Housing

NAR, Phoenix Realtors settle dispute over three-way agreement

The Phoenix Association of Realtors (PAR) has blinked first in its game of chicken with the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The groups announced Thursday that they’ve come to an ...

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Judge clears way for federal layoffs, including at the CFPB and VA

A U.S. District Court judge in Washington, D.C., cleared the way for mass layoffs of federal employees — including at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Veterans ...

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eXp rides Clear Cooperation to international growth

While Robert Reffkin and Compass are touting their success while pushing for the repeal of the National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy, eXp Realty executives are claiming t...

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Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January

The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.

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Existing-home sales slow in January as affordability challenges persist

Existing-home sales started the year on a down note, dropping 4.9% month over month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million in January, according to data released Friday by the Nationa...

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Pennsylvania AG moves to dismiss Moore membership suit against NAR

Another antitrust lawsuit related to the National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) three-way membership agreement is facing a motion to dismiss. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Real Estate ...

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MBA lowers 2025 forecast for refinances

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has revised its previous 2025 mortgage forecast, raising its projection for purchase originations while trimming projections for refinances from its January f...

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Board games and firepits: Senior communities are pulling out all the stops to lure Generation X. Here’s why.

Retirement communities are courting members of Gen X, who will outnumber baby boomers in 2028.

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RE/MAX was profitable in 2024 even as its US agent count continues to slide

The stagnant housing market has made it difficult for brokerages and franchises to grow, but one of the more effective ways to do so in the current environment is to add more agents. Tha...

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The 7 best real estate website builders for 2025

Today’s real estate website builders will help you create an attractive, high-converting real estate website without learning to code or wrestling with WordPress. The value proposition for agents i...

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Generation X is ready for senior living. Here’s what they want.

Retirement communities are courting members of Gen X, who will outnumber baby boomers in 2028.

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Fidelity’s title insurance segment ramps up its performance in 2024

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) delivered a strong earnings report in the fourth quarter of 2024, increasing its companywide net earnings for the full year and showing positive Q4 results for its...

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National Church Residences Appoints Chair of the Board, Vice Chair

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nonprofit organization National Church Residences has appointed new leaders of its board. Both longstanding board members, Virginia Barney and Rob Maloney will serve as chair and v...

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Vivie Adds Northfield Retirement Community to Portfolio

NORTHFIELD, Minn. — Vivie has acquired Northfield Retirement Community in Northfield. Opened in 1969, the community offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted li...

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JLL Arranges Sale of 88-Unit Assisted Living, Memory Care Property in New Jersey

FRANLIN LAKES, N.J. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Sunrise of Franklin Lakes, an 88-unit assisted living and memory care property located in Franklin Lakes, roughly 30 miles northwe...

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CoreLogic: Single-family rent growth remains low

Annual rent growth for single-family homes remained sluggish in December 2024, with prices rising 1.8% year over year, according to the newest Single-Family Rent Index from CoreLogic. Wh...

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Senior Living Dealbook: Judge OKs Harborside Sale Out of Bankruptcy; Tutera Acquires, Reopens Chicago Community

Transactions New York CCRC approved for sale Harborside, a continuing care retirement community in New York, has been approved for sale by a bankruptcy judge. Court documents ...

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LCS, Arbor Company, Heritage Communities ‘Buckle Down’ To Drive Move-Ins

Senior living sales and marketing leaders are confronting the “double-edged sword” of artificial intelligence (AI) while also harnessing technology in new ways to meet key goals, including driving ...

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Mortgage rates fall as economic softness sends bond yields lower

Mortgage rates decreased again today on weak economic data, following last Friday’s similar drop in the 10-year yield. Furthermore, the mortgage spreads in today’s pricing are favorable. According ...

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Trump’s special envoy says California wildfire aid will come with conditions

Richard Grenell, the special envoy to President Donald Trump, said there will be strings attached to California wildfire aid, Politico reported on Friday. During a conversation with Poli...

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With Ginnie Mae under fire, concern about market disruption is growing

Rumors of large-scale staffing cuts at Ginnie Mae are spooking Wall Street and the housing industry, who fear potential repercussions to the mortgage-backed securities market. Mortgage l...

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