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- Why the fix-and-flip sector is poised for a breakout in 2026 January 9, 2026Improving capital availability, easing inventory constraints, and structural cost advantages are setting the stage for a fix-and-flip resurgence as the housing market moves into 2026.
- Compass-Anywhere merger closing imminent, brokers share plans to compete January 8, 2026The Compass-Anywhere merger could close Friday, giving the new firm over 50% market share in major metros and reshaping competition.
- Trump directs GSEs to buy $200B in MBS to push mortgage rates lower January 8, 2026President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is directing representatives at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), a move he said is intended to bring mortgage rates down.
- Unexpected retirement expenses can strain senior homeowners January 8, 2026Researchers found that unexpected costs are the norm, not the exception. In any given year, 83% of retired households experience at least one unexpected expense.
- Toll Brothers announces Karl Mistry as new CEO, Doug Yearley to become Executive Chairman January 8, 2026Karl Mistry becomes CEO as Toll Brothers leans on high-income buyers and plans its complete exit from the multifamily business.
- Jorgenson Group launches independent brokerage after 16 years with Keller Williams January 8, 2026Group founder Kasey Jorgenson speaks on the process of going independent and transitioning into a brokerage.
- Taylor Morrison leads most-trusted rankings for 11th year in 2026 January 8, 2026For the past five-plus years up to this very day, an 800-lb gorilla takes a seat at the table at every meeting in every Taylor Morrison conference room in every one of the organization’s offices. From its Scottsdale, AZ headquarters, to its three national operating regions, to its divisional hubs in 20 markets across 12 […]
- MeridianLink, Optimal Blue strike integration deal January 8, 2026Under the partnership, mortgage users of MeridianLink’s loan origination system will gain access to Optimal Blue’s real-time product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine.
- New York program helps gig workers qualify for mortgages January 8, 2026According to the New York City Housing Partnership, the program is expected to support approximately 1,000 workers each year.
- Roc360 REIT receives $150M investment to target renovation loans January 8, 2026Singapore-based investment firm Temasek has closed a $150 million investment in a fund managed by real estate lending platform Roc360, the companies announced Thursday.
