Housing

CoStar wants its Zillow lawsuit to remain in New York

CoStar and Zillow are continuing their legal sparring in CoStar’s copyright infringement lawsuit. On Wednesday, CoStar filed a letter addressed to New York City-based U.S. District Court Judge Edga...

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Milo’s Josip Rupena on increasing client wealth through crypto lending

Miami-based lender Milo announced this week that its clients have increased their wealth by more than $100 million through the company’s cryptocurrency mortgage offering, just three years after the...

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Mortgage originations could jump 13%, reach $2.27T in 2026

Forecasting and advisory firm iEmergent expects U.S. mortgage originations to reach $2.27 trillion in 2026, a 13% increase from 2025, as slowing economic growth and easing interest rates are primin...

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HUD seeks public feedback on HECM, HMBS programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced last week that it’s seeking public comments about possible improvements to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and HECM m...

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7 Trends in Senior Living

The landscape of senior living is evolving rapidly. With an aging population and advances in technology, the way we think about aging and senior care is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Broad...

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Proof launches new secure digital identity tool Certify

Digital identity verification and transaction security platform Proof is launching Certify, a new cryptographically secure digital identity tool. Launched on Thursday, Proof says Certif...

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What sellers should know as Chicago home prices climb

Chicago buyers face tighter supply and higher prices than buyers across Illinois. HW Data shows a metro median list price of $399,990 with about 11,000 active listings this week. The Market Action ...

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The dream of homeownership isn’t dead, but it needs to evolve

Americans collectively hold almost $35 trillion in housing wealth, a nearly 80% increase since early 2020 (Federal Reserve). Yet, despite this unprecedented equity accumulation, many homeowners fee...

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How Much Will It Cost To Remove Asbestos And Lead Paint From Our Guest Cottage (+ What I’m Willing To Do Myself To Save Money)

OK, lead and asbestos info coming at you – and before you click away, I know this stuff might sound boring, but it’s actually riveting because I can see all the dollars we are saving. I’m GIDDY. ...

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Inside Rocket Pro’s bold plan to reinvent broker partnerships

The mortgage industry continues to grapple with margin compression, rapid technological disruption, and shifting demographics among borrowers. Brokers are trusted local specialists for their client...

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Don’t get left behind: Why your title company needs a tech partner built on these 4 pillars

The title & escrow industry is navigating a perfect storm of challenges. The convergence of economic pressures, escalating cyber threats, a revolutionary wave of new technology, reg...

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Realtor.com launches AI-powered home search tool

Realtor.com is upping its artificial intelligence game. The listing portal is launching its own AI-powered home search tool, according to an announcement on Thursday. Realtor.com said t...

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CoStar economist details housing risks of extended government shutdown

As the U.S. government hits its seventh shutdown day under President Donald Trump, economists and real estate analysts are watching anxiously for cracks in the housing market. One week i...

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Illinois offers affordable entry points for first-time buyers

Illinois stands out for affordability as sales stay competitive. HW Data’s Oct. 3 report shows a statewide median list price of $317,000 with 16,108 active listings. The Market Action Index continu...

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Solera Senior Living, Inspiren, 3 Other Companies Form Alliance With ‘Groundbreaking’ Care Model

Solera Senior Living, Inspiren and three other companies that provide services to senior living operators are coming together to pilot a new model they believe will break new ground in resident-cen...

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Diversified Healthcare Trust CEO: Transitioning 116 Communities to New Operators Will Help Us ‘Go On Offense’

Real estate investment trust Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) is transitioning 116 senior living communities formerly managed by AlerisLife to seven other operators, with the lion’s share...

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Court permits Zillow to review select Compass-Anywhere communications in antitrust case

Zillow will be allowed to review documents and communications between Compass and Anywhere related to the acquisition announced last month. The listing portal giant requested this addit...

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Stewart introduces FinCEN AML compliance tool

Stewart Information Services Corp. has introduced a new platform to assist title and closing professionals in complying with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) upcoming anti-money ...

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Jonathan McKernan confirmed as Treasury under secretary

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jonathan McKernan as under secretary for domestic finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. “It is an honor to continue my career in public service ...

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REVERSE plus launches with three new mortgage tools

REVERSE plus, a new enablement platform for the reverse mortgage industry, announced its official launch and the release of three products designed to help lenders, branches and account executives ...

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Compass’s Anywhere deal could push exclusives higher, but not sky-high

On the surface, Compass’s recent acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate looks like an easy way for the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm to drastically grow its portfolio of private exclusive listings. Looki...

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