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fromFortune
1 hour 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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fromFast Company
4 hours ago
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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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago
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Why some of the priciest metros are selling faster right now

Higher-priced housing markets clear inventory faster than mid-priced markets, with the $800K-$1.3M tier averaging 74.9 days on market versus 82.7 days for the $300K-$500K tier.
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fromFast Company
4 hours 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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fromwww.housingwire.com
17 hours 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hidden solution to U.S. housing affordability through low cost, portability, and scalability, but negative stigmas and outdated perceptions prevent significant market adoption despite growing government support.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
1 day 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
17 hours 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
18 hours 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
2 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
4 days ago

CertifID expands platform with AI-powered payoff ordering and document workflows

CertifID expanded its real estate platform with AI-powered payoff ordering, DocuSign integration, digital payment options, and enhanced fraud prevention to streamline the closing process.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 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
4 days ago

CertifID expands platform with AI-powered payoff ordering and document workflows

CertifID expanded its real estate platform with AI-powered payoff ordering, DocuSign integration, digital payment options, and enhanced fraud prevention to streamline the closing process.
fromIndependent
1 day 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
1 day 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
22 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
19 hours 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
22 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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
1 day 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
3 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
1 day 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.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 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
2 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
1 day 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
1 day 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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fromFast Company
1 day 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.cbc.ca
2 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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
1 day 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
2 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
1 day 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
2 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.
#real-estate-brokerage
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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.
2 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.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
4 days 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
3 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.
#office-space-leasing
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fromDurham Herald Sun
3 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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fromRaleigh News & Observer
3 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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fromDurham Herald Sun
3 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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fromRaleigh News & Observer
3 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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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Green Brick Partners stands out with high margins, land-heavy approach

Green Brick Partners maintains the highest gross profit margin among public homebuilders at 29.4% despite Sun Belt market challenges, driven by land ownership and strategic debt discipline.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

RenoFi raises $22M Series B to expand home renovation financing

RenoFi's Series B funding enables expansion of its renovation financing platform, which uses AI-powered underwriting to offer home equity lines of credit based on after-repair value rather than current property value.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Reverse mortgage metrics fall sharply in February

HECM reverse mortgage endorsements hit their lowest level since April 2020, with all regions and top lenders reporting declines in February, while proprietary reverse mortgage products increasingly compete for market share.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Blend launches Autopilot AI agent

Blend Autopilot automates loan processing within seconds, eliminating delays from waiting periods and improving borrower satisfaction through instant document verification and compliance checks.
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fromThedrum
4 days ago

PMG Accelerates Growth in New York and by Building Modern Network of Office Hubs

PMG is expanding its national office footprint with 91,000 square feet of new space in 2022 to support hybrid work, talent attraction, and collaboration with brands and partners.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Direct Mortgage ex-employees sue over fraud and unpaid wages

Beech made specific representations about Direct's proprietary technology platform and the operational infrastructure supporting it; however, after joining Direct, it became apparent to Plaintiffs that the technology platform did not function as represented, the suit reads. By Fall 2025, it was clear that Direct's technology platform was incompatible with effective mortgage operations.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Stellar MLS transitions CEO role from Merri Jo Cowen to Shayne Fairley

My focus will be on delivering exceptional value to our brokers while continuing to position Stellar MLS to lead as the industry evolves. Prior to assuming his new role as CEO, Fairley served as the MLS's chief operations officer. Fairley has been a member of Stellar MLS's leadership team for nearly two decades, joining the MLS in 2005 and has served as COO since 2017.
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fromwww.facilitiesdive.com
4 days ago

Brooklyn project shows feasibility of using geothermal in dense urban areas

LCOR completed New York City's largest district geothermal project at 1515 Surf Avenue, demonstrating feasibility of major geothermal systems in dense urban environments despite higher upfront costs offset by significantly lower lifecycle expenses.
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fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Loan gives low-income borrowers a chance to build equity fast

A new 15-year Wealth Building Home Loan allows low- and moderate-income borrowers to build equity faster than 30-year mortgages through lower rates, minimal down payments, and residual income-based underwriting.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

These S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Are Quietly Crushing the Index - And Paying You Monthly

Among the S&P 500 companies that pay dividends, the vast majority of them distribute cash payments to the shareholders once every three months. Only a few of them pay dividends on a monthly basis. I discovered three monthly-paying S&P 500 dividend stocks with something special in common. Notably, all three of them have recently outperformed the S&P 500 index in terms of share-price gains.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Experian imposes another price increase on mortgage lenders

Credit report prices for mortgage lenders have increased up to 50% in 2026 as competition intensifies among credit scoring providers following FHFA's approval of VantageScore 4.0 as an alternative to FICO.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Why mortgage licensing must be a priority for private lenders In 2026

Mortgage licensing is a critical legal and deal-enabling priority for private lenders, not an operational afterthought, with significant consequences for non-compliance including usury exposure, penalties, and loan enforceability risks.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Loren Riddick on reverse refi churning, HECM misconceptions

HECM mortgage insurance premiums should be restructured to better align with actual risk, particularly reducing upfront costs for low-LTV line-of-credit scenarios while addressing unnecessary refinancing practices.
#mortgage-rates
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

March Mortgage Outlook: Lower Rates Ahead

30-year mortgage rates have fallen below 6% for the first time in three-and-a-half years, with continued downward momentum expected as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increase mortgage-backed securities purchases to support the housing market.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Will war with Iran send mortgage rates higher or lower?

Mortgage rates fell below 6% as the 10-year yield hit a key level, but geopolitical tension with Iran introduces uncertainty about whether rates will rise or fall before spring housing season.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Carlson Says REMAX Is winning the decade' at R4

REMAX achieved net income growth to $8.2 million in 2025 despite revenue decline, with international agent expansion offsetting U.S. market contraction.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

National MLS debate returns as consolidation pressure grows

A national MLS faces significant technological, political, governance, and antitrust challenges that extend far beyond simple data consolidation.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Announcing the 2026 Finance Leaders

HousingWire honors 30 finance executives leading mortgage, real estate, and homebuilding organizations through strategic financial management and resilient operations amid market volatility.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Fannie and Freddie add $12.5B MBS in January, help to ease rates

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac purchased $12.5 billion in agency MBS in January following Trump's $200 billion directive, contributing to mortgage rates declining from 6.20% to 5.95%.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Fairway promotes Holly Mattson to co-president of recruiting

Holly Mattson promoted to co-president of recruiting at Fairway Home Mortgage to oversee mortgage producer onboarding alongside David Lazowski.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

HomeServices of America signals a new era with brand refresh and clearer voice

HomeServices of America rebranded to reflect its modern role and commitment to becoming more visible in the real estate industry while maintaining local brand autonomy.
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fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Who is real estate supporting in LA's mayoral race?

Real estate industry prefers incumbent Mayor Karen Bass over challenger Nithya Raman due to Raman's support for mansion taxes, rent control restrictions, and development regulations that disadvantage developers.
fromSouth China Morning Post
6 days ago

Hong Kong's small landlords turn to co-working, student hostels to survive

The persistent 'flight to quality' creates a profound and escalating challenge for owners of older, non-prime office buildings. As corporates from high-value sectors consolidate into modern, ESG-compliant buildings, the demand for secondary space contracts to smaller local businesses, back-office functions and start-ups - all of which are highly price sensitive and have more options.
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fromLos Angeles Times
41 years ago

Loan Arranged for Rehab Development

First Interstate Mortgage Co.'s income property division has arranged a $2.3-million construction loan and $2.6-million permanent loan for the rehabilitation of an existing three-story building in Pasadena, located at 95 N. Marengo St.
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fromNew York City, NY Patch
6 days ago

Solidcore To Open New Flagship Location In Gramercy Park

Solidcore is a 50-minute, full-body, strength-training workout that uses slow, controlled movements to break down slow-twitch muscle fibers, allowing them to build back stronger and leaner. Unlike traditional Pilates, Solidcore is built around targeted strength training.
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fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

The Daily Dirt: AI isn't coming for your commercial broker

Commercial brokers view AI as an efficiency tool that enhances their services rather than threatens their business, as complex negotiations and client relationships remain irreplaceable by automation.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Zillow revises its home price forecast across over 400 housing markets-see the map

Zillow projects U.S. home prices will rise 0.9% over the next 12 months, a downward revision from the previous 2.1% forecast, indicating a soft national housing market in 2026.
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fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

NBA veteran Chauncey Billups posts Colorado mansion at $3 million

NBA free agent Chauncey Billups has listed his 9,206-square-foot Denver-area mansion for $3 million as he considers retirement.
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