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Home equity emerges as a generational growth strategy for originators

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With refinance activity constrained and purchase volume under pressure, lenders are being forced to rethink their sustainable growth plans. The answer is becoming clear: home equity. As millions of homeowners remain locked into low mortgage rates, they are turning to second liens and mortgages to access equity without disrupting their primary loan. Tom Davis, Chief […]

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Remodeler confidence slips but remains positive, NAHB reports

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On Thursday, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter of 2026. The index reading of 62 was down two points from the previous quarter but remains firmly in positive territory. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI asks remodelers to rate five aspects of the remodeling

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RenoFi to expand AI-powered renovation financing after $22M Series B funding

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RenoFi, an end-to-end financing platform built exclusively for home renovations, announced Tuesday that it closed a $22 million Series B funding round led by Fifth Wall and participation from Progressive Insurance and other new investors. In addition to their financial backing, Fifth Wall and Progressive Insurance join RenoFi as strategic partners, a move the company

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Home improvement contractors remain cautiously optimistic despite slowdown Home improvement contractors show cautious optimism

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Most home improvement contractors are still optimistic about the future of the market, but headwinds such as material costs and reined-in consumer spending are weighing down expectations.  The Q3 Contractor Activity Tracker, released by The Farnsworth Group and Home Improvement Research Institute, found that home improvement contractors are less optimistic than they were a year

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Financially stressed homeowners are delaying essential repairs

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A growing number of homeowners are putting off necessary maintenance and repairs, leading to safety concerns, higher costs and long-term financial strain, according to a new report from Bold North Roofing. The study found that 71% of homeowners have postponed at least one home project in 2025 — and 60% are actively delaying essential maintenance.

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Denver brokerage, Curbio form home services partnership

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Denver-based real estate brokerage West + Main Homes has launched a new home improvement service in partnership with contractor Curbio. The program, called Refresh by West, offers West + Main agents and their clients access to expedited, fixed-price proposals for presale or move-in home improvements. Curbio — a Maryland-based contractor that specializes in residential projects

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Redfin, Thumbtack partner to connect homeowners with improvement pros

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Redfin has launched a new feature in partnership with home services provider Thumbtack to help homeowners find and hire professionals for home improvement and maintenance projects. By claiming their property on Redfin and visiting the Owner Dashboard, homeowners can now access a range of services — including painting, landscaping, cleaning and HVAC maintenance. The feature

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