HousingWire
- Mortgage apps, refi activity drop during holiday week December 3, 2025Mortgage applications decreased by 1.4% last week and refinance activity decreased across both conventional and government loans.
- Realtor.com predicts gradual housing market recovery in 2026 December 3, 2025Recovery is expected to remain slow, with existing-home sales well below normal levels amid broader political and economic uncertainty.
- Homebuilders turn to digital pre-sales to drive buyer confidence December 2, 2025Homebuilders use digital pre-sales to increase buyer confidence, improve operational accuracy, and adapt to shifting market demands in 2026.
- Real estate veteran Steve Simonetti opens REMAX NEXUS December 2, 2025After 35 years as a REMAX agent, Simonetti is stepping into a new role as a REMAX broker-owner, setting up shop in Redondo Beach, Calif.
- Greystar to pay $24M, end hidden fee practices under FTC, Colorado settlement December 2, 2025Greystar is settling allegations that it misled renters by advertising low monthly prices while adding undisclosed mandatory fees.
- HECM endorsements spike in November amid shutdown backlog December 2, 2025Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements saw an artificial increase in November due to the government shutdown, an effect that may continue into December.
- Northern Virginia real estate leaders speak on recent inventory surge December 2, 2025The region recorded 8,194 active listings in October, up from 5,877 annually — a level of supply that hasn’t been seen in several years.
- Nevada lawmakers kill bill to limit corporate home buys for rentals December 2, 2025Nevada’s latest effort to curb institutional homebuying fell short, with affordability concerns persisting
- MetroList, Calaveras County Association of Realtors partner December 2, 2025Calaveras County Association of Realtors now have access to MetroList tools and training, as MetroList expands its footprint.
- Zillow removes climate risk data from listings after MLS concerns December 2, 2025Zillow has removed climate risk data from listings after CRMLS raised concerns about accuracy, but other portals still display the data.
