Trump signs executive order targeting environmental permitting, energy mandates and federal rules that slow construction and raise homebuilding costs.

Trump signed two executive orders on housing supply and mortgage credit, urging HUD, FHFA and CFPB to revise key rules.

Realtor.com finds institutional investors were 1% of purchases in 2015 to 2025, suggesting limited affordability impact.

A federal judge blocked DOJ subpoenas to the Fed over Powell testimony, saying they appeared meant to harass him on rates.

Smith Douglas Homes presses ahead with volume growth in the Sun Belt despite margin pressure, prioritizing sales pace and production efficiency.

Opendoor claims it removed 350 bps of mortgage markup to cut rates, prompting debate over costs, pricing and scale.

Howard Hanna launches HannaList as brokerages expand private networks, this column proposes three steps for portals and MLSs to limit harm.

NFM Lending hired Phil Crescenzo Jr. from Nation One Mortgage Corp. Crescenzo did 323 loans and $107 million in volume in the past year.

CIH names Shay Artzi CTO to unify 340,000 agents on one platform after the $1.6 billion Anywhere acquisition closed in January 2026.

Public capital subsidies run $20 to $25 billion yearly, yet the total subsidy per affordable unit is not tracked anywhere.

Some of the largest markets experienced declines. Florida saw the largest average drop at $29,400 followed by California at $24,700.

New Western reported independent investors supplied 120,193 entry-level homes in 2025 — 217% more than homebuilders. The 2026 Flip Side Report says investors are increasingly revitalizing distressed ...