Even as the regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac floats new product ideas, the enterprises’ overall footprint has stayed fairly steady. Still, some experts think more shifts could be ahead as they move closer to a public offering. As is the case with many aspects of their business, a balance will need to be […]
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It’s homebuilders’ last push, and their business and channel partners operate through friction on every front. Scarce, costly capital Slow approvals and entitlement drag Workforce constraints and generational handoffs Climate-driven costs and insurance uncertainty Buyer fear, hesitation, and confusion Margin compression stretching every variable An epic underbuild of new homes to the tune of somewhere
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Luxury home sellers are offering more and increasingly creative concessions in 2025, according to The Agency’s annual Red Paper, a comprehensive wealth and real estate market report. A survey of The Agency brokers saw more than 60% reporting more concessions this year compared to 2024. “Concessions aren’t a sign of desperation,” said Deborah Morton, managing
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