The National Association of Realtors (NAR) says its existing policies already align with new federal guidance allowing agents to discuss neighborhood crime rates and school quality without violating the Fair Housing Act’s prohibition on racial steering. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the new guidance last week, reversing Biden-era policies that led many real estate...
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Putting the right plants in the right spots is the foundation for any low-maintenance landscape. We spoke with 11 landscape professionals from seven design firms in different regions around the country to learn the plants they recommend to homeowners looking to create an easy-care (or easier-care)...
Industrial REITs are companies that own, manage, and lease industrial real estate. Industrial real estate properties may include warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing...
U.S. new home sales rose in March 2026, supported by limited supply in the resale market and a modest easing in mortgage rates, offering a tentative sign of stabilization in housing demand even as affordability pressures persist. Sales of newly built single-family homes increased 7.4% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000, according to data released jointly by the U.S. Department of...
As part of HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and insights continue to influence the industry. This series offers a closer look at the experiences and decisions that have shaped their paths. HousingWire reached out to Donna Schmidt, President and CEO of DLS Servicing and WaterfallCalc, for her...
PennyMac Financial Services reported first-quarter net income of $82.3 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, as stronger mortgage production helped offset weaker servicing results tied to mortgage servicing rights valuation changes and hedging losses. The Westlake Village, California-based mortgage lender and servicer posted adjusted net income of $117.7 million, or $2.19 per diluted share, for the...
Compass, Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results Tuesday — reflecting its first full quarter as a combined company following its acquisition of Anywhere in January. Year-over-year comparisons reflect combined results of Compass and Anywhere for 2025, providing a like-for-like comparison with the newly merged company. The firm posted $2.7 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March...
Reverse mortgage professionals converged in Knoxville, Tennessee, this week for the inaugural Reverse Mastermind Summit — a three-day event designed to bolster the sales skills of industry newcomers by surrounding them with knowledge from industry veterans. The event opened Tuesday with remarks from three leaders behind the event — Loren Riddick of NEXA Lending, Shannon Hicks of HighTechLending and...
Saving for a first home in Missouri is about to get a significant tax break – with a big if – provided the state Senate’s latest housing bill makes it through the House. Senate Bill 1001 passed the Senate this spring and now sits before a House committee. The bill includes a sweeping upgrade to the state’s existing First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account, replacing annual deduction limits critics...
Comfort and well-being were the keywords of the 64th edition of the 2026 Milan Furniture Fair, or Salone del Mobile, held April 21-26. Over 1,900 exhibitors — more than a third from outside Italy — presented their vision of contemporary...
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