Industry News

• Toll Brothers leans on luxury to navigate homebuilding’s headwinds December 10, 2025
  Toll Brothers’ focus on affluent buyers and luxury homes supports healthy margins and steady growth, even as broader housing demand remains weak.
• November mortgage lock data driven by strong refinance activity December 10, 2025
  November's mortgage rate-lock activity slowed but posted the strongest results in four years, driven by a surge in refinances.
• Loft47 launches automation and commission management platform for real estate teams December 10, 2025
  Loft47 for Teams automates commissions, payouts and accounting workflows while giving team leaders real-time performance visibility.
• 2026 mortgage compliance trends show staffing strains, regulatory risks December 10, 2025
  A survey from Ncontracts reveals how financial institutions are managing compliance challenges and expectations in 2026.
• Fed delivers third straight rate cut, but housing market will see limited relief December 10, 2025
  The Federal Reserve delivered another 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, setting the target range at 3.5% to 3.75%.