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New-home sales rebound in August despite rising rates
Economists warn demand remains fragile as consumer sentiment weakens and borrowing costs surge
Single-family housing starts rise as weak demand dims outlooks
The Midwest and West fueled the rebound, though starts remain nearly 5% lower year to date
Housing experts not overly encouraged by September’s slight rise in existing-home sales
Sales saw a slight monthly uptick but declined annually for the second straight month: NAR
Investor mortgages are thriving with typical homebuyers sidelined
Lenders are flocking to a market that the White House moved to curtail. Rental investors are reaping the benefits.
Luxury retail expansion slows in 2026
High-end retailers become more strategic and selective, shifting toward smaller stores and fewer single-brand locations
Self-storage woes continue as sector works through oversupply
All but four of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas saw advertised rates fall in August: Yardi Matrix
Former FHA commissioner: It’s time to rethink financing options in a changing multifamily market
Reforms have made FHA financing an increasingly compelling option for long-term multifamily owners
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
Midwest bullishness offsets subdued investor confidence
Survey findings show investors brushing off Iran war impacts as conflict drags on
Home flippers see first rise in profit margins in two years
Total flipped-home sales were almost 9% lower than a year ago, however, as real estate investors adjust to a tricky market
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
Meet Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top Mortgage Lenders
Pennymac puts the pieces together to lead the way
Investor mortgages are thriving with typical homebuyers sidelined
Lenders are flocking to a market that the White House moved to curtail. Rental investors are reaping the benefits.
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Housing’s factory-built future is taking shape
New-home construction has a productivity problem that some experts say old lessons could solve
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New-home sales rebound in August despite rising rates
Economists warn demand remains fragile as consumer sentiment weakens and borrowing costs surge
Single-family housing starts rise as weak demand dims outlooks
The Midwest and West fueled the rebound, though starts remain nearly 5% lower year to date
Investor mortgages are thriving with typical homebuyers sidelined
Lenders are flocking to a market that the White House moved to curtail. Rental investors are reaping the benefits.
Luxury retail expansion slows in 2026
High-end retailers become more strategic and selective, shifting toward smaller stores and fewer single-brand locations
Self-storage woes continue as sector works through oversupply
All but four of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas saw advertised rates fall in August: Yardi Matrix
Former FHA commissioner: It’s time to rethink financing options in a changing multifamily market
Reforms have made FHA financing an increasingly compelling option for long-term multifamily owners
Home flippers see first rise in profit margins in two years
Total flipped-home sales were almost 9% lower than a year ago, however, as real estate investors adjust to a tricky market
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
Midwest bullishness offsets subdued investor confidence
Survey findings show investors brushing off Iran war impacts as conflict drags on
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
Renovation lending lingering bright spot in dour home building outlook
Slow demand, trade uncertainty and shifting capital fuel market in flux
Home seller profit margins sink to five-year low
But after years of outsized returns, sellers still cashed in big during the first quarter
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Homebuyers continue to lean on ARMs with typical 30-year mortgage rates near three-year highs
UAD 3.6 appraisal overhaul puts mortgage borrowers on the hook for higher costs
NAMB President Michael Farrell says fragmented transition to the new appraisal model is distorting lender selection by mortgage brokers
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