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Hillwood backs new homebuilding fund as AD&C credit tightens

The one thing that’s unambiguous right now in residential development and new construction is that the $80-to-$100 billion homebuilders throughout the U.S. draw on to site and build the new homes they plan to sell in 2026 and each year beyond is harder to get and more expensive to finance. National Association of Home Builders […]

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How long-term structural shifts are reinforcing build-to-rent’s tailwinds

Affordability challenges, evolving demographics, and shifting internal migration are profoundly changing the U.S. housing market, impacting not only renters but investors, too. These winds of change are sharply increasing demand for single-family rental (SFR) build-to-rent (BTR) communities, creating strong opportunities for commercial real estate investors. Economic factors encourage more households to rent High mortgage rates,

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Embracing innovation to thrive in shifting mortgage market

Why innovation matters now In today’s market conditions, lenders who identify strategic opportunities and innovate their operations now stand to gain a competitive advantage. Historically successful lenders have accomplished this by focusing on customer experience, operational efficiencies and the agility to pivot when markets shift. But innovation doesn’t have to mean reinventing the wheel; it

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When land strategy meets AI: homebuilders gain a new edge

Strategic paralysis in a buyer-stuck market If land is the lifeblood of homebuilding, then today’s land strategy is a pressure test of a company’s core strength. But how do you act when the market offers no clear signal? After a chaotic four-year stretch of feast, famine, and fiscal policy shockwaves, new-home selling has slowed into

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How homebuilders can embed trust into the digital buyers journey

The home-buying experience was once defined by its predictability. Lock in a mortgage rate, insure the property, and build equity over time. That rhythm is breaking down. According to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index, a typical family earning the median U.S. income now spends 36% of earnings on a new home—and low-income buyers

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Reimagining a real estate icon: Inside the RE/MAX brand refresh

Refreshing a brand is no small feat, especially when that brand is synonymous with an entire industry. The RE/MAX balloon has long been one of the most recognizable symbols in real estate, representing trust, consistency and market leadership. But in a digital era where attention spans are short and brand presence must translate seamlessly across

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How NewDay Home helps fulfill the VA’s promise of homeownership for our nation’s heroes

Each year on Veterans Day, I take a moment to think about the Americans I served alongside – their courage, their families, and the quiet sacrifices that never make headlines. It’s a day to remember those who sacrificed and to honor those still building their lives after service. For many of us, that next chapter

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From automation to action: The next wave of AI in title & escrow

Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical for title and escrow professionals. It’s already reshaping how they work. Progress is accelerating fast, with the industry starting to advance beyond basic automation to the next frontier: agentic AI systems. New data from Qualia, an AI-powered cloud-based platform for real estate closings, bears all this out. For the

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Rethinking climate readiness: How ICE’s climate data helps close risk gaps and reduce lender blind spots

​Extreme weather events are now more than just an occasional disruption; they are redefining the landscape of housing finance. And, the frequency and intensity in which these events occur, combined with rising insurance and utility costs, fluctuating property values, and shifting housing rates, provide challenges for lenders looking to effectively streamline operations, mitigate risk, and

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November Demo Day: Dara Invoice by Sagent

[embedded content] Dara Invoice Dara Invoice streamlines invoice management between servicers and their default servicing partners. It automates the invoice-review process by applying investor guidelines and servicer-specific business rules, helping organizations improve efficiency, minimize errors, and accelerate payments. Product Fast Facts #1 Over 30 invoice types available; covers end to end default processing #2 Investor

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