Real Estate 12 February 2026 - 24 February 2026

Gladstone Land Draws Attention Following Board Decision; Dividend Focus Remains for Farmland REIT

Gladstone Land Draws Attention Following Board Decision; Dividend Focus Remains for Farmland REIT

Gladstone Land Corp. named George “Chip” Stelljes III to its board, expanding it to eight members. Shares rose 0.7% to $9.255 after the announcement. The company reported a first-quarter net loss of $10 million and continues to face challenges with rent timing and water costs. Gladstone Land owns 144 farms across 14 states and maintains a dividend yield above 6%.
June 2, 2026
Mortgage rates today: 30-year slips to 6.01% as inflation test nears; housing stocks fall

Mortgage rates today: 30-year slips to 6.01% as inflation test nears; housing stocks fall

Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.01%, its lowest since September 2022. Mortgage applications rose last week, driven by a jump in refinancing, according to MBA data. Homebuilder stocks and housing ETFs traded lower as investors awaited Friday’s inflation data. Pending home sales dropped in January despite improved mortgage affordability.
February 19, 2026
CWK stock falls after Cushman & Wakefield earnings: record revenue, Greystone write-down rattles shares

CWK stock falls after Cushman & Wakefield earnings: record revenue, Greystone write-down rattles shares

Cushman & Wakefield shares fell 4.2% after the company reported a $22.4 million quarterly loss, driven by a $177 million write-down on its Greystone joint venture. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 11% to $2.9 billion, with adjusted EPS of $0.54 matching forecasts. Investors are watching for 2026 outlook and signs of sustained capital-markets activity.
February 19, 2026
JLL stock price jumps nearly 10% after earnings, 2026 target puts deal rebound back in focus

JLL stock price jumps nearly 10% after earnings, 2026 target puts deal rebound back in focus

JLL shares jumped 9.8% in early New York trading after the company reported record fourth-quarter diluted EPS of $8.34 and a 10% revenue increase to $7.6 billion. Management set a 2026 adjusted EBITDA target of $1.575–$1.675 billion and signaled plans to boost share buybacks. Investors remain alert to trends in leasing and capital markets as sector volatility continues.
February 19, 2026
Opendoor stock ticks up premarket as Lennar reveals 18.8 million-share stake ahead of earnings

Opendoor stock ticks up premarket as Lennar reveals 18.8 million-share stake ahead of earnings

Opendoor shares rose about 0.4% in premarket trading Thursday after Lennar disclosed holding nearly 18.8 million shares and three series of Opendoor warrants as of Dec. 31. The move follows a 6.9% jump Wednesday. Opendoor reports fourth-quarter and full-year results after the close, with a livestream event scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.
February 19, 2026
Mortgage rates today near 6% as refi demand rebounds; housing stocks steady ahead of Fed minutes

Mortgage rates today near 6% as refi demand rebounds; housing stocks steady ahead of Fed minutes

Refinancing applications jumped 7% last week as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.17%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Total mortgage applications rose 2.8%, while purchase demand declined. Housing stocks traded mixed midday, with Rocket Companies up nearly 1% and Radian down 0.5%. Builders’ sentiment remained weak, with the NAHB index at 36 in February.
February 18, 2026
Mortgage rates today: 30-year near 6% as housing stocks slip before Fed minutes

Mortgage rates today: 30-year near 6% as housing stocks slip before Fed minutes

U.S. mortgage rates hovered near 6% Tuesday, with the average 30-year fixed at 6.04%, as builder confidence slipped and homebuilder stocks fell. The NAHB/Wells Fargo index stayed below break-even for a 22nd month. Mortgage applications were flat last week, with more borrowers turning to FHA and adjustable-rate loans. The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF dropped 1.6% midday.
February 17, 2026
Tri Pointe Homes stock holds near $47 buyout price as traders eye approvals and Feb. 25 results

Tri Pointe Homes stock holds near $47 buyout price as traders eye approvals and Feb. 25 results

Tri Pointe Homes shares traded at $46.37 in premarket Tuesday, just below Sumitomo Forestry’s $47-per-share cash offer. The deal awaits regulatory review and a shareholder vote, with closing expected in Q2 2026. Tri Pointe would owe an $82.3 million termination fee if the agreement breaks. Investors are also watching for Tri Pointe’s Feb. 25 earnings report.
February 17, 2026
Persimmon share price today: PSN dips as Rightmove flags flat UK asking prices, Zoopla deal in focus

Persimmon share price today: PSN dips as Rightmove flags flat UK asking prices, Zoopla deal in focus

Persimmon shares fell 0.5% to 1,512.5 pence by 1048 GMT, tracking declines in UK housebuilders after Rightmove reported flat February asking prices. Rightmove’s data showed average new-home asking prices at £368,019, nearly unchanged from January, with listings at an 11-year high. Investors await Persimmon’s March 10 results for updates on sales and pricing.
February 16, 2026
Barratt Redrow share price drops as UK housing signals cool and brokers trim targets

Barratt Redrow share price drops as UK housing signals cool and brokers trim targets

Barratt Redrow shares fell 2.5% to 379.2 pence in London after Rightmove reported flat UK asking prices and an 11-year high in homes for sale. The builder disclosed further buybacks, while brokers including Deutsche Bank and Citigroup cut price targets following last week’s results. Barratt Redrow recently reduced its interim dividend and posted a 13.6% drop in first-half adjusted pre-tax profit.
February 16, 2026
Rightmove share price hovers near year low as fee backlash and UK inflation data loom

Rightmove share price hovers near year low as fee backlash and UK inflation data loom

Rightmove shares closed down 1.2% at 430.0 pence on Friday, near a five-year low after a 15% drop over the past month. Estate agents have criticized proposed fee hikes of up to 18%, and the company faces a potential £1 billion legal claim over fees. Rightmove’s full-year results are due February 27. UK January inflation data will be released February 18.
February 15, 2026
Tri Pointe Homes stock jumps nearly 27% after Sumitomo Forestry’s $47-a-share, $4.5 billion deal

Tri Pointe Homes stock jumps nearly 27% after Sumitomo Forestry’s $47-a-share, $4.5 billion deal

Tri Pointe Homes shares surged 26.6% to $46.30 after Sumitomo Forestry agreed to acquire the U.S. builder for $47 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $4.5 billion. The companies expect to close in Q2 2026, pending shareholder approval. Tri Pointe’s board backed the merger and will recommend it to shareholders. The stock continues to trade just below the offer price as investors watch for deal progress and the Feb. 25 results update.
February 13, 2026
US mortgage rate dips to 6.09% — a small break for buyers as spring nears

US mortgage rate dips to 6.09% — a small break for buyers as spring nears

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates fell to 6.09% from 6.11% last week, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Existing home sales dropped 8.4% in January, with inventory at 1.22 million homes, according to the National Association of Realtors. Payrolls rose by 130,000 last month and unemployment held at 4.3%. The Labor Department will release January inflation data Friday morning.
February 12, 2026