Real Estate News & Insights
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future
The lawmakers also called on Acting Director Vought to complete the CFPB’s rulemakings on data collection, open banking, small-dollar lending and disparate-impact claims. Continue Reading White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future
Mamdani to Suspend NYC’s Tax Lien Sale Program
Under the program, the city can sell a property tax lien when the owner owes as little as $5,000. Continue Reading Mamdani to Suspend NYC’s Tax Lien Sale Program
Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
FICO Rolls Out Portfolio Benchmarking Tools for Lenders
The new platform’s suite of tools enables financial institutions to analyze benchmarking data and simulate the impact of alternative data strategies on portfolio outcomes. Continue Reading FICO Rolls Out Portfolio Benchmarking Tools for Lenders
Rhode Island Brokerage HomeSmart Professionals Joins REMAX Brand
The brokerage will now operate as REMAX Revolution. Continue Reading Rhode Island Brokerage HomeSmart Professionals Joins REMAX Brand
New CTO at Boxabl
Palaniappan was most recently senior vice president of engineering at Sagent, a mortgage and consumer fintech. Continue Reading New CTO at Boxabl
Yamaha Motor Co. to Relocate US HQ from California to Georgia
Yamaha acquired the land in Cypress for its US headquarters in 1978 and established its office in 1979. Continue Reading Yamaha Motor Co. to Relocate US HQ from California to Georgia
Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Construction is expected to begin in May on a site encompassing approximately 16 acres. Continue Reading Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
R-Zero’s Expands Availability of Commercial Real Estate Energy Savings Tool Prospector AI
Prospector AI premiered exclusively in New York City last December. Continue Reading R-Zero’s Expands Availability of Commercial Real Estate Energy Savings Tool Prospector AI
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
“Most of last month’s supply growth was in loan programs that allowed for cash-out refinance and on investor homes,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
The median existing home price for all housing types in February was $398,000, up by 0.3% from one year ago ($396,800). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
