Mortgage applications fell again even as 30-year rates eased
Mortgage applications fell 2.5% in the week ending May 29, 2026, and the refinance index was at its weakest since last June.
Builders should read this Berkshire Taylor Morrison move closely
Berkshire Hathaway’s planned acquisition of Taylor Morrison is not a short-term housing trade; it is a long-term bet on a durable American necessity business. For home builders, investors, and analysts, the message is clear: Berkshire…
The housing markets that missed the pandemic boom are quietly outperforming
Many pandemic boomtowns are still adjusting while overlooked markets are posting stronger housing fundamentals.
Opinion: Congress should protect property rights, not shift title risk to consumers and lenders
Congress must pass the Protecting America’s Property Rights Act to require state-regulated title insurance for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, safeguarding consumers from hidden title defects. Relying on unregulated alternatives like attorney…
Why Taylor Morrison’s integration playbook matters in builder M&A
Flashback Shortly after Sheryl Palmer became chief executive officer of Taylor Morrison in 2007, I met with her in Scottsdale, Arizona, to discuss a challenge that would have intimidated many experienced homebuilding leaders. The company…
Pennsylvania ADU bill clears House, heads to Senate
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared he intended to go big on housing. On Monday, at least one piece of that ambition cleared the state House with a bipartisan vote, setting up a tougher sell in…
BOXABL expands offerings with ‘kit-of-parts’ modular platform
Boxabl is expanding from its Casita ADU to a Phase 2 catalog built from 3 standardized modules. A beta configurator shows 20 plus housing types, including single-family, townhomes, and multifamily, though availability depends on approvals…
Cloze Forge platform lets real estate firms ‘vibe code’ custom tools
Custom apps are designed to be secure, scalable and deeply integrated into a brokerage’s workflow from day one, leaders said.
Cole West promotes Chris Winter to President of Homebuilding
Cole West named Chris Winter president of homebuilding. He has led more than 1,400 home deliveries as Southern Utah division president.
