Housing

Biden, Trump teams battle over environmental agenda for housing

As the transition to the second presidency of Donald Trump continues, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week aimed to emphasize what it sees as the accomplishments of ...

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CoreLogic’s John Rogers on AI, climate risk and land development issues

John Rogers is a well-known name in the world of mortgage and real estate data analysis. The globe-trotting CoreLogic executive recently earned a larger role at the California-based company...

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Here’s why we won’t build millions of new homes

We heard a lot about the need for millions of new homes during the run-up to the election, so I can imagine how shocked some people are to see today’s report on housing starts and permits at recess...

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Singaporean Firm Brings Dementia Care Village Model to China With New Project

Singapore-based Perennial Holdings Private Limited recently announced China’s first Alzheimer’s care village, blending eastern and western medicine in the world’s second-most populous country. ...

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Trace Neuroscience Nets $101M in Series A Funding for ALS, Dementia Therapy Development

Biopharmaceutical company Trace Neuroscience announced it has raised $101 million in a Series A financing effort to develop new genomic therapies to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyo...

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HumanGood CEO: Senior Living’s ‘Golden Age’ in Reach, But Some Barriers Remain

In the age of the electric vehicle, the senior living industry is akin to a 1987 Buick – at least when it comes to public perception, according to HumanGood CEO John Cochrane. Cochrane’s po...

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Seniors are in the sweet spot for tapping into home equity

Homeowners are sitting on a record level of about $35 trillion in home equity — more than double the equity levels recorded prior to the financial crisis and housing market collapse of the late 200...

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Lamacchia Realty acquires Stone Ridge Properties

Lamacchia Realty is continuing its acquisition spree. On Tuesday, the New England-based firm announced its acquisition of Massachusetts-based Stone Ridge Properties. The financial terms ...

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Former Discovery, Brookdale Operations Leader Joins MBK Senior Living as President

MBK Senior Living is getting a new top leader. The Irvine, California-based senior living operator on Tuesday announced it had chosen Kevin Bowman as its new president. Bowman is filling...

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The election is over, but mortgage rates have yet to change course

The trend line for mortgage rates has been the same for several weeks, even as some of the uncertainty surrounding the 2024 election is fading. The cost of a home loan continues to move in a negati...

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Credit bureaus will push to scale back mortgage trigger leads bill

The passage of the mortgage trigger lead bill as proposed in the U.S. Congress will face a challenge from a new plan expected to be released this week by representatives of the consumer rep...

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Coldwell Banker CEO highlights crucial role of communication skills for agent development

In the newest episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt sits down with Kamini Lane, CEO and president of Coldwell Banker Realty. In this fireside chat, Velt and Lane explore her...

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How might investors view reverse mortgages in 2025 and beyond?

Major reverse mortgage companies like Finance of America (FOA) and Ellington Financial — the parent of reverse lender Longbridge Financial — recently released their third-quarter 2024 earnings resu...

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Home equity access: How Finance of America bolsters the market with home equity products

In today’s economy, mortgage rates and housing expenses have consistently risen. As a result, older citizens are tapping into their retirement savings to cover costs—if they have it. However, homeo...

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Getting back to basics: Creating success in today’s market

The current mortgage market starkly contrasts with the booming years of 2020 and 2021. Both borrowers and loan officers face a changed—and changing—landscape. However, success remains within reach ...

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How HousingWire’s 2025 market forecast compares to others

The 2024 housing market is shaping out to be one of the slowest in recent memory, but what can the industry expect in 2025? HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami and Altos Research Found...

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Momentum Builder buys Sales Mastery, creating new ‘super brand’

Momentum Builder has acquired Sales Mastery, the companies announced Wednesday. The merger of two industry leaders in sales training and coaching will result in a “unified super brand” that will be...

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Antitrust lawsuit over MLS access dismissed in California

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is getting a temporary reprieve from the latest antitrust suit it’s fighting regarding “three-way membership agreements” for MLS access. On Mon...

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Senior Living Industry Makes Some Progress on LGBTQ+ Inclusion, But Much More Action Needed

Editor’s note: WTWH Healthcare is pleased to announce the inaugural Prism Awards, honoring individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exemplary achievements in the areas of Diversity, Equ...

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76% of home sellers say real estate agents are absolutely worth it

Nearly three quarters of recent American home sellers said in a Clever survey that using a traditional real estate agent is the best way to sell. As real estate agents adjust to sweeping ch...

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WinnCos., Westmass Open 95-Unit Mixed-Income Seniors Housing Community in Ludlow, Massachusetts

LUDLOW, Mass. — WinnCos. and Westmass Area Development Corp. have opened The Residences at Mill 8, a 95-unit mixed-income seniors housing community. Situated within a former mill building, the $43....

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