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HUD pilots robotics-built housing and automated permitting

June 8, 2026 by bp56691

A pair of ultra-modest, little-noticed funding opportunities from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development may signal a new strategy taking shape in Washington. The Builder’s Daily has learned that HUD recently opened applications for two new demonstration programs totaling $13 million that target two of the industry’s chronic obstacles to delivering housing at […]

Continued Iran conflict raises mortgage rate risk into late 2026

June 7, 2026 by bp56691

If the Iran conflict lasts five to six more months, the peak mortgage rate could run 0.375% to 0.435% above 6.75% despite better spreads.

Housing demand stays positive with mortgage rates near 2026 highs

June 6, 2026 by bp56691

Weekly pending sales increased to 75,935 versus 69,636, and purchase apps were up 7% year over year despite higher mortgage rates.

Boston’s international business boom equals more demand for housing

June 5, 2026 by bp56691

For real estate professionals, international business shows up in relocation traffic, rental demand and luxury purchases tied to expansion.

Trump says Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac IPO still on the table

June 5, 2026 by bp56691

Trump said an IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is still being considered, even as FHFA Director Bill Pulte becomes acting DNI June 30.

Akron looks to deflate minimum lot size rules to spur infill

June 5, 2026 by bp56691

Leaders in Akron, a heartland city nearly 40 miles south of Cleveland, hope to shed the city’s “Rust Belt” label and drive its emerging revival by making it easier to build new homes. To achieve the objective, planners believe they’re on the verge of eliminating minimum lot sizes to counteract a shrinking-city paradox. Population loss […]

Mortgage Forward to acquire First Federal Bank’s TPO division

June 5, 2026 by bp56691

Mortgage Forward will acquire First Federal Bank’s TPO unit, including QRL Financial, with closing expected in Q3 2026.

Nest Egg Protection Act would raise capital gains tax exclusion for senior home sellers

June 5, 2026 by bp56691

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis proposes the Nest Egg Protection Act to raise the capital gains exclusion to $1M for longtime senior homeowners.

Berkshire Taylor Morrison deal puts vertical integration in focus

June 4, 2026 by bp56691

Berkshire Hathaway’s planned acquisition of Taylor Morrison has opened the door for us to explore a set of uber-themed questions: about homebuilders’ present and future valuations, leadership and scale, and to the question that public homebuilder boards may now be asking: whether to build toward greater scale or join it. A related question may be […]

Ten years after: Schaefer Homes revs up its engines for growth

June 4, 2026 by bp56691

Schaefer Homes increased sales 68.3% to 31 homes in 2025, while building a 14-person team and tightening operations for growth