Author name: Ricky Vasquez

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14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years.  It’s real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren’t just saying homeownership is a smart move, they’re feeling better about it […]

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Point closes $508.6M HEI securitization, largest to date

Point on Thursday announced the completion of a $508.6 million rated securitization backed by home equity investment (HEI) assets, marking what the company says is the largest transaction in the HEI market to date. The transaction, which closed July 15, is Point‘s eighth rated securitization and its second of 2026. More than 30 institutional investors

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The next frontier in homebuilding efficiency starts before the first foundation

Builders can no longer rely on rising home prices to offset unexpected costs, scheduled delays and development inefficiencies. After years of home price appreciation that helped cushion operational inefficiencies, today’s market demands greater precision. Builder confidence fell to 37 in May, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, marking the 25th consecutive month below

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