ASID News Today — September 22, 2026
Condo approval policies should balance prudent underwriting and affordability and more — today's asid signal.
The real estate industry is constantly evolving, and stakeholders are working to strike a balance between prudent practices and innovation. As the market continues to shift, there is a growing emphasis on ensuring that underwriting policies for condos are fair and do not overly restrict affordability. This comes as the mortgage industry faces criticism for not doing enough to help borrowers early on in the process. Meanwhile, industry players are also exploring new technologies, but experts caution that technology alone is not a substitute for a well-defined company culture.
In other news, regulatory changes are taking shape at the state level, with Florida recently passing a law that prohibits zoning discrimination against factory-built homes. This development could have significant implications for affordable housing options in the state. Professionals in the industry are also being reminded of the importance of best practices, such as properly quoting real estate commissions. On the business front, Auction.com has announced the appointment of a new senior vice president of marketing, signaling the company's continued efforts to innovate and grow in the competitive real estate market.
Today's signal:
• Condo approval policies should balance prudent underwriting and affordability (housingwire.com)
• Technology is not culture (housingwire.com)
• The mortgage industry starts helping borrowers too late (housingwire.com)
• Florida’s new law bars zoning discrimination against factory-built homes (housingwire.com)
• Never quote your real estate commission by text (housingwire.com)
• Auction.com taps John Ken as SVP of marketing (housingwire.com)