Reporting and analysis grouped around #Finance.
Americans aged 55 and older have become an increasingly consequential economic group, with households led by people in that age range holding close to $140 trillion in net worth in the second quarter of 2026.
Champion Homes’ acquisition of Timberline Homes marks its third transaction since 2025 and points to a broader push to sell homes directly to consumers.
Better expects its pro forma cash balance to reach about $140 million if its proposed sale of Birmingham Bank to a consortium closes, using balance-sheet figures reported as of Sept. 30.
The White House is preparing $90 payments intended to help offset Medicare premiums, with distribution expected in early October, according to HousingWire.
The 10-year Treasury yield briefly fell to 5.17% after a jobs report miss, then climbed toward 5.28%, underscoring persistent rate pressure despite dovish signals from the Federal Reserve.
Garg said a shareholder consent solicitation at Better has passed the 50% mark, potentially opening the way for five directors to be removed if an independent review confirms the result.
Zillow executive Samuelson said efforts to restrict access to multiple listing service data risk attracting government intervention, citing congressional scrutiny involving Compass and MRED.
