US foreclosure filings rise 14% in 2025 as FHA borrowers face greater risk
U.S. foreclosure filings rose 14% in 2025 to 367,460 properties, but they remain 87% below the 2010 peak, according to ATTOM data.
California weighs single-stair multifamily to ignite housing supply
California’s emerging housing fracas over a single stairwell may become a lightning rod, affecting both building codes and capital investment in…
HomeAdvantage, Affinity Federal Credit Union relaunch partnership
Through HomeAdvantage, members can access home search tools, local market insights and connections to experienced real estate professionals.
One year later, insurance hurdles and red tape slow Los Angeles wildfire recovery
Insurance, regulation and high costs are slowing wildfire recovery in Los Angeles, leaving most displaced residents still waiting.
Court advised to reject legal bid to compel NAR rule enforcement
A magistrate judge recommends denying Zea’s injunction against NAR and MLSs, citing delay and lack of harm evidence.
Housing activity weakens in latest Fed Beige Book report
Most Federal Reserve districts reporting on residential real estate cited softer home sales, slower construction and reduced lending.
CHLA pushes back against single-bureau credit pull
The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) is pushing back against proposals to allow a single-bureau credit pull in mortgage underwriting, as Feder…
Real estate investors account for 34% of home sales in Q3 2025
Small investors now control 92% of investor-owned homes, with institutional owners holding just 2% of the market.
Freddie Mac multifamily volume grows 17%, reaches $77.6B in 2025
Freddie Mac’s multifamily division funded $77.6 billion in 2025, supporting 577,000 affordable units and surpassing FHFA goals.
