institutional investors represent just 1% of the single-family market
Seven tectonic tech shifts that transformed the mortgage industry
Inside the innovations that moved an industry from manila folders to cloud-powered platforms
Know the keys to unlocking CERCLA defenses
How lenders can stand out with earned media
Single-family rent growth deteriorates for fifth straight month in November
Rents for the least expensive price tier averaged no annual growth, while luxury rentals held up
‘Unpredictable’ housing market drives need for hybrid investor strategies
With home flipping profits shrinking and rental performance softening, savvy investors are keeping their exit strategies open
Real estate investors report mixed outlook for acquisitions in 2026
Twice as many fix-and-flippers than rental investors expect investment conditions to improve in 2026, revealing a widening confidence gap
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Industry revolt over Senate housing bill underscores how billion-dollar firms actually compete with first-time homebuyers
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