Foreclosure activity across the U.S. housing market accelerated at the start of 2026, signaling mounting financial strain for a subset of homeowners even as overall volumes remain below pre-pandemic norms. A total of 118,727 properties recorded a foreclosure filing in the first quarter, up 6% from the prior three months and 26% from a year earlier, according to data released by ATTOM. The increase was...

The spring housing market is doing what it typically does this time of year: inventory is rising and new listings are coming online at a faster pace. But pricing has not moved with it. That timing gap is becoming one of the most important signals for housing professionals right now. This builds on last week’s analysis of how housing cycles unfold — where pricing, buyer behavior and market...

More investor deals are getting harder to finance cleanly on standard DSCR, not always because the investment is weak, but because current rents do not tell the whole story. That pressure is showing up in the numbers. ATTOM’s March 2026 Single-Family Rental Market Report found that potential rental yields declined in 54.8% of analyzed U.S. counties as high home prices compressed returns. In plain...

For a hundred years, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has moved mortgage policy in Washington. Last Wednesday, it brought 50 loan officers with it.  Loan officers are going to Washington. For a hundred years, that sentence had not been true. For a hundred years, the MBA has been the mortgage industry’s voice in Washington. An office blocks from the White House. A policy staff that reads...

Success in business is rarely a solo act. Great careers are often shaped by great mentors, and exceptional teams make for exceptional companies.  Allan Merrill, Chairman, President and CEO of Beazer Homes, attests to both truisms. Under Merrill’s leadership, Beazer Homes has become a leader in delivering durable, energy-efficient homes, becoming the first national homebuilder to deliver 100% of...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is advancing multiple pieces of legislation designed to strengthen retirement savings options for millions of unpaid family caregivers. Two companion bills introduced in the House and Senate would modify retirement account rules to better reflect the realities caregivers face. Under one proposal, the Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act, eligible...

Home renovation activity held steady in 2025 as more than half of U.S. homeowners undertook projects and median spend held at $20,000, according to the just-released 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. High-end renovations gained ground, underscoring ongoing demand even as some homeowners...

Pending home sales in the U.S. edged higher in March 2026, signaling underlying demand resilience even as elevated borrowing costs continue to weigh on the housing market. A new report from the National Association of Realtors showed that contract signings--an early indicator of completed transactions--rose 1.5% from February. Compared with a year earlier, however, activity slipped 1.1%, underscoring the...

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Image John Forester discusses how energy management drives value, mitigates risk, and shapes investment decisions across property...