Housing

Mortgage applications climb as rates continue to decline

Mortgage applications increased 11.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from last week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week...

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Federal judge orders release of DOGE operational records

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. DOGE Service — the controversial agency led by billionaire Elon Musk — to release records about its operations, citing concerns over its “unusual secrec...

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What has the CFPB done for the reverse mortgage industry?

Since it was originally founded in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been a chief figure in the regulatory enforcement of the mortgage indus...

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New York moves to allow title insurance for state land deals

New York may soon allow title insurance for state land purchases, a shift that could streamline conservation efforts and resolve longstanding property disputes. The change, which was inc...

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Lutheran Senior Services Rebrands as EverTrue to Meet New Expectations of Incoming Residents

One of the largest senior living nonprofits in the U.S. has taken a new name – all in an effort to match the organization’s focus in 2025, the organization’s CEO told Senior Housing News. La...

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Safety, affordability concerns could be barriers for aging in place

An overwhelming majority of older Americans (84%) say that aging in place in their current homes is a priority, but significant challenges stemming from home safety and affordability concerns are s...

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Older Adults Less Lonely After Moving Into Senior Living, New Survey Shows

Senior living communities can have an outsized impact on whether older adults feel lonely, according to a survey of new senior living residents from U.S. News & World Report. More th...

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Renting is less expensive than homeownership in every major US metro

Deciding whether to rent or buy a home depends on several factors — including finances, long-term goals and local market conditions. While homeownership can be a long-term investment, renti...

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CertifID’s Tom Cronkright on how CISA cuts could impact cybersecurity practices

The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials. The U.S...

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Richmond, Raleigh rank as the friendliest cities for single-family renters

Single-family renter households have grown by 31% over the past two decades, outpacing the 21% increase in owner-occupied households. Alongside that growth, several metropolitan areas stand out as ...

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NY congressional delegation says skeleton staff in HUD field offices imperils housing assistance

In the wake of severe cuts to staff and its field office footprint, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must reverse layoffs and planned closures of offices across New York s...

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The Agency adds Engel & Volkers veteran to leadership team

The leadership team at The Agency has a new face. The brokerage announced this week that Peter Ianos is joining as its head of operations for core services. Ianos most recently held the tit...

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Gen Z still eager to buy homes, but getting weary

Now in its fifth year, the 2025 ServiceLink State of Homebuying Report (SOHBR), released today, revealed that while Gen Z remains eager and ready to buy a home this year, high mortgage rates and ho...

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Mortgage rates drop as investors seek bond market safe haven

Spring officially arrives next week and the 2025 housing market could heat up too, if the recent declines in mortgage rates are any indication. Data at HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center on...

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How a luxury real estate agent fell for a listing scam

The conversation started like any typical interaction with a homeowner looking to sell their property. We discussed the current market conditions and revisited the property’s previous listing histo...

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Trump nominates Andrew Hughes as HUD’s deputy secretary

The Trump administration this week has started to fill out some of the vacant leadership posts at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), beginning with the nomination of Andrew...

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Amy Heller Joins Meridian Capital Group

NEW YORK CITY — Amy Heller has joined Meridian Capital Group as a senior managing director with the firm’s senior housing and healthcare group. Founded in 1991, New York City-based Meridian...

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Consulting firm Milliman jumps into mortgage advisory by hiring two big names

Global consulting and actuarial firm Milliman Inc. is expanding into the residential mortgage business, and it’s picked up Sterling Point Advisors‘ Jeff Juliane and Brett Ludden to lead the effort....

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How a 26-year-old Douglas Elliman agent closed $100 million+ in 2024

Do you have the confidence to talk yourself out of a six-figure payday? Abraham Sarway did. As he and his clients walked out the door of a multi-million home they had just toured together, the buye...

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Blend partners with Talk’uments for multilingual mortgage solutions

Blend Labs, Inc. today announced its partnership with Talk’uments, a provider of digital language technology and solutions for the mortgage industry, which will enable lenders and borrowers to navi...

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CFPB COO gives details of DOGE’s scaling back agency in court

Following the controversial actions of the U.S. DOGE Service’s attempts to severely reduce the headcount and enforcement capacity of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency’s ch...

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