Housing

From simple automation to embedded intelligence: The future of AI in mortgage lending

At Blend Forum 2025, our annual executive gathering where more than 100 leaders from the nation’s top banks, credit unions, and IMBs came together to talk about the future of lending, one theme sto...

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Florida brokerage endures a nightmare and lesson in real estate cybersecurity

In August, the agents at Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Florida Properties Group found themselves under siege from fraudsters. “It began with the mother of one of our agents getting a c...

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Experience Senior Living Advances Development-Forward Growth Strategy With Eye on Younger Residents

Experience Senior Living is making strides in reaching younger, more active older adults as the company’s development pipeline continues to grow with new projects planned. The Denver-based ...

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Watchdog urges Fed to investigate Fifth Third–Comerica merger

Fair Finance Watch, a self-described watchdog for the financial services industry, has filed early opposition to Fifth Third Bank‘s proposed acquisition of Comerica, urging the Federal Reserve to h...

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Nearly $333 Million in Financing Paves Way for Fleet Landing’s Second CCRC

After snagging almost $333 million in new financing, senior living operator Fleet Landing is developing a second community to meet current high demand from prospective residents. Fleet Landi...

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Mortgage execs advise lenders to embrace technology or risk falling behind

As mortgage lenders confront a “paradigm shift” driven by technology, cost pressures and temperamental market conditions, executives warned that those who fail to adapt risk being left behind. ...

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Foreclosure activity edges higher in Q3 2025

Foreclosure activity across the United States continues to climb modestly in the third quarter of 2025, according to new data from ATTOM. The report shows 101,513 properties with foreclo...

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In the Pipeline: Experience Senior Living Starts on Two Projects; Erickson Senior Living Plans Florida CCRC

In the Pipeline is part of your SHN+ subscription In the Pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, an annual competition that recognizes cutting...

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Most Americans use AI for housing market data

A majority of Americans are turning to artificial intelligence to help them navigate the housing market, with 82% using AI for real estate insights, according to a new survey from Realtor.com. ...

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Veterans are missing out on billions in VA loan benefits

Tens of thousands of veterans are missing out on the benefits of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans each year, with billions of dollars in potential mortgage volume left untapped, ...

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Zillow and Housing Connector help 10,000 people find homes

Amid one of the most severe housing crises in U.S. history, Zillow and Housing Connector, a tech-powered nonprofit, are celebrating a milestone in combating homelessness. Together, the organization...

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Colorado housing market sees wider price cuts ahead of ski season

Colorado’s housing market shows a statewide median list price of $649,900 with 22,890 active listings, according to HW Data. Nearly half of active listings recorded a price reduction during the wee...

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Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty acquires 200-agent firm in Massachusetts

Massachusetts-based Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty on Thursday announced its acquisition of Advisors Living — a 200-agent firm operating from 16 offices across the state. As part ...

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CoStar wants its Zillow lawsuit to remain in New York

CoStar and Zillow are continuing their legal sparring in CoStar’s copyright infringement lawsuit. On Wednesday, CoStar filed a letter addressed to New York City-based U.S. District Court Judge Edga...

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Milo’s Josip Rupena on increasing client wealth through crypto lending

Miami-based lender Milo announced this week that its clients have increased their wealth by more than $100 million through the company’s cryptocurrency mortgage offering, just three years after the...

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Mortgage originations could jump 13%, reach $2.27T in 2026

Forecasting and advisory firm iEmergent expects U.S. mortgage originations to reach $2.27 trillion in 2026, a 13% increase from 2025, as slowing economic growth and easing interest rates are primin...

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HUD seeks public feedback on HECM, HMBS programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced last week that it’s seeking public comments about possible improvements to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and HECM m...

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7 Trends in Senior Living

The landscape of senior living is evolving rapidly. With an aging population and advances in technology, the way we think about aging and senior care is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Broad...

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Proof launches new secure digital identity tool Certify

Digital identity verification and transaction security platform Proof is launching Certify, a new cryptographically secure digital identity tool. Launched on Thursday, Proof says Certif...

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What sellers should know as Chicago home prices climb

Chicago buyers face tighter supply and higher prices than buyers across Illinois. HW Data shows a metro median list price of $399,990 with about 11,000 active listings this week. The Market Action ...

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The dream of homeownership isn’t dead, but it needs to evolve

Americans collectively hold almost $35 trillion in housing wealth, a nearly 80% increase since early 2020 (Federal Reserve). Yet, despite this unprecedented equity accumulation, many homeowners fee...

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