Housing

Mortgage applications rise 1.1% amid ‘calm’ rates

Amid what analysts and economists have described as one of the most ‘calm’ periods for mortgage rates in recent memory, mortgage applications increased 1.1% for the week ending June 20, according t...

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Clearwater Adds Communities in Texas, Oregon to Management Portfolio

AUSTIN, Texas and BEAVERTON, Ore. — Clearwater Living has added two new seniors housing communities to its management portfolio. Now operating as Clearwater Beaverton (formerly Anthology of...

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Benchmark to Open 138-Unit Community Near New York City

CEDAR GROVE, N.J. — Benchmark Senior Living has announced plans to open a new community in Cedar Grove, roughly 20 miles northwest of New York City. Upon completion, the property — dubbed B...

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Compass launches new division aimed at helping seniors

Compass, the nation’s largest real estate brokerage by sales volume, is looking to better serve senior citizens. With that intention, the firm recently introduced Compass Plus, a division that aims...

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First American Title co-president departs company abruptly

Kevin Wall, the co-president of First American Title, has left the company unexpectedly, according to a report from Inside Mortgage Finance. The departure was confirmed on Wednesday by a...

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New-home sales crater, magnified by struggles in the South

New-home sales in May have validated the old adage that what goes up must come down. According to the monthly report from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Ur...

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Pulte: FHFA is exploring use of cryptocurrencies in mortgages

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte wrote in a social media post this week that the FHFA is studying the use of cryptocurrencies in the mortgage application process. The topic has sp...

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Ocrulus hires Nadia Aziz to lead new mortgage division

New York-based Ocrulus, which offers mortgage document automation technology to speed credit decisions, announced Wednesday that it has hired Nadia Aziz as its general manager of mortgage. ...

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Insider Insight: What’s next for housing innovation and industry challenges

Innovation in housing often comes down to one thing: execution. While companies continue to invest in technology, automation and consumer tools, realizing the full value of those investments remain...

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11 skills real estate agents should learn today

The real estate business can be volatile. There are times when business is good, and there are times when you might experience a bit of a career lull. However, if you’re experiencing a slower-than-...

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Coldwell Banker: Luxury homebuyers remain active but selective

Affluent homebuyers continue to view real estate as a critical investment, but they’re approaching the market with increased caution and discernment, according to a midyear report from Coldwell Ban...

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Compass, Chapter partner on home renovations

Compass has entered into a partnership with renovation firm Chapter to integrate design and remodeling services into the home buying and selling processes across markets in New York, Florida, Conne...

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Eco-Friendly Senior Living: Key Practices in Achieving Sustainable Development

By Bob Hankin Over the past several years, sustainability and energy efficiency have been key differentiators and quality indicators within the multifamily housing industry. However, the sen...

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Homebuyers finally catch a break with more inventory

Homebuyers in 2025 are finally getting some good news. Active housing inventory is returning to the levels we experienced before the pandemic, which means the chaotic and unhealthy housing market o...

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Redefining what it means to win in mortgage

You likely hear strategies rooted in competitive advantage: how to stand out, gain market share and outperform rivals. In mortgage, that playbook often mirrors sports—one side wins, the other loses...

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Jason Mitchell takes the crown as #1 real estate broker in the USA

Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) officially earned the ranking as America’s #1 real estate team for both transactions and volume on Real Trends’ List for the Top Ranking Mega Teams in 2024 on June 6th, 2...

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If you think DPA is a niche, you’re missing the bigger picture

Lenders, take note. June is National Homeownership Month, and if you’re still treating down payment assistance (DPA) like some fringe program, you’re about to get left behind. The housing market is...

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Christie’s affiliate adds five top agents in Northern California

Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno, the largest locally owned and operated independent real estate brokerage in Northern California, is continuing its growth with the addition of five top-...

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Home prices are still climbing, but the pace is slowing

Home prices continue to outpace last year, but at a pace that’s slowing down. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index for April rose 2.7% year over year, a deceleration from ...

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Record-high home equity provides opportunity for the reverse mortgage industry

Soaring prices and increasingly strained affordability have made things difficult for prospective buyers shopping for their first home. But for households that own their home already, rising prices...

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Senior Living Capital Providers Shifting From Lending ‘Standstill’ to ‘Cautious Reengagement’

New survey data shows capital sources are still continuing their lending strategies from last year, but shifting economic conditions is lending cautious optimism about the road ahead. That’...

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