Union Home Mortgage Acquires AmeriTrust Mortgage, Significantly Expanding Non-Qualified Mortgage Presence Amidst Industry Consolidation
Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) has successfully completed the acquisition of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp. in an asset deal finalized within an accelerated 45-day timeframe. This strategic move significantly bolsters UHM’s…
June Housing Starts Show Mixed Signals: Multifamily Surges While Future Supply Indicators Soften
Residential construction activity experienced a notable surge in June, driven almost entirely by a substantial increase in multifamily housing projects. However, this positive headline obscures a more nuanced reality for…
Homeowner Alleges Years of Unfair Mortgage Servicing Practices by Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Leading to Foreclosure Threat and Financial Ruin
A New Jersey homeowner, Autumn M. Urling, has initiated legal proceedings against Newrez LLC, operating as Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, asserting that the company’s prolonged pattern of alleged unfair mortgage servicing…
What the ROAD to Housing Act can — and can’t — do for affordability
A Landmark Act for a Long-Standing Crisis The "Real Opportunities for Affordable Development to Help Our Nation’s Housing" (ROAD) to Housing Act, as it is officially known, represents a significant…
The Housing Market’s Resilience Tested Amidst Escalating Geopolitical Tensions and Persistent Economic Headwinds
The U.S. housing market has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to withstand a barrage of economic pressures throughout the current year. Despite the persistent specter of elevated inflation, soaring oil prices,…
The 2026 Defined Contribution Plan Participant Survey Reveals a Growing Demand for Enhanced Employer Guidance and Support in Retirement Planning
A significant shift in participant expectations is emerging within workplace retirement plans, particularly among younger workers, according to the latest 2026 Defined Contribution (DC) Plan Participant Survey released by J.P.…
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark piece of legislation that officially went into effect on July 11th, represents a significant federal effort to address the nation’s persistent…
California Lawmakers Grapple with Condo Construction Defect Reforms Amidst Housing Shortage and National Scrutiny
As California lawmakers return from their summer recess, they are poised to confront a critical piece of legislation aimed at revitalizing condominium construction, a sector that has languished for years.…
Aaron Kirman’s Strategic Ascent: From Solo Agent to Brokerage CEO Through Proactive Adaptation and Future-Focused Innovation
Aaron Kirman’s trajectory from a solitary real estate agent to the helm of a prominent brokerage, Christie’s International Real Estate | Southern California, is a testament to his prescient understanding…
Greystone Real Estate Capital Achieves Significant Milestone with Second Affordable Housing Fund in Under a Year
Eight months after launching its ambitious affordable housing initiative, Greystone Real Estate Capital has announced the successful closure of its second multi-investor Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity fund, amassing…















