Title insurance leaders betting on technology, efficiency in 2026

Title insurance leaders betting on technology, efficiency in 2026

As the title insurance industry moves into 2026, executives say it faces a complex mix of market pressures, regulatory shifts and escalating fraud risks. Leading executives who sat down with HousingWire are... Read more »
Out-of-state investment in single-family homes holds steady in 2025

Out-of-state investment in single-family homes holds steady in 2025

SFR Analytics defines out-of-state investments by comparing property deed locations with the mailing addresses of owners. A purchase is classified as out of state if the deed and mailing address are in... Read more »
Home price growth slows, affordability pressures persist

Home price growth slows, affordability pressures persist

Despite the modest uptick, price growth remains near its weakest pace since mid-2023 and continues to trail consumer inflation. Annual gains were less than one-third of the 5.1% average home price increase... Read more »
Private lending in 2025: A market in transition

Private lending in 2025: A market in transition

Once viewed as a niche option, private lending has rapidly entered the mainstream as more borrowers discover the speed, flexibility, and accessibility of private credit financing. But as the industry attracts new... Read more »

Realtor.com urges action on housing supply in 2026

In a letter penned by Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed to his housing industry colleagues, Eales asked others to recommit themselves to a shared common goal of “fighting for access for the... Read more »
Rechat partners with SkySlope on forms and e-signatures

Rechat partners with SkySlope on forms and e-signatures

Through the partnership, agents and brokerages using Rechat Deals will have access to SkySlope’s digital forms library, MLS-synched data automation and integrated e-signature tools. Users will be able to start and complete... Read more »
More mortgage options for self-employed buyers and homeowners as rates ease

More mortgage options for self-employed buyers and homeowners as rates ease

If you’re self-employed, paid on commission, or run a business, you already know the frustration: you can have strong cash flow, great credit, and real assets—yet a traditional mortgage can still feel... Read more »
Why 2025’s strong purchase application data didn’t boost home sales

Why 2025’s strong purchase application data didn’t boost home sales

2025 Data Now I don’t count the last two weeks of the year because all the weekly housing data gets impacted by the holidays and the first few days of the new... Read more »
DSCR loans became an investor favorite in 2025

DSCR loans became an investor favorite in 2025

“The sustained demand for rental properties, driven by a tight housing market and rising rents, has also fueled investor activity in real estate, making DSCR the preferred financing tool for these investments.... Read more »
NAR supports major housing reforms in 2026 legislative agenda

NAR supports major housing reforms in 2026 legislative agenda

ROAD to Housing Act With a goal of streamlined permitting, expanded infrastructure investments, and new developments to increases housing supply and affordability across the country, NAR has been a strong proponent of... Read more »