19% of of House Hunters Are Looking to Relocate–And They’re Headed to the Sun Belt
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. house hunters looked to relocate to a different metro area in the first quarter, up slightly from a year earlier. Florida, Las Vegas and Phoenix are the most popular destinations, with many movers chasing affordability and sunshine. New York, Seattle, Los Angeles and other expen
How the housing market survived the Iran conflict
Now that the Iran conflict is behind us and oil prices have fallen significantly, we can hopefully move into the second half of 2026 with less drama for housing. It would be great if the economic backdrop was less like an episode of 24 and more like Saved by the Bell. How did housing hold up with oi
VA loan fee hike proposal advances in Congress, drawing industry pushback
Legislation moving through Congress would increase fees on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans, creating a new flashpoint for the mortgage industry. H.R. 6047, which would expand benefits for severely disabled veterans and survivors, would offset its costs by raising fees. The fee for the
Homebuilding scale emerges as a fiduciary priority for boards
A question has hovered over America’s publicly traded homebuilders as the price, pace and margins plot thickened on or about February 28, 2026. How big is big enough anymore, especially with the cloud of uncertainty that intensified on the day the Iran War began? Taylor Morrison Home Corp.‘s recentl
