HousingWire
- Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners January 7, 2026A wave of recent proposals argue that an ultimate solution lies in fundamentally changing how Social Security works.
- CoStar forecasts Homes.com profitability in 2030 January 7, 2026CoStar Group projects 18% revenue growth in 2026, cuts Homes.com investment, and launches a $1.5B stock buyback.
- Lennar sells majority stake in multifamily business, signaling strategic shift January 7, 2026Lennar sold a majority stake in Quarterra to TPG amid a $75 million loss in 2025, enabling the builder to focus more on core homebuilding.
- Compass-Anywhere merger wins shareholder approval, closing expected soon January 7, 2026Compass and Anywhere Real Estate merger passes shareholder vote, with closing set for Friday pending final conditions.
- Maryland bids for deeper reforms to address housing affordability January 7, 2026Three new bills would legalize smaller homes, speed up approvals, and promote building near transit stations.
- Creative strategies help first-time buyers enter 2026 housing market January 7, 2026First-time buyers in 2026 are leveraging grants, ARMs, and resource pooling as NAR sees affordability improvements.
- Trump wants ban on large investor home purchases January 7, 2026Donald Trump announced plans to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes, sparking a sharp selloff in rental REIT stocks.
- Why absorption rate matters more than market size for spotting housing pressure January 7, 2026Compare absorption rate to volume to identify near-term housing market pressure and shifts in buyer leverage.
- Finance of America leads 2025 HMBS market with 30% share January 7, 2026In its latest commentary, New View Advisors found that Finance of America issued $1.87 billion in HMBS and captured 30% market share in 2025.
- 6 best places to buy real estate leads in 2026 January 7, 2026Want a shortcut to the closing table? Our team of agents weigh in on the best places to buy real estate leads to build your pipeline for 2025.