Housing

Senior Living Dealbook: CPF Living Communities, Grace Management Make Acquisition; Coastal States Bank Closes $20M Construction Loan

Transactions CPF Living Communities, Grace Management acquire Rivertown Ridge CPF Living Communities and Grace Management have acquired Rivertown Ridge, a senior living community loca...

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Could transferrable mortgages unfreeze housing? Real estate pros weigh in

As mortgage-rate lock continues to be one contributor to stalled listings across the U.S., a growing number of homeowners are asking real estate agents about portable mortgages. The feat...

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5 best real estate classes in Ohio (OH) for 2026

If you’re thinking about getting into real estate in Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo or anywhere else in the Buckeye State, your first step is choosing the right school to co...

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How Pegasus, Discovery, Grace Management Preserve Memory Care Residents’ Cognitive Skills

Memory care operators are embracing person-centered and research-backed approaches with an eye on serving more unique care needs. From neuroplasticity, enhanced training for staff and oc...

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NWMLS, Compass ask court to push back June 2026 trial date

The scheduled trial start date in Compass’s antitrust lawsuit against Northwest MLS (NWMLS) is a little over seven months away. However, both parties are hoping for a little extra time. ...

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Hovnanian seeks course correction as stock craters, earnings fall

Hovnanian Enterprises’ latest earnings call held on Thursday revealed a builder trying to course-correct after posting a net quarterly loss. Executives acknowledged the grim realities o...

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Most prospective homebuyers want to seal the deal in 2026

Homeownership remains a top goal for Americans despite a challenging housing market, according to a new consumer survey from REMAX — highlighting affordability concerns, lifestyle priorities and co...

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7 best real estate schools in Georgia (GA) for 2026

To obtain a real estate license in Georgia, you’ll need to complete a 75-hour prelicensing course before passing the state exam with at least a 72% score. You’ll want to enroll in a program that wi...

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APEX Residential enters Arizona luxury market

APEX Residential has officially launched in Arizona, entering the state’s luxury real estate sector with what its leaders describe as a commitment to integrity, strategic representation and elevate...

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What does the future hold for the fix-and-flip market in 2026?

Over the course of 2025, the fix-and-flip housing market was characterized by tighter profit margins and higher expenses — including acquisition, material and labor costs. All of that tied together...

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Samara to add ADUs to five multifamily properties in the Bay Area

California-based Samara, a manufacturer of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), will team up with Prometheus Real Estate Group to bring ADUs to five Prometheus multifamily communities in the San Franci...

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Lawyers weigh in on Compass, Zillow’s antitrust argument

While the hearing held last month in Compass’s antitrust lawsuit against Zillow was focused on the former’s preliminary injunction motion, testimony provided a preview of what the industry could ex...

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NY court upholds foreclosure abuse law

The New York State Court of Appeals has upheld the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act of 2022 (FAPA), confirming that the law is constitutional and applies retroactively. The landmark deci...

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Here’s what 2026 demands from homebuilding’s strategic leaders

The threads and themes that shape the story of residential construction heading into 2026 are ones we’ve held in focus these many months: Affordability remains a barrier, a curve that...

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Housing groups debate the second appraisal rule for HECMs

Earlier this week, the Appraisal Institute told the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that it supports the current requirement for a second appraisal on certain federally insur...

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois for 2026

If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time, we’re here to help. Keep in mind that in Illinois, real estate agents are called brok...

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BTIG sees new playbook for mortgage stock gains in 2026

Mortgage stocks should benefit from lower interest rates in 2026, but the strongest performances will be driven by other sources of value creation, including lower expenses from artificial intellig...

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Inventory, affordability take center stage in House hearing

U.S. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) pressed federal housing officials Wednesday on what he described as costly and counterproductive red tape, using a House Financial Services Committee hearing to highli...

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How UWM’s Newest Tech Additions Giving Brokers Unmatched Growth, Speed and Control

UWM has boosted its tech ecosystem with new tools and major upgrades to its core platforms: Brand 360 + Canva, its marketing hub that now pairs broker branding with real-time, trend-driven content ...

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The 2025 Exhibit Awards: Celebrating the future of real estate and mortgage branding

HousingWire and MAXA Designs are proud to partner for the 2025 Exhibit Awards, a national awards platform recognizing standout real estate — and now mortgage — branding and design. First launched i...

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AD Mortgage opens $417M securitization to investors

Florida-based AD Mortgage, which specializes in nonqualified mortgages (non-QMs) for self-employed borrowers and real estate investors, on Thursday announced the launch of a $417.15 million pool of...

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