2026

Arbor Homes’ low-$200s Arrival Series battles the affordability gap

Arbor Homes, a subsidiary of Clayton, is leaning into its Arrival Series to offer entry-level buyers a home in the low $200s, addressing the growing U.S. affordability gap.  The Indianapolis-based homebuilder recently introduced the Arrival Series to the Louisville market, with detached homes available starting at $199,995. The homes, located in a community in the Louisville suburb of Jeffersonville,...

Momentum MLS adds Rayse as member benefit

Momentum MLS and Rayse announced a new partnership aimed at improving transparency, communication and client engagement throughout the real estate transaction process. The collaboration will provide Momentum MLS subscribers with access to Rayse as a member benefit, giving agents tools to guide buyers and sellers through transactions with real-time updates and structured client communication. The...

MIAMI and RWorld merger targets unified MLS data and tools

MLS consolidation is something numerous industry executives advocate for but few have managed to successfully pull off given all of the logistical challenges of combining two distinct platforms into one. However, MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors (RWorld) and their respective MLSs, MIAMI MLS and BeachesMLS, just proved it can certainly be accomplished...

How loan officers are saving deals as mortgage rates cross 6.6%

Loan officers are shifting their playbooks to keep deals alive as mortgage rates climb north of 6.6%. Originators are encouraging borrowers to ask for more seller credits, recalibrate their home search criteria and rush to close deals as quickly as possible. Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages reached 6.62% on Friday afternoon, up 5 basis points from the prior day, according to Mortgage News Daily. At...

2026 HousingWire Homebuilder rankings expand the scoreboard

Up to now, homebuilding rankings have mostly answered two questions: who is bigger? And who is the biggest? They remain important questions. Scale matters in U.S. homebuilding. It affects land access, purchasing leverage, trade depth, capital relationships, brand reach, technology investment and resilience when demand turns uneven. In a market shaped by affordability pressures, higher-for-longer...

10 Things to Do for a Smooth Renovation (10 photos)

I have years of experience working with homeowners on their renovations, but I’ve also spent the past 20-plus years renovating my own properties. Having stood on both sides of this always-stressful process, I’ve learned quite a bit about what to do — and what not to do. These are my top 10 tips and...

U.S. Foreclosures Jump in April as Housing Pressures Mount

Texas had the largest number of foreclosures, followed by California and Florida U.S. foreclosure activity climbed sharply from a year earlier in April 2026, signaling mounting financial pressure on some homeowners as elevated mortgage rates and stubborn affordability constraints continue to weigh on household balance sheets. A total of 42,430 properties nationwide received foreclosure-related filings...

U.S. Foreclosures Jump in April as Housing Pressures Mount

Texas had the largest number of foreclosures, followed by California and Florida U.S. foreclosure activity climbed sharply from a year earlier in April 2026, signaling mounting financial pressure on some homeowners as elevated mortgage rates and stubborn affordability constraints continue to weigh on household balance sheets. A total of 42,430 properties nationwide received foreclosure-related filings...

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