ASID News Today — October 9, 2026

As the real estate market continues to evolve, industry professionals and homeowners alike are faced with a multitude of decisions and challenges. The debate between building and buying a home is a longstanding one, with each option presenting its own set of benefits and drawbacks. Meanwhile, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development has outlined a 7-step plan to update the manufactured housing code, which could have significant implications for the industry. Additionally, the recent deal between Century Communities and HistoryMaker has highlighted the increasing pressure on companies to scale and adapt to changing market conditions.

Against this backdrop, it's clear that succession planning and strategic decision-making are crucial for real estate companies looking to thrive in the long term. A recent example of a successful succession plan, built over two decades, serves as a model for others to follow. Furthermore, the rise of proprietary reverse mortgages is providing new options for clients who may not be well-served by traditional Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. However, not all industry experts are optimistic about the current state of the market, with some, such as Leo Pareja, warning that rising interest rates have already triggered a housing collapse. As the market continues to shift and evolve, it's essential for ASID readers to stay informed about the latest developments and trends.

Today's signal:
• Build vs buy: The traps and benefits that no one wants to talk about (housingwire.com)
• HUD outlines 7 steps to update manufactured housing code (housingwire.com)
• A real estate succession plan built over two decades (housingwire.com)
• Century Communities HistoryMaker deal marks scale pressure shift (housingwire.com)
• Proprietary reverse mortgages are helping clients in ways that HECM can’t (housingwire.com)
• Leo Pareja says rising rates have already prompted a housing collapse (housingwire.com)