Reverse mortgage analysts weigh in on HECM limit for 2025

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced this week that the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) limit for 2025 will be $1,209,750. But reverse mortgage industry analysts who regularly cover developments in the space are split on whether the increase will make a material difference in th

Texas cities lead the way for medium-density housing growth

New-home construction in the U.S. has focused on single-family and multifamily inventory growth to boost supply and affordability. But StorageCafe found that in 2023, most states overlooked one key solution to the affordability crisis: more inventory of “middle housing.” That revelation comes from a

With the NAR settlement approved, does the DOJ know what’s next?

For the real estate industry, the past eight months of work culminated on Tuesday when Judge Stephen R. Bough granted final approval of the National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement. Although many in the industry had their concerns heading into the Nov. 26 heari

In real estate news today: Trump, Musk, and the housing market’s future

The recent announcement of Donald Trump hiring Elon Musk to co-lead a government efficiency initiative has sparked widespread discussion about its potential impact on industries across the board, including real estate. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors, has weighe