30‑Year Fixed Rises to 6.02%, 15-Year at 5.46%

30‑Year Fixed Rises to 6.02%, 15-Year at 5.46%

If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage, keeping an eye on today’s mortgage rates is crucial. As of March 12, 2026, the numbers show a slight tick... Read more »
The edge that large remodelers leverage in a fragmented industry

The edge that large remodelers leverage in a fragmented industry

Like its residential construction counterpart – homebuilding – the more than $500 billion residential remodeling industry remains highly geographically fragmented and varies widely in firm size, despite a slight increase in M&A... Read more »
Measure ULA Subject of New City Committee

Measure ULA Subject of New City Committee

Los Angeles officials are prepared to make changes to the city’s so-called mansion tax as it launches a review that could reshape one of the region’s most controversial real estate policies. On... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Drop Unlocking 5.5 Million More Households in 2026

Mortgage Rates Drop Unlocking 5.5 Million More Households in 2026

A cool 6% for your mortgage might sound like just a number, but right now, it’s opening doors to homeownership for millions of Americans who previously felt locked out. This drop in... Read more »
Your clients are about to inherit real estate. Are you ready for that conversation?

Your clients are about to inherit real estate. Are you ready for that conversation?

When a client closes on a home, the transaction feels complete. The loan is funded, the keys are handed over, and everyone moves on to the next deal. But for a growing... Read more »
“Dawson’s Creek” Creator Sells Beverly Hills Post Office Manse

“Dawson’s Creek” Creator Sells Beverly Hills Post Office Manse

TV and film’s Kevin Williamson just pocketed $17.1 million in the sale of his Beverly Hills Post Office estate. The creator of the “Scream” slasher franchise and teen hit drama series “Dawson’s... Read more »
30‑Year Fixed Rises to 6.02%, 15-Year at 5.46%

30‑Year Fixed Dips Below 6%, Inflation Concerns Persist

As of today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, mortgage rates are showing a bit of movement, but the big news is that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has nudged back under the 6%... Read more »
CoStar pushes back on activist investors’ reporting criticism

CoStar pushes back on activist investors’ reporting criticism

CoStar responded Wednesday by calling the allegations “highly misleading” and questioned D.E. Shaw’s motivations, noting the investor holds significant stakes in direct competitors. “If D. E. Shaw is worried about transparency, it... Read more »
West Capital Lending Buys Irvine Offices for  Million

West Capital Lending Buys Irvine Offices for $24 Million

A mortgage brokerage is planting deeper roots in Orange County with an office buy that doubles as a headquarters move. West Capital Lending purchased a five-story, 104,380-square-foot office building at 17911 Von... Read more »
CrossCountry Mortgage launches dedicated homebuilder division

CrossCountry Mortgage launches dedicated homebuilder division

“For the third year in a row, we’re the number one retail mortgage lender because we stay focused on one thing — giving buyers more ways to get to the closing table,”... Read more »