Retirement savers hold steady in 2025 as automatic enrollment drives positive trends
The average participant account balance increased 13% year over year in 2025, reaching an all-time high of $167,970.
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Builders gut check what buyers may like vs. what they’ll pay for
Homebuilders lean into multifunctional rooms, storage-first kitchens, and warm palettes as generations trade size for affordability.
UWM raises revenue guidance ahead of Two Harbors vote
The parent of United Wholesale Mortgage raised the bar on 2026 revenue expectations just days ahead of a shareholder vote from Two Harbors Investment Corp. on a proposed $1.3 billion merger.
Mortgage rates steady near 6.15% as oil and jobs data pose risks
30-year mortgage rates hovered near 6.15% as employer payrolls fell by 92,000 in February and markets expected no Fed rate cut next week.
West Capital Lending sues loanDepot, alleges unlawful pay scheme
West Capital Lending has sued loanDepot, accusing the California-based mortgage lender of engaging in a long-running compensation scheme that violates the Truth in Lending Act.
Seniors want to age in place, but family caregivers face strains on multiple fronts
A Pew Research Center survey of 8,750 U.S. adults found that one in 10 reports serving as a caregiver for a parent age 65 or older.
NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership
NAR said its statement goes along with its long-standing position that sharing properties on the MLS provides transparency in the marketplace.
How will rising oil prices impact the U.S. housing market?
As oil spiked toward $120, the 10-year yield moved to 4.21% then eased to 4.13% while mortgage rates stayed near 6.17%.
RezeLink AI platform aims to accelerate title search workflows
The platform will debut first for users of SoftPro — with additional title production system integrations planned for future releases.
Local fees trap state housing affordability reforms in a vicious circle
Procedural and zoning barriers are proving to be only the beginning of the gauntlet for adding new ground-up residential supply to America’s housing-starved communities. While removing red tape and outdated zoning laws might formalize more homes on paper, local fee structures still decide whether those homes are actually built. California is a poster child for […]