Why more builder discounts are not unlocking new-home demand

In September, two out of three homebuilders used incentives and 38% cut prices by 6% on average

Fed hikes rates, with analysts seeing more tightening ahead

Fed raises benchmark rate to 3.75% to 4% range in response to high inflation and solid employment

Student loan match program could add up to $20B annually to retirement accounts

EBRI findings highlight an opportunity for employers and plan sponsors to use student loan matching to close retirement savings gaps

Mainstay acquires Truelist, raises $18M in financing

Mainstay became an independent company after being carved out of Opendoor in 2024

Lennar valuation near tangible book puts margins in spotlight

The stock trades at about 1.05x tangible book after a 16% decline, with ROE most sensitive to margin shifts

Amblebrook and Shea’s Trilogy are rewriting their 55+ value pitch

Showcasing daily life programming and social engagement can help convert hesitant active adult prospects to buying now

Compass launches global division for cross-border referrals

New internal tiers and tracking tools aim to standardize referrals while Compass remains licensed only in the U.S.

Flock cameras changing due diligence for agents, homebuyers

Experts say HOA documents remain behind the times regarding use of Flock and similar technology

How DRB uses customer intel to connect land, product, and sales

DRB sales and marketing spans research, digital journey, sales, and realty, tying customer insights to land and product

CoStar names Felix Kusch president of Homes.com

Move follows 2nd quarter 2026 residential adjusted EBITDA of $12 million and Homes.com revenue up 66% to $28.5 million

Ameritrust sues investors, brokers over $14M loss in Baltimore fraud scheme

Lender says alleged scheme used 300% markups, prepackaged appraisals and title gaps

HomeSmart signs marketing agreement with loanDepot

Co-marketing deal gives HomeSmart agents a direct channel to loanDepot’s offerings

StreetEasy changes Experts rules and lowers success fees

New rules pause additions from any brokerage at 20% or more of Experts, and reduce fees to 15% and 20% at lower price tiers

First American expands no-cost property title monitoring

According to the FBI, cybercrime-related losses reached $20.9 billion that year

DSCR loans are booming amid fragmented underwriting standards

After rampant fraud in Baltimore made headlines, underwriting guidelines and elevated fraud risks have the market on high alert

Housing market faces headwinds as mortgage rates move above 7%

Mortgage spreads continue to soften the blow amid Iran conflict

Zillow faces shareholder lawsuit over Redfin deal

Derivative suit cites $100 million deal, $81 million in insider sales claims, and a stock drop from $77.05 to $32.19

Park Street Homes expands urban infill homebuilding model

Park Street blends standardized construction controls with reflective design for established neighborhoods and scattered lots

The Agency hires Jim Lonergan to lead Midwest expansion

The longtime Anywhere Real Estate franchise growth executive will also oversee South Central U.S. sales and Canada

MISMO board adds VantageScore, Guild and FICO leaders amid credit modernization push

Anthony Hutchinson of VantageScore, Gemma Currier of Guild Mortgage and Eric Lapin of FICO are the new board members