Housing

Baby boomers own a third of America's homes. Here are the 15 metro areas they dominate.

A residential neighborhood and golf course in Florida.Michael Warren/Getty ImagesPeople aged 65 and older own 34.1% of US homes, according to Census data.As expected, areas with warmer temperatures...

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Clayton CrossMod single-section missing middle housing launches

“Try a lot of new things. Keep what works.” This has been an operational mantra at Clayton for more than a decade, inspired by Chairman and CEO Kevin Clayton’s embrace of the Japanese princi...

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Real estate antitrust and commission lawsuits, week in court update

It has been a busy week in the courts and HousingWire is here to update you on all of the real estate lawsuit developments. The Compass v. NWMLS battle continues Compass is s...

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With the Hill in limbo on ROAD Act, the toll on BTR projects climbs

Last week, 76 members of Congress, specifically the Real Estate Caucus and the Build America Caucus, signed a bipartisan letter “expressing serious concerns” over section 901 of the 21st Century RO...

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North Carolina Let Them Build Act targets environmental reviews

As North Carolina House Democrats take another swing at sweeping housing reform, a Democratic senator is seeking to streamline environmental reviews to accelerate construction. Sen. Wood...

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Senior Living Dealbook: Clarion Acquires Arizona Community; Memory Care Deal Hits Record Price

Transactions Arkansas active adult communities transfer ownership Two active adult communities in Arkansas have a new owner. The communities, Village on the Park Bentonville an...

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Texas judge dismisses Colony Ridge discrimination lawsuit

A federal judge in Texas dismissed with prejudice a high-profile discrimination lawsuit against Colony Ridge Development while sharply criticizing a proposed settlement agreement that would have di...

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Realty of America expands into Tennessee

Realty of America has expanded into Tennessee with the launch of its first office in the state, marking another step in the company’s national growth strategy. The new operation will be ...

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AD Mortgage broker survey finds rising AI use and training gaps

AD Mortgage released a new broker technology survey this week, which shows mortgage professionals are increasingly using artificial intelligence and digital tools but still face gaps in training, i...

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Tanya Reu-Narvaez named chief people officer at Compass International Holdings

Tanya Reu-Narvaez, a 24-year veteran of Anywhere Real Estate, has been named chief people officer of Compass International Holdings parent company of Compass, Anywhere Real Estate and @properties ...

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Why housing reforms stall even when the fixes are known

America has a housing problem – we seem to agree on that – but little else. We don’t have a shortage of ideas about how to fix it – we have a shortage of political will to act on the one...

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UWM escalates bidding war for TWO with $12 offer, open letter to shareholders

UWM Holdings Corp. is pressing its campaign to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO), issuing an open letter to the seller shareholders Thursday evening that details a sweetened proposal that ...

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Realtracs expands with national brokerage listings from United and Compass International Holdings

Realtracs, Tennessee’s largest multiple listing service, is expanding beyond its regional base with new national brokerage participation that will bring listings from Compass International Holdings...

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ONE Sotheby’s adds luxury adviser as South Florida development expands

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has recruited a veteran luxury real estate adviser as the brokerage continues expanding its new development business across South Florida. Angel Gonzal...

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The Gathering: How is AI reshaping mortgage lending and servicing?

It’s difficult to understate the impact that artificial intelligence is having on all aspects of the mortgage industry. From lead generation and borrower qualification to loan servicing and custome...

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DHC CEO: After AlerisLife Transitions, New Operating Partners Have ‘Unique Opportunities to Drive Performance’

Diversified Healthcare Trust (NASDAQ: DHC) will focus in 2026 on “narrowing the gap” on occupancy and margin fueled by new operator relationships, according to DHC President and CEO Chris Bilotto. ...

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How the Senior Living Industry Can Compete Against Margaritas and Disney Magic

This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Senior living architects are right now designing communities for the industry’s next wave of development. They should take heed of other proj...

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Why LGI Homes is the clearest read on entry-level buyer math

A tale of two Spring Selling housing markets set the scene for LGI Homes’ Q1 2026 earnings release this week. Structurally, it’s not a market short on demand. Behaviorally a...

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Colorado lawmakers act to reality-check Prop 123 housing targets

Nearly four years ago, Colorado voters approved a special fund to address the affordable housing crisis following Covid-19. Meeting the fund’s objectives, however, proved harder for part...

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Smith Douglas Homes prioritizes pace over price, plays the long game

In a weaker-than-expected demand environment, marked by declining new-home sales prices, rising incentives and geopolitical uncertainty, select homebuilders have tapped the brakes on new deliveries...

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HUD says Realtors can discuss crime and school data, reversing Biden-era stance

Real estate agents may lawfully discuss neighborhood crime rates and school quality with clients without violating the Fair Housing Act’s prohibition on racial steering, the U.S. Department of Hous...

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