Mortgage & Economy
Mortgage rates, Federal Reserve policy, employment, inflation, and what they mean for Bay Area affordability.
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CRMLS CEO Art Carter sees more industry litigation ahead, AI blindspots
CRMLS CEO Art Carter sat down with HousingWire to discuss the AI transformation he believes the industry is ignoring at its own peril.
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NYC buildings agency inspects 180 sites, no imminent hazards
Last month’s structural near-disaster at the former Pfizer headquarters being converted to apartments set off a sweeping inspection of construction sites across New York City. Inspectors checked at 180 sites in all, according to the Department of Buildings. Inspectors found violations, but “we did not find any hazardous structural issues posing an imminent danger to…
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UWM lines up record $2.05B Ishbia–Oaktree capital raise as it posts Q2 loss
UWM Holdings Corp. is pairing the announcement of a record $2.05 billion strategic capital partnership with its second-quarter 2026 results, which show the nation’s largest mortgage lender is still leaning into growth despite higher leverage and moving into the red.
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Rural seniors face growing repair crisis with aging homes
Older housing stock, fixed incomes, severe weather and rising costs can combine to make even basic maintenance financially out of reach.
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Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, July 2026
Zillow forecasts 2.8% rent inflation, 3.2% OER inflation annually in July, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. New shelter inflation numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are scheduled to be released on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8:30 ET. Key Takeaway CPI housing inflation is expected to hold near its current pace through…
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Canopy MLS bets on separation, names Steve Byrd its first standalone CEO
Canopy MLS named Steve Byrd CEO and split MLS and association roles to sharpen focus on technology delivery and member advocacy.
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Former FHA chief Frank Cassidy on JPMorgan Chase housing pledge
Former FHA Commissioner Frank Cassidy said the initiative reflects a growing recognition of housing as critical economic infrastructure.
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Beeline expands blockchain home equity lending operations with planned TYTL acquisition
Beeline Holdings announced Tuesday that it has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to acquire TYTL Corp., a blockchain-based home equity platform, in an all-stock deal aimed at creating a no-debt alternative to home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and cash-out refinances.
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BankSouth Mortgage hires Erin Dee as chief innovation officer
BankSouth Mortgage appoints Erin Dee as SVP and chief innovation officer, focusing on AI and operations as its targets $2B in production.
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Anywhere acquisition powers Compass to record revenue, stronger profits
Compass reported Q2 2026 revenue of $4.3B, net income of $92M, and $180M free cash flow, boosted by Anywhere.









