U.S. home prices flat in June, extending cooling trend
The FHFA said Tuesday that half as many states posted declines in the second quarter than the start of the year
Bond market volatility provides chaotic backdrop for Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
The Fed chair’s first Economic Policy Symposium address comes at a fraught moment
Sluggish second-quarter results for the life science sector of commercial real estate
Net absorption fell and vacancy rates increased, while venture capital funding rose 13% during the quarter
Zillow, Redfin settle antitrust suits with FTC and five states
Redfin must spend millions rebuilding the ad business it attempted to vacate
Expect more broker consolidation following Nexa-UMortgage merger, Casa says
Industry rivals join forces as recapture wars and low volume reshape the broker channel
Inflation hits commercial real estate sector hard
An analysis of labor statistics shows overall nonresidential construction input prices were up 7.2% over the past year
MBA raises rate forecast, slashes refinance outlook
The trade group’s latest projections have 10-year Treasurys yielding 4.7% through the end of 2027
Two Harbors clears final regulatory hurdle for CrossCountry merger
CCM appears poised to finally acquire TWO’s long-coveted mortgage servicing rights
Fannie Mae dismisses senior staff in another leadership purge
The staffing shake-up includes multifamily executives, economists and senior financial personnel
New home listings rise in August as high mortgage rates weigh on demand
With pending sales in decline, economists see market ‘treading water’ as buyer confidence wanes
Treasury buyback strategy already tested as yields spike
Scott Bessent says bond markets are misreading fundamentals as pressure on rates remains high
NAMB president talks housing reform, condo qualms and ‘Broker Independence Day’
Kimber White’s plate is full as he winds down his term as National Association of Mortgage Brokers leader
Office sector continues to heal as vacancy rates fall and listing prices rise
CommercialCafe finds that 19 of the nation’s 25 largest markets saw year-over-year decreases in vacancy rates
Equity-rich homes fall to five-year low in second quarter
The equity-rich rate declined for the fourth consecutive quarter, while seriously underwater properties rose from a year earlier
Slower returns fog outlook for rental property investors
Amid signs of pricing stability, regional variations dictate performance as rent growth remains muted
Why wholesale lending needs smoother broker-lender handoffs
As workflows fragment after submission, brokers and lenders face growing pressure to improve continuity
The new rules for protecting real estate investors
In a tighter market, coordinated execution, connected data and operational discipline are becoming essential to protecting portfolio performance
The homeowners of 2023 are the hidden face of foreclosure risk
Borrowers who entered the market in 2023 may have little equity, higher costs and fewer tools to avoid default
The mortgage industry’s operational reboot is underway
As costs rise and margins tighten, lenders are turning to AI and outsourcing to rebuild profitability from the inside out
Credit scoring shift giving lenders new choices — and new risks
For decades, FICO was the only credit scoring model that mattered in mortgage lending. Lenders built their workflows around it, mortgage insurance companies priced to
How to use equity products to get closer to your customers
The most successful mortgage brokers and loan officers never take their borrowers’ loyalty for granted. They constantly engage with them and expand their products to
Stable rates creating new openings in distressed sales
As mortgage volatility eases, distressed homeowners may engage sooner, rewarding originators with the right products and relationships
Can accepting a partial payment after maturity extend a loan?
Lenders should use anti-waiver language and reservation-of-rights letters to avoid unintentionally modifying matured balloon loans
New strategies reshaping how lenders expand housing access
After restrictions on special purpose credit programs, local housing partnerships help lenders empower future homeowners
How VA entitlement shapes veteran borrowing power
Understanding the ways to use this potent tool can open doors for veteran borrowers
The hidden psychology inside every loan request
Understanding borrower psychology through loan size helps brokers move beyond rate quotes and build deeper, longer‑lasting client relationships
Multifamily resilience holds firm despite market softening
Record apartment deliveries, aging stock and shifting capital markets are driving renewed lending momentum and increased deal flow
Originators taking focused approach to win VA business, outlast rate cycles
By moving beyond checkbox lending, loan officers who treat veterans as a core market can build lasting authority with veterans, agents and referral partners
States are stepping up to solve America’s housing shortage
With federal efforts falling short, state reforms targeting starter homes and zoning barriers are beginning to unlock meaningful new housing supply
Fractional ownership changes the real estate investment equation
As investors seek lower entry points, crowdfunding platforms are redefining equity, occupancy and income in property finance
