Housing

TRUE and Candor unveil income verification tool, Instant Income Clarity

AI mortgage automation firms TRUE and Candor Technology have partnered up to launch Instant Income Clarity, a new tool that verifies borrower income in minutes and makes the data accessible to loan...

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Which coastal housing market is stronger, California or Florida?

California and Florida remain two of the nation’s most visible coastal housing markets. Both are adjusting this fall. HW Data for the week of Oct. 3 shows California’s median list price at $775,000...

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Borrowers sue Optimal Blue, top lenders over alleged mortgage price-fixing scheme

A class-action lawsuit filed in early October in Tennessee accuses software company Optimal Blue and some of the nation’s largest lenders of violating federal antitrust laws through an alleged mort...

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InterFace Panel: Seniors Housing Design Blends Hospitality, Technology for Next Generation of Residents

ATLANTA — Health and wellness is an increasingly important component of seniors housing developments, as today’s seniors are living longer, staying more active and placing significance on quality o...

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Clarion Partners Completes First Seniors Housing Acquisition

MECHANICSVILLE, Va. — Investment firm Clarion Partners has acquired Sancerre at Atlee Station in Mechanicsville, marking the first seniors housing acquisition for the company. NexCore Group sold th...

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Is it possible for the GSEs to exit conservatorship without market disruption?

As Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac inch toward a possible release from federal conservatorship, industry leaders on Tuesday discussed potential paths for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), emp...

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The longer the shutdown continues, the greater the impact on housing

As the federal government shutdown continues, the consequences for the housing market and the broader economy grow more serious by the day. Real estate accounts for nearly 20% of the U....

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High rents and growing inventory create room to convert renters

Rent prices remain high as for-sale supply expands. HW Data shows median rent holding at $2,295, while the for-sale side offers more room to maneuver. The median list price is $444,900 and active i...

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David vs. Goliath: why the Compass–Anywhere deal is a win for the little guys

As the real estate world absorbs the news of Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere — the conglomerate behind some of the industry’s biggest names like Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s, Century 21 and Corcora...

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Zillow’s ChatGPT integration could redefine — or violate — MLS policies

Zillow made waves on Monday when it announced an app integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Through the integration, consumers can type a description of what they’re looking for in a property into Chat...

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Industry veterans launch consultancy firm Alloy Advisors

Two real estate industry veterans are teaming up to launch Alloy Advisors. The new company, launched Wednesday, is a consultancy firm focused on helping real estate organizations such as brokerages...

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More purchase and refinance applicants are considering ARMs, MBA says

Mortgage applications decreased 4.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending October 3, 2025. ...

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With increased defaults, when is it prudent for servicers to record loan modifications?

A question we’ve received from clients with increased frequency is whether they can forgo recording their loan modification agreement in certain circumstances or jurisdictions without jeopardizing ...

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Radian’s playbook for AI: Governance, growth, and operational excellence

Behind the hype of generative AI lies a tougher reality for mortgage and real estate leaders: adoption is anything but easy. Compliance hurdles, hidden costs, and the risk of bias make success depe...

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Recruiting the same loan officer and expecting different results

Over the last 30 years in this business, I’ve seen a lot of loan officers come and go. I’ve seen managers get promoted, demoted, and disappear. I’ve seen companies rise, fall, rebrand, and recycl...

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Fifth Third buys Comerica in nearly $11B deal

Fifth Third and Comerica announced on Monday that they have signed a definitive merger agreement in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9 billion, creating the nation’s ninth-largest bank with a...

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Texas housing inventory grows as sellers trim prices

Texas home sellers are facing a slower fall market as listings spend longer on the market and inventory rises across the state. More than 137,000 single-family homes are now active statewide, equal...

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Senior Living Dealbook: Jaybird Expands with Five Communities; AgeWell Solvere Living Expands Through Partnership

Transactions Jaybird expands with five communities Jaybird Senior Living has added five communities into its portfolio, each offering assisted living and memory care services. ...

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Kansas City Fed chair backs cautious approach on rates

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Jeff Schmid said Monday that inflation remains above the Fed’s goal and backed current interest rate policy — even as the labor market cools and housing c...

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High Demand, Capital Market Improvements Signal More Active Senior Living Deal Market Ahead

Better senior living industry operating results have given investors more confidence to transact in 2025 as buyers and sellers shift away from deals driven more by market distress. That’...

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How Phoenix Senior Living, Pacific Retirement Services Raise the Bar for Senior Living Beverage Programs

Senior living residents of tomorrow aren’t only interested in upscale dining, they also want high-quality libations. How operators sling those drinks is shifting with the new generation. ...

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