Redfin, Seattle, reported there were a record 47.1% more sellers than buyers in December. That’s the largest such gap since 2013.
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Knight Frank: $144B in Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Anticipated in 2026
Knight Frank, London, released its Knight Frank Active Capital Survey for 2026, finding that $144 billion in commercial real estate investment is planned globally this year.
Pending Home Sales Fall 9.3%
Pending home sales decreased 9.3% in December, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.
MBA Committees and Councils
Share your unique perspective and lend your voice to the collective power of the mortgage banking community by serving on an MBA committee, council or working group.
Jeremy Green Joins MBA as Vice President of Legislative Affairs
MBA announced that Jeremy Green joined the association as Vice President of Legislative Affairs. He will advocate on behalf of MBA’s policy priorities on Capitol Hill, with a primary focus on Democratic members and their offices within the United States Senate.
Builder Sentiment Loses Ground
Builder confidence started the year lower as affordability concerns weigh heavily with buyers and builders contend with rising construction costs, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index found.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 14.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Jan. 16, 2026.
5 Key MISMO Initiatives Impacting Today’s Lenders, Feb. 17
Click here for more information. About the Event MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, is key to accelerating the industry’s digital future. Register for this webinar to learn …
CONVERGENCE Annual Report Highlights Milestones and Accomplishments
CONVERGENCE–an initiative to expand homeownership by leveraging the collective strength of community partners–has released its 2025 Annual Report.
MBA Introduces CRE Servicing Solutions Conference
The Mortgage Bankers Association is rolling out a reimagined MBA CRE Servicing Solutions Conference–formerly known as MBA’s Commercial/Multifamily Servicing and Technology Conference–to be held May 17-20 in San Diego.