The ‘choice market’ arrives as sellers face growing price pressure
Austin, Houston buyers gain choices as sellers cut prices
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New homes still cost less than resales in many U.S. markets
Zillow reports that new homes in July sold at $205 per square foot, compared with $212 for existing homes
Signature Homes thinks 100-day builds can win in a smaller market
Builder expects 530 closings and $430 million revenue in 2026, with 304 net orders in the first half
FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore
Change follows lender feedback after VantageScore 4.0 was approved for eligible conventional loans earlier this month
NRMLA says it will keep pushing for HECM insurance changes after remarks by Ginnie Mae president
NRMLA President Steve Irwin said the trade group will continue to lobby HUD, FHA on lowering the upfront mortgage insurance premium for federally insured reverse mortgages
Are 9% mortgage rates possible?
Without a 10-year move above 6% and the spreads widening, the math does not support 9% — even with a hawkish Fed
From policy to a path forward
California MBA CEO Paul Gigliotti explains how collaboration can turn disaster recovery policy into clearer resources and real paths forward for homeowners.
Is technology changing the economics?
AI is reshaping mortgage economics, but lowering the cost to originate requires disciplined processes, measurable ROI and accountability across the organization.
UWM’s Mat Ishbia backs VantageScore 4.0, says Underwriting+ results are ‘off the charts’
At last week’s AIME Fuse event, Ishbia also shared his thoughts on UWM’s new Underwriter+ program
Lennar’s “home within a home” targets multigenerational demand
A survey from Sotheby’s International Realty suggests that buyers are willing to pay a premium for multigenerational homes