Real Estate Highlights and Lowlights for the Week of May 11-15
Explore the latest developments in the mortgage and real estate sectors, including leadership changes and new tax impacts on homebuyers.
Arbor Homes’ Arrival Series in the low-$200s addresses affordability challenges.
Arbor Homes introduces its Arrival Series near Louisville, offering detached homes starting at $199,995, addressing the growing affordability gap in housing.
Florida Sees Increased Home Sales Activity
Discover the latest trends in Florida's housing market, including a notable increase in median sales prices for single-family homes, signaling growing demand.
AD&C Credit Remains Tight, but NAHB Index Indicates Easing Pressure
Credit conditions for AD&C loans have tightened again, though at the slowest pace in four years, signaling potential shifts in the market landscape.
Real Estate Agent Splits and Autonomy: The Next Industry Battleground?
Industry consultants discuss the evolving role of agents amid consolidation, considering changes in splits, autonomy, and the future of broker-provided leads.
IMB Production Profits Remain Stable Amid Rising Costs
Independent mortgage banks and bank subsidiaries reported a pretax net production profit increase to $727 per loan in Q1 2026, highlighting profitability trends.
Stockholder of Two Harbors Files Suit to Halt CCM Merger Vote
A stockholder has filed a federal lawsuit against Two Harbors Investment Corp. and its directors, alleging misleading proxy disclosures that could impact shareholder trust.
AD Mortgage Reports $407 Million Non-QM Securitization Transaction
AD Mortgage has initiated a $407 million non-QM securitization, comprising 979 loans, with 25% of collateral located in Florida.
Bruce Simmons Discusses Sales Success Through the Lens of Purpose
Explore Bruce Simmons' insights on reverse mortgage sales habits, effective goal setting, time blocking strategies, and the importance of five follow-ups for success.
Understanding Why Another 2008 Housing Market Crash Is Unlikely
Explore how post-2005 bankruptcy reforms and the qualified mortgage rule have reshaped housing credit, impacting leverage and mitigating ARM-era risks for private lenders.