Housing

What D.R. Horton’s strategy reveals now about new-home demand

Everybody’s got an opinion on why housing “sucks” right now. Mortgage rates are too high. Construction costs are out of control. Regulations are choking supply. And the loudest refrain of all: “It’...

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Fed holds rates steady as political pressure overshadows policy decisions

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday in a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The decision was widely expected as little has changed since December in the balance of ris...

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 28, 2026

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know your hockey.As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test th...

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Howard Hanna enters Philadelphia market, partners with Art Herling Team

Despite being a Pennsylvania-based firm, it was not until Wednesday that Howard Hanna Real Estate Services had a presence in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The expansion comes via a partnershi...

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Mortgage applications drop 8.5% after slight rate increase

Mortgage applications decreased 8.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending Jan. 23, 2026. ...

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A blueprint for making housing more affordable

As we kick off the New Year, affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing the mortgage industry and the broader housing market. It continues to shape conversations among lenders, poli...

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Smith Douglas Homes promotes Scott Bowles to Regional President

On Monday, Smith Douglas Homes announced the creation of a new role — Regional President, Southeast. The new position comes as the Georgia-based builder expanded into several new southeastern marke...

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RealTrends Verified agent Kevin Stewart joins The Resident Group as partner

The Resident Group, a Los Angeles-based, Side-backed real estate team, is welcoming Kevin Stewart to the team from The Agency. The team announced Stewart’s move on Monday. Stewart close...

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Vertyx adds AI-powered borrower retention tools to servicing platform

Mortgage servicing technology provider Vertyx on Tuesday announced the release of a new Borrower Relationship Management capability that aims to help servicers and investors identify borrower reten...

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Trump executive order overrides Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding plan

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an executive order that allows the federal government to override state and local regulations during recovery efforts from last year’s Los Angeles wildfi...

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White House proposal would keep Medicare Advantage rates stable in 2027

The Trump administration has proposed nearly flat payment rates for private Medicare plans in 2027, a move that could significantly affect insurers that rely heavily on the Medicare Advantage progr...

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Onity Group raises $200M in debt, reports strong estimated Q4 earnings

On the back of stronger estimated financial earnings, Onity Group — the parent company of PHH Mortgage Corp. and Liberty Reverse Mortgage — raised $200 million through a debt offering to qualified ...

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Lifespark Unveils New ‘Complete’ Senior Living Model With Plans to Nearly Double Footprint by 2027

Senior living operator Lifespark has unveiled a new model rooted in giving residents everything they need to thrive ahead of plans to significantly grow in 2026 and 2027. The St. Louis Park,...

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Senior Living Dealbook: LTC Starts 2026 with $108M Acquisition; HealthyLifetime Spins Off from University of Michigan

Transactions LTC starts 2026 with $108M acquisition LTC Properties (NYSE: LTC) announced a $108 million senior housing operating portfolio acquisition to kick off 2026. The thr...

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How a state bar filing could derail a California upzoning plan

The latest “not in my backyard” tactic in California’s local zoning disputes and state housing law battles? Filing a complaint with the state bar association. A case in point:...

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Better renews $175M warehouse credit facility

Better Home & Finance Holding Company (Better) announced on Tuesday via an 8-K filing that it has amended and renewed a $175 million warehouse credit facility with a global banking institution,...

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RealTrends Verified Houston Properties Team joins The Real Brokerage

The Real Brokerage announced Tuesday that the top-producing Houston Properties Team is joining its platform — bringing on 17 agents and expanding its presence in Texas. The Houston-based tea...

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Home Depot launches AI tool to automate contractor material lists

On Monday, The Home Depot announced it’s introducing software for builders, remodelers, and renovators that leverages AI to generate project lists in just minutes. The technology, Material List Bui...

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Investors blast CoStar’s ‘feckless board,’ and ‘quixotic quest’ over Homes.com

Roughly a year after calling on CoStar Group to embark on a journey of “meaningful self-help,” the firm’s activist investors at Third Point Investors Ltd are back again pushing the Andy Florance-he...

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Planning a Move After Retirement? These Sunny Cities Are Worth Considering

Key Points Retirees often choose to relocate to lower cost of living cities with warmer climates where their...

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Rocket Companies, Redfin tease Super Bowl ad with Lady Gaga

Rocket Companies and Redfin on Tuesday released a teaser for their upcoming Super Bowl LX commercial, featuring Lady Gaga performing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”, the theme song from Mister Rogers’ ...

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