The Amenity Arms Race Is Over, Profit Center Era Begins
Regulators curb junk fees and interest-rate pressures push operators to monetize services. The amenity arms race over...
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1,033 articlesTrump Calls 21st Century ROAD Act a Yawn, Bets on SAVE Act
President Trump dismissed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act as a yawn and canceled a signing ceremony, redirecting...
When Listing Videos Look Too Real: New Disclosure Tests
AI-generated listing videos are reshaping real estate marketing, but new disclosures aim to curb misrepresentation. T...
President Beth Hammack Wants More Rate Hikes This Year
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack signals a hawkish tilt, arguing inflation and a tight labor market could justify...
Portside Real Estate Group Welcomes Heather Szela in Maine
Portside Real Estate Group adds Heather Szela to its central Maine office, expanding support for buyers and sellers a...
Figure Says $300m Prefunded Securitization Gains Certainty
Figure has closed a $300 million fully prefunded securitization for loans to be traded on its Figure Connect marketpl...
Dovenmuehle Names Morey Head of Product to Lead Platform
Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc. named Ann Morey as head of product, a move aimed at accelerating platform modernization and...
Density Design Is Not a Default Fix for Affordability
A growing number of U.S. cities are linking density design to how banks underwrite loans, aiming to stretch affordabi...
Trump Just Stalled Biggest Housing Bill: What It Means
When headlines shout about a stalled housing bill, borrowers can feel exposed. This article breaks down what the stal...
Purchase Loan Closing Costs Fall in 2025, LodeStar Says
A new LodeStar study shows national purchase loan closing costs declined 2.9% in 2025, driven by lower home prices an...
Hidden Cost Leverage: Today’s Real Estate Reality Now
As mortgage costs climb and operating bills rise, today's real estate investors face a stark reminder: debt can erode...
CFPB Moves to Expand Mortgage Access Amid Staffing Strains
The CFPB has launched a new information request aimed at widening mortgage access, even as staffing remains tight. In...