From NAR: “Existing-home sales increased for the third straight month due to lower mortgage rates this autumn,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “However, inventory growth is beginning to stall.” My central theme... Read more »
Affordability is also emerging as the central fault line of next year’s elections. Polls show the cost of living eclipses other issues as the top concern among voters, and both major political... Read more »
“Higher mortgage rates change the math for buyers and sellers alike,” said Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com. “Renovated homes still catch buyers’ eyes, but financing the cost of those improvements at... Read more »
Support cuts across age, income and party lines in the survey. Democrats expressed the strongest backing at 78%, followed by independents at 72% and Republicans at 68%. Respondents were asked whether Congress... Read more »
Hoff has more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry — including roles as a broker, managing broker/owner, and instructor with the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. “Karen’s intimate knowledge... Read more »
UWM decided this year to bring servicing in-house, following the acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group by its main rival, Rocket Companies. Lenders across the industry are seeking to expand their servicing portfolios... Read more »
Founded in 2018, 24Fifteen Realty is led by Kenny Conoley, who will remain with the company as designated supervisor and branch manager. “At 24Fifteen Realty, we believe that buying or selling a... Read more »
From lawsuits to mergers and acquisitions at a scale never seen before in real estate and everything in between, 2025 was full of twists, turns and surprises for the housing industry. HousingWire... Read more »
The company said it focuses on access and flexibility, with no minimum credit score or long-term lease required, allowing residents to move in quickly, sometimes within 48 hours. “Unfortunately, the housing crisis... Read more »
Data shows that changes to litigation rules and underwriting practices have contributed to renewed insurer participation and improved financial results. Since the reforms, 18 new or re-launched insurers have entered or announced... Read more »