Existing-Home Sales Increase

Existing-home sales increased by 1.7% month-over-month in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday.

MBA Joins Letter Urging Changes to BTR Provision in ROAD to Housing Act

The Mortgage Bankers Association joined with a broad coalition of organizations in sending a letter to Senate leadership urging changes to the build-to-rent provision in the housing package–the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act–currently under consideration.

Altus: Commercial Real Estate Transaction Activity Increases in Q4

Altus, Toronto, released its quarterly report on U.S. commercial real estate investment and transactions, finding that through Q4, 46,395 properties transacted. That’s up 3.9% quarter-over-quarter and 2.2% year-over-year.

Industry Briefs, March 11, 2026

Industry news from Friday Harbor, Optimal Blue, MCT, LERETA, Dark Matter, Vertyx, Great Lakes Credit Union, Dovenmuehle, Class Valuation, Land Home Financial Services and Sagent.

Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in February

Mortgage credit availability increased in February according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.

Cotality Analyzes Buyers Choosing ARMs

Cotality, Irvine, Calif., released a new study, analyzing why more homebuyers are still opting for adjustable rate mortgages even as rates begin to drop.