November mortgage lock data driven by strong refinance activity
November’s mortgage rate-lock activity slowed but posted the strongest results in four years, driven by a surge in refinances.
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Loft47 launches automation and commission management platform for real estate teams
Loft47 for Teams automates commissions, payouts and accounting workflows while giving team leaders real-time performance visibility.
2026 mortgage compliance trends show staffing strains, regulatory risks
A survey from Ncontracts reveals how financial institutions are managing compliance challenges and expectations in 2026.
Fed delivers third straight rate cut, but housing market will see limited relief
The Federal Reserve delivered another 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, setting the target range at 3.5% to 3.75%.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate details 2026 homebuyer trends
The brand will also release an Agent Playbook designed to show how to use these trends to better position listings and guide clients.
Stress appears for consumer credit conditions
AFSA’s Q3 report reveals a dip in consumer credit conditions, but lenders remain optimistic about future economic conditions.
Coalition presses for stronger federal flood response, eyes ROAD to Housing Act
Leaders said the coalition began forming after the catastrophic July 2022 floods in eastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia.
As rural housing costs soar, financing affordable housing remains a hurdle
Rural affordable housing development is hindered by limited financing options. Lenders and investors often overlook smaller rural projects, only widening the affordability gap.
Mortgage delinquencies steady in September, but there’s ‘signs of stress beneath the surface’
U.S. mortgage delinquencies held at 3% in September 2025, but rising foreclosure rates highlight growing borrower challenges.
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty rides high in Utah while giving back
The agency has donated $2.3 million to Utah nonprofits supporting education, food security, mental health, first responders and more.