James Dohnert

Entry-level buyers in the South and West are seeing more affordable starter home listings and softening prices, while buyers in the Northeast face a market that keeps getting tighter.

The largest holder of mortgage-backed securities among REITs increased its portfolio and boosted profits in the second quarter.

Homebuilders believe that in addition to the federal housing bill, localized reforms are needed to address housing affordability.

Foreclosure processing, completions and starts are nearing pre-pandemic levels.

About 50% of homeowners said that their mortgage could become unsustainable without a lower rate in the next three years, according to a recent Truework survey of home homebuyers who purchased a home in the last 24 months.

Foreclosure sales in June were up 16% from a year ago, according to a recent report by Intercontinental Exchange

Redwood Trust's second-quarter loss was an improvement on first-quarter performance, reflecting a more cautious operating approach in April and May.

Newrez generated $113.1 million of income before taxes in the second quarter, down from $250.6 million in the previous quarter.

KBRA said bank management teams have said they want to see how the market responds to the revised capital rules.

Two Harbors Investment generated a net income of $62.2 million during the second quarter of 2026.