U.S. mortgage delinquencies jumped sharply in November, reaching their highest level in more than four years, according to ICE Mortgage Technology’s latest First Look report, released on Tuesday. The national delinquency rate rose to 3.85% in November, up 50 basis points from October, as the number of past-due mortgages increased by 275,000 to about 2.3 million. ICE said that the increase...

H18 has partnered with The Curated Collection Group to introduce Fort Lauderdale’s first fully wellness-driven pre-construction home collection. The limited series includes six individually designed, freestanding residences located in one of Fort Lauderdale’s most desirable and walkable neighborhoods, Victoria Park, a walkable residential area just minutes from Las Olas, downtown, and the...

The new year brings good news for the housing...

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Image CEO Moishe Gubin discussed the company’s strong 2025 performance, acquisition strategy, and priorities looking...

Digital currencies like Bitcoin, long associated with volatile trading and speculative finance, are increasingly being examined for a more utilitarian role in one of the world's oldest and least digitized asset classes: real estate. From cross-border property purchases to fund settlements and rental payments, proponents argue that blockchain-based currencies could eventually streamline transactions that...

For both HomeServices of America and Chris Kelly, 2025 was a year of change.  The changes began in April, when Kelly, an 18-year veteran of the firm, was appointed CEO, after Gino Blefari, who had led the company since 2019, stepped down and transitioned into the position of chairman emeritus.  In the months after Kelly’s appointment, HomeServices of America announced several leadership...

After serving as Sierra Pacific Mortgage’s chief operating officer for a year, Suzy Lindblom has moved on to Acra Lending, according to her LinkedIn post on Monday morning. Lindblom said that “While it was sad to see Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. close and transition, it ultimately opened a door for a new and exciting opportunity.” Lindblom also said Monday was her first day at Acra as...

KB Home is leaning hard into its build-to-order (BTO) strategy to navigate a difficult market defined by compressed margins, affordability strains and shaky consumer confidence. However, this blueprint presents risks in an environment where a spec-heavy approach drives volume and market share amid declining backlogs. The builder’s Q4 earnings call offered mixed results, with shrinking margins coming...