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January 2026

Invitation Homes’ $89 million ResiBuilt buy brings building in-house

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Invitation Homes’ $89 million acquisition of ResiBuilt – one of homebuilding mergers and acquisitions’ 2026 table-setters – is a “small” deal that can change the rules of engagement and shift the balance of competitive power for two adjacent ecosystems. Here’s the context: Single-family rental REITs, with an exception or two, have historically been buyers of […]

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MetroList broadens California MLS footprint

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MetroList— northern California’s largest multiple listing service (MLS) — has added the Madera County Association of Realtors to its platform. With the addition of the Madera County Association, MetroList now serves 15 counties in central and northern California and supports listing data sharing across 29 counties. The move broadens market visibility for member listings and

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Freddie Mac multifamily production volume passes $77 million

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Freddie Mac increased its investment in multifamily housing by 17% last year. Processing Content The government-sponsored entity announced Thursday its multifamily production volume hit $77.6 billion in 2025, up from $66 billion in 2024 and $49 billion in 2023. Freddie supported more than 577,000 affordable rental units across the country last year. “Our focus in

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New bill seeks elimination of capital gains tax on home sales

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Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) introduced legislation this week, dubbed the Don’t Tax the American Dream Act, that would eliminate federal capital gains taxes on the sale of primary residences. “Americans are overtaxed. The Don’t Tax the American Dream Act repeals costly capital gains taxes on home sales so that Americans keep more of their hard-earned

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Gen X, millennials set to inherit trillions in real estate wealth

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For years, the coming wealth transfer sounded theoretical. Now it’s showing up in closing rooms, estate sales and sudden all-cash offers as younger buyers inherit property — and purchasing power — at unprecedented scale. Coldwell Banker Real Estate released its Global Luxury 2026 Trend Report, finding that Generation X and millennials are expected to inherit

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New Venture Escrow expands into Los Angeles

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New Venture Escrow has opened a new office in Los Angeles, expanding its operations into one of the nation’s largest real estate markets. The independent escrow company said the new location will be staffed by escrow officers Marcine Kline and Carmen Alvarado — two longtime professionals in the Los Angeles area. The duo brings decades

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DOJ investigation clouds future of Fed chair nomination

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The future of the Federal Reserve‘s leadership is in limbo due to an investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell that has prompted bipartisan backlash. Following the news about a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into Powell, Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Elizabeth Warren of (D-Mass.) accused Trump of using the DOJ to pressure Powell

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Former UWM attorney sues for wrongful termination over title letter signing policy

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A former corporate attorney is accusing Michigan-based United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) of retaliation and wrongful termination after he refused to sign attorney opinion letters (AOLs) in states where he was not licensed. The plaintiff claims the requirement stemmed from a policy change implemented in November. A spokesperson for UWM said in a statement to HousingWire

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MBA hires Jeremy Green as VP of legislative affairs

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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Friday announced the appointment of Jeremy Green as the trade group’s vice president of legislative affairs. In his new role, Green will focus on advocating for MBA’s policy priorities in Washington, D.C., with a primary focus on Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. Senate. “Jeremy brings to MBA a proven

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