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Builder Confidence Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns
The latest HMI survey also revealed that 35% of builders cut prices in June, up from 32% in May. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns
Boston Suburb Sues Massachusetts to Block 180-Unit Housing Development
The town of Wellesley, with a population of roughly 30,000, is arguing the 5-acre parking lot at MassBay Community College does not qualify for conversion into housing. Continue Reading Boston Suburb Sues Massachusetts to Block 180-Unit Housing Development
SEC Charges Duo for $300 Million Ponzi Scheme Tied to ‘Real Estate Acceleration Loans’ Program
Bradford and Linarducci raised more than $35 million and $13 million in investor funds, respectively. Continue Reading SEC Charges Duo for $300 Million Ponzi Scheme Tied to ‘Real Estate Acceleration Loans’ Program
International Hot Rod Association Acquires North Carolina’s Rockingham Speedway
The purchase price was not disclosed. Continue Reading International Hot Rod Association Acquires North Carolina’s Rockingham Speedway
HUD Report Uncovers More Than $5 Billion in Biden-Era Potential Payment Errors
“HUD will continue investigating the shocking results and will take appropriate action to hold bad actors accountable,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Report Uncovers More Than $5 Billion in Biden-Era Potential Payment Errors
Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
Mamdani also signed an executive order revoking all orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams following his indictment in September 2024 on federal corruption charges. Continue Reading Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
White House Cancels Lease Deal for DC Public Golf Courses
It is unclear what action the Trump administration will take next. Continue Reading White House Cancels Lease Deal for DC Public Golf Courses
Humbl Rebrands as TAP Real Estate Technologies
TAP Real Estate announced that it secured $500,000 in initial investment capital to establish operations and support early-stage execution. Continue Reading Humbl Rebrands as TAP Real Estate Technologies
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
The coming year will see major changes in Congress, the Federal Reserve, and the housing market. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
FHA Releases MMI Fund Report for FY 2025
The report stated the MMI Fund’s economic net worth rose by roughly $16 billion in FY 2025, reaching a new total of $188.87 billion. Continue Reading FHA Releases MMI Fund Report for FY 2025
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
CMBS Delinquency Rate Ends 2025 at 7.30%
“Three of the five major property types saw increases to their delinquency rates, while two pulled back,” said Thomas Taylor, senior manager for research at Trepp. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Ends 2025 at 7.30%














