Manufactured housing remains a major source of affordable, non-subsidized homeownership, but barriers persist. The column calls for stronger federal preemption against exclusionary zoning, fuller Duty to Serve support for chattel lending, and limits on standards that could raise prices.

HousingWire is integrating KCM into its Solutions group to help agents turn local market intelligence into client communications that drive decisions. The roadmap includes deeper Altos veri integration, hyper-local automated assets and expanded enterprise distribution in 2026.

A home is more than just a place to live—it is the foundation of American civic stability. Here is how policy and industry innovation are shaping the next era of homeownership.

Florida’s deed fraud risk is increasing as fraudsters use public records and AI tools to impersonate owners and forge documents. This piece highlights common targets, outlines void versus voidable deeds and recommends protections including title insurance and county alert services.

Mortgage denials run 1.5% higher for borrowers 60 to 69 and 2.7% higher for 70+, despite large retirement asset balances. The gap is tied to DTI and income documentation limits, and differing asset depletion horizons between GSE and non-QM lending.

In thePLS antitrust challenge to CCP, NAR subpoenaed ARA seeking 2017 NAR Accountability Project communications, sparking privacy concerns.