Mortgage & Economy
Mortgage rates, Federal Reserve policy, employment, inflation, and what they mean for Bay Area affordability.
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New homebuilder survey: Where builders see risk and opportunity in the second half of 2026
A new executive survey shows intensifying margin pressure and highlights the homebuilder growth strategies that matter most through 2026
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Knock expands bridge loan services to Texas
Knock is now operating in 32 states and Washington, D.C.
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Longbridge rolls out market insights platform for reverse mortgage brokers
RAMP uses FHA data to show geography, market shares and origination volumes across HECM product types
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Why starter homes got harder to build at scale
A postwar payment model close to rent contrasts with today’s land, infrastructure, and public-builder return thresholds
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Compass strong quarter does not settle the MLS antitrust debate
Strong corporate performance does not prove a brokerage-first distribution strategy maximizes seller outcomes.
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First American Title honors retiring president
Tyler will remain actively engaged with First American through the end of 2026
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Evergreen Home Loans launches BrokerBrand TPO channel
Led by Bob Marseilles, the new TPO channel offers conventional, government, jumbo and specialty products
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Bank of America, PNC share top ranking in Keynova’s 2026 home equity scorecard
One-third of lenders now offer accelerated home equity closing and funding, up from last year
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The metrics that matter most aren’t on your real estate production report
Referral rate, repeat clients and local reputation are leading indicators of resilience in slow quarters
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Eighth Circuit upholds NAR commission lawsuit settlement
Parties have two weeks from Aug. 19 to seek rehearing after the November 2024 final approval was affirmed








