Builder confidence plunges as rate shock, costs squeeze margins
NAHB’s October Housing Market Index for builder confidence dropped three points to 29, a low since June 2012
bp56691
First American’s Odeta Kushi on how labor, AI and migration will impact the housing market
Economist explains how 7% mortgage rates and lower home price growth are reshaping affordability and mobility
Retirement delays rise as Americans worry about running out of money
More than half of respondents say the events of 2026 have impacted their retirement planning
Your next deal may already be in your CRM. Here’s how to find it
An analysis of 10 million real estate leads found that 91% had received no human contact in 90 days
Opendoor’s shared-equity test shows a new way to hunt for buyer demand
Ownify partner helps fund purchases, buyers make five years of fixed payments, then face renewal or buyout
Voters seize the ‘say’ in key state battles for housing affordability
California voting on new housing reform ballot measures are underway; other states start early voting later this month
Can mortgage rates get under 7% for the holidays?
A path back below 7% exists, but spreads and geopolitics still matter
Real, Compass, SERHANT. add teams; Baird & Warner picks COO
Christies International Real Estate expands in New Jersey
Compass takes CRMLS fight to court and promises to cover agent fines
Complaint alleges fines up to $2,500 for public marketing outside the MLS when clients direct it in writing
First Horizon sells $4.5B mortgage portfolio at discount
Bank is moving to align its mortgage production more closely with core relationship clients