Housing, property, and the built environment — markets, design, and the deals behind them.

Weekly housing indicators suggest a modest cooling as mortgage rates spent most of last week above 6.64% and the Iran conflict escalates.

Newrez servicing arm sued in New Jersey over alleged RESPA violations and more — today's paint signal.

Homeowner alleges Shellpoint delayed loss-mitigation reviews and sent inconsistent figures while foreclosure activity continued.

Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) has acquired AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp. in an asset deal that closed in 45 days, boosting UHM’s exposure to the nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) market.

Comparing real estate agent GCI can drive reactive choices, hide costs, and distract from retention, trust and client value.

Greystone’s new $137M fund lands as LIHTC investment rises and more — today's paint signal.

Greystone raised $137 million for a second multi-investor LIHTC fund in less than a year and now exceeds $240 million in total equity. The fund targets 1,960 units across 20 properties in nine states.

Beshara Real Estate Team joins Compass Atlanta after 19 years at Keller Williams, posting 62 sides and $36.23M in 2025.

Atlantic Avenue Mortgage led April HECM broker endorsements with 110 loans, followed by loanDepot, Caliver Beach and C2 Financial.

Mercado brings more than 20 years of experience in residential real estate, brokerage leadership, housing finance and affordable lending.

CHLA says small-balance FHA mortgages often lose money because fixed origination and servicing costs overwhelm revenue on loans under $100K.

Retail activist investment firm Randian Capital is urging loanDepot’s board of directors to launch a formal review of strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, amid falling share prices and ongoing losses.

Weekly housing indicators suggest a modest cooling as mortgage rates spent most of last week above 6.64% and the Iran conflict escalates.

Coming out of summer recess, California lawmakers will tackle condominium construction defect legislation that has cleared committees and passed one chamber.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes provisions to streamline NEPA reviews, expand factory-built housing and incentivize local pro-supply reforms. Builders say federal action helps, but local zoning and permitting remain the main constraint on new housing.

A J.P. Morgan survey examines how participants engage with workplace retirement plans across different life stages.

Experts who spoke with HousingWire call the legislation a good start but point to other bold measures still needed to tackle affordability.

Homeowner alleges Shellpoint delayed loss-mitigation reviews and sent inconsistent figures while foreclosure activity continued.

Aaron Kirman outlines why he launched Christie’s SoCal in 2022 and how AI, crypto and development units are shaping growth.

June housing starts rose 19% to 1.3 million, led by multifamily, while permits fell 3% to 1.367 million, Census data shows

Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) has acquired AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp. in an asset deal that closed in 45 days, boosting UHM’s exposure to the nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) market.

Starts beat estimates on multifamily volatility, but permits fell 3.0% monthly and 2.3% annually, signaling a weaker forward pipeline.