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The all-stock deal to acquire the parent of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing would nearly double UWM's servicing portfolio to nearly $400 billion, if it closes as expected in Q2 2026.

With the last FOMC meeting and interest rate cuts of the year in the rear-view mirror, combined with typical holiday time slowdowns, economists were not surprised to see a decrease in mortgage applications this week. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) report, the Market Composite Index—the measure of mortgage loan activity volume—decreased 3.8%…

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Editor’s note: this is part one of a two-part series—look for part two in our upcoming newsletters. 2025 was another whirlwind year for real estate, with industry professionals facing ups, downs and everything in between. The industry saw a lot of major developments, and it can be hard to keep track of everything—from historical tariffs…

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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued at a Yale University CEO Summit today that the central bank should press forward with rate cuts even as job growth stalls near zero.  He also offered a sobering observation about the housing market: lower rates may not matter much if potential homebuyers are too worried about losing their…

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Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies.

David Ebrahimzadeh Outlines Corniche Capital’s Strategic Vision for Industrial Real Estate Acquisition and Development  USA Today

Real Estate Strategic Outlooks: Year-End 2025  DWS Asset Management

Dublin top 20 in Europe for real estate and development prospects  Business Post

Why young people are the big losers in Europe’s dysfunctional housing system  The Guardian

Europe at a Crossroads: Sánchez Urges Immediate Action as Housing Becomes a Luxury  russpain.com

Charted: Housing Affordability in the U.S., by Income Level  Visual Capitalist

News | WeWork and Halkin bosses join lobby group; Norges names Europe co-heads; Shepherd & Hardies promote  CoStar

Europe’s Property Firms Want to Buy Back Expensive Bonds  Advisor Perspectives

Modern office shortage brings challenges and opportunities  Property Week

Real Estate Strategic Outlooks: Year-End 2025  DWS Asset Management

UK house prices soften in October  Sharecast.com

Smith's expertise in financial services was cited as an asset as the Trump administration prepares to sell part of its ownership stake in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in a public offering.

UK house price growth slumps as values fall in London  Yahoo Finance UK

Ballymore and Penta secure £193.5m loan for luxury Nine Elms resi scheme  Property Week