In the debate over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should merge, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has remained consistent: “We don’t think that would be a good idea,” chief economist Mike Fratantoni said. The trade group supports a stock offering that preserves stability in the secondary mortgage market while advocating for privatization with an explicit government guarantee, a clear...
The Social Security system celebrated its 90th birthday this week. In the wake of this milestone, several policy analysts and news outlets offered their thoughts on the program’s past, present and future. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) noted that the safety net program that currently serves some 69 million Americans per month is on track to be insolvent by the end of 2032. At...
Permits for new multifamily housing construction have declined from the pace set during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Redfin analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Developers secured an average of 12.8 permits for buildings with at least five units per 10,000 people from July 2024 through June 2025. That is down 23.1% from the 16.7-unit average during the pandemic-era building boom from 2020...
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) has added Rejig.ai to its Solutions Group, a collection of preferred business resources available to its global network of 550 real estate firms. Rejig.ai provides automated digital marketing tools for real estate agents, teams and brokerages. Its platform supports multiple channels — offering services such as artificial intelligence...
Wood cabinets can introduce warmth, texture and character to a kitchen. Layered with other wood elements, as well as natural stone and metal details, wood cabinets can deliver a timeless look and feel. Here, design and remodeling pros share how they used wood cabinets — white oak,...
Bathrooms in 120 to 170 square feet often have room for coveted features like a double vanity plus a separate shower and tub. They also allow for better-defined zones, luxurious touches and spa-like comfort. In these four before-and-after makeovers, see how designers and builders...
Renovations can be costly, long and disruptive, so it’s no wonder clients can sometimes feel apprehensive and anxious about the progress of a project. Keeping the process on schedule, maintaining the quality of the design and workmanship, and tracking the budget are all essential for ensuring a...
Miami, FL-based WORLD PROPERTY VENTURES (WPV), a global real estate technology development company, is preparing to launch a $100 million capital raise under SEC Regulation D Rule 506(c) in the coming months, according to founder Michael Gerrity. Michael Gerrity Positioned as the "Anti-VC" of the global real estate industry, WORLD PROPERTY VENTURES develops, funds, and scales proprietary platforms and...
Mortgage originations and home equity lending both increased in the second quarter despite elevated interest rates and home prices, according to TransUnion’s Q2 2025 Credit Industry Insights Report. Originations rose 5.1% year over year, driven largely by a rebound in refinancing. Rate-and-term refinances climbed 44% and cash-out refinances increased 15%. Home equity originations posted their...
Mosaik — a real estate client experience platform — has launched three new collaborations aimed at bringing its technology to a wider network of agents, brokerages and associations. The company has joined the Solutions Group preferred vendor program of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE). It also entered into an exclusive agreement with the Williamson County Association of...
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