2026

After being acquired by mortgage lender Lower in May 2025, executives at real estate listing portal Movoto said they hoped to use Lower’s network to connect more consumers with top local real estate agents and mortgage professionals. This vision — which was first explained to HousingWire by John Berkowitz, former Movoto CEO and current president of real estate at Lower — appears to have started...

Surge, a partner intelligence platform for wholesale mortgage lenders, has been acquired by New Cheval Holdings as the wholesale channel faces tighter scrutiny on broker oversight and market share pressure from retail and direct-to-consumer lenders. The transaction brings dedicated ownership and institutional backing to a platform used by wholesale lenders that are regularly ranked among the top 25 in...

loanDepot announced Thursday that it has formed a strategic partnership with Figure Technology Solutions to power a new “express-path” home loan product through loanDepot’s mello platform. Under the agreement, loanDepot will integrate Figure’s proprietary credit and loan underwriting engine into its mello technology stack and point-of-sale system. The integration is designed to allow loanDepot...

A new appraisal management platform is aiming to upend the traditional role of appraisal management companies (AMCs) by allowing mortgage lenders to oversee the process internally while maintaining regulatory compliance. The platform, known as PAM, or Private Asset & Management Group LLC, is designed as a web-based system that enables lenders to manage appraisal workflows without relying on...

The owners of this home in Surrey, England, describe their new kitchen as not only visually stunning but highly practical too. This blend of beauty and functionality is the work of kitchen designer Darren Taylor of Searle & Taylor, who has expertly balanced color, proportion and layout....

Image Kilroy received Nareit’s 2026 Leader in the Light®  Award for...

U.S. commercial real estate lenders closed out 2025 with renewed momentum, as capital returned to the market and underwriting conditions showed incremental easing, according to CBRE Group research. Loan originations accelerated sharply in the fourth quarter, with CBRE's Lending Momentum Index climbing 67% from a year earlier to 1.2--roughly in line with pre-pandemic activity levels seen in 2018. The...

Choosing the right home healthcare agency for your family is an important decision that can affect comfort, safety, and overall quality of life. A reliable agency can provide professional medical and personal support while helping a loved one remain in familiar surroundings. The best choice depends on individual health needs, caregiver qualifications, service flexibility, and clear communication. Families...

Image Peter Zabierek also highlights increased importance of management...

A battle has brewed over residential lot sizes in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law last year reducing them in the state’s biggest cities. Since the law didn’t apply statewide, Montgomery County, which abuts Houston, is trying again to increase its lot sizes after doing so last March. County planners say the increase this time is needed to correct a clerical error in the size approved in...