Housing

NAR’s MLS cleanup shifts power locally. Here’s what you need to know

When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) quietly conducted an antitrust risk assessment of every MLS policy earlier this year, the result was a sweeping 18-policy purge across the MLS Handbo...

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October new-home mortgage applications fall 2.6%

Mortgage applications for new-home purchases decreased 2.6% compared to a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s Builder Application Survey data for October 2025. ...

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Despite economic uncertainty, weekly housing demand up double digits over 2024

Last week was a solid week for housing demand. Our weekly pending sales data increased by 15.36% year over year, and the Mortgage Bankers Association‘s purchase application data showed 31% year-ove...

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How Safety Investments Build Trust in Senior Living Communities

Establishing trust is an ongoing challenge for many seniors housing communities, with operators continually working to draw in new residents while simultaneously recruiting staff in an industry pla...

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‘A thunderclap unpacking UMH CEO Sam Landy’s statements defines the failure metric’ in ROAD to Housing Act

UMH CEO Sam Landy should be thanked for sharing via HousingWire his recent op-ed which weaves together what is arguably a subtle call for the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) to do what the Man...

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RE/MAX accelerates real estate innovation with AI and technology

RE/MAX is accelerating the integration of AI and cutting-edge technology to transform how agents engage with clients, generate leads, and deliver results. Initiatives like Max AI, MaxRefer, MaxEnga...

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NAR’s new 3-Year plan is massive. Here’s what actually changes in 2026

After much build up, the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2026-2028 Strategic Plan was unsurprisingly approved unanimously by all 64 members of NAR’s Executive Committee during a meeting on ...

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“Landman” shows why Taylor Sheridan’s NBCUniversal deal could reshape TV drama

With “Yellowstone” in the rearview mirror, but never entirely out of sight, “Landman” may be the most quintessentially Taylor Sheridan show on TV right now. For Paramount+ subscribers, that stateme...

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Fraud, lawsuits, AI missteps: what NAR says will put Realtors in the crosshairs next

For many Realtors, the legal maelstrom that engulfed the industry over the past two years, served as a wake up call of sorts, forcing them to look for ways to mitigate and manage risks. Given this ...

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Housing’s real problem now: job growth at the high end has stalled

For several years now, much of the focus in our industry has been on affordability. Closely tied to that, we have had many discussions regarding existing owners being frozen in place with their low...

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The 50-year mortgage: I’m not buying the “forever loan”

A 50-year mortgage sounds like the next big innovation in housing finance, a way to make homes “affordable” again in an era of high prices and stubborn interest rates. But the way I was raised and ...

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HUD announces drastic changes to homelessness strategy

The Trump administration is preparing a major overhaul of its homelessness strategy, moving away from long-term housing support and reducing funding for those programs. The plan redirect...

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‘Ready to Grow, Struggling to Build’: Inside the Current State of Senior Living Development and Construction

This story is part of your SHN+ subscription “Ready to grow, struggling to build” – I think that sentiment from NIC Senior Principal Omar Zahraoui on stage at our recent BUILD conference per...

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Supreme Court’s tariffs case could have minimal impact on construction costs

The Supreme Court could decide on the legality of many of the Trump administration’s tariffs within months, but the ruling won’t impact many of the administration’s levies on imported construction ...

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Home improvement contractors remain cautiously optimistic despite slowdown

Most home improvement contractors are still optimistic about the future of the market, but headwinds such as material costs and reined-in consumer spending are weighing down expectations. ...

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Luxury real estate market projected to exceed $330B by 2030

While much of the U.S. housing market faces affordability pressures and elevated mortgage rates, the luxury sector continues to expand. A new Mordor Intelligence report projects the high-end reside...

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NAR proposes MLS rule repeals, updates to code of ethics

As the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its members prepare for Monday’s board of directors meeting, leaders are asking members and directors to consider some proposed changes to both the...

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Macquarie’s Jason White on the Stewart-MCS deal

Earlier this month, title and real estate services company Stewart Information Services Corp., owned by SISCO Holdings, agreed to acquire the mortgage services of property preservation provider Mor...

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First American’s 2026 housing market forecast points to better affordability

After a year of easing mortgage rates and slightly improved affordability, the U.S. housing market heads into 2026 with expectations for steady, if uneven, progress. First American deput...

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Tech Pulse: Redfin, Real Brokerage show off AI home search

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s ...

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Fathom Holdings introduces lead generation program

Fathom Holdings announced the launch of its Real Results lead generation and qualification program, a new initiative designed to provide its real estate agents with vetted, transaction-ready client...

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