Housing

If “free money” broke housing before, a 50-year mortgage will finish the job

Slip out the back, Jack!Make a new plan, Stan. You don’t need to be coy, Roy. Just get yourself free. As Paul Simon sang in the song “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” just change the word “...

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Cotality reports 8.2% rise in mortgage fraud risk during Q3

Mortgage fraud risk increased 8.2% year-over-year, with an estimated 1 in 118 applications showing indications of fraud. That’s according to Cotality’s Q3 2025 National Mortgage Application Fraud R...

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Memory Care Innovation Award Winner: Sallie Carlin, Director of Memory Care, Willow Gardens at United Hebrew

Sallie Carlin, Director of Memory Care of Willow Gardens at United Hebrew, has been named a 2025 Memory Care Innovation Award winner by Senior Housing News. The Memory Care Innovation Awards...

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High-income job losses stand to hurt housing market

National job growth is slowing, and most major U.S. metros are adding jobs at a below-normal pace, according to a new analysis from John Burns Research and Consulting. The report compares cu...

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Redfin puts forth AI chat tool for home searches

Redfin recently announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that allows users to search for homes through conversation rather than traditional filters. The “conver...

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Vanguard: Turning savings into stable retirement income is a common hurdle

Defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s form the vast majority of retirement accounts in the U.S., and a report released Wednesday by Vanguard aims to help consumers, plan sponsors a...

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WSJ: Fannie Mae officials fired amid mortgage fraud probe

Fannie Mae officials who were recently removed from their positions were investigating whether Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte improperly obtained mortgage records of Demo...

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Data-driven leadership will define the 2026 housing market

Each new year brings new table stakes for the housing industry, as leaders assess the factors and trends that are no longer optional to stay competitive. Trends in AI, data and lead generation are ...

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9 real estate events and conferences to attend in 2026

Set yourself up for success in the new year by stacking your calendar with real estate events and conferences. Learning from other agents and brokers around the country is the perfect way to boost ...

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What real estate agents need to know about the 50-year mortgage

As the White House and federal housing officials float backing 50-year fixed-rate mortgages as a potential tool to ease U.S. housing affordability, the proposal has drawn quick praise from some qua...

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“Owner Was In The Mob”: 25 Of The Most Abnormal Finds While Renovating A Home

Article created by: Jonas ŽviliusMany old homes have a rich history filled with stories you could tell the grandkids about. But in some cases, these properties would even come with fascinating arti...

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‘It’s Here’: How Silverado, Anthem Are Making the Most of Rising Memory Care Demand

The “leading edge” of the baby boomer generation is at the industry’s doorstep, and senior living operators must evolve clinical capabilities and lifestyle engagement programming to meet their nee...

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American House Expands Memory Care, Putting Residents ‘Before the Process’

American House Senior Living is evolving its memory care program to meet the needs of older adults seeking senior living, moving to a model based on resident empowerment and personalization. ...

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Kisco Senior Living Draws On Brain Health Research for New Memory Care Program

Kisco Senior Living has launched a new memory care model grounded in scientific research and Montessori-based principles. Last year, the Carlsbad, California-based operator launched Heirloom...

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Judson Senior Living Embraces Membership Model to Create Virtual Residents

Senior living operator Judson Senior Living is refining its internal systems and renovating its three communities to prepare for the incoming baby boomer wave. The Cleveland, Ohio-based nonp...

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Activated Insights Buys CareAcademy, Growing Training Services

Activated Insights, an experience management and workforce enablement platform, has acquired CareAcademy, creating one of the largest healthcare workforce and training platforms in the country. ...

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FHFA eyes assumable and portable mortgages, raising questions for lenders

Bill Pulte said this week that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer assumable or portable mortgages — part of ongoing discussions inside the Trump...

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The best real estate virtual tour software for 2025 (+ free options)

Are virtual tours finally ready for their close-up? We think so. Not long ago, Matterport was the only serious player in the virtual tour software space. Their tours were revolutionary, with a catc...

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The ultimate guide to real estate networking for agents who want more referrals

Real estate networking is an effective way to find new clients and stay in touch with people you already know. It may seem scary at first, but it’s really very simple. Build relationships, look for...

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Cornerstone launches Prime HEI for mortgage brokers

Cornerstone Financing, creator of CHEIFS (Cornerstone Home Equity Insurance/Investment Funding Solutions), on Wednesday announced the launch of Prime HEI. The wholesale program allows mo...

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Judge awards $325K to UWM in ‘All In’ broker dispute

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) secured a $325,000 award in a three-year legal dispute with California-based brokerage firm Kevron Investment over alleged violations of its “All In” broker initiati...

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