A new report from ATTOM shows vacancy and zombie foreclosure rates remain low nationwide, highlighting strong homeowner equity, limited property abandonment, and continued housing supply constraints despite ongoing foreclosure activity
A new survey from Zillow Group finds agents increasingly favor AI-powered, easy-to-use tools that reduce cognitive workload, automate routine tasks, and free up time to focus on client relationships and closing deals
A group of trade associations is urging regulators to ease mortgage-related capital requirements, arguing reforms could restore bank participation in lending, servicing, and securitization, while strengthening housing affordability
Manufactured Housing: An Affordable Solution for Aspiring Homebuyers
NAR reports pending home sales fell 0.8 % in January amid tight inventory, affordability challenges, and rising household costs, signaling continued caution among prospective buyers heading into spring
HUD Secretary Scott Turner has proposed a rule requiring proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for all residents of federally funded housing, closing longstanding eligibility loopholes and prioritizing housing assistance
FICO and MeridianLink have partnered to integrate FICO’s Mortgage Direct License Program into MeridianLink’s platform, expanding direct credit score delivery, while helping lenders reduce costs and streamline workflows
What to do with all that talent?
Housing, insurance, and utility costs pushed U.S. household bills to a record $5.03 trillion annually, consuming nearly half of the typical household’s income and underscoring ongoing affordability pressures nationwide
Zillow and Google are integrating AI-powered housing content into NotebookLM to help consumers better understand affordability, mortgage costs, and the homebuying process