Housing, property, and the built environment — markets, design, and the deals behind them.

Mortgage AI is evolving. The next step is connecting the systems behind it. and more — today's lease signal.

STRATMOR data shows 68% use AI for document indexing; value depends on data flowing through POS, LOS and close

Builder sentiment improved slightly in August as the NAHB HMI rose to 35, but incentives remained widespread at 63%. Private builders face sharper constraints when competing with public builders that can fund rate buydowns and discounts.

If the projection holds, average monthly Social Security benefits would increase by about $69.75, from $1,937.53 to $2,007.28.

Fathom’s 10-Q flagged going concern doubt and internal control weaknesses, and described remediation steps after leadership changes.

Rocket Companies named Sarah Watterson as an independent director, expanding the board to 10 members after Q2 2026 earnings.

CFPB will stop publishing unverified complaint narratives and related visualizations, keeping prior narratives in its FOIA reading room.

As an M&A wave hits the broader mortgage space, today’s deal activity in the reverse mortgage sector is less about splashy headlines and more about structural pressure building across the industry, according to Michael K. McCully, a partner at New View Advisors.

Real shareholders approve REMAX acquisition, closing nears and more — today's lease signal.

Real and REMAX shareholders approved the merger. Real vote was 99% and REMAX was 78.8%, with closing expected in two weeks.

Radian closed the sale of its real estate services unit to PLACE and agreed to sell its title business, expected to close in Q4.

Winning the game of a momentum-free and uncertainty-filled new-home market is like winning at Cat’s Cradle. You can lose to the game if you don’t play hand-in-hand with your partner. In the case of a homebuilder’s way through an indefinite, sluggish stretch, winning happens when

ACES data shows legal and compliance defects at 26.02% of findings

More than 50 provisions need new HUD rules and guidance before programs can deliver results

A plain-English guide to non-QM loans for self-employed borrowers and real estate investors

STRATMOR data shows 68% use AI for document indexing; value depends on data flowing through POS, LOS and close

Marchbanks will lead homebuilding operations and help scale master-planned communities in Tennessee, Texas and Colorado

Homebuilders continue to rely on incentives to drive sales. Those who buck this trend differentiate on product and community offerings

The Social Security Administration is scheduled to announce the official 2027 COLA Oct. 14

New community offers training, certification and builder connections for KW agents across North America.

Group warns against expanded mortgage purchases while urging modernized membership and annual lending reviews

The $1.5 million investment aims to expand modular homebuilding in rural areas