Housing year-over-year comps need context for the rest of 2026
Last week’s data was really impacted by comparisons to Labor Day weekend in 2025
Read MoreTrump threatens trade halt if Fed does not cut rates
President urged the Federal Reserve to cut rates after August payrolls rose by 162K and unemployment held at 4.1%
Read MoreFay Group acquires VanDyk Mortgage to expand conforming loan footprint
Deal brings Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie execution plus MSR book
Read MoreICE raids strain homebuilder labor, cycle times, and bank lines
ICE arrests rose from 32,545 in May to 49,571 in July; homebuilders cite delays, higher bids, and missed closings in some markets
Read MoreWhy mortgage rates barely budged after jobs report beat estimates
A lot is priced into the markets now, as the bond market did the heavy lifting for the Fed
Read MorePulte says FHFA weighing bi-merge, single credit report
FHFA opens door to VantageScore for all lenders
Read MoreAugust payrolls rise 162,000, Fed rate hike odds in focus
Construction added 22,000 jobs, real estate lost 3,200, and economists pointed to inflation as the next catalyst.
Read MoreHyperlocal micromarkets may be the next big housing data shift
AI can analyze faster, but market definition and entity resolution still decide which properties belong in the dataset.
Read MoreInvestor share slips to 27% of single-family purchases, Cotality says
Cotality counted 273,000 investor buys in Q2, about 40,000 fewer than a year earlier
Read MoreSERHANT. adds Chad Bishop Group in Fort Lauderdale
The team brings $600 million in career volume and closed 82 sides in 2025, per RealTrends Verified.
Read MoreAuthority compounds on LinkedIn. Absence compounds, too.
Only 1% to 3% of LinkedIn users post regularly, creating low competition for referral-partner attention
Read MoreHomebuilder sellers face tougher prices as M&A appetite slows
Selective acquirers are prioritizing integration and discipline, while smaller builders face margin pressure and tighter credit
Read MoreIs NWMLS’ First Look the template for MLS coming soon policies?
Compass sued in April 2025 over NWMLS rules, and analysts expect more MLSs to add pre marketing options.
Read MoreThe biggest impact of the SpaceX IPO won’t be in Silicon Valley
Luxury buyers prioritize privacy, acreage, and optionality and they often pay premiums when scarce properties surface.
Read MoreVishal Garg lays out Better turnaround plan amid battle with board
Better’s special committee has called for shareholders to reject Garg’s consent solicitation and support the board’s current strategy
Read MoreThe missing step in real estate marketing is the reply
Turn one way outreach into a conversation with formats that invite responses.
Read MoreGraceful Finance’s ‘Lifestyle Agreement’ targets senior homeowners with reverse mortgage alternative
Founder and CEO Anna Frankowska says the 3-year-old company is looking to address some of the hurdles of other home equity financing options
Read MoreDark Matter Technologies expands leadership team
Salvatore Piccola and Gil Valera will report to chief product officer Stephanie Durflinger
Read MoreEconomic activity edges higher amid mixed consumer signals
The general outlook for the coming months was positive, but sentiment was mixed across sectors, according to the Fed's Beige Book
Read MoreAtlantic Avenue ranks No. 1 as higher rates keep June’s HECM broker activity in check
As broker endorsements remain muted, Longbridge’s Dan Ribler explores the impact from higher rates and federal debt
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