
Don’t let the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act become a road to nowhere
More than 50 provisions need new HUD rules and guidance before programs can deliver results

The income is real. The paperwork just doesn’t tell the full story.
A plain-English guide to non-QM loans for self-employed borrowers and real estate investors

Mortgage AI is evolving. The next step is connecting the systems behind it.
STRATMOR data shows 68% use AI for document indexing; value depends on data flowing through POS, LOS and close

Redfin Partners With Winnie to Display Childcare Info on Home Listings
Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket, announced on Aug. 17 a partnership with Winnie—one of the largest marketplaces for childcare and early education in the U.S.—to bring local childcare information to every for-sale home listing on Redfin. Home searchers can now view daycare and pr

Atlanta City Council stalls data center task force proposal as mayor plans strategy group
The Atlanta City Council is refining a task force on the impact of data centers, following widespread opposition to a proposed facility in southwest Atlanta. A data center task force resolution by Council member Kelsea Bond was working its way through the City of Atlanta approval process when city s

Southern Land hires Highland Homes vet to lead homebuilding
Marchbanks will lead homebuilding operations and help scale master-planned communities in Tennessee, Texas and Colorado

Builder sentiment runs soft as affordability strain subdues orders
Homebuilders continue to rely on incentives to drive sales. Those who buck this trend differentiate on product and community offerings

Social Security’s COLA increase in 2027 could be its largest in 4 years
The Social Security Administration is scheduled to announce the official 2027 COLA Oct. 14

Keller Williams launches KW Modular agent community
New community offers training, certification and builder connections for KW agents across North America.









