Housing

Real estate industry chiefs say housing fix starts with mortgage financing reform

A completely new status quo for mortgage financing — especially one more favorable toward first-time homebuyers — was cited by real estate leaders as a vital step in improving housing affordability...

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One in five Americans believe they’ve lived in a haunted house

Buying a home in 2025 can feel like stepping into “The Amityville Horror” — a dream house that turns into a nightmare once you see the fine print. For many Americans, that fear isn’t just ci...

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Affordability for first-time homebuyers: Beyond rates and prices

We’ve all heard the refrain: it’s never been harder to buy your first home. The narrative almost always circles back to two usual suspects – mortgage rates and home prices. While rates and prices a...

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Real estate leaders praise federal housing action, stress first-time buyer help

For Keith Robinson, co-CEO of NextHome, the surge of federal attention on the housing shortage is a positive first step — but one that must be tempered by patience and practicality. “I’m...

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With Senior Housing Now Making Up Half of NOI, Ventas Targets More ‘Aggressive Growth’

Senior housing now makes up about half of net operating income at Ventas (NYSE: VTR), and the company is building on its momentum to reap demand in the next decade. The Chicago-based real es...

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In the Pipeline: Commonwealth Finishes Renovation; Front Porch Acquires Development Firm

In the Pipeline is part of your SHN+ subscription In the Pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, an annual competition that recognizes cutting...

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Debate heats up around GSEs’ potentially larger role as MBS buyers

Mortgage industry experts are divided over the idea of allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to increase their purchases of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) in order to reduce mortgage rates, a propo...

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Rocket’s integrations of Redfin, Mr. Cooper lift Q3 results above forecasts

Rocket Companies reported a third-quarter 2025 adjusted net income of $158 million on adjusted revenue of $1.78 billion, exceeding the high end of its guidance range, the Detroit-based mortgage len...

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20 bad real estate photos agents regret taking (+ how to fix them)

Every agent has taken at least one photo they wish they could erase from the MLS. Maybe the lighting was harsh, the toilet lid was up or your reflection made a surprise appearance in the bathroom m...

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Former VA lending executive John Bell III dies

John Bell III, the deputy executive director for the Office of Mission Support at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has died, according to posts on LinkedIn. Tim Rood, founde...

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Real Brokerage reports strong Q3 results, previews major tech innovation

The Real Brokerage reported a 53% year-over-year revenue increase in the third quarter of 2025 — reaching $568.5 million — as the company continues to grow its agent base and expand transaction vol...

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Newrez posts best monthly mortgage volume since 2022, seals Wells Fargo deal

Multichannel mortgage lender Newrez continued to contribute positively to parent company Rithm Capital’s earnings in the third quarter of 2025, during which the company closed an agreement with Wel...

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Government shutdown impacts senior access to services

The federal government shutdown is set to reach one month on Saturday, and the impacts are being felt by many Americans, including seniors who are struggling to access food, health care and a varie...

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What changes are industry leaders demanding from NAR?

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its CEO Nykia Wright have broadly acknowledged that things within the trade organization need to change. And while the trade group and its leadership ...

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How MorningStar and Anthem Are Revamping Scheduling and Staffing Efficiency

MorningStar Senior Living needed scheduling help. That much was obvious. The Denver-based operator wasn’t unique in this regard; staffing challenges, and related scheduling difficulties, are an ind...

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Shutdown slows housing activity in federal worker-heavy markets

The ongoing federal government shutdown is starting to weigh on housing markets with large concentrations of federal employees, according to Realtor.com’s October Monthly Housing Report. Whi...

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Court denies Compass’s order to compel documents from Redfin

Despite some pushback, Redfin is now officially involved in Compass’s antitrust lawsuit against Zillow over the latter’s listing access standards policy. But the Rocket Companies-owned firm is not ...

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New allegations emerge against UWM in Sweeney-AIME lawsuit

The legal battle between Katie Sweeney and the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME) has escalated, with new allegations emerging against United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM). In...

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Redefining lending success: Fintech–nonprofit partnerships and the future of mortgage access

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, mortgage lenders and servicers are facing intense pressure to expand access to credit while maintaining sustainable risk practices. A growing strate...

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Inside Consolidated Analytics’ hybrid AI model for the future of mortgage operations

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming mortgage operations, driving new levels of efficiency, compliance, and innovation, but the key lies in pairing technology with human expertise. In th...

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Redfin says Compass wants to see ‘privileged and irrelevant documents’

Compass may want to drag Redfin into its legal battle involving Zillow’s listing access standards, but the Rocket Companies-owned firm is not having it. On Tuesday, Redfin filed its own letter addr...

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