Key Takeaways A no-appraisal home equity loan relies on automated valuation models or desktop reviews instead of sending an appraiser to your home. You’re most likely to qualify if you have strong cre...
Sep 21, 2026 · 5 min readCollege towns across the country have seen median home list prices surge by double digits since name, image and likeness (NIL) deals became legal for student-athletes in 2021, according to HousingWire...
Sep 18, 2026 · 5 min readIn his 2006 hit song “Gravity,” an introspective John Mayer proclaimed, “gravity is working against me, and gravity wants to bring me down.” On Lennar’s Q3 2026 earnings call Thursday, the Miami-based...
Sep 18, 2026 · 5 min readZillow’s claims against Chicagoland MLS Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) are heading to arbitration after U.S. District Court Judge John Tharp granted MRED’s motion to compel arbitration on Tuesday. I...
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Commercial Observer’s annual Institutional Investor & Private Equity Forum took center stage at 237 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on Sept. 16, when some of the biggest names in commercial real esta...
Sep 18, 2026 · 5 min readThe fight over control of Better Home & Finance Holding Co. escalated Friday as founder and former CEO Vishal Garg announced three candidates he wants to add to the company’s board, while Better’s spe...
Sep 18, 2026 · 5 min readDowntown San Diego looks a lot different than it did a year ago. People who haven’t spent much time there recently may still picture the challenges that dominated conversations before: quiet streets, ...
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YTD Office Sales Near $43B as Key Markets Carry Bulk of Pipeline & Loan Maturities Pressure Burdened Markets
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Sep 15, 2026 · 5 min readOn Lennar’s second-quarter earnings call, Stuart Miller expressed cautious optimism about improving margins as part of his grounded, realistic assessment of market conditions. The optimism stemmed fro...
Sep 14, 2026 · 5 min readKey Takeaways Buying a parent’s home and renting it back can work, but the details decide whether it’s smart or a costly mistake. Paying below market value can create a gift of equity, and the cash it...
Sep 14, 2026 · 5 min readKey Takeaways Inheriting a reverse mortgage does not mean inheriting a debt larger than the home; a HECM is non-recourse. Heirs generally have three options: pay off the loan and keep the home, refina...
Sep 14, 2026 · 5 min readKey Takeaways Building an in-law suite or ADU can run into the low-to-mid six figures, so financing choice matters a lot. A HELOC or home equity loan lets you tap equity without disturbing a low exist...
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