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New Tech Initiative Could Drive Housing Surge in These States
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (341+ words) The AI infrastructure we're building today requires an incredible workforce to make it a reality," Rachel Peterson, VP of Data Centers at Meta. America needs hundreds of thousands of skilled tradespeople'electricians, mechanics, fiber technicians, and more'and this program creates clear,…...
The AI Imperative in Mortgage Servicing
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1727+ words) To better understand how the industry is navigating that balance, Mortgage Point spoke with leaders across servicing, technology, and consulting. Their perspectives shine a light on both the opportunities and the complexities ahead. As AI becomes more embedded in servicing…...
Redfin Survey: Americans Across Party Lines Back Policies to Improve Housing Affordability
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (246+ words) In a nation that many people consider divided politically, there appears to be one issue that most agree on. According to a survey commissioned by online brokerage Redfin, most Americans support government policies that would help make housing more affordable....
Southern States Continue to Lead Nation in Consumer Debt Delinquencies
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (213+ words) Individual delinquency may result from simple forgetfulness or uncontrollable issues, but a state's high percentage of delinquency suggests that its citizens are generally having financial difficulties. Wallet Hub examined proprietary user data from Q1 2026 for all 50 states to identify the areas…...
California Leaders Propose $11. 25 B Affordable Housing Bond for 2026 Ballot
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (229+ words) California leaders have reached a three'party agreement on a proposed affordable housing and homeownership bond that could be placed on the November ballot. Called the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, the measure would authorize $11. 25 billion in borrowing to…...
More Americans Favor Buying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (411+ words) For the first time in three years, most consumers say it's better to buy a home than rent one in the current market. According to the latest Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report, conducted in partnership with Bank of America…...
U. S. Records Rise in International Home Shopping Interest
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (421+ words) The landscape for international home shopping demand nationwide is a shifting scene, according to new research from Realtor. com. In the first quarter of 2026, international home shoppers accounted for 1. 6% of online shopping demand on Realtor. com, up from 1. 2% in the…...
FEMA Extends Housing Aid For Los Angeles Fire Survivors
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (163+ words) Los Angeles fire survivors will continue receiving federal housing assistance as they rebuild after the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved an extension of disaster aid requested by California officials. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week that under the approval, FEMA…...
Mortgage Denial Gaps Widened in Affordability-Strapped Areas
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (271+ words) Therefore, the question posed is, "Why do more reasonably priced markets have larger denial gaps?" Experts revealed that the financial profiles of applicants, particularly income disparities and debt loads, exhibit the strongest correlations. The refusal gap was larger in metropolitan…...
Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing After Congress Passes It
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (369+ words) President Donald Trump on Wednesday canceled a planned signing ceremony for the landmark housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins on Tuesday night, saying he won't sign the housing legislation into law until lawmakers pass an elections…...