HUD says Realtors can discuss crime and school data, reversing Biden-era stance
HUD has also accused the National Association of Realtors of imposing a “professional gag order” on its members.
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Smith Douglas Homes prioritizes pace over price, plays the long game
Smith Douglas posted 28% higher net new orders in Q1 2026, but gross margin fell to 19.6% as incentives hit 730 basis points.
Colorado lawmakers act to reality-check Prop 123 housing targets
Nearly four years ago, Colorado voters approved a special fund to address the affordable housing crisis following Covid-19. Meeting the fund’s objectives, however, proved harder for participating cities than expected. State legislators are now scrambling to fix that. The Senate passed House Bill 1313 on Thursday with amendments. It is headed back to the House, […]
Why LGI Homes is the clearest read on entry-level buyer math
A tale of two Spring Selling housing markets set the scene for LGI Homes’ Q1 2026 earnings release this week. Structurally, it’s not a market short on demand. Behaviorally and psychologically, though, it’s got homebuilders struggling to convert it. Team LGI’s performance – and every other public homebuilder in the current earnings cycle, for that […]
The Gathering: How is AI reshaping mortgage lending and servicing?
Pennymac, Fairway and CreditXpert highlight ways for AI to positively impact the mortgage process for current or prospective borrowers.
‘Didn’t see that coming’: Real estate brokers react to Real-REMAX deal
Brokers say Real Brokerage buying REMAX was unexpected, with questions on tech rollout, agent adoption, and near term change.
UWM adds VantageScore alongside FICO for conventional loans
UWM will show FICO and VantageScore on no-cost credit reports for conventional loans, aligning with FHFA pilot plans.
ERA Real Estate affiliates form new billion-dollar-plus partnership in California
The combined California organization includes 300-plus professionals operating across offices in Campbell, Fremont, Pleasanton and Livermore.
Housing starts overachieved in March amid warning signs aplenty
March starts reached 1.5 million, single-family 1.03 million, while permits fell 10.8% and completions dropped 13.5% year over year.
CoStar Group, Homes.com surge in Q1 — CEO welcomes end of activist ‘distraction’
Homes.com revenue grew 58% to $26 million in the first quarter, with agent subscribers surging 205% to 35,175.