Minnesota’s Efforts to Reform Zoning for Starter Homes Fall Short
Minnesota's latest attempt to boost starter-home construction is struggling in the legislature, with key zoning reforms facing significant obstacles.
Brandon Wells Discusses AI Challenges and Advantages for Independents in Real Estate
Wells attributes his firm's success to strategic investments in broker training and education, fostering a culture of abundance within the lending community.
The mortgage industry prioritized affordability at the expense of capital efficiency.
Explore how the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has shaped affordable homeownership by lowering payments, expanding borrower access, and fitting underwriting standards.
Housing Demand Remains Strong Despite Ongoing Conflict in Iran
Housing demand rebounded last week despite ongoing conflict in Iran, while mortgage rates remain elevated compared to pre-war levels, impacting market dynamics.
Is Warsh the Solution for Mortgage Rates After Powell’s Departure?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's tenure concludes as the DOJ wraps up its investigation into alleged renovation cost overruns at the Fed headquarters.
NYC Establishes Unit to Address Issues of Deed Theft
New York City's Mayor Mamdani establishes the Office of Deed Theft Prevention, enhancing coordination to combat fraudulent property transfers across the city.
PulteGroup aims for margin stability via an improved product mix.
PulteGroup reports a Q1 decline in average selling price to $542K, rising incentives to 10.9%, and reduced gross margin at 24.4%, signaling market shifts.
Bess Freedman: Addressing the Realities of Private Listing Networks
A real estate CEO asserts that private listing networks restrict market exposure, hinder price discovery, and obscure critical data like days on market and price reductions.
The Impact of Lower Score Fees on Overall Mortgage Costs
Explore the FICO vs. VantageScore debate, focusing on lender choice and its implications for adverse selection and secondary-market pricing in mortgage costs.
Approaching the Bottom of the Mortgage Market Cycle
Explore the challenges faced by mortgage professionals during the industry's downturn and the resilience required to navigate a rapidly changing landscape.