Log out of ChatGPT. Not forever. Just for the length of this column. You can log back in at the end. I’ll tell you what to do differently.  One of the most-followed executives in mortgage just paid a top LinkedIn voice a few thousand dollars to spend eight weeks teaching him how to have AI produce a

I’ve always believed that leadership has a dress code. Not the one about what you wear. This one is about the connections you carry and the circles you run in. You won’t find it in the company handbook or on the values slide during onboarding. No one admits it exists. But watch long enough, and you’

For years, Richmond was known as one of London's most charming residential enclaves—a peaceful riverside neighborhood filled with independent shops, cozy pubs, and leafy parks. But the affluent community has recently gained international renown for a very different reason, thanks to a rather unlikel

Opa-locka, a city that’s remained largely overlooked by developers, is getting closer to a half-billion-dollar redevelopment with 1,500 apartments, retail and a hotel in downtown.  The city’s community redevelopment agency approved negotiations with a group of developers for a ground lease for nearl

Airbnb said it's seeing strong demand "across all regions," contributing to the company's better-than-expected forecast.

Blend Labs on Thursday reported higher second-quarter revenue and a narrower operating loss, driven by growth in its software platform business as the digital mortgage technology provider expanded customer relationships and rolled out its new AI-powered Autopilot product. The San Francisco-based com

The current housing market presents significant challenges for young adults, marked by persistent housing shortages, job market fluctuations, and rising costs of living. These factors collectively make independent living increasingly difficult for many. According to the most recent Census figures, 3

Nearly half of baby boomers buying homes are making all-cash offers, according to a new report. Among boomers aged 71 to 79, 46% purchased their home without financing, while 39% of boomers aged 61 to 70 paid cash, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2026 Generational Trends Report. F

Rocket Companies reported high second-quarter earnings on Thursday, driven by increased mortgage origination volume, servicing income and record market share gains in both purchase and refinance lending, even as the broader housing market remained challenging. The Detroit-based lender reported Q2 20

[Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a 3-part HousingWire special series on the impacts of data centers in housing. Part 1 is here.] In 1998, when Steve Alloy succeeded his father, Martin, as president of Northern Virginia-based Stanley Martin Homes, buying land wisely was, as it is now, both a point o

🏆 New Building: The largest permit issued was a $97 million phased new construction permit for The Shore Club Private Collection condos at 1901 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. The permit covers 481,200 square feet, and the project is being developed by Witkoff and Monroe Capital. The developers secu

A one-of-a-kind estate located in one of the world's most exclusive—and wealthy—communities has hit the market in California for $26.8 million. It is being described as an "exceptionally rare opportunity" to join the very elite group of residents who live in the ultrasecretive enclave. The eight-bed

Airbnb said it's seeing strong demand "across all regions", contributing to the company's better-than-expected forecast.

American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes

HousingWire reports on the quarterly earnings of publicly traded mortgage, real estate and homebuilder companies, offering a glimpse into the financial performance of key players in the housing market. As earnings results start to be released for the second quarter of 2026, here’s a rundown of what’

New York City’s regulated affordable housing sector is confronting a worsening financial squeeze, and a reckoning is coming unless solutions emerge, according to a new survey of owners, managers, lenders and other industry participants. The survey by affordable housing nonprofit NYC Housing Partners

Cardone Capital dropped $89.8 million on a rental community in Naples, according to a deed recorded Wednesday.   The Aventura-based firm, headed by crowdfunding multifamily syndicator and online influencer Grant Cardone, acquired Orchid Run, a 282-unit complex at 10991 Lost Lake Drive, from an affil

For many buyers, starter homes are a good way to enter the housing market. However, a good “deal” can also come with a dangerous financial trap: skyrocketing renovation and repair costs. “I've watched more than a few first-time buyers purchase older homes at an attractive price, only to learn they d

Actress Sydney Sweeney and her music mogul boyfriend, Scooter Braun, have been spotted in the "Euphoria" star's hometown of Spokane handing out free meals to victims of the recent wildfires—after jetting into the Washington locale to assist with recovery efforts in the wake of the blazes. Sweeney, 2

DataTrace Information Services has released a new analysis examining whether artificial intelligence (AI) relying solely on public records can produce the accuracy and completeness required for insurable title decisions. The report, titled “AI Title Search Tested in the Real World: What Accuracy, Ri