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The most comprehensive housing legislation in decades reaches the finish line
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ROAD to Housing Act becomes law, without Trump’s signature
The most comprehensive housing legislation in decades reaches the finish line
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Home seller profit margins sink to five-year low
But after years of outsized returns, sellers still cashed in big during the first quarter
Meet Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top Originators
For the first time ever, Scotsman Guide added Top Private Originators to our gold-standard rankings for top residential mortgage originators
Meet Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top Mortgage Lenders
Pennymac puts the pieces together to lead the way
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

Meet Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top Veteran Originators
Scotsman Guide pays tribute to the armed forces veterans who continue to serve the American public on the home front

Meet Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top Veteran Originators
Scotsman Guide pays tribute to the armed forces veterans who continue to serve the American public on the home front
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