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Category: News and Trends
ICE: Homebuying Affordability Sees Best Conditions in 2.5 Years
ICE Mortgage Technology, Atlanta, reported conditions have pushed home affordability for buyers into its best spot in 2.5 years.
Redfin: Starter Home Sales Increase in August
Redfin, Seattle, reported that sales of “starter homes” rose 3.8% year-over-year in August.
RealPage: U.S. Apartment Market Saw Demand Slow in Q3
RealPage, Richardson, Texas, reported demand in the U.S. apartment market slowed in the third quarter.
Senior Living Occupancy Rate Rises in Q3, NIC Finds
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care reported the senior housing occupancy rate in the U.S. increased to 88.7% in Q3 from 88% in Q2.
Dealmaker: CBRE Arranges Sale of Affordable Portfolio in Connecticut for $39.8M
CBRE, Dallas, announced the sale of Kimberly Place in Danbury, Conn., and One Leonard in Norwalk, Conn., for $39.8 million.
Advocacy Update: Federal Government Shuts Down Following Congressional Stalemate on FY 2026 Appropriations; Read MBA’s Shutdown Member Guide
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Chart of the Week: Multifamily Market Share by Capital Source
This Chart of the Week focuses on the distribution of the multifamily market share by capital source. The multifamily market is a fundamental part of the broader commercial real estate market, and originations have been strong throughout 2025. The figure reports MBA estimates of the shares of originations by each capital source, overlaid with total multifamily origination volumes.
CCMS Cares Raises Nearly $15,000 For MBA Opens Doors Foundation
The Commercial Certified Mortgage Servicer Society Philanthropic Committee, which launched the CCMS Cares: Supporting Neighbors in Need campaign, recently held a fundraiser for the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Opens Doors Foundation, raising $14,607.
Property Insurance Makes Up 7% of Housing Costs in Big Metros, ValuePenguin Reports
Homeowners in the 50 largest U.S. metros now spend an average of 7% of their monthly housing costs insuring their homes, according to the latest ValuePenguin by LendingTree study.