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MBA Town Hall: MAA Action Week Special Edition + Quarterly Briefing, May 14
On Thursday, May 14, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM ET, join us for a special-edition MBA Town Hall during our Mortgage Action Alliance Action Week
Redfin Names ‘Hottest’ Neighborhoods of 2026
Redfin, Seattle, named Land O’Lakes, Fla., the “hottest” neighborhood of 2026 so far.
Industry Briefs, May 12, 2026
Industry news from Class Valuation, LoanLogics, Ncontracts, ATTOM, Deephaven Mortgage, Finastra, Nammu21, First American Data & Analytics, Forta Solutions, Candor Technology, Outamation, Lamina, nCino and FCBT.
CBRE Reports Multifamily Market Stabilizing as Demand Improves, Construction Slows
The U.S. multifamily market stabilized in the first quarter as apartment demand improved and new construction slowed, according to CBRE, Dallas.
Access MBA Education’s Updated Single-Family Appraisals Training
MBA Education has updated its Introduction to Single-Family Appraisals series to align with the new Universal Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) and Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD 3.6), one of the most significant appraisal changes in years.
Advocacy Update: MBA Issues MAA Call to Action to Repair Senate Housing Bill
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
115,000 Jobs Added in April; Industry Economists Share Thoughts
The Bureau of Labor Statistics May 8 released employment data for April, reporting 115,000 jobs were added and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3%.
Strengthening Our Industry’s Voice: MAA’s Quarterly Webinar, May 13
During MAA Action Week, this grassroots webinar highlights how industry advocates are shaping today’s policy landscape through coordinated engagement. It offers a concise overview of recent legislative wins, current MAA Calls to Action, and the key legislative and regulatory priorities now in focus.
Chart of the Week: Monthly Payroll Growth and Unemployment Rates
Based on April’s employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there was some positive news on the job market for April, with the unemployment rate steady at 4.3%, employment growth at a solid 115,000, and wage growth picking up to 3.6% at an annual rate.