What the latest mortgage data tells us about home sales in 2026
As U.S. mortgage rates rise above pre-pandemic levels, the housing market faces shifts in homeowner behavior and sales dynamics.
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Younger homeowners seek to redefine property ownership
Millennials inheriting wealth are more likely to value sustainability, walkability and community benefit over maximum financial return.
TransUnion pushes back on single-pull mortgage credit proposal
The credit bureau argues that replacing tri-merge reports with a single pull could exclude creditworthy borrowers and increase systemic risk.
6 best online real estate schools in California for 2025
We’ve reviewed the best online real estate schools in California to help you launch a new career with confidence in 2025.
Zillow pulls Matterport tours from its listings
Amid rising tensions between Zillow and Matterport parent company CoStar, the former claims CoStar did not renew its Matterport API.
MBA forecasts $2.2T mortgage origination in 2026
Purchase originations are forecast to increase 7.7% to $1.46T next year and refinance originations are expected to increase 9.2% to $737B.
Tammy Richards joins NEXA Lending as chief strategy officer
Tammy Richards joins NEXA Lending as chief strategy officer, aiming to drive national expansion and strategic growth.
Rocket trims workforce after completing Mr. Cooper acquisition
Rocket closed the $14.2 billion acquisition in early October — about 51% higher than the valuation announced in March — after completing all necessary approvals.
Housing demand now reflects a positive trend
The housing market has stabilized as mortgage rates have stayed below 6.64%, impacting housing demand and inventory.
Tech Pulse: Are MLS policies built for the ChatGPT era?
Discover how ChatGPT, smart search and innovative lending tools are revolutionizing the industry in our Tech Pulse roundup.