Rhode Island’s Housing Bond Yielding Minimal Results, New Report Reveals
Rhode Island's $120 million housing bond is projected to produce only 642 new units, meeting just 28.5% of the state's 2030 housing goal.
Forecast indicates subdued hurricane season, yet risks persist for builders.
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts, experts stress the importance of storm-resilient building practices in the housing industry despite a quieter forecast.
ICE Fraud Monitor Introduces Measures to Mitigate Underwriting Risks
Discover how the new ICE Fraud Monitor integrates with Encompass to enhance risk assessment in underwriting, providing a centralized dashboard for lenders.
Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Taylor Morrison in $8.5 Billion Cash Transaction
Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corp for $8.5 billion, offering $72.50 per share. Significant premium raises implications for the housing market.
Misguided Focus: The Impact of Loan Officer Productivity Myths on Lenders
Explore how lenders can enhance productivity by focusing on market alignment and investing in mid-tier originators, leading to sustainable growth and reduced turnover.
Realty ONE Group Introduces ZONE Pro AI Platform for Real Estate Professionals
Realty ONE Group introduces ZONE Pro, an AI-driven platform enhancing efficiency for 20,000 agents with centralized operations, referrals, and training in 30 markets.
Scotiabank seeks to enhance US mortgage presence through MapleMark Bank acquisition.
Scotiabank's acquisition of Maple Financial Holdings Inc. aims to enhance its U.S. mortgage capital markets capabilities, strengthening its competitive position.
NAR calls for clear guidance from DOJ and FTC on Multiple Listing Services.
NAR urges DOJ and FTC to recognize MLSs as procompetitive, advocating for clarity on low-risk sharing of historical property data and AI applications.
HMDA Analysis Reveals Significant Disparity in Down Payment Assistance Use
Analysis of HMDA data reveals 43.6% of purchase mortgages qualify for down payment assistance, yet participation remains low among eligible borrowers.
New Single-Family Home Sales Decrease Despite Rising Median Sale Prices
Discover insights on the rising median sales price of new homes amid declining sales, highlighting trends that could impact private lenders' strategies.