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<p>Private tenants in England are spending approximately 36% of their household income on rent, according to new analysis by Generation Rent and the Renters' Reform Coalition. The data reveals significant regional variations, with Kensington and Chelsea showing the highest rental burden.</p> <p>The ...

<p>Nearly half of UK homes listed for sale over the past three years did not complete a transaction, according to new data from property portal Zoopla, with pricing strategies identified as a primary factor in failed sales. The analysis found that 44% of properties listed between 2023 and 2026 remai...

Mortgage applications rose 1.7% in MBA’s weekly survey as purchase demand climbed 4% and the 30-year fixed rate increased to 6.46%.

Homeownership is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools this country offers, and my path into the mortgage lending industry is an unlikely story that I could not be prouder to tell. In 2006, I was a methamphetamine addict living in an abandoned house, likely due for demolition, in Akron, Ohi...

People can sense when unedited AI is being used as content. Let me show you what I mean. Here's what happens when someone plugs "write about mortgage marketing trends" into one popular AI tool without a second thought:

At a time when some reverse mortgage lenders are struggling to bring new business through the door, Movement Mortgage is an example of a company that’s posting modest growth through organic lead generation and purpose-driven leadership.

As inflation runs hotter and the 10-year yield hits a yearly high, improved spreads help keep rates under 6.64% and demand steady.

GO Mortgage has launched a third-party origination channel built on a new wholesale platform. Leading the effort is Rob Saunders, who was named executive vice president of TPO production.

Mungo Homes named 32-year industry veteran Ric Rojas regional president of its new Mid-Atlantic region, overseeing Raleigh, Richmond and Triad markets and joining the executive leadership team as the builder expands its regional structure.

New York-based Rithm Capital Corp. priced a $500 million offering of senior unsecured notes due in 2031, marking another step to strengthen its balance sheet following a string of recent acquisitions.

Gov. Gavin Newsom named ex-CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to lead California’s new Business and Consumer Services Agency, launching July 1.

Two Harbors rejected UWM’s $12.50 offer, citing financing, MSR valuation and execution risk ahead of a May 19 vote.

<p>Buyers from the United States and Gulf states accounted for 55% of London's ultra-prime property transactions above £15 million in the first half of 2026. The 34 deals totalled £1.24 billion, up from £694.1 million across 27 transactions in the same period of 2025.</p> <p>The post <a href="https:...

<p>Halifax, HSBC and Barclays have increased mortgage rates by up to 0.2% following a sharp rise in swap rates driven by geopolitical tensions in Iran. The changes, which affect fixed rate products for homemovers and first-time buyers, come as Andy Burnham takes office as Prime Minister.</p> <p>The ...

Toll Brothers has promoted Executive Vice President Seth J. Ring to president and chief operating officer, succeeding outgoing president and COO Robert (Rob) Parahus, according to a company announcement. Ring, a 22-year Toll Brothers veteran, will also join the company’s board of directors. Parahus,...

New data shows how unverifiable HOA governance erodes housing affordability and what agents should watch for during due diligence.

Laurie Mecier-Brochu, CEO and president of Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty, shares leadership lessons on strategic growth, navigating change and the career decision that shaped her path from top producer to CEO.

Linkhome will acquire Mortgage One Group to integrate AI into origination, adding 18-state licenses, eight branches and an $18 million warehouse line of credit.

The newly merged organization is set to promote international buying in south Florida to peers in Spain and Canada.

Lofty said the Canva integration was one of the most requested features from customers, with nearly 250 support requests over the past year.