ASID News Today — July 31, 2026
Unsustainable US construction demand is impeding housing market success and more — today's asid signal.
The real estate and property market is facing a multitude of challenges that are impacting its overall success. On one hand, the US construction industry is struggling to keep up with unsustainable demand, which is hindering the housing market's progress. This, coupled with the fact that the mortgage industry has been focusing on only half of the market, has resulted in an imbalance that needs to be addressed.
In order to navigate these challenges, industry players are having to adapt and innovate. For instance, companies like Meritage are pivoting to cater to move-up buyers, as evident from their recent Q2 earnings. Additionally, there is a growing need for transparency and risk management, particularly in areas like proprietary reverse mortgages and IT services. As companies like FirstTeam and Purlin caution against potential AI mistakes, it is clear that finding the right balance and approach will be crucial in driving success in the real estate and property market.
Today's signal:
• Unsustainable US construction demand is impeding housing market success (housingwire.com)
• Reducing risk: Why the right IT service provider matters (housingwire.com)
• Proprietary reverse mortgages are outpacing HECMs. It’s time to raise the bar on fee transparency. (housingwire.com)
• The mortgage industry has been focusing on only half the market (housingwire.com)
• Meritage Q2 2026 earnings telegraph move-up buyer pivot (housingwire.com)
• FirstTeam and Purlin on avoiding AI mistakes: ‘Some stuff actually creates more work’ (housingwire.com)