New Western president speaks on PadSplit partnership
The collaboration will allow investors to access PadSplit’s model for converting single-family homes into shared living spaces.
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Did lower mortgage rates already lower housing inventory?
Last week we saw an actual decline in inventory week to week, which is rare for this time of year compared to recent years.
Trump seems to confirm 2025 timing for Fannie, Freddie IPO
On Saturday, President Trump seemed to acknowledge that he plans to IPO Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the end of this year.
Realtor.com: Price premium for new homes sinks to all-time low
The premium for new construction homes dropped to 7.8% nationally as builders held prices steady and existing-home prices jumped.
How much lower can mortgage rates go after Friday’s jobs report?
Mortgage rates fell 0.18% last week, breaking below the key threshold of 6.64%. How much lower can they go?
Why we should be cheering for the mom-and-pop investors in the housing market
Smaller investors rarely receive the recognition they deserve for their financial contributions to the housing market.
California wildfire rebuilding bill paused until 2026
The move comes after social media outcry centered on erroneous claims that the bill would force low-income housing into Pacific Palisades.
Housing inventory growth is starting to stall
Housing inventory rose to 860,426 last week, but that growth is starting to stall out as we head into August.
Hemp spells affordable housing for Native American community
Prompted by U.S. Census data indicating the need for 200 new homes by 2030, the Lower Sioux Housing Authority turned to hempcrete.
Scott, Warren announce bipartisan housing bill markup
The first bipartisan housing markup in more than a decade will involve the consideration of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025.