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U.S. Economy Surges 3.4%, but Housing Falls Behind

The U.S. economy grew a stronger-than-expected 3.4% in the third quarter, fueled by consumer spending and a surge in artificial intelligence investment. But while AI spen

Commercial Real Estate Delinquencies Rise in 2026

Commercial real estate delinquencies are rising as higher interest rates and refinancing challenges put pressure on property owners. A new report from the Mortgage Banker

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Concerns Grow

The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady after September's rate hike, but inflation concerns could keep borrowing costs elevated. Rising energy prices tied to

U.S. Needs More Small Homes as Household Size Shrinks

America's housing needs are changing. A new report from John Burns Research and Consulting finds that shrinking household sizes and more adults sharing homes are creating

Airbnb Cracks Down on Checkout Chores and Host Fines

Airbnb is rolling out new rules that limit checkout chores, prohibit host-imposed fines, and restrict separate rental agreements. Starting November 20th, hosts will face

Trump Signs Executive Order to Lower Mortgage Costs

President Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at lowering mortgage costs, making refinancing more affordable, and expanding manufactured housing. But who actuall

FHA Expands Financing to Build-to-Rent Communities

The federal government is expanding FHA financing to build-to-rent communities, opening new opportunities for developers and real estate investors. Under new HUD guidelin

Home Sellers Outnumber Buyers by 63%

Home sellers now outnumber buyers by 63%, giving homebuyers their strongest negotiating power in more than a decade. According to a new Redfin report, 41 of the nation's

New Appraisal Rules Could Mean Higher Costs for Homebuyers

New appraisal rules taking effect November 2nd could mean higher costs and longer closing times for homebuyers and real estate investors. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are r

Fannie Mae Raises Mortgage Rate Forecast to 7.5% Through 2027

Fannie Mae has dramatically revised its mortgage forecast, now predicting rates will remain around 7.5% through the end of 2027. The agency is also cutting its expectatio

Scammers Impersonate Real Estate Agents in Email Fraud

Scammers are impersonating real estate agents through fraudulent emails, putting buyers, investors, and real estate transactions at risk. One of the nation's top real est

D.R. Horton Turns to AI Robots to Build Homes

The nation's largest homebuilder is turning to artificial intelligence and robotics to speed up home construction. D.R. Horton has partnered with Promise Robotics to manu

Housing Market Slows as Rent Growth Picks Up

The housing market is cooling as high mortgage rates keep buyers on the sidelines, but rent growth is picking up. Zillow's latest report shows falling home sales, more pr

Mortgage Rates Hit 7.4%, Highest Since 2023

Mortgage rates have climbed for seven straight weeks, hitting 7.4% — their highest level since 2023. Rising inflation concerns, bond market volatility, and higher borrowi

New Homes Are Now Cheaper Than Existing Homes in Many Markets

New homes are becoming a better deal than existing homes in many housing markets. A new Zillow analysis finds that new construction is now selling for less per square foo

U.S. Job Growth Slows Sharply in September

U.S. job growth slowed sharply in September, with employers adding just 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticking up to 4.2%. Previous job gains were also revised lower. Kathy

El Niño Could Test Housing Markets This Winter

A powerful El Niño could bring more than extreme weather this winter. Kathy Fettke looks at Cotality's warning that flooding, mudslides and severe storms could expose vul

84% of SFR Investors Say Insurance Costs Are Hurting Cash Flow

Rising insurance premiums are putting new pressure on rental property profits. A new LendingOne and ResiClub survey finds 84% of single-family rental investors say higher

Mortgage Delinquencies Rise, but Distress Remains Low

Mortgage delinquencies moved higher in August, with serious delinquencies up 19% from a year ago and foreclosure inventory up 41%. But ICE says overall mortgage performan

Coming Soon MLS Listings May Help Homes Sell for More

Could a "coming soon" listing help sellers get a higher price? A new ARELLO study analyzing more than 10 million home sales found that coming-soon listings outperformed b