Industry News

A new survey from RE/MAX finds that 88% of prospective buyers say they are “very” or “somewhat” likely to purchase a home in 2026, although 71% say current market conditions have pushed their plans back

A closer look at the first-time homebuyer market, a segment that plays a crucial role in today’s housing market, making it essential for analysts and policymakers to understand their profiles, preferences, and affordability challenges

FICO’s agreement to release long-delayed historical 10T data clears the final obstacle to implementing more modern, inclusive credit scoring models at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation’s acquisition of Fidelity Direct Mortgage’s assets unites the lenders to expand products, boost efficiency, and strengthen long-term growth and support for borrowers and partners

Rising student loan delinquencies — now back to pre-pandemic levels with six million borrowers past due — are dragging down credit scores and making it harder for many people to qualify for mortgages, tightening affordability and access to homeownership

Matt Rogina is named senior vice president, sales manager, where he will lead and expand ServiceLink’s default sales team and solutions portfolio

Starter-home sales rose 4.9% year-over-year in October, increasing for the 14th consecutive month, with San Francisco recording the biggest jump in starter-home sales

Driven primarily by a spike in labor costs, Verisk examines home repair and remodeling expenses, expenditures that have risen nearly 67% since 2015 and show no signs of reversing