Investor home purchases are sinking, and it’s most evident in Florida

Real estate investors bought fewer homes in the fourth quarter of 2024, with purchases falling to the lowest level for any fourth quarter since 2016, according to a new report from Redfin.Investors purchased 47,004 homes during the quarter, marking a 3.9% decline from Q4 2023, the steepest drop in a

Trump grants one-month pause on automobile tariffs, but building material duties remain

President Donald Trump has moved the goalposts on Mexican and Canadian tariffs, but it’s not much solace for the homebuilding industry.The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it’s granting a one-month tariff exemption for automobiles from those two countries. The move came in consultation

Trump speech, Democrats’ response indicate housing is taking a backseat in Washington

One year ago, President Joe Biden delivered what would become his final State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. Unusual for that moment was a briefing earlier in the day between reporters and key Biden administration leaders to discuss issues of increasing importance to voters inv

HousingWire Announces the 2025 Finance Leaders Honorees

DALLAS, Texas — HousingWire is proud to announce the 2025 Finance Leaders, recognizing 40 of the most impactful finance executives in the mortgage and real estate industries. These leaders have demonstrated exceptional expertise in financial strategy, capital management, and operational efficiency,