Redfin, Seattle, reported there were a record 47.1% more sellers than buyers in December. That’s the largest such gap since 2013.
Category: News and Trends
MBA Leads Joint Trades Letter Offering Actions to Lower Costs for Mortgage Borrowers
MBA, America’s Credit Unions and the Independent Community Bankers of America sent a letter Jan. 21 to the White House’s National Economic Council urging the consideration of three near-term administration actions that could directly lower costs for borrowers seeking home mortgages.
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.
Disaster Recovery: A Resource for Homeowners
MBA’s Disaster Recovery: A Resource for Homeowners outlines what homeowners can do before and after a disaster, along with how to start and work through the recovery process.
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.
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.
Access to Research: Make Data-Informed Decisions Webinar, Jan. 23
On Friday, January 23 from 1:00 PM–2:00 PM EST, demystify the market data and learn exactly how to use your benefits to your advantage in this free webinar.
MBA State of the Association Address, Jan. 22
MBA members are invited to join our upcoming State of the Association address, a timely and informative briefing on where we are, where we are headed, and how our collective work is advancing the industry.
CSBS to Host Mortgage Call Report Form Version 7 Town Hall Feb. 12
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors will host a Mortgage Call Report Form Version 7 Town Hall Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. eastern.