6 in 10 Parents Are Helping Their Kids Buy Homes, Survey Finds

The “Bank of Mom & Dad” is playing an increasingly powerful role in the next generation’s path to homeownership. A new study released today by Veterans United Home Loans shows about 6 in 10 parents (59%) have provided or plan to provide financial assistance to help their child buy a home. The survey

Lower’s John Berkowitz on building lead generation certainty with Movoto Advantage

After being acquired by mortgage lender Lower in May 2025, executives at real estate listing portal Movoto said they hoped to use Lower’s network to connect more consumers with top local real estate agents and mortgage professionals. This vision — which was first explained to HousingWire by John Ber

Affordable Housing Lottery Offers New York City Rents Below $600 in a Newly Constructed High-Rise

Rent may cost a fortune in many metros—but not in this newly constructed eight-story building tucked away in a desirable neighborhood in New York City. The 146-unit residential building at 50-25 Barnett Ave. in Sunnyside, Queens, is offering monthly rents starting at an astonishingly low $545 a mont

New Cheval Holdings acquires Surge, appoints Jimmy Gillespie as CEO

Surge, a partner intelligence platform for wholesale mortgage lenders, has been acquired by New Cheval Holdings as the wholesale channel faces tighter scrutiny on broker oversight and market share pressure from retail and direct-to-consumer lenders. The transaction brings dedicated ownership and ins