Housing

Why is homeownership harder to sustain in 2025?

For generations, the American Dream has been defined by homeownership. But in 2025, that dream is harder to hold onto. Rising mortgage rates, high home prices and the day-to-day cost of living have...

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AARP reveals ‘urgent need’ to address financial impacts faced by caregivers

Living location impacts the caregiving experience in the U.S., according to a new state-level analysis released on Wednesday by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC). AARP’...

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Middle Market Solutions Emerge for the Seniors Housing Industry

By Hayden Spiess When Stealers Wheel lamented being “stuck in the middle with you” in its 1972 song of the same name, the band was assuredly not intending to sing from the perspective of a s...

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Fed delivers another 25-bps rate cut. Mortgage lenders prepare to scale up

The Federal Reserve delivered a 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, setting the target range at 3.75% to 4%. The move, which brings the federal funds rate to its lowest ...

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Lower rates prompt refis and dismissal of ARMs

Mortgage applications increased 7.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending October 24, 2025....

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Redefining the loan officer’s toolkit: Why insurance guidance belongs next to APR calculators

A mortgage is more than a rate and a closing date. It is a family planning for what happens after the keys are in hand. That is why insurance is not optional and belongs beside pricing, product fit...

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The AI advantage: How real estate industry leaders can get ahead in a digital market

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future promise in real estate. It’s here, measurable, and rapidly transforming how professionals work. From agents juggling client demands to lenders nav...

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5 best real estate classes in Washington for 2025

We’ve researched the best real estate classes in Washington State for every budget, schedule, and learning style to help you choose the ideal course package for your needs. From Seattle to Spokane ...

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$14B in Senior Housing Acquisitions, New Incentive Model Help Usher In ‘Welltower 3.0’

Welltower (NYSE: WELL) has begun a new chapter with an even narrower focus on senior living and new incentives for operators and their employees – all part of its newest iteration, “Welltower 3.0” ...

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Financially stressed homeowners are delaying essential repairs

A growing number of homeowners are putting off necessary maintenance and repairs, leading to safety concerns, higher costs and long-term financial strain, according to a new report from Bold North ...

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