Realtor.com, Austin, Texas, recently examined construction trends and found a tale of two housing markets: an urban new construction market defined by scarcity and steep premiums and a suburban one marked by stability and competitive pricing.
Category: News and Trends
Redfin: Half of Americans Don’t Want Data Centers in Their Neighborhoods
Redfin, Seattle, found 47% of U.S. residents oppose the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods. In contrast, 38% say they support it.
RentCafe: Rental Competitiveness Cools Slightly
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found the U.S. rental competitiveness score fell from 75.7 to 75.4 in the early part of 2026.
Report Finds Typical Homeowner Spends Nearly $24,000 Annually on Housing Beyond Mortgage
The typical homeowner spends nearly $24,000 per year on non-mortgage housing expenses, which adds up to roughly $710,580 over a 30-year mortgage, according to a new report from Clever Real Estate, St. Louis.
MISMO Spring Summit, June 1–4 in Louisville, Ky.
MISMO Summits allow you to network and collaborate with your industry colleagues while learning the latest updates on mortgage industry standards. Join us in Louisville to learn what’s hot in mortgage standards.
Dealmaker: Dwight Capital, Dwight Mortgage Trust Announce Transactions Totaling Over $425M
Dwight Capital, New York, and its affiliate REIT, Dwight Mortgage Trust, closed $425.7 million in real estate transactions in March.
Leading Mortgage Organizations: Essentials for Executives and Board Members
MBA has developed a robust program intended to empower your board members and senior executives to confidently and proficiently lead your organization.
Zillow Market Report: Recovery Stalls in April
Zillow, Seattle, reported that the anticipated spring recovery for the home sales market stalled somewhat in April as rates increased. For the first time this year, new listings grew more on an annual basis than home sales.
Veterans United: Misconceptions May Stymie Homebuying
Veterans United, Columbia, Mo., released a new survey, finding that misconceptions about credit scores, down payments and mortgage rates are widespread and may be barriers to homebuying and ownership.
Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Rate Near Flat in April
Trepp, New York, reported the CMBS delinquency rate decreased by one basis point to 7.54% in April.