Why Real-Time Data and ERP Now Matter for Builder Decision-Making
Constellation HomeBuilder Systems executives Bob Swainhart and Chris Graham argue that real‑time data, integrated ERP platforms, and practical AI are no longer optional for homebuilders. They cite rising consumer hesitancy and rapidly shifting market conditions as catalysts for adopting these technologies. The leaders explain how immediate data visibility enables faster decision‑making on pricing, inventory, and labor allocation. Ultimately, they claim that firms leveraging these tools can reduce cycle times and protect margins in volatile environments.
Phil McCall on Smarter Servicing with Data, AI, and Proactive Quality Control
In a Dallas‑based interview, Phil McCall, President and COO of ACES Quality Management, outlined how mortgage servicers can become "smarter" by leveraging data analytics, artificial intelligence, and proactive quality control. He emphasized that predictive models and AI‑driven automation enable early...
Reliable Capital, Not Rates, Is the Real Bottleneck for Builders in 2026
Sound Capital CEO David Huey argues that dependable, purpose‑built capital, not interest rates, is the primary bottleneck for builders in 2026. He highlights mounting margin pressure, increasingly restrictive bank lending, and the urgent need for scalable financing solutions. Huey stresses...
MBA’s Marina Walsh on the Housing Market Outlook
In a HousingWire interview, MBA vice‑president Marina Walsh presented the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest housing market outlook at the MBA Servicing conference. The outlook projects modest home‑price appreciation, steady mortgage‑originations, and a slight easing of delinquency rates as the economy...
Foreclosure’s Return? Why Auction.com’s Daren Blomquist Says the Market Is Rebalancing — Not Repeati
In a recent interview, Auction.com’s Daren Blomquist revealed that institutional investors are not the dominant force in foreclosure auctions, contrary to common perception. Fresh data shows a growing share of owner‑occupants purchasing distressed properties, which is reshaping neighborhood dynamics. Blomquist...
New Construction Update: Housing Starts and Homebuilder Confidence
The latest HousingWire episode reviews recent building‑permit filings, a modest rise in housing starts, and a slight uptick in homebuilder confidence. Permits grew about 3% month‑over‑month, while starts climbed roughly 2.5% year‑over‑year, pushing the confidence index to 55. Analysts note...
Trapped Equity and the Next Mortgage Opportunity
HousingWire’s Housing Economic Summit highlighted the shift from securitization to whole‑loan trading, emphasizing that liquidity on the secondary market now rivals loan origination importance. John Toohig of Raymond James explained that after the 2021‑2022 refinance surge, lenders should target HELOCs,...
Cenlar’s Next Chapter: How the Pennymac Deal Builds a Subservicing Powerhouse
Cenlar President and CEO David Schneider outlined Pennymac’s proposed acquisition of Cenlar, positioning the deal as a catalyst for creating a subservicing powerhouse. The merger promises to combine Pennymac’s capital strength with Cenlar’s extensive loan‑servicing portfolio, driving scale efficiencies and...
Interpreting the Latest Housing Data on Demand and Inventory
Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler and Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami dissect the latest housing market data, highlighting a resurgence in demand as mortgage rates settle near 6%. They note that while buyer interest is rebounding, inventory remains tight, keeping upward pressure on...