Homes.com Metrics Climb as CoStar Profit Slides in 2025
CoStar’s Homes.com network posts record traffic as overall profits shrink, signaling a pivot in how real estate data ...
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Private Builders’ Survival Guide to Competing in 2026
Private builders face heightened competition from public homebuilders in 2026. A new IBS session maps a practical pri...
The CFO Skill Homebuilding Founders Often Underestimate
Lenders are tightening terms on construction loans in early 2026, forcing builders to reevaluate finance leadership. ...
Originations Rise $163B Refi as UWM Expands Market Share
UWM posted about $163.4 billion in 2025 originations, a 17% rise from 2024, fueled by a refinancing surge. The lender...
Rechat Integrates with Canva to Speed Up Listing Marketing
Rechat teams with Canva to streamline listing marketing, letting listing data flow into Canva and back with one click...
Mortgage Applications Rise Slightly as Rates Edge Toward 6%
Mortgage applications rise slightly as rates edge toward 6%, offering a modest lift to refinancing and purchase deman...
Trump State of Union Offers Sparse Housing Details
The State of the Union delivered broad economic themes, but housing policy specifics were scarce, prompting questions...
Realtor.com Unveils Portal Strategy and MLS Ties in 2026
Realtor.com rolls out a refreshed portal strategy focused on MLS partnerships and improved data, signaling a patient,...
Friday Harbor Adds Income and Asset Sandbox Tools for LOs
Friday Harbor launches an Income and Asset Sandbox to help loan officers model income and asset scenarios within live...
FHFA Faces FOIA Lawsuit Over Powell Memo Disclosure
A watchdog group has filed a FOIA lawsuit against the FHFA, claiming the agency failed to process an expedited reques...
Where Will Mortgage Rates Go After State of the Union
In the wake of the State Of The Union address, mortgage rates danced around 6% as markets priced in housing policy si...
Trump Weighs Federal Retirement Plan Ahead of SOTU
White House aides are weighing a federal retirement savings vehicle for workers without access to employer plans, wit...