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NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.2% Increase in April
Existing-home sales increased by 0.2% month-over-month in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate
Mortgage Delinquencies Increase in the First Quarter of 2026
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.44 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the first
What to Expect When Working with Real Estate Agents in Japan
Japan’s property market is one of the most unique in the world—and navigating it without local guidance can feel like reading a map written in a language you’ve never studied. Whether you’re a
Home Prices Increased in 71% of Metro Areas in First Quarter of 2026
Home prices rose in 71% of metro markets (167 out of 235) during the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is down
Home Building Shows Signs of Stabilization with Monthly Gain in Starts
Housing production bounced back in March as builders cautiously ramp up production despite ongoing headwinds. Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual
MBA Annual Report Finds Total Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Increased 40 Percent...
Total commercial real estate (CRE) mortgage borrowing and lending is estimated to have totaled $706 billion in 2025, a 40
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.5% Increase in March
Pending home sales in March increased by 1.5% from the prior month and declined 1.1% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report.
Delta Media Group Launches Delta Create Studio, Delivering Fully Integrated Marketing Design and AI-Powered...
Delta Media Group, the real estate industry’s leading provider of all-in-one digital marketing platforms, today announced the
Independent Mortgage Bankers Post Improved Net Production Profits in 2025
Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported an average profit of $785 on each loan they originated in 2025, up from an average of $443 per
Remodeling Market Sentiment Edges Down but Remains Positive in First Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 62. While this reading is down two
MBA RIHA Report: Stabilizing Vulnerable Homeowners in a Time of Crisis: Insights from the...
Following rising unemployment rates at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many homeowners avoided foreclosure,
HISTORIC HOUSING LEGISLATION MAKES PROGRESS, BUT NAREB WARNS THAT IT FAILS TO ADDRESS CORE...
While provisions in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act seek to improve federal housing programs, increase the supply of affordable housing, and limit private equity purchases of single-family homes, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) warns that the first bipartisan housing legislation in decades fundamentally fails to address the core issues critical to increasing Black homeownership.
Micro Markets Lone Bright Spot for Single-Family Home Building in Fourth Quarter
In a sign of ongoing affordability challenges and a tepid housing market, single-family construction fell across all geographic regions in the second half of 2025, with the exception of low-
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
Homebuyer affordability improved in February, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,061 from $2,070 in January. This is according to the Mortgage
NAHB’s New Resource Shares Tools for Successful Leadership
BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently released Frameworks for BOLD Leadership: Blueprints to Build Trust, Teams, and Legacy. The
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.8% Increase in February
Pending home sales in February increased by 1.8% from the prior month and declined 0.8% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report.
February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 0.9 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for February 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 0.9 percent from
Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Affordability Concerns Persist
Builder sentiment inched up in March even as builders continue to express affordability concerns stemming from elevated construction costs and shortages of buildable lots and labor.
NLIHC Releases The Gap 2026: A Shortage of Affordable Homes
Report reveals a national shortage of 7.2 million homes affordable and available for extremely low-income renters. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) published The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in February
Mortgage credit availability increased in February according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
