Mike Fawaz said Monday that he’s departing Rocket Pro after roughly 15 years with the company and plans to announce his next steps in March. “After nearly 15 years, I have made the thoughtful decision to step away from Rocket,” Fawaz said in a statement given to HousingWire. “After significant refle

More than one-third of working-age Americans lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan, and those who do have median balances of just $40,000, according to a new study from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS). The analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from December 2022 pai

The housing market has shown signs of slowing down, but even so, 73% of metros areas still saw positive price gains in the last quarter of 2025. Year-over-year prices grew the fastest in Cape Girardeau in southern Missouri (19.9%), where the median home price is $275,000, according to new data from

Tucked along a quiet street in northern Connecticut is an 1803 Eyebrow Colonial farmhouse that has been transformed into a richly layered storybook residence that is as much a living work of art as it is a picturesque family home. The historic Sherman, CT, property, known as Black Dog Farm, made an

Michelle Bowman, the Federal Reserve‘s vice chair for supervision, used a major industry forum to argue that Basel capital rules have helped to drive mortgage lending and servicing away from banks — and that it’s time to reconsider that approach. Addressing the American Bankers Association (ABA)’s 2

If you’re a homeowner who loves projects, chances are you’ve seen a TikTok where someone rips up a tile or smashes through a wall. While these viral renovation videos are satisfying, they may also be inspiring dangerous DIY habits. And a recent study by Asbestos.com—which analyzed more than 280 vira

When a construction expert who had a hand in building some of the country's most iconic structures—including New York City's Hudson Yards and Chicago's Grand Pier—builds himself a family home, there is no doubt that the property will be designed to wow and stand the test of time. And that is exactly

PropLogix has launched a reporting service through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), offering help for title agents to comply with new federal rules. The Department of the Treasury’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule mandates reporting on certain residential property purchases

Real estate agent Kristin Sprague has rejoined Coldwell Banker Realty-Gundaker — returning to the brokerage where she began her career in 1995. Sprague has worked in the St. Louis metro area for more than 25 years. According to the most recent RealTrends Verified rankings, she remains among the most

A 40-acre village in Maine has one again come to the market—with a sizable price increase—five years after it was first listed for $5.5 million. Now the property, which is known as Tuthill and located in Pittston, ME, is seeking a buyer willing to splash out $6 million in return for the picturesque

Like it or not, for consumers in today’s market for a newly built home – especially younger, more price- and interest-rate sensitive ones – a home builder is a homebuilder is a homebuilder. Product, price, and location may reveal nuanced differences, and offer a finite toolbox of motivators – i.e. i

Ricardo Dunin is launching House of Wellness-branded condos in Brickell, his latest addition to the thousands of units he has planned in the neighborhood. North Development, the joint venture between Dunin’s Oak Capital and Juan Carlos Tassara’s Edifica, kicked off sales for the 34-story, 656-unit c

“We have seen enormous innovation across residential and commercial real estate over the last decade, and it has been exciting to be part of many of those success stories. But there is one area of the built environment that still feels materially underbuilt. Land. ….… In many ways, land feels like t

State capitals aren't just the answers to trivia questions. Many rank among the top places to live in the country, with much to offer the typical resident, but not all capitals are created equal. "Capital cities aren’t just centers of government—they’re often the hubs of economic activity in their s

Discount retailer Dollar Tree is making a push to cater to more affluent customers, expanding into wealthy neighborhoods in a bid to capture business from high earners. In May, the company opened its 9,000th North American location in an upscale section of Plano, TX, where homes just around the corn

Taxpayers expecting a refund could be in for a boost because of changes in the One Big, Beautiful Bill, with the White House saying average refunds are projected to rise by $1,000 or more. But the K-shaped economy could put a dent in any extra cash. The K-shaped economy has been described by experts

The real estate market is experiencing a once-in-a-generation disruption, driven by forces that are fundamentally reshaping the role of agents and brokers. Semi-private deal networks, a growing class of small investors, legal and regulatory shifts and intensifying competition among online portals ar

Mortgage lenders have been here before. It’s a cyclical business, and most of the executives who are running firms in this industry have been through a cycle or two. The industry experiences a downturn, during which rates rise, affordability falls, and borrowers back away from the market. Eventually

A New Jersey town, once bustling with industries and factories, is slowly transforming itself into a cozy and convenient suburb. Harrison is in the shadows of New York City—about eight miles by car. Its population sits around 20,000. Developers have taken notice of its untapped potential as a housin

Here’s something I’ve been turning over in my head as we grind our way into Spring Selling 2026 — one that feels especially relevant for homebuilders and every functional leader who’s trying to steer a business through a tougher, noisier, more skeptical market: If your marketing only works when ever