U.S. home prices rose 0.32% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis–the strongest single-month gain in nearly two years–according to Intercontinental Exchange’s May 2026 Mortgage Monitor report.
Category: News and Trends
Lodging Econometrics Finds Sustained Hotel Development
Lodging Econometrics, Portsmouth, N.H., reported there are 6,020 hotel projects with 705,825 rooms in the pipeline, reflecting sustained development activity across the country.
Industry Briefs, May 13, 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.
Dealmaker: Greystone, Cushman & Wakefield Close Sale, $28M Financing of Alabama Apartments
Greystone and Cushman & Wakefield jointly arranged the sale and provided $28 million in Freddie Mac financing for the acquisition of a Tuscaloosa, Ala., multifamily property.
MBA’s Laura Hopkins on the New mPower Visionary Award Program
mPower, MBA Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach, has launched a new award program. Nominations are open for the mPower Visionary Award program, and MBA SVP Laura Hopkins shared some insights on the new recognition.
Existing-Home Sales Increase Slightly
Existing-home sales increased by 0.2% month-over-month in April, the National Association of Realtors reported Monday.
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in April
Mortgage credit availability decreased in April according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
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.