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Sales of newly built homes jump in March
Stronger sales are reducing completed inventory, but high costs and weak permitting continue to cap new supply
Single-family housing starts spike as permits plunge in March
U.S. home builders continue to face friction related to slow buyer demand, high financing costs and trade uncertainty

High rates still blocking would-be movers as home price growth cools — for now
Cotality expects home prices will jump 5.1% by March 2027

Residential construction spending rallies in March
Single-family gains drove the rebound but notably lagged year-ago levels
CRE lending has banner year in 2025
Multifamily properties led the charge with $413 billion in loan volume
House lawmakers revolt against White House restrictions on BTR investors
Congressional leaders urged to reject restrictions seen as undermining bipartisan efforts to expand U.S. housing supply

Housing underbuilding weakens wealth building
Insufficient single-family construction limits ownership gains, disproportionately affects Black households’ ability to build wealth
White House misses mark on Wall Street’s backing of single-family home investors
Industry revolt over Senate housing bill underscores how billion-dollar firms actually compete with first-time homebuyers
Homeowners increasingly turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ to manage budgets
BNPL has become a financial lifeline for homeowners managing tight budgets and liquidity shocks — though it comes with risks
Midwest emerges as rental cash cow in barren market for real estate investors
As investor margins tighten, wage growth and home price gains are under scrutiny
‘Unpredictable’ housing market drives need for hybrid investor strategies
With home flipping profits shrinking and rental performance softening, savvy investors are keeping their exit strategies open
Real estate investors report mixed outlook for acquisitions in 2026
Twice as many fix-and-flippers than rental investors expect investment conditions to improve in 2026, revealing a widening confidence gap
Single-family rent growth deteriorates for fifth straight month in November
Rents for the least expensive price tier averaged no annual growth, while luxury rentals held up

Non-QM delinquencies ease in March on seasonal drivers
First‑time new impairments fell to multiyear lows amid concerns of weakness among seasoned borrowers
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Top central bankers explain dissents, urge caution as inflation risks rise
Kashkari, Hammack and Logan defend hawkish stances as Warsh prepares to inherit a divided Fed
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Sales of newly built homes jump in March
Stronger sales are reducing completed inventory, but high costs and weak permitting continue to cap new supply
Single-family housing starts spike as permits plunge in March
U.S. home builders continue to face friction related to slow buyer demand, high financing costs and trade uncertainty

Residential construction spending rallies in March
Single-family gains drove the rebound but notably lagged year-ago levels
CRE lending has banner year in 2025
Multifamily properties led the charge with $413 billion in loan volume
House lawmakers revolt against White House restrictions on BTR investors
Congressional leaders urged to reject restrictions seen as undermining bipartisan efforts to expand U.S. housing supply

Housing underbuilding weakens wealth building
Insufficient single-family construction limits ownership gains, disproportionately affects Black households’ ability to build wealth
Midwest emerges as rental cash cow in barren market for real estate investors
As investor margins tighten, wage growth and home price gains are under scrutiny
White House misses mark on Wall Street’s backing of single-family home investors
Industry revolt over Senate housing bill underscores how billion-dollar firms actually compete with first-time homebuyers
Homeowners increasingly turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ to manage budgets
BNPL has become a financial lifeline for homeowners managing tight budgets and liquidity shocks — though it comes with risks
Small landlords control the buy-for-rent market, not the mega-investors targeted by Trump
Investors owning fewer than 11 rentals bought over 1 million homes through the first three quarters of 2025
A real estate investor ban would yank the price floor out of the housing market
In a post-pandemic homebuying environment few can afford, single-family real estate investors are helping an entire mortgage market hold on to profitability
Stalling rents, climbing vacancies deal double blow to real estate investors
Rent growth at 15-year lows and rising vacancy rates are flashing warning signs
Industry Watch: UWM, Kiavi, Pennymac and others make headlines
A roundup of notable mortgage industry activity over the past two weeks

Non-QM delinquencies ease in March on seasonal drivers
First‑time new impairments fell to multiyear lows amid concerns of weakness among seasoned borrowers

Carrington strikes deal for Valon Mortgage, boosting servicing book by 800,000 loans
As part of the ‘strategic partnership,’ Carrington will adopt ValonOS as its core servicing platform
High prices for urban new builds underscore housing reform delay
New single-family construction in urban zip codes remains scarce yet in high demand
Residential construction spending rallies in March
Single-family gains drove the rebound but notably lagged year-ago levels
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Stronger sales are reducing completed inventory, but high costs and weak permitting continue to cap new supply
Single-family housing starts spike as permits plunge in March
U.S. home builders continue to face friction related to slow buyer demand, high financing costs and trade uncertainty

Residential construction spending rallies in March
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White House misses mark on Wall Street’s backing of single-family home investors
Industry revolt over Senate housing bill underscores how billion-dollar firms actually compete with first-time homebuyers
Homeowners increasingly turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ to manage budgets
BNPL has become a financial lifeline for homeowners managing tight budgets and liquidity shocks — though it comes with risks
Midwest emerges as rental cash cow in barren market for real estate investors
As investor margins tighten, wage growth and home price gains are under scrutiny
‘Unpredictable’ housing market drives need for hybrid investor strategies
With home flipping profits shrinking and rental performance softening, savvy investors are keeping their exit strategies open
Real estate investors report mixed outlook for acquisitions in 2026
Twice as many fix-and-flippers than rental investors expect investment conditions to improve in 2026, revealing a widening confidence gap
Single-family rent growth deteriorates for fifth straight month in November
Rents for the least expensive price tier averaged no annual growth, while luxury rentals held up
High prices for urban new builds underscore housing reform delay
New single-family construction in urban zip codes remains scarce yet in high demand
Residential construction spending rallies in March
Single-family gains drove the rebound but notably lagged year-ago levels
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