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Property tax delinquency reaches highest level since 2017
North Dakota recorded the lowest rate at 1.4%, followed by Wisconsin (1.5%)
Property News Today — October 7, 2026
Non-QM is a fit, not a fallout and more — today's property signal.
Non-QM is a fit, not a fallout
A growing share of loans are non-QM as bank statement and DSCR programs expand broker options
Wealthfront adds Washington to its mortgage footprint
Digital lender says its rates run about 50 bps below the national average
Earnnest names Russell Smith CEO, Rick Altizer vice chairman
The firm says it has processed 1 million transactions and $4 billion in volume since 2019
Property News Today — October 6, 2026
Daniel Dennis named Long and Foster president and CEO and more — today's property signal.
Daniel Dennis named Long and Foster president and CEO
Dennis succeeds Patrick Bain, who is stepping down after 16 years with the company
NEXA Lending adds top Colorado branch manager Andrew Deyo
The former Rate branch leader cited platform economics and NEXA’s BDM program in his decision to join
Why real estate agents are mentoring college athletes — and getting referrals
Student-athletes receive mentoring and complete requirements to become licensed real estate referral agents
Compass’ demand, CRMLS’ rejection — the clash: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Mortgage Banking Summit: FHFA’s unified LLPA grid for FICO, VantageScore raises investor concerns
Summit participants question how investors will treat VS4-driven MBS pools
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HUD outlines 7 steps to update manufactured housing code
The 7-step plan follows July’s ROAD to Housing Act change, rulemaking and HUD code updates could take 1-plus years
A real estate succession plan built over two decades
For business owners planning their own succession, overlap of institutional knowledge is invaluable
Century Communities HistoryMaker deal marks scale pressure shift
The deal could lift Century from 200 to 300 closings to 800, with a path toward 1,000 in DFW
Proprietary reverse mortgages are helping clients in ways that HECM can’t
Mutual of Omaha wholesale leaders explained how SecureEquity is helping senior homeowners with obstacles to HECM qualification
Leo Pareja says rising rates have already prompted a housing collapse
AGNT CEO said existing home sales could dip below 4 million in 2027 if mortgage rates top 8%
Leo Pareja named CEO of AGNT, Glenn Sanford steps down
After 17 years of building the business, Sanford said AGNT can now run without his direct involvement
Mortgage credit availability declines slightly in September
Lenders reduced offerings that allow for cash-out refinances and investor home purchases
Better authorizes $30 million stock buyback
Plan comes as lender ramps up cost-cutting efforts and pursues a sale of its U.K. bank subsidiary
MRED, NoCoast MLS partner to expand Midwest market access
MRED and NoCoast MLS teams are already working on the technical implementation of the partnership
PulteGroup expands Explore by Del Webb to Utah
The new Explore by Del Webb lifestyle brand to will bring about 900 homes to Utah’s Jordanelle Ridge near Park City
Fathom and Bed Bath & Beyond parent scrap merger deal
The companies said in a news release Monday that their respective boards had mutually agreed to terminate the transaction.
Condo prices stall across the US — not just in Florida — analysis shows
Condos are sitting for longer than houses before selling, which wasn't the case before the pandemic. Inman takes a closer look at the data.
