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Powell to stay on as Fed governor after his chair term expires in May
President Trump has vowed to fire Powell if he does not resign his seat on the board next month
Trending
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Renovation lending lingering bright spot in dour home building outlook
Slow demand, trade uncertainty and shifting capital fuel market in flux
U.S. land prices cool as builder demand softens
Vacant land prices have begun to ebb following a 77% spike since the COVID-19 pandemic

CRE lending has banner year in 2025
Multifamily properties led the charge with $413 billion in loan volume
MBA recommends eight ways HUD can improve multifamily MI in Opportunity Zones
Implementation would ‘reduce friction in FHA execution,’ Bob Broeksmit writes
Foreclosure inventory reaches highest level since 2020
Late-stage distress builds as prepayment speeds hit four-year highs

How a single home purchase can have a multigenerational impact
Race-conscious credit policy remains central to closing the nation’s persistent homeownership gap
Know the keys to unlocking CERCLA defenses
How lenders can stand out with earned media


Companies rethink office space as leases come due




AI-driven data practices raise new antitrust concerns
Midwest emerges as rental cash cow in barren market for real estate investors
As investor margins tighten, wage growth and home price gains are under scrutiny
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
Homeowners increasingly turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ to manage budgets
BNPL has become a financial lifeline for homeowners managing tight budgets and liquidity shocks — though it comes with risks
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As investor margins tighten, wage growth and home price gains are under scrutiny
‘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
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Rents for the least expensive price tier averaged no annual growth, while luxury rentals held up
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The pace of newly distressed loans fell as cure and payment-made rates broadly recovered from February
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