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HUD targets construction costs as inventory gap persists
HUD has published recommendations urging state and local governments to reduce regulatory barriers to housing construction. But independent analyses from Zillow and Realtor.com identify mortgage rate lock-in, stretched consumer budgets and tariff-driven volatility as supply constraints that the report does not address.
Housing Starts Slip in April; Still Outpacing 2025
Housing starts softened in April after March’s sharp increase, though year-over-year comparisons remain slightly positive as the housing market navigates shifting seasonal patterns. In the New Residential Construction report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, new housing starts were down 2.8% from March to a seasonally adjusted…
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Newrez to borrowers: Let ChatGPT answer your mortgage questions
Newrez launches Rezi Mortgage Assistant, a custom ChatGPT tool trained on its own underwriting guidelines, letting borrowers research mortgage options without forms, phone calls or sales pressure.
Europe’s defence push will boost logistics real estate – but won’t transform it - ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING THINK
Europe’s defence push will boost logistics real estate – but won’t transform it ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING THINK
SW Florida rents freefalling again in 2026, but still unaffordable - Naples Daily News
SW Florida rents freefalling again in 2026, but still unaffordable Naples Daily News
Chicago agents caught in middle as MRED-Zillow dispute hits listings
For agents and brokers, the disruption moved a broader fight over pre-marketed listings into more practical territory about advising clients.

