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Home builder sentiment slides to 12-month low in September
Six-month sales expectations declined sharply this month as mortgage rates climbed steadily higher
Decline in new-home mortgage demand deepens in August
Applications fell well below year-ago levels for the second consecutive month: MBA
Investor mortgages are thriving with typical homebuyers sidelined
Lenders are flocking to a market that the White House moved to curtail. Rental investors are reaping the benefits.
Luxury retail expansion slows in 2026
High-end retailers become more strategic and selective, shifting toward smaller stores and fewer single-brand locations
Self-storage woes continue as sector works through oversupply
All but four of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas saw advertised rates fall in August: Yardi Matrix
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
Real estate investors face ‘key test’ as sentiment falls to record low
Rental rates and home prices are falling in core markets as mortgage rates creep higher and investor restrictions take effect
Midwest bullishness offsets subdued investor confidence
Survey findings show investors brushing off Iran war impacts as conflict drags on
Price declines, demand uncertainty muddy outlook for fix-and-flip investors
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