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For decades, mortgage lending has been built around a single objective: to make homeownership affordable. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage became the dominant structure because it lowers monthly payments, expands borrower eligibility, and fits cleanly into underwriting frameworks built around debt-to...

New Home Star helps builders improve speed-to-lead with CRM automation and OSC teams, boosting conversion and capturing more buyers.

The Changing Landscape “This is not a forecast. A forecast is a prediction, the validity of which my ego and I are professionally responsible for. What I offer here is speculation – something that is likely enough to write about but not so likely that my ego hangs in the balance.” – George Friedman ...

In an interview with HousingWire, leaders said talks between the two companies accelerated recently but were rooted in years of respect.

loanDepot sued NEXA in Mississippi federal court, alleging trade secrets theft, CFAA claims, and seeking injunctions and fees.

President Trump says banks must treat LA wildfire victims fairly as the state mandates up to 12 months of mortgage forbearance under AB 238.

NEXA Lending hired Vetted VA founder Christopher Griffith as EVP VA growth and strategy, expanding its VA focus and TPO training.

Ginnie Mae will temporarily exclude loans in FHA Trial Payment Plans (TPPs) from issuer delinquency calculations, responding to higher reported rates, the corporation announced last week.

The longed-for market recovery still seems uncertain. Get caught up on the latest predictions and learn to make the most of every opportunity.

Experts say that financing these upgrades remains a central challenge — one that could increasingly be addressed through housing wealth.

Century Communities raised gross margin to 17.8% and cut incentives to 12.5% as deliveries slowed to just over 2,000 in Q1 2026.

A third go at trying to reboot starter-home construction in Minnesota is on life support at the state Legislature, with supporters scrambling to revive it before the session ends. High-profile zoning reform bills failed in a House committee and missed key Senate deadlines late last month, potentiall...

Wells said his firm’s success has come from investing in brokers through training, education and a culture of abundance.

Recently released data puts the proposed merger between the Real Brokerage and REMAX into perspective amid ongoing consolidation trend.

<p>Fahren Estate and Lettings Agents, a Bournemouth-based agency operating for over 25 years, is converting to a Your Move franchise. The transition is expected to be completed within six months.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/bournemouth-estate-agency-joins-your-move-fra...

<p>Updated government guidance on the Tenant Fees Act has raised questions about the validity of professional rent guarantor contracts issued before the Renters' Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2025. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has warned landlords and letting agent...

<p>Slough Borough Council has launched a consultation on plans to introduce comprehensive licensing schemes that would regulate approximately 17,000 rental properties across the town. The proposed schemes would require landlords to pay £950 per property for a five-year HMO licence and £750 for a sel...

<p>Estate agency Draper London has announced plans to open up to five new offices across the capital over the next three to five years. The firm, which launched in September 2025, has completed nearly £30 million in sales since opening.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/drap...

<p>Japanese knotweed is reducing UK property values by an estimated £21.4 billion, with more than 1.5 million homes affected. Research shows property values typically decline by approximately 5%, equivalent to £13,500 per property, as buyers remain cautious despite improved treatment options.</p> <p...

<p>The Treasury is considering proposals to freeze private rents in England for up to one year as part of measures to address cost of living pressures. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring the plans amid concerns about the economic impact of the conflict in Iran on household finances.</p> <p>The po...