Mortgage & Economy
Mortgage rates, Federal Reserve policy, employment, inflation, and what they mean for Bay Area affordability.
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Data center boom is putting more homes near facilities
The share of home sales within five miles of a data center with at least 50 megawatts of capacity has more than doubled since 2018.
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Illinois Realtors launches housing supply accelerator program
Illinois Realtors launched a program with local officials to reduce zoning and approval barriers and speed housing production statewide.
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CCM parent to sell $750 million in senior notes
CrossCountry Intermediate HoldCo, the direct parent of CrossCountry Mortgage, has priced an upsized offering of $750 million in senior notes due in 2031 as it refinances mortgage servicing rights facilities tied to its growth plans.
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The 10 best real estate CRMs for every budget in 2026
Want to stay organized and automate tasks without breaking the bank? Check out our top picks for the best real estate CRM software for 2026.
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HousingWire expands AI strategy to housing data and news
HousingWire will distribute housing data and analysis via ChatGPT and Claude using MCP, and Intelligence is set to exit beta this month.
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TPO GO exits wholesale channel, aligns with Stockton Mortgage
Alliance that closes Aug. 10 moves most TPO GO wholesale staff to Stockton, with no stock or asset sale involved.
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Realty of America grows with anchor partner hires in the Carolinas
Realty of America adds Charles Boyett and Allison Watkins as anchor partners to expand into North and South Carolina.
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Douglas Elliman narrows its loss in Q2 2026 while launching an AI overhaul
Douglas Elliman reported improved financial results during the second quarter of 2026 compared to a year ago as the company looks toward the future of the real estate industry.
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KBW labels Ellington, Longbridge as outperformers after robust Q2 earnings report
Following a strong second-quarter earnings report, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods released a positive forecast for Ellington Financial and its reverse mortgage subsidiary, Longbridge Financial.
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UWM sues Two Harbors over failed merger deal, seeks to recover more than $500M
United Wholesale Mortgage filed a lawsuit on Monday accusing Two Harbors Investment Corp. of willfully breaching its merger agreement and committing fraud while pursuing a competing deal with CrossCountry Mortgage.









