Housing

loanDepot challenges class-action suit tied to LO comp rules, steering

loanDepot has filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit in Maryland alleging violations of loan officer (LO) compensation rules and borrower steering, arguing the plaintiffs failed to show t...

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Real Brokerage tops 30,000 agents amid rapid growth

The Real Brokerage has surpassed 30,000 agents, the company announced Wednesday, marking an increase of about 10,000 over the past year. “This milestone is a testament to the trust agent...

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New-home sales reach highest total since January 2022

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes jumped in August, reaching their highest pace in more than three years, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department ...

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Flyhomes winds down real estate brokerage to sharpen wholesale lending strategy

Flyhomes will shut down its real estate brokerage business by the end of September, transitioning its agents to The Real Brokerage, the company announced Wednesday. The Bellevue, Washin...

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Why real estate agents aren’t “just salespeople”

When people outside the industry hear “real estate agent,” what do they often picture? A cheerful person showing a home to a young family? Maybe a slick go-getter who’s trying to wheel and deal tho...

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Fixer-upper homes prove popular as affordability lifeline

As home prices and mortgage rates continue to strain affordability, buyers are increasingly turning to fixer-upper properties as a lower-cost way to enter the housing market. A recent analys...

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Scrivnr pledges to help Philadelphia property heirs resolve title issues

Scrivnr, a legal technology and financial services company, has launched an initiative aimed at helping Philadelphia residents in underserved communities resolve “tangled titles,” or unclear proper...

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Gallaher Cos. Launches Gallaher Signature Living

WINDSOR, Calif. — Gallaher Cos. has announced the launch of Gallaher Signature Living (GSL), a new management company that will oversee operations for Gallaher’s portfolio of luxury senior living c...

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Pennrose Underway on $57M Affordable Development in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Pennrose is currently underway on the second phase of Garfield Terrace, a $57 million affordable seniors housing development in downtown Phoenix. Pennrose recently opened Phase I of the d...

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Seniors Housing Sector is Experiencing ‘Frenzy’ of Investment Activity, Says InterFace Panel

By Hayden Spiess ATLANTA — The seniors housing sector has not always been the apple of commercial real estate (CRE) capital’s eye. Industry professionals say that this is no longer the case ...

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Do the Benefits of AI in Senior Living Outweigh the Risks?

By Eric Taub When Bluetooth burst on the scene, Procter & Gamble thought it would be a great idea to incorporate the technology into its Oral-B toothbrushes. We can see how well ...

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Refinance volume jumps, boosting mortgage application activity

Following another decline in mortgage rates, mortgage applications increased 0.6% from one week earlier, per data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s weekly mortgage applications survey f...

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EPM promotes Anjanette Valenta to chief people officer

Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) announced on Wednesday the promotion of Anjanette Valenta to chief people officer. Valenta, who most recently held the role of senior vice president of people operations...

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11 best real estate cold calling scripts for lead gen (+tips and tools)

Cold calling usually isn’t a part of what real estate agents look forward to, but it still works if you do it right. Picking up the phone and having a direct conversation is one of the quickest way...

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Pulte announces FHFA’s termination of equitable housing committee

On Tuesday, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte took to X to announce the agency’s termination of the advisory committee on affordable, equitable and sustainable housing, also...

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Partnership Opens 50-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Development in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — A partnership between John Stanley Inc. and Concerned Citizens Community Involvement known as Southside LA Housing Partners has opened a new affordable seniors housing development in ...

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Compass’s Anywhere deal raises questions about industry power shifts

For Anywhere Real Estate, news of its acquisition by Compass, generated quite a bit of interest in its stock, thanks to the excitement of what this deal means for the future of the company. ...

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VA awards $84 M in grants to support homeless veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Tuesday that it will distribute $84 million in grants to 176 organizations nationwide to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing housin...

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NAR faces new Whittman antitrust suit over membership structure

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) may have been dismissed from two lawsuits related to its three-way membership agreement, but that didn’t stop William Whittman from filing his own suit on...

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Smartfi Home Loans shutters retail division

San Diego-based Smartfi Home Loans, a top 15 U.S. reverse mortgage lender, recently made the decision to close its retail division and place an “exclusive focus” on its wholesale channel, the compa...

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Smaller Sales Drive Higher Number of Senior Living M&A Deals in 2025

The number of senior living mergers and acquisitions in 2025 has reached “new heights,” with 733 publicly announced deals recorded in the last 12 months, according to a recent report from Irving Le...

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