RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., released its Renter Engagement Tracker for the first half of the year, finding that the nation’s capital topped the list.
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Industry Briefs, Aug. 13, 2025
Industry news from AnnieMac, Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., ICE, Argyle, LenderLogix, Optimal Blue, A&D Mortgage and Flyhomes.

FDTA, SBR, and the MISMO Opportunity: Why Data Standardization is a Strategic Imperative
Longtime NewsLink contributor Mark Dangelo says data modernization is not about regulatory compliance; it’s about regulatory consistency.

Today: MBA Associate Member Benefit Webinar
Join us Aug. 13 for an exclusive Associate Member Benefit webinar that will help you make the most of your MBA membership.

Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in July
Mortgage credit availability increased in July according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.

Commercial Real Estate Lending Rebound Continues, CBRE Finds
Commercial real estate lending continued to rebound in the second quarter, though caution persists due to government policy and economic uncertainty impacting Treasury yields, according to CBRE, Dallas.

Setting the Stage for a New Real Estate Cycle
First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi says the housing market may be on a slow, steady march toward balance.

FDTA, SBR, and the MISMO Opportunity: Why Data Standardization Is Mortgage’s Next Strategic Imperative
Longtime NewsLink contributor Mark Dangelo says data modernization is not about regulatory compliance; it’s about regulatory consistency.

CoStar, Tourism Economics Lower Hotel Growth Forecast
CoStar, Washington, D.C., and Tourism Economics, Philadelphia, further downgraded growth projections in their revised 2025-2026 U.S. hotel forecast.

Leading Mortgage Organizations: Essentials for Executives and Board Members Program
MBA has developed a robust program intended to empower your board members and senior executives to confidently and proficiently lead your organization.