Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem

Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …

Housing Is the Largest Asset Most Americans Own. It’s Also the Only One They Don’t Diversify.

Stock portfolios get diversified. Bond holdings get diversified. Even alternative investments get spread across categories and geographies. But the single largest asset on most American household …

A Seller’s Strongest Negotiating Position in Fairfield County, CT Starts Before the First Showing

The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …

Massachusetts Appraisal Rules Change in November. Buyers Who Wait to Prepare Will Lose Deals.

Most Massachusetts homebuyers will not think about new appraisal rules until those rules delay their closing. By then, according to Colleen Barry of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the …

Mortgage-Dependent Buyers Are Being Squeezed Out of the Florida Keys

There is a growing divide in the Florida Keys housing market, and it runs along a single fault line: whether a buyer needs a mortgage. Cash buyers – many of them retirees and business owners from …

Columbus, Ohio Has 2.23 Million Residents and Barely 6,000 Homes for Sale

A metropolitan area of 2.23 million people should have a deeper housing market than what Columbus, Ohio is showing right now. According to Central Ohio MLS data cited by Barbara Gale of the Gale …

Washington Is Starting to Name the Middle-Income Renter, Without Yet Funding the Fix

A new federal housing effort has directed the Government Accountability Office to study a formal income definition for the middle class, roughly 80 to 120 percent of area median income, and to …

In Palm Beach County, Single-Family Homes and Condos Are Now Separate Markets

The question heard most often in Palm Beach County this year is whether the housing market is crashing. The numbers point somewhere else: two markets operating in the same zip codes, moving at …

In South Denver, Colorado, Temporary Rate Buydowns Are Expiring – and the Safety Net Isn’t There

The 2-1 buydown was supposed to be a bridge. Buyers who locked in mortgages two to three years ago at rates near 7% used the program to ease into ownership, paying two percentage points less in year …

In Austin, Texas, Tech Layoffs Are Reshaping Who Buys and What Sells

Austin’s residential real estate market has long been associated with tech-driven demand. But in 2026, the buyer pool powering the city’s housing activity looks different than it did even two …

Property tax moves to make before year-end, and why October is the time to start

PropertyReach reports that investors should audit property tax records and appeal inaccuracies by October to avoid overpayment and improve cash flow.

Renting vs. buying for college: How the costs compare over 4 years

Lower reports that renting generally costs less monthly for college housing, but buying a home may save money over four years when equity is considered.

How to get an FHA loan for a mobile home or manufactured home

Neighbors Bank reports that FHA loans can make buying manufactured homes more affordable, offering lower down payments and flexible credit requirements.

The hidden challenge of co-ownership: What happens when owners have disagreements?

Underwood Law reports that co-ownership of property is on the rise, especially among younger buyers.

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

Mortgage rates hit 18% in 1981. Here's how that compares with buying a home today

Griffin Funding reports that mortgage rates peaked at 18% in 1981, while today's average is 7.28%.

What landlord-friendly states have in common, and why investors are paying attention

Faranesh Real Estate and Property Management reports that landlord-friendly states attract investors due to predictable rental rules, fewer rent controls, and population growth.

The 10 best small US cities where renters get the most for their money in 2026

Apartments.com reports that Peoria, IL, and Cedar Rapids, IA, tie as the best small U.S. cities for renters in 2026, with only 9.3% of income spent on rent.

Digital for efficiency, human for empathy: What renter preferences reveal about modern customer expectations

Zego reports that customers prefer a balanced approach to service, favoring digital for efficiency and human interactions for complex issues.

Average home equity gains topped $200,000 in six states as renters faced heavy housing costs

Griffin Funding reports that rising home values boost financial security for homeowners but further burden renters, with equity gains reaching over $200,000 in six states.

How much square footage a $500K housing budget buys across US metros

Offerpad reports that regional cost per square foot varies widely in the U.S., affecting real estate pricing. Coastal areas like California have higher prices, limiting space, while the Sun Belt and Midwest offer more generous floor plans for the same budget.

Conforming mortgages just lost their majority. Non-QM is helping drive the shift

Griffin Funding reports that conforming mortgages have lost their majority share, with non-QM loans driving this significant shift in the market.

Survey: Nearly half of Americans are comfortable with AI approving or denying their mortgage

Lower reports that 49.2% of consumers are comfortable with AI approving mortgage applications, with even higher comfort in other tasks.

How absentee owner data is reshaping real estate investment strategy in 2026

PropertyReach reports that absentee owner data is vital for real estate investors, providing insights into motivated sellers and enhancing investment strategies.

Where renters have the most negotiating power right now

Apartments.com reports a national vacancy rate of 7.9% for multifamily properties, with rising rents. States like Texas and Arizona offer renters the most negotiating power due to high vacancies and declining rent growth.

A 1-percentage-point mortgage rate rise can outrun 4 years of rent growth

Griffin Funding reports that the Federal Reserve's recent rate hike affects rental property investors, as rising mortgage costs may outpace slow rent growth.

Where young adults are house hunting

SmartAsset reports that rising home prices challenge young adults' homeownership dreams, but states with lower costs see them more active in the market.

The neighborhoods where property values are moving fast this fall, and what the records show

PropertyReach reports on rising property values in various U.S. neighborhoods, highlighting trends and six promising ZIP codes for real estate investment.

How the $40,000 SALT expansion creates high-tax winners and income traps

Ownwell reports that the $40,000 SALT deduction cap, effective in 2025, benefits high-tax homeowners while high earners face complex income traps and regional disparities.

3 costly mistakes sellers make when their home isn’t selling

HomeLight reports that sellers often make costly mistakes like delaying price reductions, refusing to adjust expectations, and making inadequate price cuts, hindering home sales.