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Redfin: Half of Americans Don’t Want Data Centers in Their Neighborhoods

Redfin, Seattle, found 47% of U.S. residents oppose the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods. In contrast, 38% say they support it.

May 08, 2026

Urban New Construction Is Scarce, Expensive, and in High Demand, Realtor.com Finds

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Realtor.com, Austin, Texas, recently examined construction trends and found a tale of two housing markets: an urban new construction market defined by scarcity and steep premiums and a suburban one marked by stability and competitive pricing.

May 07, 2026

MBA: Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Increased 52% in First Quarter

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Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 52% higher in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a year earlier, according to MBA's Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations.

May 07, 2026

Zillow Market Report: Recovery Stalls in April

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Zillow, Seattle, reported that the anticipated spring recovery for the home sales market stalled somewhat in April as rates increased. For the first time this year, new listings grew more on an annual basis than home sales.

May 08, 2026

AI Is Already Influencing Your Loan Decisions. Is Your Governance Keeping Up?

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Ncontracts' Rafael DeLeon says AI is already a part of your lending operations. "In many cases, it’s also inside your vendors’ systems, running quietly in the background of decisions your organization is ultimately responsible for."

May 07, 2026

Veterans United: Misconceptions May Stymie Homebuying

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Veterans United, Columbia, Mo., released a new survey, finding that misconceptions about credit scores, down payments and mortgage rates are widespread and may be barriers to homebuying and ownership.

May 07, 2025

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