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Company claims a coordinated scheme to poach staff, steal trade secrets and divert more than $31 million in loan volume.

New single-family home sales fell 7.3 percent in May, but the bigger story is the shrinking share of affordable new homes.

<p>Investec Bank has provided a £19.25 million senior development loan to Barwood for a 233-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The 36-month facility will finance development and stabilisation of the project on the former St Chad's Hospital site, which dates to 1...

<p>The Government has rejected calls for new legislation to restrict family homes from being converted into houses in multiple occupation. Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook stated that local authorities already possess adequate planning powers through Article 4 Directions to control HMO growth.</p>...

<p>Properties located near nurseries rated highly by Ofsted are selling at a significant premium, with homebuyers paying an average of £77,926 more to secure proximity to top-rated childcare facilities. Analysis shows homes within catchment areas of 'outstanding' nurseries are worth 16% more on aver...

<p>Property buyers are increasingly choosing two-year fixed-rate mortgages despite higher rates, with demand rising from 48.4% to 55.6% between February and May. Industry body Propertymark has warned against making decisions based solely on rate forecasts.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.proper...

Top-producing originators like Gabe Bodner are finding an avenue for growth by selling reverse mortgages not as a lifeline of last resort but as a wealth management tool for affluent, asset-rich retirees.

<p>Estate and lettings agents are deploying AI-powered platforms to capture property enquiries outside traditional office hours, as buyer search behaviour shifts from search engines to AI assistants. Jaiyn.ai has launched with pricing set at £50 per month plus VAT, targeting small and medium-sized a...

Sotheby’s named Marissa Ghesquiere regional president, overseeing sales and operations across New York, Florida and other markets.

Housing professionals say that many older Americans are staying put because moving no longer makes financial sense.

Class Valuation gives appraisers Makena InstaPlan ahead of the Nov. 2, 2026 UAD 3.6 deadline, citing faster inspections and exports.

Nicholas Hartigan, director of program management at DocMagic and a 2025 HousingWire Insider, discusses the experiences that shaped his career, the future of digital mortgage adoption and the leadership principles that help drive successful execution across complex initiatives.

Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities have outlined who will run the combined multifamily REIT after their planned merger of equals, naming a C-suite team that blends leaders from both companies. The executive lineup, announced Thursday and reported by the companies, will take effect when the...

Kinexx Modular Construction says it can deliver homes about 20% cheaper and 30% to 50% faster by building off-site, lowering financing and carrying costs. After building more than 100 Chicago infill units, it launched a $500-minimum crowdfunding campaign to expand into 8 additional cities.

ICE says Q1 2026 equity withdrawals hit $47B, second liens pulled $25B and refinance-incentivized buyers fell to 1.8 million in May.

Author’s note:&#160;I worked for KB Home during two periods of my career and remain grateful for the experience. This analysis is based solely on publicly reported information and reflects my independent views on the company’s land strategy and industry positioning. KB Home’s land pipeline is tellin...

Under the agreement, which is subject to court approval, SPS will pay $1.6 million in civil penalties and provide $3 million in consumer restitution to affected borrowers.

Realtracs says Zillow listing distribution will continue past June 8 as licensing talks continue and brokers can use MLS GRID exports.

Two Harbors Investment Corp. postponed a special shareholder meeting to vote on its existing agreement to be acquired by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC.

MIAMI — Jim Parker has been promoted to chief operating officer and David Grove to executive vice president of homebuilding at Lennar Corp., the company announced June 5. The appointments are effective immediately and keep both executives reporting to Stuart Miller, Lennar’s executive chairman, CEO ...