by Beth McGuire | Aug 5, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Two state ballot initiatives in Missouri, focused on major changes to taxation and grassroots ballot measures, were both soundly defeated last night, as the state Realtor® association joined with the rival American Association of Realtors (ARA) to oppose the...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 5, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Those shopping for a home or a refinance for a lower rate appear to be moving back to the sidelines this past week, as application activity for both has declined for a second consecutive week following mortgage rates rising to their highest point in more than a year. ...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 4, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
As homebuyers continue to struggle through the 2026 housing market amid affordability issues, rising mortgage rates and ongoing economic uncertainty, one of the nation’s mega banks is stepping in with a major long-term investment into the housing market.  JPMorgan...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 4, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC has announced its acquisition of Valon Mortgage, Inc. from Valon Technologies, Inc., marking the close of a strategic partnership built around ValonOS, the AI-native operating system Valon has built for mortgage servicing. According...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 4, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
The latest home price and affordability data report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) released Aug. 4 shows more than 80% of metro markets (176 out of 221) saw home-price increases in the second quarter of 2026, an increase from 71% in the first...