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SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Finance of America launches new reverse mortgage line of credit

HomeSafe Second Line of Credit offers a nonrevolving reverse mortgage option for accessing home equity without new monthly payments.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Here are the 5 most impactful financial freebies every investor should claim

Tax code offers several legal provisions that allow wealth increase and income generation without IRS taxation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
8 hours ago

NRMLA webinar to cover reverse servicing and maturity events

Understanding post-loan processes is crucial for originators, especially for elderly borrowers, to prevent risks like losing their homes over unpaid obligations.
#mortgage-rates
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

We bought a house with a 2.5% mortgage rate a few years ago. Our family's much bigger now, but moving is not an option.

Rising mortgage rates since 2019 have made moving to a larger home financially challenging for families.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Higher mortgage rates trigger sharp drop in applications

The 30-year mortgage rate has risen to 6.57%, impacting refinance applications and buyer confidence amid economic uncertainty.
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

We bought a house with a 2.5% mortgage rate a few years ago. Our family's much bigger now, but moving is not an option.

Rising mortgage rates since 2019 have made moving to a larger home financially challenging for families.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Higher mortgage rates trigger sharp drop in applications

The 30-year mortgage rate has risen to 6.57%, impacting refinance applications and buyer confidence amid economic uncertainty.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 hours ago

Just dropped: Beverly Hills Estates expands with Malibu division, Savills deal

Beverly Hills Estates expands with Malibu Estates division to enhance presence in high-end markets, aiming for five satellite offices in Los Angeles.
#homeownership
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
Real estate
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Why Crypto-Backed Mortgages Matter for Expanding Access to Homeownership

Financial firms are redefining wealth evaluation with crypto-backed mortgages to address barriers to homeownership.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Balance Homes updates co-ownership program

Balance's program offers structured support for homeowners, focusing on co-ownership and a path to full ownership with ongoing counseling and financial incentives.
fromSubstack
4 days ago

Q1 Market Whiplash, Millionaire Tax Strategies and Bitcoin Backed Mortgages - Episode 183

The sharp rise in oil prices and renewed inflation concerns created significant pressure on both stocks and bonds, impacting investor sentiment and market dynamics.
Retirement
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Do Not Build a Retirement Portfolio in 2026 Without at Least One of These 3 Dividend Kings

Dividend King stocks are essential for portfolios, especially retirement ones, providing stability and potential growth amid market fluctuations.
Roam Research
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Rocket Close, AWS partner to automate mortgage document workflows

Amazon Textract and Bedrock automate document processing, improving efficiency and reducing human error in handling diverse document types.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

ALTA renews TrustLink as Elite Provider for 2026

The ALTA Elite Provider Program recognizes service providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the title insurance industry and the professionals who serve consumers every day, ALTA CEO Chris Morton said in the announcement.
Law
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

The 'end-to-end' title tech system has given way to something better

Title agencies benefit from specialized tools and open systems rather than all-in-one platforms due to diverse regulatory and workflow needs.
Women in technology
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Women and wealth: Tips for navigating your lifelong financial journey

Women are set to inherit significant wealth and are actively building their own financial futures amidst the Great Wealth Transfer.
#mortgage
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Retirement

Investing or overpaying a mortgage - which is the best use of 10,000??????????????????????

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Lower rates aren't enough: What mortgage lenders and servicers must do to set spring homebuyers up for long-term success

Interest rates easing may improve buyer sentiment, but sustainable homeownership relies more on managing cash flow than just lower rates.
Retirement
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Investing or overpaying a mortgage - which is the best use of 10,000??????????????????????

Paying off a mortgage early may not be the best use of spare cash.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Lower rates aren't enough: What mortgage lenders and servicers must do to set spring homebuyers up for long-term success

Interest rates easing may improve buyer sentiment, but sustainable homeownership relies more on managing cash flow than just lower rates.
#housing-market
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Real estate

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
fromFortune
5 days ago
SF real estate

There are now nearly 50% more home sellers than buyers as gap widens to a record 630,000. But it's only a buyer's market if you can afford it | Fortune

Home buyers have gained leverage as housing supply exceeds demand, with a significant gap between sellers and buyers recorded in February.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Over-60s now own 55% of all property in the UK

Younger generations are increasingly unable to enter the housing market, with baby boomers owning the majority of the country's housing wealth.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
SF real estate
fromFortune
5 days ago

There are now nearly 50% more home sellers than buyers as gap widens to a record 630,000. But it's only a buyer's market if you can afford it | Fortune

Home buyers have gained leverage as housing supply exceeds demand, with a significant gap between sellers and buyers recorded in February.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Rachel Cruze Tells Homeowner With Mold and Leaks to Start Family Now, Not Wait for Perfect House

I always hate people putting off things like getting married or having kids or something when it comes to something financial. Restart investing and start a family at the same time, then use whatever cash remains to chip away at renovations.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The great care home cash grab: how private equity turned vulnerable elderly people into human ATMs

Kilgour arranged a bank loan and in June 1989 he launched Four Seasons Health Care, taking the name from a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan where he had once dined.
London politics
#real-estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Lower launches Movoto Advantage for solo real estate agents

Movoto Advantage connects top independent agents with motivated buyers, streamlining the homebuying process and enhancing lead opportunities through a limited-membership model.
SF real estate
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Our Offer Was Accepted on Our Dream House. Then the Sellers Started Acting Very Strange.

Sellers terminated the contract after inspection, revealing serious house issues, leading to suspicions about their intentions.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Cruze Tells Landlord With $1.3M in Equity: Live on Your Boat or Sell Everything

E can fund renovations by living on a boat and renting out his unit for $8,000 monthly instead of taking out a HELOC.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Cruze Tells Landlord With $1.3M in Equity: Live on Your Boat or Sell Everything

E can fund renovations by living on a boat and renting out his unit for $8,000 monthly instead of taking out a HELOC.
Retirement
fromSubstack
3 days ago

Equity Compensation Is How Modern Millionaires Are Made

Equity compensation is crucial for modern employees, impacting wealth accumulation and tax implications.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

What Makes a Perfect LBO Target: These 4 Stocks Fit the Profile Right Now

Private equity firms seek LBO targets with predictable cash flow, depressed valuations, and operational improvement potential.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
#reverse-mortgages
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

C2 Financial's Urwin on reverse mortgage broker-lender evolution

New lender agreements are enhancing broker protections, but the reverse mortgage market must attract new borrowers beyond refinances.
Retirement
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Family-funded reverse mortgage can help elderly parents keep home

A new family-funded reverse mortgage option allows multiple family members to pool resources and provide flexible credit to senior homeowners at lower rates than commercial alternatives.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Mortgage lenders ramp up homebuilder divisions

Ginsburg stated that treating builder business as a core pillar rather than a side channel reflects a broader industry shift. He believes a healthy balance of builders should be around 15% to 20% of the overall retail book of business.
Real estate
#shared-ownership
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Wildy unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership

Shared ownership can lead to financial strain due to rising service charges and maintenance issues, leaving some homeowners feeling trapped.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Wildy unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership

Shared ownership can lead to financial strain due to rising service charges and maintenance issues, leaving some homeowners feeling trapped.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Homeowner Assistance Fund backstopped vulnerable borrowers

The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
SF real estate
#investing
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago
Business

3 Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Today and Forget About for the Next 20 Years

Investing in dividend stocks like Coca-Cola can build long-term wealth and provide passive income, even during economic uncertainty.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago
Retirement

Retirees Are Ditching Stock Picking for This 6% Income Strategy

Investors can achieve high yields through options income ETFs and REITs, but must consider potential downsides like lower long-term performance.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

3 Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Today and Forget About for the Next 20 Years

Investing in dividend stocks like Coca-Cola can build long-term wealth and provide passive income, even during economic uncertainty.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Retirees Are Ditching Stock Picking for This 6% Income Strategy

Investors can achieve high yields through options income ETFs and REITs, but must consider potential downsides like lower long-term performance.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

My boyfriend lives in the house I bought and pays for half of everything, including the mortgage. It benefits us both.

A couple uses separate property ownership with a cohabitation agreement to build wealth while protecting individual assets, planning to each own one property that they'll eventually rent out together.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

PartnerOne finalizes acquisition of Mortgage Cadence

Mortgage Cadence will enhance its capabilities under PartnerOne, focusing on long-term growth and innovation in loan origination technology.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Is It Finally Time to Put Homebuyers First in Real Estate Tech?

Proptech startups prioritized revenue from real estate agents and brokerages rather than end-users, resulting in technology that optimizes intermediary efficiency instead of consumer benefit.
NYC real estate
fromThe Daily Upside
2 weeks ago

How Advisors Are Finding Opportunities in Private Real Estate Right Now

Commercial real estate values remain 17% below 2022 peaks due to pandemic office vacancies and interest rate increases, presenting potential buying opportunities despite sector skepticism and illiquidity concerns.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Can $500,000 Really Pay You $2,000 a Month in Dividends

Investing in high-yield dividend stocks can generate significant monthly cash flow for retirees.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

REVERSE plus integrates Smartfi proprietary reverse mortgages

ANALYZER Pro helps loan officers model reverse mortgage scenarios, compare options, and enhance borrower understanding and confidence.
#401k
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Why Doctors Are Moving Money Out of Their 401(k)s and Into This Instead

RMDs from a traditional 401(k) can lead to high effective tax rates for high-income earners, especially physicians.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

What Your Employer Doesn't Tell You About Your 401(k) Match

Employer 401(k) matching contributions are often subject to vesting schedules that can result in significant forfeiture if employees leave before a certain period.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Why Doctors Are Moving Money Out of Their 401(k)s and Into This Instead

RMDs from a traditional 401(k) can lead to high effective tax rates for high-income earners, especially physicians.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

What Your Employer Doesn't Tell You About Your 401(k) Match

Employer 401(k) matching contributions are often subject to vesting schedules that can result in significant forfeiture if employees leave before a certain period.
#home-equity
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

HomeLight says more buyers seek down payment help in 2026

Home equity access is rising, but affordability challenges persist, leading many to seek down payment assistance and alternative housing options.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

HomeLight says more buyers seek down payment help in 2026

Home equity access is rising, but affordability challenges persist, leading many to seek down payment assistance and alternative housing options.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

HighTechLending, Better partner to expand EquitySelect HELOC

HighTechLending's EquitySelect HELOC offers flexible home equity access for borrowers struggling with traditional underwriting standards.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Home equity decreases nationally to end 2025

Total homeowner equity reached $17 trillion in Q3 2025, with equity losses slowing while negative equity cases increased to 1.1 million homes representing 2% of mortgaged properties.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

New home loan helps lower-income borrowers build equity quickly

A new wealth-building home loan enables lower-income borrowers to build equity rapidly through reduced interest rates and rate buydowns, requiring no down payment, closing costs, or mortgage insurance.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Finance of America expands HomeSafe Second reverse mortgage

Finance of America launches HomeSafe Second, a second lien product for homeowners 55+ to access home equity without refinancing or making monthly payments.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
19 years ago

Wife gets the house, er, listing

Shelby Roos Arnold, newly licensed real estate agent, lists her $7.9 million Beverly Hills home she shared with actor Tom Arnold during their legal separation.
Retirement
fromSubstack
2 weeks ago

Can I Afford to Move #2: Is Draining Our Savings to Buy a Home a Bad Idea?

Depleting savings to purchase a home increases financial risk, but may be acceptable if income is stable and savings discipline is strong.
Real estate
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Your money questions: Is it possible to switch my mortgage from the bank to a local credit union?

Switching mortgages to credit unions is increasingly common as members seek local financial management and competitive interest rates.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Homestead exemption won't protect owner from nonjudicial foreclosure

A homestead exemption protects home equity from creditors in California for principal residences, including condominiums, and applies only to judicial foreclosures, not nonjudicial foreclosures by associations.
Education
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Fairway, NAIFA debut Certified Home Equity Advisor program

NAIFA members can earn a CHEA credential teaching reverse-mortgage-based home-equity strategies for retirement planning, emphasizing education, ethics, and consumer protection rather than product origination.
Social justice
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Home equity props up retirees as savings fall short

Social Security provides the majority of income for older Americans, while retirement savings and home equity show large gaps across race, education, and income.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

The mortgage industry built a sales infrastructure. It now needs a navigation infrastructure

Mortgage lending's efficiency may obscure its complexities, necessitating a shift from sales infrastructure to navigation infrastructure for better borrower understanding.
Real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

What to know about the 'buy, refinance, repeat' strategy helping real estate investors scale without tons of cash

Real estate investing requires strategy, time, and significant capital, with the BRRRR method enabling rapid portfolio growth through refinancing.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
2 weeks ago

Tenancy in Common vs Joint Tenancy: Key Differences for Homebuyers

Tenancy in common is a form of co-ownership where two or more people each own a share of a property. One of the biggest advantages is flexibility. Ownership shares can be, but don't have to be equal. For example, one person can own 60 percent while another owns 40 percent, based on how much each contributed financially.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The industry's quiet first line of defense

Title agents perform critical fraud detection work during real estate transactions that remains largely invisible to buyers, sellers, and lenders despite being more important than the visible closing process.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

CrossCountry Mortgage to buy Summit Funding

CCM acquired Summit Mortgage Company, adding 168 loan officers and 45 branches to expand its $50.5 billion annual origination volume through strategic consolidation and operational synergies.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Longbridge, Mutual of Omaha to dismiss reverse mortgage lawsuit

Longbridge Financial and Mutual of Omaha Mortgage jointly dismissed a federal lawsuit alleging deceptive reverse mortgage advertising and RESPA violations involving affiliate review sites.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
3 weeks 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.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks 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.
Real estate
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.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Picking the Best Way to Hold Title to Your Home

Five common methods exist for holding home title: sole ownership, tenants in common, joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, and community property, each with distinct tax, probate, and ownership implications.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

Do Rent-to-Own Homes Actually Make Homeownership More Attainable?

Is it time to think about rent-to-own homes? After all, 2026 is shaping up to be a chaotic year, with an uncertain economy, political pandemonium roiling every market, and a falling dollar. And in real estate, everyone seems to be hurting. For the first time in over a decade, it's seemingly a buyer's market, with housing stock finally exceeding those looking to make a purchase.
Real estate
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I bought a house with my best friend. It's the best living situation I've ever had.

Two divorced single mothers purchased and share a house in Utica, creating a supportive, stable living arrangement that does not affect their romantic relationships.
Real estate
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

At retirement's edge, homebuying math gets harder. Here's how to navigate it

Older adults weighing relocation must balance financial costs, maintenance responsibilities, and proximity to family when choosing between buying a home or continuing to rent.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Unison faces consumer lawsuit over home equity investment claims

Unison's home equity investment agreements are alleged to be misleading, functioning as unlicensed, high-cost mortgages that can strip homeowners' equity and evade consumer protections.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage escrow misconceptions persist as payment amounts rise

Rising property taxes, insurance premiums, and escrow misconceptions are causing unexpected mortgage payment increases and borrower surprise despite many claiming they understand escrow.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How to take over a mortgage when inheriting a house

Heirs can inherit a house without assuming the mortgage; understanding federal rules and contacting the lender quickly preserves options and prevents costly mistakes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Balance Homes relaunches with $30M investment

Balance Homes relaunches co-ownership equity-sharing to help homeowners access trapped home equity and remain in their homes amid rising household debt and tighter credit.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Tapping a 401(k) for homeownership is risky business

Financially, the American dream should not be homeownership, but should be financial independence, Robert Johnson, CEO of Economic Index Associates and a professor at Creighton University, said in the report. People fall prey to the stories of individuals realizing substantial gains by buying a home and selling it at a much higher price years down the road. He noted that nearly 29% of household wealth was tied to home equity in 2021, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Real estate
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