As we navigate the peak spring homebuying season, the economic backdrop remains characterized by a persistent “cloudy” outlook. While geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have injected a fresh dose of volatility... Read more »
Aggravation over wildfire rebuilding roadblocks continues to focus on permitting and insurance, as many cite the latter as the top barrier. Another home completion in the Pacific Palisades’ Alphabet Streets adds to... Read more »
Homebuilding business executives maintain a guarded outlook on the homebuilding market, amid tepid demand, shrinking profit margins and weak consumer sentiment. The ongoing conflict with Iran could further complicate the outlook for... Read more »
Regionally, pending home sales fell month-over-month in the Northeast (58.2) and South (85.3), dropping 5.7% and 4.5%, respectively. In contrast, pending home sales rose on a monthly basis in the Midwest (71.0)... Read more »
Even as week-to-week mortgage refinance applications have seen a dip, the overall demand for refinancing homes is still massively higher, sitting at a staggering 117% increase compared to this time last year.... Read more »
If you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage, it’s natural to wonder what the numbers look like right now. Well, the good news for homeowners is that as of Monday, December 29, 2025,... Read more »
The reverse mortgage portion of the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA)’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMIF) has reached a positive capital ratio for the fourth year in a row on the overall government-backed... Read more »
Reverse mortgage industry performance metrics have been trading gains and losses for several months now, but a more favorable interest rate environment and optimism about the possible trajectory of business in 2025... Read more »
After reaching their highest level since July 2022, mortgage applications have declined for two straight weeks, counteracting some recent positive signs for a still-sputtering housing industry. According to weekly data released Wednesday... Read more »
Real estate investors continue to forecast mostly sunny skies for their businesses, according to quarterly survey data released Wednesday by RCN Capital and the CJ Patrick Co. The companies’ Fall 2024 Investor... Read more »