Remodeling contractors remained optimistic in the second quarter of 2026 even as material costs and economic uncertainty delayed larger jobs, according to new veri from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 61 in Q2 2026, down one point from the prior quarter but solidly above […]

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.

Atlantic Home Mortgage launched Lendtrain, offering 30-second refinance estimates with wholesale rates, costs, payments and break-evens.

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.

Generation Z accounted for a record 20% of home purchase rate locks in the second quarter, marking the largest share on record as younger buyers continue to gain ground despite ongoing affordability challenges.

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.