REAL ESTATE

December housing data provides early signals for 2026 market

Key data lines to track Despite being a slow month for the housing market, December can give us a good idea of what to expect

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Payment intelligence, buyer retention, and the capital rails that will decide 2026 purchase winners 

For the past decade, rate marketing has been the dominant gravitational force in mortgage acquisition. Whoever shouted the lowest 30-year fixed rate the loudest won

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Massachusetts rent control initiative gains amid affordability push

With an eye on New York City voters who favored housing affordability in this month’s mayoral election, Massachusetts housing advocates are optimistic they can win

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Compass, Zillow debate irreparable harm at hearing

The policy, which went into effect on June 30, bans listings from its site that have been publicly marketed for more than one business day

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Foreclosure activity up nearly 20% in October

“Even with these increases, activity remains well below historic highs,” said ATTOM CEO Rob Barber. “The current trend appears to reflect a gradual normalization in

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What you need to know about listing fraud and real estate risks

Fraudulent listings a concern When it comes to listing fraud, who exactly is liable for a fraudulent listing appearing online, or at worst being sold

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FHFA evaluates assumable and portable mortgages

The comments come days after President Donald Trump shared an image on social media hinting at a proposal for 50-year mortgages — an idea that

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How much would a 50-year mortgage cost?

In a social post on Saturday, President Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage to boost housing affordability, but the idea got a frosty

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Terre Haute housing market speeds up to 42 days on market

The Terre Haute,IN metro housing market is moving at a notably quicker pace than the rest of Indiana, with homes selling in a median of

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FHFA inspector general position vacant after Allen’s ouster

FHFA Director Bill Pulte has made mortgage fraud enforcement a central focus of his tenure. He has established a public hotline for fraud tips and