Blend reports stronger Q2 results on software growth

Blend Labs on Thursday reported higher second-quarter revenue and a narrower operating loss, driven by growth in its software platform business as the digital mortgage technology provider expanded customer relationships and rolled out its new AI-powered Autopilot product. The San Francisco-based com

New Mexico’s Young Adults Are Abandoning The Rental Market To Live At Home Longer

The current housing market presents significant challenges for young adults, marked by persistent housing shortages, job market fluctuations, and rising costs of living. These factors collectively make independent living increasingly difficult for many. According to the most recent Census figures, 3

Older Boomers Enter ‘Cash Is King’ Era as 46% Buy Homes Outright Without a Mortgage

Nearly half of baby boomers buying homes are making all-cash offers, according to a new report. Among boomers aged 71 to 79, 46% purchased their home without financing, while 39% of boomers aged 61 to 70 paid cash, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2026 Generational Trends Report. F

Rocket weathers spring housing slowdown, gaining purchase and refi share in Q2

Rocket Companies reported high second-quarter earnings on Thursday, driven by increased mortgage origination volume, servicing income and record market share gains in both purchase and refinance lending, even as the broader housing market remained challenging. The Detroit-based lender reported Q2 20