Housing

FHFA moves to drop reputational harm from consideration in counterparty suspensions

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) wants to drop “reputational harm” as a basis for suspending firms and individuals that do business with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan B...

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FHFA moves to drop ‘reputational harm’ from consideration in counterparty suspensions

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What the ROAD to Housing Act means for agents, homebuyers

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump allowed a constitutional deadline to pass without signing or vetoing the bipartisan legislation. ...

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NAR guidance clarifies office exclusive listings, MLS rules

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released updated guidance last week clarifying how office-exclusive listings and pre-marketing options must operate within multiple listing services, rein...

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Senior Housing News Parent Company Rebrands as Arrowfly

Senior Housing News’ parent company, WTWH Media (WTWH), has rebranded as Arrowfly. The new name and identity reflect the company’s transformation from a specialized trade publisher into an omnichan...

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Why flexible private capital is becoming a builder growth strategy

Homebuilders are navigating a market where slower absorption, elevated costs and shifting buyer demand are testing even the most experienced operators. In that environment, capital is more than a f...

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Trust & Will CEO Cody Barbo says rising financial stress is reshaping estate planning

As financial anxiety climbs and Americans accumulate record amounts of home equity, estate planning is becoming a larger part of retirement and housing conversations, with reverse mortgages among t...

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Iran conflict lifts mortgage rates, but housing demand stays positive

Last week saw an escalation of the Iran conflict, with missile strikes and rising mortgage rates as a result, but housing demand still held firm and inventory was only down a smidge year over year....

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Trump didn’t sign it, but the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law

After months of deliberation, delays and drama, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has finally crossed the finish line. The legislation, aimed at cutting red tape and making homeowner...

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Rechat’s Testimonials tool turns client praise into marketing content

Rechat has launched Testimonials, a new feature that enables real estate agents to collect, manage and use client reviews directly within the Rechat platform. The feature is integrated a...

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Plaintiffs oppose Veterans United motion to dismiss amended RESPA class-action suit

Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation’s largest lender of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mortgages — ran an illegal kickback and steering scheme that fun...

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Century 21 COO says M&A activity fueled by growing tech demands

Century 21 is riding a wave of franchise acquisitions and merger activity — a trend Chief Operating Officer Greg Sexton says is driven by the escalating demands of real estate technology. ...

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After $20M Funding Round, Upside Seeks to Expand, Evolve ‘Housing for Healthcare’ Model

Upside, the company that once aimed to create a platform of “deconstructed senior living” communities, is now focused on “housing for healthcare.” The company in late June closed on $20 mill...

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Senior Living Companies Use Data to Stay Ahead of Development Difficulties

As new development projects remain tough to notch, senior living companies are wielding data to make more granular decisions about how and where they grow. For a recent joint-venture project...

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Development Project Costs Rose to Average of $388K Between 2023 and 2026

New data from CBRE shows the cost of senior living construction projects rose during the ongoing development slowdown. From the third quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2026, the avera...

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New policy impact may ignite a manufactured housing blue-sky era

With a major policy win at hand, one of America’s most promising housing affordability solutions hidden in plain sight may get the close-up moment its stakeholders have fought for decades to earn. ...

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Housing affordability is improving as wages outpace home-price growth

Existing home sales came out yesterday showing slight year-over-year growth, but the headlines were all about home prices at an all-time high. However, most people weren’t focused on the fact that ...

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American Real Estate Associatin warns Missouri ballot measures could raise homeownership costs

The American Real Estate Association (ARA) is joining the Missouri Association of Realtors and a coalition of organizations opposing Amendments 4 and 5 on Missouri’s Aug. 4 statewide ballot. ...

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American Real Estate Association warns Missouri ballot measures could raise homeownership costs

The American Real Estate Association (ARA) is joining the Missouri Association of Realtors and a coalition of organizations opposing Amendments 4 and 5 on Missouri’s Aug. 4 statewide ballot. ...

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Florida county’s impact fees put new Live Local projects at risk

Indianapolis-based apartment developer Milhaus started building an apartment project in Manatee County, Florida, under the state’s Live Local Act after securing its funding earlier this year. ...

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Duplexes and townhomes do not always make housing cheaper

Not every housing policy labeled “affordable” is actually designed to make housing more affordable. That is the central problem with today’s “missing middle” debate. Across the country, ...

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