Housing

Data-driven leadership will define the 2026 housing market

Each new year brings new table stakes for the housing industry, as leaders assess the factors and trends that are no longer optional to stay competitive. Trends in AI, data and lead generation are ...

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9 real estate events and conferences to attend in 2026

Set yourself up for success in the new year by stacking your calendar with real estate events and conferences. Learning from other agents and brokers around the country is the perfect way to boost ...

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What real estate agents need to know about the 50-year mortgage

As the White House and federal housing officials float backing 50-year fixed-rate mortgages as a potential tool to ease U.S. housing affordability, the proposal has drawn quick praise from some qua...

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“Owner Was In The Mob”: 25 Of The Most Abnormal Finds While Renovating A Home

Article created by: Jonas ŽviliusMany old homes have a rich history filled with stories you could tell the grandkids about. But in some cases, these properties would even come with fascinating arti...

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‘It’s Here’: How Silverado, Anthem Are Making the Most of Rising Memory Care Demand

The “leading edge” of the baby boomer generation is at the industry’s doorstep, and senior living operators must evolve clinical capabilities and lifestyle engagement programming to meet their nee...

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American House Expands Memory Care, Putting Residents ‘Before the Process’

American House Senior Living is evolving its memory care program to meet the needs of older adults seeking senior living, moving to a model based on resident empowerment and personalization. ...

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Kisco Senior Living Draws On Brain Health Research for New Memory Care Program

Kisco Senior Living has launched a new memory care model grounded in scientific research and Montessori-based principles. Last year, the Carlsbad, California-based operator launched Heirloom...

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Judson Senior Living Embraces Membership Model to Create Virtual Residents

Senior living operator Judson Senior Living is refining its internal systems and renovating its three communities to prepare for the incoming baby boomer wave. The Cleveland, Ohio-based nonp...

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Activated Insights Buys CareAcademy, Growing Training Services

Activated Insights, an experience management and workforce enablement platform, has acquired CareAcademy, creating one of the largest healthcare workforce and training platforms in the country. ...

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FHFA eyes assumable and portable mortgages, raising questions for lenders

Bill Pulte said this week that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer assumable or portable mortgages — part of ongoing discussions inside the Trump...

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The best real estate virtual tour software for 2025 (+ free options)

Are virtual tours finally ready for their close-up? We think so. Not long ago, Matterport was the only serious player in the virtual tour software space. Their tours were revolutionary, with a catc...

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The ultimate guide to real estate networking for agents who want more referrals

Real estate networking is an effective way to find new clients and stay in touch with people you already know. It may seem scary at first, but it’s really very simple. Build relationships, look for...

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Cornerstone launches Prime HEI for mortgage brokers

Cornerstone Financing, creator of CHEIFS (Cornerstone Home Equity Insurance/Investment Funding Solutions), on Wednesday announced the launch of Prime HEI. The wholesale program allows mo...

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Judge awards $325K to UWM in ‘All In’ broker dispute

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) secured a $325,000 award in a three-year legal dispute with California-based brokerage firm Kevron Investment over alleged violations of its “All In” broker initiati...

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Lutz homebuyer commission appears to be headed to court

The Lutz homebuyer commission lawsuit appears to be headed to trial. On Friday, Judge K. Michael Moore, who is overseeing the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Miami, set a trial date for the lawsu...

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RateMyAgent, Curated Social rebrand to form Renowned

A new real estate marketing brand, Renowned, launched Wednesday — bringing together RateMyAgent and Curated Social into one integrated platform aimed at helping real estaet agents strengthen their ...

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CFPB funding deemed unlawful by Trump administration

The Trump administration declared in a court filing on Monday that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s funding is unlawful and that the agency cannot legally request funds from the Fe...

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Sotheby’s veteran pegged to lead FirstTeam in Washington

A little over two months after launching its Washington State operation, independent real estate brokerage FirstTeam has announced its broker of record for the state. On Tuesday, the fi...

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CIC Credit joins FICO’s direct license initiative

CIC Credit, a provider of verification and credit services for the mortgage industry, said on Tuesday that it will participate in the FICO Mortgage Direct License Program, a new initiative from ana...

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How price cuts and inventory shifts are changing Knoxville home prices

Price reductions swept through the Knoxville metro housing market during the week ending Nov. 7, 2025, with 51.9% of active listings carrying reduced asking prices, well above typical market condit...

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Columbia Residential Secures Financing for $28.4M Renovation Project at Affordable Community in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Columbia Residential has secured financing for a $28.4 million renovation and preservation project at Columbia Senior at MLK Village, an affordable seniors housing community located in At...

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