Housing

Trigger lead ban bill advances to Trump’s desk

The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808) passed through the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent and without amendments late Saturday. The legislation gained approval from the U.S. House of ...

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How much lower can mortgage rates go after Friday’s jobs report?

Mortgage rates fell 0.18% last week, breaking below the key threshold of 6.64%. Why is this important? Because in the last three years, when mortgage rates fell from 6.64% to 6%, housing demand has...

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How top real estate agents are moving listings in slow housing markets

When the going gets tough, the tough get going and that is exactly what top producing agents across the country say they are doing as they navigate their way through slower housing markets. ...

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The Growing ‘Utopian’ Vision for Senior Living REIT, Operator Partnerships

This article is part of your SHN+ subscription In 2025, senior living REITs are growing ever larger, and with each new investment they are expanding a “utopian” vision for the future. ...

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Land fraud attempts rampant at same Iowa City lot, Realtor speaks out

The same vacant infill lot in a desirable Iowa City, Iowa, neighborhood has been the target of more than 10 land fraud attempts since early this year. The third of those scams involved Adam ...

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Preliminary injunction hearing in Compass v. Zillow to begin in late November

Compass and Zillow are taking their legal battle to the courtroom. On Thursday, Judge Jeannette A. Vargas, a New York City-based U.S. District Court judge, ruled that the evidentiary hearing for Co...

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Mortgage rate mythbusting: Destroying the most common misconceptions

Bad takes about mortgage rates spread faster than wildfire — especially when they come from politicians or go viral on X. But when these narratives are misleading or flat-out wrong, they don’t just...

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Adriana D. Kugler, who helps set interest rates, resigns as Fed governor

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday that Adriana D. Kugler will step down from her position as governor. Kugler, whose term was set to expire at the end of January 2026, joined...

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Home insurance rates are cooling — but they’ve jumped 45% since 2022

After several years of sharp hikes in premiums and coverage challenges, the U.S. home insurance market is showing early signs of stabilization, according to a new report from digital insurance agen...

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Tucson-based independent merges with United Real Estate Specialists

Tucson, Arizona-based independent firm KMS Realty is merging with United Real Estate Specialists, according to an announcement on Friday. Suzanne Rothman, who served as the designated...

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Evergreen Assumes Management of More Than 50 Arden Courts Communities

Evergreen Management has assumed operations of 57 senior living communities, the majority of which belong to the Arden Courts brand. Toledo, Ohio-based Evergreen announced that, as of Au...

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Omega Completes $527M Investments in Q2 With Eye on More Growth Ahead

Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE: OHI) completed $527 million worth of new investments in the second quarter of the year, the majority of which lies in acquisitions, as the company seeks to expand....

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Tech Pulse: ICE posts strong earnings; bill pushes unconverted crypto in mortgage

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s ...

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Outdated tax law could cost senior homeowners looking to sell

The American dream of homeownership has been a way to build wealth for decades as people pay down their debt while their homes appreciate in value. The result is a nice home equity nest egg — espec...

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ICE posts $851M profit in Q2 2025, raises revenue guidance

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) on Thursday announced net income of $851 million and a return to profitability in its mortgage segment for the second quarter of 2025. ICE, which operates...

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Introducing the 2025 HousingWire Insiders

We’re proud to announce the 2025 class of HousingWire Insiders — 80 exceptional operational leaders who are driving real impact behind the scenes across housing. These professionals represent the b...

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Flyhomes secures $15M in Series D funding

Existing investors in Flyhomes, a fintech company that specializes in buy-before-you-sell products, have committed an additional $15 million in a Series D funding round to expand the company’s whol...

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Rocket returns to profitability in Q2, yields early benefits from Redfin deal

Rocket Companies, the parent of Rocket Mortgage, has returned to profitability despite a challenging second quarter for the mortgage industry, marked by economic uncertainties in the U.S. The compa...

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Home equity grows in Q2 even with falling home prices

Nearly half of mortgaged homes in the U.S. were equity-rich in the second quarter of 2025, according to ATTOM’s latest U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report. The analysis found that 4...

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Seattle proposal looks to shield seniors from ‘predatory’ homebuyers

Seattle’s housing market is fraught with affordability and inventory concerns, making it a prime target for those who use shady tactics to scoop up homes for less than market value. City...

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Real estate brokerage profit margins show signs of stabilization

Real estate brokerages may no longer be at the profitability peak they hit during the height of the pandemic housing market, but their margins are showing signs of stabilization after the market ra...

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