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As the spring homebuying season approaches, mortgage lenders and servicers are watching closely for signs of a long‑awaited inflection point. Interest rates have begun to ease, buyer sentiment is improving, and some sidelined demand is cautiously reentering the market. Lower rates will matter. But...

<p>The average 2-year residential mortgage rate has risen to 5.35%, up from 4.83% at the start of March. This is the highest average rate since March 2025, Moneyfacts data shows, which would add an extra £900 per year to the cost of borrowing £250,000 over 25 years. Adam French, head of consumer fin...

<p>As the Middle East conflict escalated this week, borrowing costs rose and central bankers deliberated their next move. By Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank  Super Thursday may need a rebrand after the events of yesterday. The name derived from the long list of central bank...

<p>District &#038; County Investments has completed a £2.3m development finance facility for a mill conversion in West Yorkshire, structured with pre-agreed exit terms to eliminate refinancing risk at completion. The deal funded the conversion of Stansfield Mill into 17 residential apartments.</p> <...

Cornerstone Capital Bank adds Daryl Wizelman and the Wizelman Team, expanding retail mortgage operations and leadership depth.

Ground leases are emerging as gap capital for 4% LIHTC projects, with Safehold using 99-year terms and fixed 2% annual increases.

Scheduled auctions hit 71% of Q1 2020 levels in Q2 2026, up 13% YoY, while FHA-related completed auctions rose 47% year over year.

<p>Properties with coastal and countryside views have been listed across England and Wales, with prices ranging from £235,000 to £2.05 million. The listings include a rural Welsh cottage, off-grid Norfolk property, and a 42nd-floor Canary Wharf apartment.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propert...

<p>Landlords and letting agents in England must distribute a government-issued Information Sheet to tenants by 31 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act. Non-compliance will result in fines of up to £7,000.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/landlords-face-7000-fine-for-missi...

The ROAD to Housing Act passed 89 to 10, but omits employer housing benefits like tax free savings and matching support.

A first-hand NAR HQ visit points to leadership effort and advocacy, but highlights unresolved issues on pay and member trust.

Built-for-rent multifamily construction surged at the end of 2025, extending the cycle’s heavy tilt toward rentals and keeping average apartment sizes below pre-Great Recession levels, according to a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis of Census Bureau data. NAHB Chief Economist Ro...

The Iran war pushed the 10-year yield above a key level Friday and mortgage rates are headed higher as the conflict drags on.

A Seattle federal judge denied NWMLS’s motion to dismiss Compass’s antitrust suit, keeping discovery on track for a February 2027 trial.

Two former loan officers allege Stockton Mortgage accessed their personal Gmail in 2025 and filed unredacted emails with financial details.

U.S. District Judge Jeremy Kernodle of the Eastern District of Texas ruled Thursday that FinCEN exceeded its statutory authority.

Michigan housing advocates are pointing to Austin, Texas, as they try to build support for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s &#8220;grand bargain&#8221; housing affordability agenda in the state Legislature. Advocates say a multi-year set of zoning, permitting and code reforms in Austin helped drive a surge i...

Mendoza previously founded and served as operating principal of Keller Williams' Northwest region, where he helped grow 30 market centers.

MLSs are emerging as key validators of AI tools, with Miami Realtors prioritizing compliance, data accuracy and safe adoption for agents.

Before Daiwa House Industry unveils its 8th Medium-Term Management Plan this May, the globally integrated real estate giant has already achieved – and possibly surpassed – the goals of its previous 10-year U.S. expansion plan. With Trumark Homes’ acquisition of Washington-based JK Monarch, Daiwa Hou...