Is Build-to-Rent still hot… or cooling off?In this episode of Today in Mortgages, Michael and Rich break down the future of build-to-rent communities — who they serve, why they surged, and whether new political pressure coul...

Pending home sales tick up — but will March’s economic and global volatility kill the momentum?In today’s episode of Today in Mortgages, Michael and Rich break down February’s surprisingly positive pending home sales numbers, why March coul...

Today on Today in Mortgages, we break down the White House’s newly announced executive orders aimed at boosting homebuilding and reducing construction costs. Rich Jefferson joins Michael to unpack what’s real, what’s political, and wha...

Buyers are outpacing listings — again. In this episode, we break down why demand is suddenly surging, how lower interest rates are pushing more buyers back into the market, and why inventory continues to be the biggest hurdle in 2026. Rich digs...

Will conflict in the Middle East spill over into U.S. housing and interest rates?In today’s episode, Michael and Rich break down how the Iran conflict, oil price spikes, inflation pressure, and central bank uncertainty are creating fresh vo...