Best (and Worst) Housing Markets in America: 2026 Update
The housing market is a split landscape in March 2026: some areas surge with demand while others cool after sharp cor...
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The 200-Basis-Point Gap: Why Lenders Leave Money on Table
MBA data through Q3 2025 show a persistent profitability split among lenders, with top-tier banks earning far more pe...
York’s Housing Crisis Won’t Be Solved by One Mega-Project
City leaders push incremental reforms alongside a revived mega-plan for Sunnyside Yard, arguing patience is key in a ...
Five Referral Partners Every Loan Officer Needs in 2026
As rates stabilize in Q1 2026, loan officers are expanding beyond a single source to build a resilient pipeline by wo...
PulteGroup Partners with SitecoreAI to Elevate Marketing
PulteGroup has teamed up with SitecoreAI to unify its marketing, sales, and CRM systems, aiming for a seamless, perso...
NAR Launches Podcast Business Insight to Help Realtors Grow
The National Association of Realtors unveils a loan-focused podcast series designed to translate financing trends int...
UWM, Chase Roll Temporary Mortgage Incentives
UWM introduces a temporary pricing incentive for eligible refinances and purchases, while Chase launches a short-term...
Mortgage Applications Jump 11% Fueled by Refinances
Refinances powered a broad uplift in home borrowing, with mortgage applications jump 11% in the latest MBA weekly sur...
Property Taxes, Insurance Account Push Up Mortgage Bills
A national study shows property taxes, insurance account now comprise about 21% of a typical mortgage payment, intens...
Some Most Expensive Housing Markets Move Fastest in 2026
New data shows high-end metro areas are turning over listings faster than mid-priced markets, upending expectations a...
When Timing Goes Wrong: The Cost of Waiting in Housing
Buyers who wait for the perfect dip in housing are facing rising rents and missed appreciation. This report breaks do...
Engel & Volkers: Next-Generation Buyers Redefine Luxury
A new study from Engel & Volkers tracks how the next generation of high-earning buyers is overturning luxury home tre...