What Gen Z borrowers are telling us about the future of mortgage

Down-payment loans and rate stipends won't move the needle on homeownership if workers don't know what they qualify for, or when to act

Washoe County deeds show a 2.1% YoY gain through July 2026, while Austin is down 5.0% and Denver is down 3.4%

Housing reform cosponsors who faced challengers won by 47.2 points on average, even as local governments oppose zoning preemption

The agreement, which takes effect in stages beginning Sept. 4, creates a new “First Look” status

Success Lending will wind down as eXp targets launch with Newrez

Rocket claims that UWM provided brokers with lists identifying specific loans to target

The industry is increasingly judged on proactive status updates, fewer handoffs and cost clarity before commitment.

NAHB says the industry must recruit 723,000 workers annually as builders push the Dignity Act and trades training

Fresno-based mega team has roughly 37 agents who closed $87.92M on 172 sides in 2024 and 2025

SitusAMC examines how Florida Amendment 3 could reduce escrow custodial balances, pressure MSR values and create new modeling considerations for servicers

Agentic workflows shift user interaction from LOS and POS screens to intent-based execution with audit trails

Fannie Mae rules can ignore private-company receipt history and require a 200-day trading average after an IPO

Modular construction has failed to gain market share despite high-profile initiatives. Will federal policy reforms catalyze business mojo?

Rates are already at yearly highs and 3 key factors are in play this week

Measures span ADU fees, permitting timelines, infill townhomes, high-rise zoning near transit, and look to alleviate entitlement risk

Brendan McKay remains president while outgoing executive director Rachel Clark is credited with building the group’s current foundation

Data suggests local density and differentiation, not market count alone, shape operating leverage and capital allocation

First Look launches Sept. 4, 2026, with 21 days allowed and no public days on market or price history.

Transamerica study found that 72% of respondents have taken action in response to financial strain