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

A path back below 7% exists, but spreads and geopolitics still matter

Letter cites lead gen referrals, mortgage steering, and office exclusive listings as affordability pressures

The approach is acknowledge, switch to a call, provide context first, then give an honest range tied to service and timing

Chamberlain will also launch the company's brand champions and creator program

Recent draw changes and a potential review of consultant requirements signal a refocus on the product

Rethinking lender value in a world where customer expectations extend beyond closing

Haskins wants the industry to do a better job explaining its value to consumers

The milestone comes as borrowing costs remain elevated

The deal could lift Century from 200 to 300 closings to 800, with a path toward 1,000 in DFW

Run a business audit, rebuild your database, and lock 3 decisions for what to do more of and stop doing.

An agent's own claims are only part of the information AI can use to evaluate that agent

Move aims to cut manual effort, reduce operational risk, and improve transparency and audit readiness for servicers

A path back below 7% exists, but spreads and geopolitics still matter

Christies International Real Estate expands in New Jersey

Complaint alleges fines up to $2,500 for public marketing outside the MLS when clients direct it in writing

Bank is moving to align its mortgage production more closely with core relationship clients

Lessons from deregulation, software shifts, wireless competition, and patient consumerism point to a consistent pattern, choice changes behavior

Refinance activity takes the brunt of the revision

The company promoted three executives into CTO, CFO, legal roles

Candidates pair pro-supply policies with populist proposals like investor limits, LIHTC expansion and down payment help

CINC’s Jeff Walker says the priority is recognizing lead intent during a 12-month sales cycle and acting at the right moment

Zelman data shows housing M&A deal value up 56% through Aug. 2026 while investment grade issuance fell 71%