Real Estate News & Insights

More Down Payment Assistance Programs Added During Q2

by Phil Hall | Jul 22, 2026

Programs supporting manufactured homes increased to 1,089, representing 40% of all programs, a gain of 3% from the first quarter. Continue Reading More Down Payment Assistance Programs Added During Q2

Alabama Home Sales Up Sharply Year-Over-Year

by Phil Hall | Jul 22, 2026

Alabama witnessed 678 foreclosures in June, a 23.5% year-over-year increase and a 6.2% decrease from the prior month. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up Sharply Year-Over-Year

MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Moses joined MISMO earlier this year as a contractor. Continue Reading MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth

UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest servicers through its wholly owned subsidiary RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC. Continue Reading UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion

Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.5% from 20.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%

Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...

Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...