Housing

Exclusive: Carrington to acquire Valon Mortgage, add $197B in UPB to servicing book

Carrington Mortgage Services and mortgage technology firm Valon announced on Thursday a strategic partnership that includes Carrington adopting Valon’s servicing platform and acquiring Valon Mortga...

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Lane McCormack named president at BHHS Beach Properties of Florida

Lane McCormack has been named president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, according to an announcement on Thursday from HomeServices of America. McCormack, ...

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Housing market inertia grows as 48% skip moving plans, Point finds

Nearly half of U.S. homeowners did not consider moving in the past 12 months, a sign of growing housing market inertia even as mortgage rates have eased from recent highs, according to a new study ...

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Estridge launches 345-acre Millbrook MPC in West Lafayette

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Estridge Homes has broken ground on Millbrook, a 345-acre master-planned residential and mixed-use community in West Lafayette that will bring more than 1,000 new for-sale an...

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MoxiWorks expands AI platform to enhance follow-ups, marketing

MoxiWorks has released new updates to its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered RISE platform — designed to help real estate agents manage client relationships and improve follow-ups. Ch...

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NextHome targets vendor sprawl with new tech stack options

Real estate franchisor NextHome has rolled out a new strategic growth model aimed at large, high-performing brokerages and multi-office operators that are struggling with rising technology costs, v...

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Real CEO Tamir Poleg on the value of the REMAX acquisition

For those wondering what the upside is for The Real Brokerage regarding its recently announced acquisition of REMAX, Real CEO Tamir Poleg has answers. “At its core, Real REMAX Group wil...

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Loan Factory launches fully automated originations through Pylon

Loan Factory announced Thursday that it is launching fully automated mortgage originations through a partnership with Pylon, a move the companies say will streamline operations, lower costs and spe...

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Women take the leadership reins at Reverse Mastermind Summit

Three women with prominent roles in the reverse mortgage industry took the stage Tuesday at the Reverse Mastermind Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee, sharing personal stories while converging on sales...

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Amended class-action lawsuit accuses Veterans United of ‘bait-and-switch’ tactics

Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint against Veterans United Home Loans, owned by Mortgage Research Center, adding claims of “bait-and-switch” and misleading advertising tactics, according to cour...

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How AI accelerates construction draws and cuts review times

Construction project finance plays a crucial, time-sensitive role in residential construction, helping contractors, remodelers, and builders access funding draws throughout a project’s lifecycle. ...

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Compass International Holdings names president of integrated services

Compass International Holdings has appointed a longtime executive to lead its integrated services division. Cory Perkins will oversee the unit, which focuses on combining services such ...

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Zillow bets on pre-marketing to unlock new growth

Zillow Group started off 2026 with a strong financial performance in the first quarter of the year, recording an 18% annual increase in revenue to $708 million and a net income of $46 million, up f...

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Millrose Properties one-year report card, Q1 2026 earnings

A year ago, when Lennar completed the spin-off of Millrose Properties into a standalone, publicly traded REIT, the sheer size, root motivation and the complex nature of the pivot ushered in an era ...

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Demand for Senior Living, University Projects Still Growing Despite Development Challenges

The university-senior living trend is still picking up speed in 2026, even as new development remains tough to notch. Construction lending and costs are keeping the level of new development...

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NAR says policies already align with new HUD stance on sharing school, crime data

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) says its existing policies already align with new federal guidance allowing agents to discuss neighborhood crime rates and school quality without violatin...

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State zoning preemption tested as Colorado lot bills fail

After years of pushing housing affordability reforms, Colorado legislators hit a wall — crashing up against the limits of how much zoning control they could strip from local governments. ...

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Janus Living Tees Up $400M in Senior Living Acquisitions After IPO

With the Janus Living (NYSE: JAN) initial public offering now in the rear-view mirror, leaders of the new spinoff see more growth immediately ahead with deals under letters of intent totaling $400 ...

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HomeServices names Jason Waugh as next HSF Affiliates CEO

HomeServices of America has named industry veteran Jason Waugh as successor to HSF Affiliates CEO Vince Leisey, with a leadership transition expected to begin in 2027, the company announced Wednesd...

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UWM rolls out 1-0 buydowns, expands into home equity lending

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is rolling out free 1-0 temporary rate buydowns on purchase loans alongside a new suite of home equity products aimed at helping brokers retain borrowers. ...

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MLS competition grows as listing policies diverge nationwide

Across the United States, there are over 500 MLSs serving real estate professionals. While some MLSs share nearly identical rules and policies, there are still countless ways in which they differ, ...

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