Mortgage and housing leaders react to Senate passage of GOP megabill

NAR, MBA and BAC executives weighed in on housing priorities in the massive tax-and-spending legislation
Commercial Property Pulse: Senior housing recovery nears pre-pandemic levels

Moody’s Analytics reports that the senior housing vacancy rate in the first quarter of 2025 averaged 10.1%
Bleak housing outlook persists, magnified by rising borrower debt

National housing shortage adds to homebuyer headwinds, particularly on the West Coast: AEI
Rocket closes $1.75B Redfin acquisition

The deal aims to create a ‘one-stop shop for homeownership’
The essential principles for making it through every market

The difference between a short stint in the industry and long one often comes down to these fundamentals
Alternative lending offers new pools for lenders to wade in

Both household names and niche players are wading into the non-QM pool
Reverse mortgages help lenders stand out in tight market

The reverse mortgage market will likely expand as stigma fades and awareness increases
Steps to help builders weather uncertainty

Here’s how you can help your builder partners weather economic uncertainty
Wildfire risk is an escalating crisis for lenders

Lenders who do not adjust could be putting themselves in danger
Reducing borrower friction: A top priority in uncertain times

The combination of low affordability and limited inventory is a major obstacle facing the housing industry. There are signs of improvement, with housing inventory levels reaching a four-month supply at the end of March, representing a 19.8% increase from the same month a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors. A balanced market, […]