Housing

North Carolina real estate office reopens after Hurricane Helene devastation

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has reopened its office in Asheville, North Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the region’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. The real estate a...

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ALTA promotes trio to bolster advocacy efforts

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has announced three internal promotions as part of a broader effort to strengthen leadership and advocacy across the title insurance industry. Eliz...

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Redfin, Thumbtack partner to connect homeowners with improvement pros

Redfin has launched a new feature in partnership with home services provider Thumbtack to help homeowners find and hire professionals for home improvement and maintenance projects. By cl...

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Title tech firm Dono appoints revenue head

Dono, a company that offers artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for title production, has appointed industry veteran Anthony Nalbone as its new head of revenue. Nalbone, who brings ...

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Tech Pulse: Longbridge talks AI senior inclusivity, UWM details lending advancements

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

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Evergreen Home Loans welcomes Jon Stacy as new regional manager

Evergreen Home Loans on Friday announced the addition of Jon Stacy as regional manager as the company continues to expand into the Midwest. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Stacy brings more tha...

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Senate ‘referee’ says CFPB funding can’t be cut through budget reconciliation

The parliamentarian of the U.S. Senate — the nonpartisan “referee” who determines whether legislation meets the chamber’s governing rules — has ruled that efforts to include funding cuts for the Co...

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HUD ‘Express Lane’ to Cut Months From Process, But Senior Living May Struggle to Qualify

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it is rolling out a new “Express Lane” program for its Section 232 Mortgage Insurance for Residential Care Facilities program. ...

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Gen Z luxury agent’s #1 lead source: Collabs with TikTok superstars

In 2021, Frankie Barone had a problem. Freshly laid off from a job in fashion — a dream job no less — he found himself sitting alone in his New York City apartment, bored and broke. The sourdough ...

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Real estate coach Jimmy Burgess is the newest executive hire at HomeServices

HomeServices of America is continuing to add to its executive team. On Thursday, the firm announced the appointment of Jimmy Burgess as chief coaching officer, a new role at the brokerage firm. ...

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Home flipping activity slows nationwide as profits tighten

The U.S. home flipping market showed signs of strain in the first quarter of 2025 as the number of flipped properties dropped to a six-year low and profit margins continued to erode, according to A...

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Trump wants Powell to lower rates. Here’s how to do that

Today, President Trump called Fed Chairman Jerome Powell “Too Late” in a social post and said that he can save the country billions of dollars by shaving 2.5% off the Fed Funds rate. This is part o...

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FHFA Director Bill Pulte calls on Fed Chair Powell to resign

FHFA Director Bill Pulte called for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to resign today, shortly after President Trump urged Powell to cut the Fed funds rate by 2.5% in a social post. ...

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Hoby Hanna talks M&A strategy, market share goals

Hoby Hanna, the CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and Hanna Holdings, joined the RealTrending podcast this week to discuss his company’s approach to growth, technology and consumer offerings...

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‘Feelings-based recession’: More Americans fearful of finances despite economic data

A rising tide of financial pessimism is washing over U.S. consumers, driven by concerns about inflation, global instability and a lack of economic clarity. At the same time, a solid maj...

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Inside UWM’s tech evolution: How LEO and Mia are shaping the future of mortgage lending

Technology is accelerating change across the financial services industry, and United Wholesale Mortgage is at the forefront of mortgage innovation. With the launch of two groundbreaking platforms— ...

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Senior Living Industry Progresses in Care, Lags in Growth

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Lone Wolf, Follow Up Boss integrate platforms

Real estate software provider Lone Wolf Technologies is launching an integration with Zillow-owned customer relationship management system Follow Up Boss as it aims to connect transaction, marketin...

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Global equity release market projected to top $56B by 2035

Equity release — a class of financial products that involve unlocking home equity and converting it into cash flow — currently has global annual volume of roughly $17 billion. This class...

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In the Pipeline: Benchmark Unveils Next New Jersey Development; PHS Grows in Minnesota

In the Pipeline is part of your SHN+ subscription In the Pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, an annual competition that recognizes cut...

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Locust Point Closes $668M Fund Focused on Senior Living Investments

Senior living credit investment firm Locust Point Capital has closed on a new fund with $668 million in capital commitments. The company’s fund, called Locust Point Private Credit Fund ...

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