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- The senior housing bottleneck is a mortgage market issue hiding in plain sight March 13, 2026For years, the housing industry anticipated that the aging demographic would steadily release inventory into the resale market. Instead, many older homeowners are remaining in place longer than expected — and the reasons go far beyond sentiment.Simone Kelly
- New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief March 12, 2026If adopted, the proposal would lower the income cap for property tax relief eligibility to $250,000, down from the current $500,000 limit.Jonathan Delozier
- Hajime Construction Buys 51% of Utah Builder Wright Homes March 12, 2026Japan-based real estate and construction giants have spent the past decade quietly building footholds across the U.S. housing market. By early 2026, those footholds are transforming into a noticeable wave of expansion. The latest development comes from Tokyo-based Hajime Construction Co., Ltd., which announced on March 10 that it has acquired a 51% equity stake […]John McManus
- Mortgage trade groups urge VA to revise elements of proposed partial claim rules March 12, 2026MBA and CHLA asked VA to revise its partial claim and loss-mitigation proposal, pushing for a simpler waterfall and a 180-day lead time.Sarah Wolak
- ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, housing supply March 12, 2026Consumer advocates say new rules for investors are necessary to prevent entire neighborhoods from being dominated by rental homes.Jonathan Delozier
- The edge that large remodelers leverage in a fragmented industry March 12, 2026Residential remodeling tops $500B, yet over 50% of payroll firms earn under $250,000, and M&A remains inconsistent since COVID.Tyler Williams
- Howard Hanna debuts HannaList with MLS aligned early access March 12, 2026Howard Hanna debuts HannaList in April in Ohio and Pittsburgh, offering an early access phase alligned with local MLS rulesBrooklee Han
- Bryan-College Station is a Texas sleeper market for builders March 12, 2026Most people view Texas in two ways: through our large cities or the stereotypical image of a man on a horse. One is about skyscrapers, private equity, and traffic; the other focuses on boots, cattle, and a mythology that has increased tourism. However, some of the real opportunities in Texas may be found in the […]Scott Finfer
- Private listings: The full truth both sides are avoiding March 12, 2026A balanced case for private listings, risks to MLS access and a proposed fix using disclosure now and laws mandating sharing.Darryl Davis
- Senate passes sweeping housing package in 89–10 vote March 12, 2026The Senate passed the ROAD to Housing Act by an 89-10 vote, while trade groups seek changes to BTR rules, FHA loan limits and servicing.Flávia Furlan Nunes