HousingWire, July 17, 2025-Jeff AndrewsDonald Trump’s trade war has homebuilders down in the dumps, but they’ve become slightly more optimistic of late.Click here for more (subscription)
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Private Credit Can Bring Risk Along With Liquidity to Commercial Property Finance
The Wall Street Journal, July 15, 2025-Isaac TaylorPrivate credit’s growth is adding liquidity—and risk—to the U.S. commercial real-estate market, according to a report from Moody’s Ratings.Click here for more (subscription)
Renters Struggle as Multifamily Housing Sector Sees Limited Growth in First Half of 2025
MPA, July 16, 2025-Candyd MendozaThe multifamily housing sector posted tepid rent growth in June as an influx of new supply and macroeconomic uncertainty weighed on performance, according to Yardi Matrix’s …
Major U.S. Banks Post Solid Q2 Profits Amid Economic Uncertainty
MPA, July 16, 2025-Candyd MendozaSome of the largest US banks reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profits on Tuesday, pointing to resilience in corporate activity and consumer spending. However, caution remains as interest …
Millennials Are Finally Becoming Homeowners at Nearly 40—Gen Z May Have to Wait 2 More Decades Before Unlocking the American Dream
Fortune, July 16, 2025-Emma BurleighThe American Dream of homeownership is slipping away for Gen Z as the share of first-time home buyers hit an all-time low of 1.14 million last …
Foreclosure Red Flags: Legal Inquiries Hit Highest Level Since 2020
MPA, July 15, 2025-Candyd MendozaForeclosure-related legal inquiries surged nearly 30% year over year in Q2 2025, signaling mounting financial pressure on US households amid persistent debt and growing inflation anxiety.Click …
Looking to Buy a Home? Zillow Says the Market Is Better Than It’s Been for Years
Fortune, July 15, 2025-Alicia AdamczykHome sellers have had the edge over buyers in the U.S. housing market for the past few years, as limited inventory pushed prices sky-high and there …
The Next Frontier in Real Estate: Data Centers on the Moon and Space-Support Infrastructure
CNBC, July 15, 2025-Diana OlickAs private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin develop reusable rockets and push aspirations for lunar and Martian colonization, real estate investors are dialing in. Some …
Uptick in CPI Inflation Complicates Case for Rate Cuts
National Mortgage News, July 15, 2025-Colin McNamaraInflation continued to rise in June, driven by rising costs of housing and suggesting the Trump administration’s emerging tariff policy is beginning to impact …
It’s Not All Bad for Buyers
The Housing Scene, July 14, 2025-Lew SichelmanThere comes a time when the buy-or-wait choice is not really a choice at all. Maybe that first baby–or the fourth–is on the way; …