Home equity is still strong despite dipping in Q4 2025
ATTOM reports U.S. homeowner equity dipped in late 2025, but levels remain strong compared to pre-pandemic years.
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Bed Bath & Beyond parent eyes mortgages through deals with Figure, Tokens.com
Bed Bath & Beyond’s parent company has reached an agreement to acquire Tokens.com as part of its plan to launch an investment and personal finance platform, which will also offer home loans through a partnership with Figure Technologies.
Beazer pivots to a mix-shift into higher-margin homes after a Q1 loss
Beazer Homes reported a $32.6M loss and 14% gross margin as it pivots to higher-priced, energy-efficient homes for 2026.
Are homebuilders really launching a ‘Trump Homes’ rent-to-own plan?
An exclusive report published Tuesday by Bloomberg describes an ambitious proposal reportedly being developed by U.S. homebuilders: a massive, privately funded rent-to-own initiative branded internally as “Trump Homes,” potentially delivering up to one million houses and more than $250 billion in housing value. What more compelling story could there be, especially amidst a shaky, uncertain […]
Keller Williams settles Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $20 million
Keller Williams settled the Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $20 million, releasing its agents and franchisees from antitrust claims.
MBA’s Broeksmit says credit bureau trade group “gaslit” mortgage industry
“From a risk management perspective, continuing to require three in-files and three scores on every borrower has long been an anachronism,” Broeksmit said
Retirement accounts become emergency funds as financial stress rises
Surveys show Americans tapping savings accounts meant for later life to cover immediate needs, even as markets reached record highs in 2025.
Fewer Medicare Advantage plans could create tough choices for senior homeowners
Rising health care costs, paired with minimal rate growth for Medicare Advantage plans, could accelerate insurer withdrawals from states and counties nationwide, potentially disrupting coverage options for millions of older Americans.
BLS jobs report for January delayed by partial government shutdown
The BLS January jobs report is postponed due to a government shutdown, delaying the release of key labor data and economic indicators.
Housing demand is still positive even with epic snowstorm
Despite a major snowstorm and Fed news, housing data stayed positive as mortgage rates held near 6% and purchase apps rose 18% year over year.