Housing

FAR, AAG to unify under Finance of America brand

Finance of America Companies (FOA) announced on Monday that its reverse mortgage brands — Finance ...

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Did lower mortgage rates slow housing inventory growth?

My model for inventory growth with higher mortgage rates came crashing down last week. After two wee...

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Labor market report is good news for mortgage rates

Friday’s jobs report came in as a miss of estimates and wage growth came in lower than expected. T...

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RE/MAX to lean on high agent productivity during turbulent times

RE/MAX executives were not shy about acknowledging the uncertainty that is currently plaguing the re...

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What lies ahead for short-term rentals

In real estate, short-term rentals (STRs) have carved a niche that extends far beyond the heyday of ...

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RealReports partners with New England-based MLS

Proptech company RealReports is partnering with New England-based PrimeMLS, the companies announced ...

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FHA extends foreclosure moratorium on Hawaiian island of Maui

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Friday published Mortgagee Letter 2024-08, which extends...

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eXp acquires 500-agent independent brokerage in Florida

eXp Realty has acquired Broker’s LLC, a 500-agent independent brokerage based in South Florida and...

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NAR settlement terms slated to go into effect in mid-August

The business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission...

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Remote reverse mortgage counseling now permanently permitted in Massachusetts

A bill that will permanently allow for remote reverse mortgage counseling via telephone or video con...

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Tri-state area housing shortage could cost the region economically

The tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut may face a housing gap of 920,000 units b...

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Amid ‘DEI Fatigue,’ Senior Living Providers Strive for More Progress

While there are signs of “DEI fatigue” in a variety of industries, leaders within senior living...

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Low inventory creates challenging conditions in North Carolina’s housing market

No matter where you are in the Tar Heel State, real estate professionals across North Carolina are f...

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Transactions and Financings: National Church Residences Acquires Four Communities; Clearwater Living Expands Into Texas

Acquisitions National Church Residences acquires four communities National Chu...

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Washington Post Analysis Shows 30% Spike in Lift-Assist Calls from Senior Living

An analysis of 911 call data by the Washington Post shows that lift-assist emergency responses have ...

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Virginia Realtors: Zillow’s touring agreement may not be legal

Earlier this week, Zillow launched a new “touring agreement,” a nonexclusive contract for buye...

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U.S. hiring slowed in April, missing estimates

The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in April, less than in March and below what economists had expec...

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Opinion: Riding the wave

Thanks to high mortgage rates, mortgage refinance rates, and even higher home prices, the vibe among...

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Teraverde CEO Jim Deitch on finding ways to monetize home equity

The dismal 2024 mortgage market has one very silver lining: $32 trillion in home equity. Jim Deitch,...

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Rocket delivers $291M profit amid improved margins and MSR acquisitions

Rocket Companies, the parent of Rocket Mortgage, delivered a profit in the first quarter of 2024 th...

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eXp posts $15.6M loss in Q1 2024

While revenue rose at eXp World Holdings during the first quarter of 2024, the firm was still unable...

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