Rates idle as foreclosure uptick and FHA reform surface
The bond tape barely moved through the holiday stretch, but fresh foreclosure data and a HUD property-rule push give you something to reach borrowers and agents with beyond the flat headline number.
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Brands by Integra expands in Georgia
The acquired brokerage has grown to nearly 100 agents serving the greater Atlanta and middle Georgia markets.
Realtor.com 2026 Housing Forecast Midyear Update: Sales Edge Modestly Higher as Affordability Improves
The Realtor.com midyear forecast and housing market predictions on key trends that will shape the remainder of the year. Home prices, market trends and more as we look toward the second half of 2026.
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC)
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a virtual meeting of the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) to be held on July 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The meeting is open to the public. The agenda provides an opportunity for interested parties to…
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Recipient Financial Reporting for Grant Programs
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of…
Now’s the time: Market forces and AI align to make property management an appealing option for brokers
Delistings and lower transaction volume are pressuring broker revenue. AI and automation now reduce leasing and maintenance workload, making property management a scalable recurring revenue option.
The other half of the lake: Why lifecycle lending is becoming mortgages’ next growth strategy
As purchase and refinance volumes remain limited, lenders are shifting to lifecycle lending to monetize existing borrower databases. Reverse mortgages can help originators serve aging homeowners with high equity and expand revenue beyond traditional transactions.
AI is changing mortgage lending. Business intelligence is making it possible.
As AI spreads across the mortgage lifecycle, lenders are moving business intelligence from dashboards into automated workflows. ICE says strong data governance, clean data and clear entitlements are needed to scale AI-ready mortgage operations.
Zillow, MRED, Compass await ruling in Chicagoland MLS fight
The court is reviewing Zillow’s request to block MRED from suspending listing feeds as post-hearing briefs are filed.
Compass adds RealTrends Verified Palm Beach agent Daniel Ekerold
Compass adds Palm Beach agent Daniel Ekerold from Douglas Elliman after eight sides and $17.84M volume in 2025, per RealTrends.
The AI edge for builders: Why institutional knowledge is becoming the industry’s most valuable asset
New Home Star explores how connected buyer data, builder CRM strategies and AI are helping builders improve sales and marketing and speed-to-lead.
Realtors slam focus on trademark policing: ‘Is this really the next hill NAR is going to stand on?’
NAR’s Realtor trademark enforcement push drew backlash from members who want action on lawsuits, MLS rules and trust.
Hormuz Back in The News
Hormuz Back in The News Iran has attacked a few cargo ships recently and there are repercussions. The peace deal looks to be on shakier ground over the past 24 hours with both sides talking tough on the internet. Just before 3pm, the U.S. referred to Iran's actions as unacceptable and revoked the license that allowed…
AI use widespread in real estate, but most professionals say it falls short
Despite widespread adoption, only 35% of respondents said AI is genuinely helpful, the largest among industries analyzed in a recent report.
Mortgage rates rise past 6.75% as inflation uncertainty persists
30-year conforming rates averaged 6.77%, with jumbo at 6.75%, as Fed messaging stayed hawkish and 1-year inflation expectations rose to 3.7%.
Mortgage Rates Today: Daily 30-Year Rate 6.47% Jul 8 2026
Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed at 6.47%, 15-year at 5.71%, 5/1 ARM APR at 6.35%. See today's analysis, refinance math, and lock-in advice for Jul 8. The post Mortgage Rates Today: Daily 30-Year Rate 6.47% Jul 8 2026 first appeared on Mortgage Daily .