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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 hours ago

Plaid integrates Home Lending Report into Encompass

Plaid's account-linking verification method replaces manual document collection in mortgage applications, achieving 80% borrower completion rates and reducing lender follow-up requests while providing current financial data within the Encompass platform.
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fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 hour ago

Compass Layoffs Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Compass International Holdings initiated major restructuring after its $1.6 billion merger with Anywhere Real Estate, cutting 110 employees from the Madison headquarters and targeting $250 million in first-year cost synergies.
#non-qm-lending
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

Pennymac TPO launches non-QM product suite

PennyMac offers diverse non-QM loan products with flexible qualification standards based on property cash flow, bank statements, assets, and alternative income verification instead of traditional personal income documentation.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
23 hours ago

Logan Finance rolls out new product tier for high-balance non-QMs

Logan Finance launches Open Road Elevated, a high-balance non-QM lending program offering up to $5 million loans through four specialized pathways for borrowers with complex financial profiles.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

Pennymac TPO launches non-QM product suite

PennyMac offers diverse non-QM loan products with flexible qualification standards based on property cash flow, bank statements, assets, and alternative income verification instead of traditional personal income documentation.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
23 hours ago

Logan Finance rolls out new product tier for high-balance non-QMs

Logan Finance launches Open Road Elevated, a high-balance non-QM lending program offering up to $5 million loans through four specialized pathways for borrowers with complex financial profiles.
#mortgage-refinancing
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Mortgage originations hit 1.44M in Q4 behind refinance surge

February mortgage rate declines expanded refinance eligibility to 5.4 million borrowers, the largest pool since early 2022, while home affordability reached its best level in nearly four years.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Mortgage refinance comeback: United Wholesale Mortgage's refi volume jumps 387% from cycle low

United Wholesale Mortgage's refinance volume surged 387% from its 2023 low as mortgage rates declined, while purchase volume remained stable despite the 2022 rate shock.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Mortgage originations hit 1.44M in Q4 behind refinance surge

February mortgage rate declines expanded refinance eligibility to 5.4 million borrowers, the largest pool since early 2022, while home affordability reached its best level in nearly four years.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Mortgage refinance comeback: United Wholesale Mortgage's refi volume jumps 387% from cycle low

United Wholesale Mortgage's refinance volume surged 387% from its 2023 low as mortgage rates declined, while purchase volume remained stable despite the 2022 rate shock.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
7 hours ago

Private credit didn't fix middle-market CRE. It delayed a reckoning

Private credit's market expansion masked fundamental inefficiencies in commercial real estate lending that now surface as refinancing accelerates in a higher-rate environment.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 hours ago

Optimal Blue data shows February rate locks up 9% from January

Purchase activity increased in February, reducing refinance share to 41% while mortgage rates declined across all major loan products, with the 30-year conforming rate falling to 5.90%.
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fromFortune
6 hours ago

The worst housing market in years couldn't stop single women from owning a record-breaking number of homes | Fortune

Single women own a record 20 million homes in the U.S., comprising 21% of home buyers and outpacing single men nearly two to one despite a slight decline in homeownership rate.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Jill On Money: Is 6% the solution to housing affordability?

Mortgage rates dropped below 6% for the first time in 3 years, but housing affordability remains constrained due to high home prices and the lock-in effect preventing inventory growth.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Survey reveals demand uncertainty is changing 2026 homebuilding strategy

Demand uncertainty is the top operational constraint for 58% of U.S. homebuilders in 2026, directly influencing pricing, product design, land strategies, and capital planning decisions.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
21 hours ago

Real Estate One bets on local platform amid brokerage consolidation

Independent brokerages with strong local platforms can compete effectively against national platforms by maintaining approximately 20% market share in specific markets through deep local relationships and tailored services.
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fromTravel + Leisure
23 hours ago

10 Most Affordable Coastal Destinations to Live in Around the U.S.

Several affordable beach towns exist across the U.S. where housing costs remain significantly below national averages, offering viable coastal living alternatives to expensive destinations like Nantucket and Malibu.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
23 hours ago

The 17-day tenant problem: Why timing can make or break a rental investment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rental income timing irregularities from mid-month moves, lease misalignments, and vacancies significantly impact property investment returns over time, often overlooked by investors focused on purchase prices and mortgage rates.
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fromtherealdeal.com
22 hours ago

Syndicator lender Ready Capital reports massive losses

Ready Capital reported a $232 million loss while restructuring its commercial real estate loan book, with stock down 60% and non-accruing loans rising to 25% of its portfolio.
fromtherealdeal.com
19 hours ago

AI startup Clay inks 163K sf lease at SL Green's 11 Madison

Brooklyn-based firm Clay signed a 10-year lease for 163,000 square feet at the 2.3 million-square-foot tower, the landlord announced. The deal brings the building to 100 percent occupancy. The nine-year-old company will occupy the entire 14th and 16th floors and part of the 15th floor of the 30-story building, which sits on a full block between Park Avenue South and Madison Avenue and East 24th and 25th streets.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Celink's Ryan LaRose calls for HECM updates to support growth

As a subservicer, we are completely subject to the origination volumes of our lender clients. Generally, they are all optimistic that 2026 will generate higher volumes than 2025, but by what amount is not clear. Structural constraints are limiting broader industry expansion, and targeted improvements to the HECM program are needed.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
21 hours ago

Corcoran Reverie, Housify form luxury valuation partnership

Following my career in finance and real estate, it became clear to me that the nuances of the market in 30A, from unique geography to diverse supply and more, was underserved by the generic valuation models available to consumers, and was in many cases leading to confusion for clients.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
19 hours ago

NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership

NAR respects individual broker business decisions and affirms that MLS listing statuses are determined locally by each MLS, not through national policy, while emphasizing MLS transparency benefits consumers.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
22 hours ago

Newrez is waiving lender title insurance on some refis

Newrez TitlePass eliminates title insurance requirements on eligible conventional refinance loans up to 80% LTV with AUS approval, reducing closing costs and improving efficiency through integrated digital processing.
#real-estate-brokerage
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fromwww.housingwire.com
22 hours ago

Real Brokerage adds Jason Cassity as chief growth officer

The Real Brokerage creates a chief growth officer position and appoints Jason Cassity, a 13-year veteran agent and team leader, to drive agent acquisition, activation, and engagement across U.S. and Canadian markets.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

High-producing South Carolina team joins REMAX

Shannon McNulty opened REMAX Reliable Realty in Blythewood, South Carolina, after 12 years in real estate, emphasizing communication and reliability as core business principles.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
22 hours ago

Real Brokerage adds Jason Cassity as chief growth officer

The Real Brokerage creates a chief growth officer position and appoints Jason Cassity, a 13-year veteran agent and team leader, to drive agent acquisition, activation, and engagement across U.S. and Canadian markets.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

High-producing South Carolina team joins REMAX

Shannon McNulty opened REMAX Reliable Realty in Blythewood, South Carolina, after 12 years in real estate, emphasizing communication and reliability as core business principles.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

loanDepot reenters wholesale lending after 2022 exit

loanDepot is re-entering the wholesale mortgage channel after shutting it down in 2022, positioning itself to compete in a market dominated by UWM, Rocket Mortgage, and Pennymac.
fromwww.housingwire.com
23 hours ago

TransUnion cuts VantageScore 4.0 price to 99 cents for lenders

TransUnion is committed to lowering the cost of mortgage origination for every American looking to buy or refinance a home, Satyan Merchant, senior vice president and mortgage business leader at TransUnion, said in a statement.
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fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
21 hours ago

Can You Get a Mortgage on Land? Land Loan vs Mortgage Explained

In most cases, lenders will not issue a traditional mortgage for land that does not already have a home or building on it. Mortgages are designed for developed properties because houses provide immediate collateral value and are generally easier to sell if a borrower defaults.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Housing demand is up and inventory is down, even with Iran conflict

Housing indicators show positive momentum with three consecutive weeks of year-over-year gains in pending sales and purchase applications, while inventory slightly declined to 686,879 and mortgage rates remained near 6.14%.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Keire Murphy: Plan to increase housing supply with rent reforms is built on a major contradiction

Relying heavily on private sector investment for housing creates conflicts of interest where landlords profit from rent increases rather than affordability improvements.
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fromNew York Post
1 day ago

One Madison is now 100% occupied

Harvey AI's lease expansion to 185,326 square feet brings One Madison Avenue to 100% occupancy, signaling strong office demand despite AI concerns about workforce reduction.
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fromElite Traveler
2 days ago

How to Build a Safe Room

Modern home security extends far beyond basic alarm systems, with safe rooms integrated into daily living spaces replacing outdated basement bunkers as the preferred protective measure.
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Replica of Monticello is up for sale at $6.5 million

The brainchild of Friendly's Ice Cream co-founder S. Prestley Blake, who has undertaken numerous building projects in recent years, the estate was a swan song of sorts as he approached the century mark. Blake held his 100th birthday party in the newly constructed residence this month.
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fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

Major Pasadena Project Reported in Financial Peril : Developer Keeps Silent on $42-Million Marketplace

Developer John Patrick Wilson's $42-million Pasadena Marketplace faces financial difficulties, with creditors reporting unpaid bills, staff layoffs, and potential loss of major investor backing.
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fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Some digits stand out in home listings

House numbers ending in four sell at a 2.2% discount in Chinese communities due to the number's phonetic similarity to 'death', while numbers ending in eight command a 2.5% premium for sounding like 'prosperity'.
#housing-market-dynamics
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

States with the most-and least-housing market inventory heading into spring 2026

Active listings and months of supply are key indicators of home price momentum, with rising inventory favoring buyers and declining inventory favoring sellers relative to pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
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fromForbes
2 days ago

Why Buying A $1 House In Italy Is Much Easier In 2026

Italian villages continue selling houses for €1 to combat rural depopulation, with dozens of active schemes available through dedicated platforms like Renovita.net that consolidate current offers and municipal requirements.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

I've been advising wealthy family offices on real estate for decades. This market requires another look at your 100-year plan | Fortune

Family offices must reassess their long-term investment strategies as the Great Wealth Transfer coincides with real estate market challenges and opportunities requiring portfolio adjustments.
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fromLos Angeles Times
26 years ago

Guidelines Altered for Obtaining Tax Credits to Build Affordable Housing

California's Tax Credit Allocation Committee adopted new objective rules for distributing over $400 million annually in federal tax credits to affordable housing developers, replacing a lottery system that previously determined funding allocation.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Can innovation, policy reform redeem manufactured housing's image?

Manufactured housing offers a hidden solution to U.S. housing affordability through low cost, portability, and scalability, but negative stigmas and outdated perceptions prevent significant market adoption despite growing government support.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Impactful marketing tips for a post-trigger-lead landscape

The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act eliminates trigger leads, forcing loan officers to adopt new strategies for identifying and contacting borrowers in a fundamentally changed lending environment.
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fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Trends Point to Allure of Steel Homes

The housing industry is shifting toward recycled steel construction due to environmental concerns, rising timber costs, and builder waste management expenses.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Redwood Trust closes $391 million non-QM securitization

Redwood Trust closed a $391 million non-QM securitization through its new Aspire platform, targeting high-quality borrowers underserved by traditional mortgage programs.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

FinCEN's AML rule reshaping title processes and buyer behavior

I don't want the closers and processors to have to get into the weeds with this. I don't want there to be any negative shadowing of our title offices, because we're having to ask for this. It's really not a title role, as far as the title insurance product that we provide. It definitely has been tasked to us, but it's not something that I want to be viewed as, 'Title requires this.' This is a governmental requirement.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Real Brokerage revenue hits $2 billion in 2025

Real achieved 56% revenue growth to $2 billion in 2025 with 185,314 closed transactions, improving profitability while expanding its agent base to over 33,000.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Real Brokerage revenue hits $2 billion in 2025

Real achieved 56% revenue growth to $2 billion in 2025 with 185,314 closed transactions, improving profitability while expanding its agent base to over 33,000.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae remains the largest landlord in the Dail

The latest Register of Interests of Members of Dáil Éireann shows that the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine owns 28 properties and pieces of land. Of these properties, 17 were some type of accommodation for rent.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Energy efficient former show house in Harold's Cross transformed into a family friendly space

Show houses offer design templates and quality finishes that provide value even when buyers decline the furnished package, reducing renovation uncertainty and providing move-in ready homes.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Landlord does U-turn on decision to issue eviction notices to 36 households in Wexford

Patchflow Ltd withdrew mass eviction notices affecting up to 100 tenants at Hazelwood Estate and is now discussing home purchase options with interested residents.
#real-estate-investment
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This Midwestern Town Was Just Named the Cheapest and Safest Place to Live in the U.S.

Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The study found that the annual cost of living in this small town, also known as the "Gateway to the Ozarks," is $32,941, while the median household income is $42,035. Poplar Bluff's violent crime rate is 0.372, and its property crime rate is 2.111 per 1,000 residents. According to Redfin, the median home price here is just under $142,000, which is about $281,000 below the national median.
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fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Red Lion Inns Makes $9-Million Pledge to Downtown Hotel Plan

Red Lion officials said they are eager to partly own as well as to manage the proposed $36-million hotel, to be built on Central Avenue just north of the Ventura Freeway. The action was unusual because hotels generally are financed by independent investors, not by the operating chain.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Moreno Valley mall reopens after owners address safety concerns

Moreno Valley Mall reopened after owners resolved fire protection system violations that prompted a city closure.
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Poway home for sale features full-sized baseball diamond

It's kind of surreal. It opens up your imagination to what the possibilities are for your own family or your friends or if a ballplayer owned it for private training. The surrounding areas are great for training, particularly having hills and trails to run.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Ninja Selling's Larry Kendall has a daily reset for real estate pros

Real estate agents should focus on daily habits including gratitude, affirmations, time blocking, and personalized client communication to generate consistent business and maintain relationships.
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fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

A Saugerties Farmhouse With Artist Studio, Yours for $735K

An early 19th century farmhouse in Saugerties, New York, includes a barn, art studio, and garage, with the main house fully furnished and recently renovated while retaining historic character.
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fromLos Angeles Times
35 years ago

COLUMN ONE : Housing Bias With a Twist : Complaints are increasing about immigrant landlords who close the door to renters who are not from their homeland.

Fair housing officials report increasing complaints about immigrant landlords discriminating in rental practices based on national origin and race, though immigrants cause a minority of overall housing discrimination in the United States.
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fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

I Almost Lost My Home in My Divorce - Here's What I Wish I'd Known Before I Filed

In community property states, homes purchased during marriage may be considered jointly owned regardless of whose name appears on the title, requiring strategic planning during divorce proceedings.
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fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

Costco Brought Back Its Fan-Favorite Outdoor Find for Spring - It Instantly Transforms Your Space

Costco's faux boxwood privacy panels with built-in lights offer affordable, flexible outdoor privacy solutions that connect together and feature multiple lighting modes.
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fromFortune
5 days ago

The housing paradox: why banning institutional investors could make affordability worse | Fortune

Restricting institutional investors from purchasing single-family rental homes would harm vulnerable families, particularly Black, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged renters seeking housing flexibility and access to better opportunities.
#housing-affordability
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago
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NAHB data maps modest housing affordability gains in 2025

Housing affordability improved in 2025 as new home prices declined and mortgage rates fell, with average families spending 34% of income on mortgages for median-priced new homes.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago
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Here's what will actually move the needle on housing affordability

Housing affordability requires land-use reform and builders must shift focus to market segments where they can control outcomes, as traditional solutions like lower rates, off-site construction, subsidies, and value engineering are individually insufficient.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

NAHB data maps modest housing affordability gains in 2025

Housing affordability improved in 2025 as new home prices declined and mortgage rates fell, with average families spending 34% of income on mortgages for median-priced new homes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Here's what will actually move the needle on housing affordability

Housing affordability requires land-use reform and builders must shift focus to market segments where they can control outcomes, as traditional solutions like lower rates, off-site construction, subsidies, and value engineering are individually insufficient.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

The 200-Basis-point gap: Why many lenders are leaving money on the table

A persistent 200 basis point performance gap between top and bottom tier lenders reflects structural industry inefficiency, not cyclical conditions, with top lenders earning 139 basis points while bottom lenders lose 70 basis points.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How independent real estate leaders stay competitive in 2026

Brokers must embrace operational adaptability and authentic culture to succeed in competitive real estate markets while managing rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Qualify and prioritize your real estate leads with decision framework

Real estate agents must qualify leads using a decision framework to prioritize serious buyers and sellers, maximizing time efficiency and commission earnings while minimizing burnout.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Fewer new listings in GTA could lead to increased competition in the future: TRREB | CBC News

Greater Toronto Area home sales declined 6.3% in February with average prices down 7.1%, as buyers await market stabilization before purchasing.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

New eXp division bridges homebuilder-brokerage service gap

We aren't just looking for the next listing; we're looking toward the next horizon of how global communities are built and experienced. The launch of eXp New Homes is our strategic response to the evolving needs of the new construction sector where precision and partnership are the ultimate currencies. We are empowering our agents to move beyond the traditional resale mindset and step confidently into the role of a strategic new home sales partner.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Better launches ChatGPT-based mortgage credit decision engine

Tinman AI app enables loan officers to fully underwrite loans in under 3 minutes versus the traditional 21-day industry average, supporting 45+ institutional investors including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and major banks.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Who sets coming soon listing rules, NAR points to local MLSs

MLSs enforce local policies requiring broker and agent compliance to ensure pro-competitive benefits, broad market exposure, and equal property access for consumers.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

I've spent $33,000 on cosmetic procedures at 65. It's been life-changing for my career and confidence.

I'm 65, so I'm not pretending I'm young, but I felt there were things about my face - the bags under my eyes, the skin under my chin, the wrinkles - that were making me look older than I actually felt. I'm very busy. I have a lot of energy. I work out, I'm into health, and I'm very active. What I was seeing in the mirror didn't match how I felt inside.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Zillow authorizes $1.25B stock buyback

Zillow Group authorized an additional $1.25 billion share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its strategy and financial strength while maintaining investment in its housing platform.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

William Raveis Real Estate forms new luxury partnership

Lance Vermeulen's Berkshire County brokerage joins William Raveis, combining local service expertise with expanded regional and global resources across 70 countries.
fromTearsheet
5 days ago

Affirm's full-stack ambition is bigger than consumer finance alone - Tearsheet

Within the first days of the year, the BNPL firm rolled out a series of announcements: a rent payments tie-up with Esusu, a bank charter application, debit-card-embedded BNPL through Fiserv, default checkout positioning with Bolt, and integration into QuickBooks invoices.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

ATTOM says rental yields are falling in 55% of counties

Many landlords have been able to offset higher acquisition costs with rent growth, but returns are tightening in a majority of counties. Even though rents and wages are rising in many markets, record-high home prices are compressing yields. Investors will need to be more selective, focusing on markets where rent growth and affordability trends continue to support strong returns.
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fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

NBA veteran Monta Ellis secures the bag, sells Tennessee manor for $2.31 million

Spanning 6.5 acres, the grassy property centers on a two-story estate full of elegant living spaces and custom amenities. Three arched doorways mark the entry, leading into a chandelier-topped foyer with dual staircases. Elsewhere in the 12,862-square-foot interior are seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a wood-paneled living room, a formal dining room with a fireplace and an eat-in kitchen anchored by an oversized island.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

The best solid wood furniture brands in the UK (2026): Expert reviews and buying guide - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Off the Grain works out of Halifax in West Yorkshire, handcrafting every piece to order. Forget flat-pack or particleboard - here, it's all about real materials and genuine expertise. Skilled craftspeople cut, join, and finish each item by hand. You can pick your dimensions, wood, and finish, so the final piece fits your space instead of the other way around.
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fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
4 days ago

Counteroffers in Real Estate: A Buyer's Guide to Smart Negotiation

A counteroffer is the seller's response to your original offer, proposing different terms instead of accepting it outright. This might include a higher purchase price, a different closing date, shorter contingency timelines, or changes to repair requests and credits. Once a counteroffer is presented, your original offer is no longer active.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

UWM and Bilt partner to redefine the mortgage servicing experience

UWM and Bilt partnership enables borrowers to earn rewards on mortgage payments while helping brokers maintain client relationships beyond closing through ongoing engagement.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

When timing the dip goes wrong: The cost of staying on the sidelines

Waiting for perfect housing market conditions creates hidden costs through accumulated rent and missed appreciation that often exceed potential savings from lower prices or rates.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Property tax, insurance accounts for 21% of mortgage payments

Taxes and insurance can comprise over one-third of monthly mortgage payments in many markets, significantly impacting affordability beyond the base loan cost.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

5 Referral Partners Every Loan Officer Needs to Build a Resilient Pipeline

Loan officers must cultivate diverse referral partnerships across multiple partner types to build stable, sustainable pipelines that withstand market cycles and unpredictable homebuying demand.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

RESPA uncertainty fuels debate over agent-lender partnerships

RESPA's outdated 1974 framework creates compliance ambiguity for modern mortgage and real estate partnerships, causing lenders to lose business to competitors willing to pay higher referral fees to real estate agents.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

9 Strategies to Build Mortgage Referral Clients & Your Pipeline

Strong mortgage pipelines develop through intentional, trust-based referral partnerships that prioritize relationship-driven introductions over transactional leads, requiring deliberate actions that create genuine value for partners.
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fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Money Talks: Andrew Lynch on Homely, the rent-to-buy startup designed to help 'quirky' mortgage cases

Homely offers a rent-to-buy solution for middle-income earners ineligible for affordable housing programs, allowing residents to treat rental properties as their own homes.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Courted: 16% of agents changed brokerages in 2025, but 'trading up' doesn't equal more sales volume

Top 100 residential real estate brands recruited nearly twice as many agents as they lost in 2025, but only achieved 1.8% net sales volume growth due to recruiting lower-productivity agents and losing higher-productivity ones.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Mortgage applications jump 11%, refinances lead the gains

Refinance applications increased for the fourth straight week to the strongest pace since 2022, with conventional refinances up 20%. The increase in the average loan size for refinances indicates that more borrowers with larger loan sizes are seeking to lower their monthly payments.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

UWM, Chase roll out temporary mortgage pricing incentives

UWM and Chase Home Lending launched limited-time mortgage rate incentives to attract borrowers, following strong 2025 earnings growth and previous promotional campaigns.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Premier Sotheby's International Realty promotes three executives

Premier Sotheby's International Realty promoted three executives: Abigail Tezniarz to CFO, Melissa Morehouse and Frank Russell to associate vice president roles.
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fromIndependent
6 days ago

Ryder Cup bednight crunch in Limerick region - is it ready to host the expected 280,000 fans?

Adare Manor plans 10 new self-catering lodges to address accommodation capacity concerns for Limerick's 2027 Ryder Cup hosting.
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fromLos Angeles Times
14 years ago

Yvonne de Carlo's former property in Studio City is sold

A Studio City estate formerly owned by actress Yvonne de Carlo sold for $6.25 million, featuring an 8,000-square-foot main house, guesthouse, pool, and barn on 7.6 acres.
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from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Is Opendoor Technologies Crazy - Or Crazy Like a Fox?

Opendoor offers 30-year fixed mortgages at 4.99% with zero points to buyers on its platform, undercutting market rates by approximately one percentage point to reduce financing barriers.
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fromLos Angeles Times
30 years ago

He Opens Club in Spare Rooms

Donald Trump converted his Palm Beach estate Mar-a-Lago into an exclusive club with 500 members paying $100,000 initiation fees, including honorary members like Prince Charles.
#california-housing-affordability
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago
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California house hunters can afford only 12% of homes up for sale

Only 12% of homes for sale in California's six largest metro areas are affordable to typical local incomes, compared to 38% affordability in other major U.S. metros.
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 days ago
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California house hunters can afford only 12% of homes up for sale

Only 12% of homes for sale in California's six largest metropolitan areas are affordable to typical local incomes, compared to 38% affordability in other major U.S. metros.
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fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

California house hunters can afford only 12% of homes up for sale

Only 12% of homes for sale in California's six largest metro areas are affordable to typical local incomes, compared to 38% affordability in other major U.S. metros.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
6 days ago

California house hunters can afford only 12% of homes up for sale

Only 12% of homes for sale in California's six largest metropolitan areas are affordable to typical local incomes, compared to 38% affordability in other major U.S. metros.
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fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

Grotto AI Raises $10M to Help Leasing Agents Close More Deals with Real-Time AI Coaching

Top apartment leasing agents convert prospects 10 times better than peers, but their successful interpersonal behaviors aren't systematized; Grotto AI analyzes interactions to identify and coach these high-conversion techniques across teams.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

6 Deal-saving Business & Negotiation Strategies from a $1.7B Broker

Home purchase cancellations increased 31% since 2017, with some markets experiencing 21% cancellation rates, requiring agents to develop strong business and negotiation skills to close deals successfully.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Portland tests PadSplit model to ease inventory, affordability crunch

Portland's PadSplit pilot program offers financial incentives to homeowners to rent empty bedrooms, addressing housing shortage by converting unused residential space into housing inventory.
Real estate
fromDurham Herald Sun
6 days ago

That big blue IQVIA sign on I40? It's about to disappear. Here's why

Imperial Tower in Durham successfully leased 159,000 square feet to major tenants within 90 days after a $10 million renovation, reversing years of vacancy caused by hybrid work trends and tech layoffs.
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