Mortgage & Economy

Inflation, Fed guidance and spreads all play a role with higher rates, Logan Mohtashami says

Rising prices, Social Security uncertainty and record debt are compounding worries

Why lenders need a readiness stage between consumer curiosity and the loan application

Section 553.385 requires qualifying off-site constructed single-family homes to receive the same local zoning treatment as site-built homes – while preserving neutral design and development standards

How transparency cut non-sales cost per loan while paying originators more

Industry groups estimate 60% to 80% of condo originations used limited reviews before the Aug. 3 change

Brokerage conglomerate cites 56% year over year Compass.com traffic growth in August 2026 as it launches a national ad push

With mortgage rates above 7%, new listings are outpacing pending sales as we watch to see whether housing inventory follows

MAVERIX advises proptech companies, brokerages and other real estate organizations

75% of AI users write listing descriptions with it, and only 12% say they do not use AI and do not plan to