
Why credit unions are missing the boat on reverse mortgage demand
Credit unions originated very few of the 36,000 reverse mortgages in the past 12 months, executives told ACUMA attendees

Builders cut prices as new home supply holds at 8.5 months
Median price fell 5.8% year over year and supply held at 8.5 months as buydowns remain entrenched

6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI
One in five prospective buyers and current homeowners used AI tools or chatbots for housing research during the previous year, according to Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights Report. Usage reached 32% among Gen Z and 28% among millennials. Of those who used AI, 57% asked it to estimate afford

Land strategy math gets tougher for homebuilders in 2027–2029
Acres says its expanded platform covers 1,000-plus metros and 3,000-plus counties using 155 million parcel records

Mortgage Rates Hit 2-Year Peak as War Continues to Hinder Economy
The Iran War continues to weigh on the economy, and in turn the housing market, with mortgage rates this week peaking to “the highest level since May 2024,” as noted by Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the

Concerns over outliving assets grow among non-retirees
Most non-retired Americans find the idea of no more regular paychecks concerning

HouseCanary’s bankruptcy fight is tied to a $175M+ verdict against Rocket Close
Court filings cite a $30M loan default and a pending final judgment on 2026 damages

A new MLS ‘constitution?’ Hive MLS CEO Daniel Jones makes his case
The declaration arrives as MLS leaders confront questions involving private listing strategies, data ownership and much more

Joining United a Game-Changer for Multi-State Brokerage
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