North Carolina Lawsuit Accuses Home Equity Investment Firm Unison of Predatory Lending Practices

A federal lawsuit filed last week in North Carolina has cast a harsh spotlight on Unison, a prominent home equity investment (HEI) company, accusing it of ensnaring homeowners in what…

The 2026 NKBA Skilled Labor Workforce Study Reveals Persistent Challenges Despite Easing Severe Shortages

The $230 billion kitchen and bath construction and remodeling sector, a vital segment of the home improvement market, continues to grapple with a persistent skilled labor shortage that is actively…

The New Moat: How Homebuilders Must Evolve Beyond Land Control to Capture Today’s Consumer

The housing industry, long reliant on the scarcity of land and established operational efficiencies, faces a critical inflection point. As the control of developable land increasingly shifts from homebuilders to…

Mortgage Rates Poised to Remain Above 6% Despite Potential Geopolitical Easing, Driven by Persistent Inflation and Federal Reserve Policy

Mortgage rates are anticipated to stay above the 6% threshold, even with a potential de-escalation of geopolitical tensions. This outlook is primarily shaped by ongoing inflationary pressures, the Federal Reserve’s…

AARP Identifies Six Crucial Numbers for Assessing Personal Financial Health

In an era marked by escalating living costs and growing apprehension about retirement security, the AARP has pinpointed six fundamental financial metrics that individuals can utilize to gain a clear…

Massachusetts Voters to Consider Landmark Statewide Cap on Minimum Lot Sizes, Challenging Decades of Zoning Precedent

Massachusetts housing advocates, operating largely out of the public spotlight, have successfully navigated the intricate signature-gathering process to place a historic statewide ballot measure before voters this November. Unlike the…

Compass Unveils Comprehensive Website Redesign and Innovative "See It First" Feature to Transform the Homebuying and Selling Experience

Compass, a leading real estate brokerage, has launched its most significant overhaul of Compass.com in a decade, introducing a groundbreaking "See It First" feature designed to revolutionize how buyers discover…

Auction.com Appoints John Ken as Chief Marketing Officer to Drive Buyer Acquisition and Enhance Marketing Technology

Auction.com, a prominent online marketplace for distressed residential properties, has officially announced the appointment of John Ken as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This strategic hire underscores the company’s…

The Commission Conundrum: How Real Estate Agents Can Turn a Simple Inquiry into a Lost Listing

A homeowner, embarking on the significant decision to sell their property, initiated a series of communications with several real estate agents. The message, stark and direct, contained only four words:…

AREC raises $390 million to finance lot and land deals for builders

Avila Real Estate Capital, a specialized lender focused on the crucial early stages of residential development, has significantly bolstered its financial firepower with $390 million in new institutional commitments and…