Builder confidence plunges as rate shock, costs squeeze margins
NAHB’s October Housing Market Index for builder confidence dropped three points to 29, a low since June 2012
First American’s Odeta Kushi on how labor, AI and migration will impact the housing market
Economist explains how 7% mortgage rates and lower home price growth are reshaping affordability and mobility
Retirement delays rise as Americans worry about running out of money
More than half of respondents say the events of 2026 have impacted their retirement planning
Your next deal may already be in your CRM. Here’s how to find it
An analysis of 10 million real estate leads found that 91% had received no human contact in 90 days
Opendoor’s shared-equity test shows a new way to hunt for buyer demand
Ownify partner helps fund purchases, buyers make five years of fixed payments, then face renewal or buyout
Bank of America pegs 2027 mortgage volume at $1.72T, warns of 2023-style housing replay
Analysts see persistent lock-in effect and fading demand despite modest supply gains
Michael Bloomberg: To ease the housing shortage, empower mayors
With rates over 7%, city-led reforms could speed homebuilding and ease prices
West Capital Lending adds Hass Beydoun, Home Advantage team
Beydoun’s team has originated $41.9 million on 115 transactions in 2026
Homebuying experience is fragmented, survey finds 70% call it a hassle
HomeServices survey of 1,000 buyers found 46% cite uncoordinated providers as the top frustration
MBA calls for policy changes to lower housing costs
Trade group points to tri-merge costs, plus LLPA and FHA MIP changes