ASID News Today — July 17, 2026
Advocacy is not background noise. It is leadership. and more — today's asid signal.
The real estate and property industry is seeing significant shifts in various areas, from advocacy and leadership to major business deals and regulatory developments. As industry leaders continue to navigate complex issues, it's clear that advocacy is not just a supporting role, but a key component of effective leadership. This is reflected in the ongoing efforts of various stakeholders to shape the future of the industry, including major players like Stanley Martin, which has made a notable acquisition of Holiday Builders, highlighting the trend towards hyper-scale growth.
In other news, Greystone has launched a new $137 million fund, further demonstrating the increasing investment in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. Meanwhile, loanDepot is dealing with a complaint from West Capital Lending, and the industry is awaiting the next move from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, particularly with the impending departure of a key official. Amidst these developments, companies like YES Communities are strengthening their leadership, with Cody Pearce returning as president. These stories and more are shaping the landscape of the real estate and property industry, and will continue to be important to watch in the days ahead.
Today's signal:
• Advocacy is not background noise. It is leadership. (housingwire.com)
• Stanley Martin buying Holiday Builders highlights hyper-scale shift (housingwire.com)
• Greystone’s new $137M fund lands as LIHTC investment rises (housingwire.com)
• loanDepot asks judge to toss West Capital Lending complaint (housingwire.com)
• Awaiting the CFPB’s next act ahead of Vought’s departure (housingwire.com)
• Cody Pearce returns to YES Communities as president (housingwire.com)