Housing demand is up and inventory is down, even with Iran conflict
Housing indicators were broadly positive last week and mortgage rates remained in the low 6s, but the Iran war poses risks.
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Redwood launches Aspire securitization shelf with $391M non-QM deal
Redwood Trust closed a $391 million securitization backed by nonqualified mortgages, marking the inaugural deal from its Aspire platform that was expanded in early 2025.
Can innovation, policy reform redeem manufactured housing’s image?
Manufactured housing is still hampered by a persistent negative stigma, but innovations in the industry could change those misconceptions.
Allied Title and Escrow expands into Ohio, Michigan
The move marks another step in Allied’s national growth strategy as demand increases from real estate agents, lenders and investors.
FinCEN’s AML rule reshaping title processes — and buyer behavior
The rule is already prompting operational changes, new workflows and questions from buyers and sellers first encountering the requirements.
Negative jobs report keeps mortgage rates calm amid surging oil prices
BLS reported payrolls down 92,000 and unemployment at 4.4%, as oil touched $92 and the 10-year yield reversed to near 4.12%.
Builders started 2026 with margin pressure, then came Iran war risk
Making less money but making steady headway may be a crude way to boil down what early 2026 was looking like for many homebuilding business leaders. Public homebuilder execs were not discussing a plain-and-simple “recovery trade.” The most consistent post-earnings themes – across demand, pricing, margins and capital strategy – indicated a market that is […]
Better launches ChatGPT-based credit decision engine for mortgage and HELOC lenders
Better.com has launched a conversational credit decision engine that lets mortgage and home equity lenders run underwriting through ChatGPT using the company’s Tinman AI platform.
Study finds 65-year-olds need $135K for long-term care
The type of care — home health, assisted living or nursing home — and where a person lives can drastically affect costs.
NAR speaks out on “coming soon” listings
NAR says it has no national “coming soon” policy, leaving listing status rules to local MLSs and emphasizing MLS benefits for consumers and competition.