Housing

The end of the mortgage workhorse: Adapting to a new lending ecosystem

The mortgage industry is incredibly different than it was five years ago. Gone are the days when lenders could steer borrowers of all shapes, sizes, and needs into a one-size-fits-all loan product....

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Why has housing inventory growth slowed?

Growth in total active inventory has been my favorite story for housing in 2025, but that inventory growth has slowed recently, and today’s Housing Market Tracker will focus on why. Inventory growt...

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Senior Living Operators Convert Skilled Units to Assisted Living Amid Stagnant Reimbursements, Cost Pressures

With Medicaid reimbursements for skilled nursing units failing to keep up with the cost of care needed, some operators are shifting away from the practice and further embracing assisted living with...

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New tariffs on wood, furniture raise fears of higher housing costs

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep new tariffs on imported wood, furniture and home fixtures is drawing criticism from economists, builders and housing experts who warn the move coul...

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Court dismisses N.J. mayors’ challenge to affordable housing law

A New Jersey Superior Court judge has dismissed lawsuits from a coalition of state municipalities seeking to overturn a new affordable housing law — dealing a major setback to opponents of the poli...

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Inventory-heavy states show wide gaps in sales speed

In the national housing market, states with the most active listings show wide differences in how quickly homes sell. HW Data shows California moving inventory the fastest, while Florida and Texas ...

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Georgia metros show sharp divide in days on market

Georgia’s housing market presents stark contrasts. The state reports a median 70 days on market for single-family homes. HW Data highlights a sharp divide, with some Georgia metros selling in weeks...

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In the Pipeline: Mosaic Senior Living Starts in Oregon; Donohoe Construction Unveils D.C. Project

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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Tech Pulse: Agent AI adoption remains slow; title fraud thwarted in Ohio

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s ...

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Mississippi among slowest markets as gap with U.S. widens

The Mississippi housing market continues to show one of the slowest absorption rates in the nation, with homes sitting on the market well above the U.S. median. The state now ties with Louisiana, H...

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Zillow believes Compass acquisitions could impact lawsuit

Zillow believes Compass‘s recent acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate could impact Compass’s lawsuit against Zillow over its listing access standards policy. In a letter addressed to Judg...

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Proprietary reverse loans give younger homeowners more options

In an effort to nudge older homeowners to tap into their home equity, the reverse mortgage space is expanding beyond federally backed offerings as lenders develop proprietary products with fewer re...

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Planet Financial Group boosts non-agency team with Rob Parsley and Tim Fisher hires

Planet Financial Group, the parent company of Planet Home Lending, announced two new hires this week. Rob Parsley was named senior vice president, non-agency sales and Tim Fisher was named senior v...

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New CEO Spells New Possibilities for Brookdale Senior Living

This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Early Thursday, Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) named Nick Stengle as its new CEO, filling a vacancy left open since former CEO Cindy Bai...

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Demand Still Pushing Senior Living Occupancy Higher as Community Openings Remain Low

Throughout this year, senior living demand has pushed average occupancy higher for operators as other challenges kept construction at or near record-low levels. In the third quarter of 2025, that t...

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From rates to reality: why innovative homeownership alternatives matter now

For generations, the American Dream was synonymous with homeownership — a white picket fence, a backyard and the pride of owning a place to call your own. But today, that dream is undergoing a quie...

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Compass’ acquisition strategy faces new tests after Anywhere deal

When Compass began acquiring brokerages across the country a decade ago, the goal was clear; rapid expansion in key markets. It was the second phase of Compass’s plan to expand after offering agent...

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West Capital Lending partners with Mortgage Connections

West Capital Lending said on Thursday that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Mortgage Connections, a Michigan-based mortgage brokerage. Mortgage Connections, founded by Al...

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Real estate agent optimism holds steady, but AI adoption slow

Kaplan Real Estate Education has released its first Real Estate Survey of Trends — highlighting both optimism about client growth and concerns over technology adoption in the industry. Nearl...

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FICO’s new program draws mixed reviews from mortgage market

Fair Isaac Corp.’s (FICO) decision to let resellers calculate and distribute its scores directly to lenders drew a mixed response from the mortgage industry — viewed by some as a step toward more c...

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Alabama’s housing market reveals a growing affordability divide

Alabama’s housing market is splitting. Lower-priced homes are selling briskly, while higher-end listings linger, according to the latest HW Data. Affordable homes fuel pending sales ...

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