HousingWire, Dec. 18, 2025-Jonathan DelozierRenovated homes continue to attract more online interest and sell faster than other older properties — but their long-standing fix-and-flip advantage has narrowed sharply as higher …
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The Data Problems in Thursday’s Inflation Report Will Linger for Months
The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 18, 2025-Matt Grossman and Chao DengEconomists on Thursday warned that a big drop in November inflation had more to do with data challenges caused by …
Home Insurance Claims Fall as Repair Costs Climb
National Mortgage News, Dec. 15, 2025-Andrew MartinezThe nation’s homeowners filed fewer insurance claims this summer, but the average costs of them could soar to new heights.Click here for more (subscription)
Fannie Expands ARM and Renovation Lending
National Mortgage News, Dec. 12, 2025-Bonnie SinnockThe government-sponsored enterprise removed a limit on adjustable-rate mortgages, and added flexibilities for repair, manufactured home and ADU financing.Click here for more (subscription)
Why It’s a Tough Time for House-Flippers
The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 10, 2025-Lori IoannouYou buy a house for $365,000. The interior reeks from top to bottom. It is infested with rodents. The whole place in a …
Shadow Debt Warning: Hidden BNPL Loans Could Derail Mortgages in 2026
MPA, Dec. 8, 2025-Matt SextonCredit delinquencies have been a growing concern throughout 2025, and those concerns will likely carry over into 2026.Click here for more
What to Say to a Mortgage Lender When Trying to Refinance
NerdWallet, Dec. 6, 2025-Holden Lewis When interest rates fall, you may want to refinance your mortgage. But can you explain what you hope to get out of refinancing? To get …
Late With Your Home Payments? Why You Should Call Your Lender Right Now
Miami Herald, Dec. 7, 2025-Lew SichelmanThe strain on every homeowner’s pocketbook is showing up in all the usual places. The typical indicators of homeowner financial stress — mortgage delinquencies and …
Core Inflation Cools, Boosting Fed Cut Hopes
MPA, Dec. 5, 2025-Liezel OnceThe Federal Reserve heads into next week’s policy meeting with a little more room to ease, after its preferred inflation gauge showed price pressures continuing to …
What Does the Future Hold for the Fix-and-Flip Market in 2026?
HousingWire, Dec. 5, 2025-Sarah WolakOver the course of 2025, the fix-and-flip housing market was characterized by tighter profit margins and higher expenses — including acquisition, material and labor costs. All …