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Refinance drought, advance pressures raising liquidity risks for mortgage servicers
At a housing finance summit on Tuesday, experts noted compounding impacts of long-term declines in homeowner affordability
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Home builders ramp up price cuts as sentiment hits 14-year low
The housing market’s builder blues are getting worse
High rates had ‘chilling effect’ on new-home purchase market in September: MBA
Application survey data shows a tough start to the fall season for builders
Treasury proposes first rule on ROAD to Housing Act investor restrictions
Taking a ‘phased approach,’ regulators seek to clarify build-to-rent exemptions and rehabilitation thresholds for large investor purchases of single-family homes
Small investors gain ground as real estate financing evolves
A new report from Realtor.com says real estate investors are outperforming typical homebuyers in 2026
Commercial real estate sentiment turns negative for the first time since 2023
Interest rate outlook sours among developers and property owners, posting worst decline since 2022: CREDA index
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
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Midwest bullishness offsets subdued investor confidence
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