The mortgage industry is on an AI binge. Let’s make the hangover optional.

I watched mortgage leaders embrace AI at The Gathering in Austin. And for good reason: The tools are getting good, the productivity math is starting to math and the competitive pressure is doing what classic IMB horse races do. I left more bullish about AI in the industry than when I arrived. I also

The spring selling season that wasn’t: Why builders are pivoting to margin recovery

At the start of 2026, many homebuilding industry leaders anticipated that falling mortgage rates would revitalize consumer interest. Instead, rates have remained stubbornly elevated, with the 30-year fixed rate expected to stay in the 6%-6.5% range over the next three years. Home price appreciation

DuPage County, IL Housing Market Update: May 2026

Key Takeaways DuPage County was firmly a seller’s market in May. Homes moved quickly, more than half sold above asking, and prices surged nearly four times faster than the national average. The median sale price rose 7.5% year over year to $456,880, crossing the $450,000 mark for the first time. Ove

Lake County, IL Housing Market Update: May 2026

Key Takeaways Lake County was a seller’s market in May. Over half of homes sold above asking price, and the typical listing went under contract faster than a year ago. Prices rose 4.6% year over year to $428,714—more than double the national growth rate. Days on market dropped to 45 while the nation