Housingwire
Jul 21, 07:41
Is the Zestimate era coming to an end?
Consumers are shifting from AVMs like Zestimate to AI tools for home value estimates and decision support. The piece argues future valuation models must combine market data with homeowner-provided property details to improve accuracy and transparency.
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Is the Zestimate era coming to an end? . Consumers are shifting from AVMs like Zestimate to AI tools for home value estimates and decision support. The piece argues future valuation models must combine market data with homeowner-provided property details to improve accuracy and transparency.
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Consumers are shifting from AVMs like Zestimate to AI tools for home value estimates and decision support.
Housingwire
Jul 21, 07:39
We are not ready for the next housing downturn
Pandemic-era forbearance and modifications relied on servicer liquidity supported by a refi boom and lower rates. If a downturn arrives amid inflation, policymakers may need new liquidity backstops to prevent servicer failures and borrower harm.
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We are not ready for the next housing downturn. Pandemic-era forbearance and modifications relied on servicer liquidity supported by a refi boom and lower rates. If a downturn arrives amid inflation, policymakers may need new liquidity backstops to prevent servicer failures and borrower harm.
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Pandemic-era forbearance and modifications relied on servicer liquidity supported by a refi boom and lower rates.
Housingwire
Jul 21, 07:00
From automation to intelligence: Why enterprise AI mortgage operations are reshaping the industry
JazzX AI CEO Siddhartha Agarwal argues lenders should deploy an enterprise AI intelligence layer on top of the LOS. He says success depends on institutionalizing policy knowledge, workflow orchestration and strong AI governance with explainable, consistent outputs.
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From automation to intelligence: Why enterprise AI mortgage operations are reshaping the industry. JazzX AI CEO Siddhartha Agarwal argues lenders should deploy an enterprise AI intelligence layer on top of the LOS. He says success depends on institutionalizing policy knowledge, workflow orchestration and strong AI governance with explainable, consistent outputs.
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JazzX AI CEO Siddhartha Agarwal argues lenders should deploy an enterprise AI intelligence layer on top of the LOS.
Realtor
Jul 20, 22:57
$33 Million Wine Country Estate That ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Owned for 37 Years Is Set To Be Auctioned Off—With No Reserve
The roughly 724-acre property known as Windfall Farms is set to be sold through Concierge Auctions after being listed for $33 million.
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$33 Million Wine Country Estate That ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Owned for 37 Years Is Set To Be Auctioned Off—With No Reserve. The roughly 724-acre property known as Windfall Farms is set to be sold through Concierge Auctions after being listed for $33 million.
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The roughly 724-acre property known as Windfall Farms is set to be sold through Concierge Auctions after being listed for $33 million.
Realtor
Jul 20, 22:37
EXCLUSIVE: Yolanda Hadid Quietly Delists $11 Million Pennsylvania Farm—as Former Reality Star U-Turns on Plans To Sell
A source close to the former reality star tells Realtor.com that Hadid has decided to hold on to the 30-acre farm "for now."
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EXCLUSIVE: Yolanda Hadid Quietly Delists $11 Million Pennsylvania Farm—as Former Reality Star U-Turns on Plans To Sell. A source close to the former reality star tells Realtor.com that Hadid has decided to hold on to the 30-acre farm "for now."
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A source close to the former reality star tells Realtor.com that Hadid has decided to hold on to the 30-acre farm "for now."
Realtor
Jul 20, 22:05
Inside Alicia Silverstone’s Eco-Friendly L.A. Home She Bought at Age 19—and Why She Never Wants To Leave
The actress, 46, revealed she was drawn to the property's serenity, adding that it felt like it was straight out of a Disney movie.
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Inside Alicia Silverstone’s Eco-Friendly L.A. Home She Bought at Age 19—and Why She Never Wants To Leave. The actress, 46, revealed she was drawn to the property's serenity, adding that it felt like it was straight out of a Disney movie.
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The actress, 46, revealed she was drawn to the property's serenity, adding that it felt like it was straight out of a Disney movie.
Housingwire
Jul 20, 21:50
M/I, Meritage team up to fund $7.6M bridge to growth in a Texas town
M/I Homes and Meritage Homes split the cost of a $7.6 million bridge connecting an upcoming 496-home community with the City of Buda's downtown commercial core
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A Buda, TX partnership has M/I Homes and Meritage Homes splitting a $7.6 million bridge tied to a 496-home development. AI Summary A new public-private partnership in Central Texas solves for a common stumbling block for homebuilders, who face having to balance home price affordability with the public infrastructure investments their projects often require.
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M/I Homes and Meritage Homes split the cost of a $7.6 million bridge connecting an upcoming 496-home community with the City of Buda's downtown commercial core
Housingwire
Jul 20, 21:04
Compass moves from AI content creation to AI task execution in Home Platform
Compass launched AI Assistant inside Home Platform, using agent data to automate follow ups, record updates, and daily briefings
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Compass International Holdings launched AI Assistant, a conversational agent embedded in its Home Platform. AI Summary Compass International Holdings has introduced AI Assistant, a conversational agent embedded across its new Home Platform that lets real estate professionals describe what they want to do and have the system complete tasks on their behalf, the company announced…
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Compass launched AI Assistant inside Home Platform, using agent data to automate follow ups, record updates, and daily briefings
Housingwire
Jul 20, 19:57
AD Mortgage flags condo reserve rules in FHFA letter
AD Mortgage launched a policy initiative and urged FHFA to watch condo rule changes, noting 30% of projects reviewed fell below 15% reserves.
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AD Mortgage is expanding engagement with policymakers, starting with a July 1 letter to FHFA on condominium project eligibility changes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. AI Summary AD Mortgage has launched a public policy initiative aimed at increasing its engagement with federal and state policymakers on housing finance issues, beginning with recommendations to the Federa…
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AD Mortgage launched a policy initiative and urged FHFA to watch condo rule changes, noting 30% of projects reviewed fell below 15% reserves.
Housingwire
Jul 20, 19:22
How high can mortgage rates go with Iran conflict 2.0?
Renewed Iran conflict headlines pushed the 10-year toward 4.60% and put a 6.75% mortgage rate peak in play.
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Renewed Iran conflict headlines pushed the 10-year toward 4.60% and put a 6.75% mortgage rate peak in play. I believe 65%-75% of the slow dance between the 10-year yield and mortgage rates is Fed policy. Now we have to look at what happens if the Iran conflict continues for many more months.
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As the 10-year nears 4.60%, rates could test 6.75%, but improved spreads and pricing suggest an upside cap near 7.25%.
Realtor
Jul 20, 19:12
Philadelphia Eagles Star Saquon Barkley’s $4 Million Pennsylvania Mansion Is Targeted in Home Invasion
Barkley, 29, is understood to have been at home with his family when several suspects tried to enter the Pennsylvania property.
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Philadelphia Eagles Star Saquon Barkley’s $4 Million Pennsylvania Mansion Is Targeted in Home Invasion. Barkley, 29, is understood to have been at home with his family when several suspects tried to enter the Pennsylvania property.
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Barkley, 29, is understood to have been at home with his family when several suspects tried to enter the Pennsylvania property.
Housingwire
Jul 20, 18:27
Starter home inventory trails 2019 by 300,000 listings, per new data
Realtor.com finds the U.S. starter home market still short 300,000 listings vs. 2019 and buyers now need $78,000 income to purchase.
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Starter home inventory trails 2019 by 300,000 listings, per new data. Realtor.com finds the U.S. 2019 and buyers now need $78,000 income to purchase.
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starter home market still short 300,000 listings vs.
Housingwire
Jul 20, 18:15
The housing market not normalizing, as affordability failure persists
We are not in a “normalizing” housing market. We are in an affordability crisis that has learned to wear a better suit. Inventory is up in some places. Days on market are longer. Sellers are a little less confident. A few price reductions are showing up. The fever has come down, but the patient is […]
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The housing market not normalizing, as affordability failure persists. We are not in a “normalizing” housing market. Days on market are longer.
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We are not in a “normalizing” housing market.
Housingwire
Jul 20, 17:32
FirstTeam Real Estate opens Monterey office on California Central Coast
FirstTeam Real Estate opened a Monterey community office led by broker-owner Amber Russell, expanding its footprint on the Central Coast.
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FirstTeam Real Estate announced a new Monterey community office led by broker-owner Amber Russell of Over the Moon Realty. The office will serve multiple Monterey Peninsula markets, extending FirstTeam beyond Southern California.
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FirstTeam Real Estate opened a Monterey community office led by broker-owner Amber Russell, expanding its footprint on the Central Coast.
Housingwire
Jul 20, 17:28
Americans trust financial advice but struggle to feel ready for retirement
New surveys suggest rising costs, economic uncertainty and concerns about AI are making it harder for workers to meet retirement goals.
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New surveys from NFP and Thrivent find that despite high trust in employer-provided financial advisors (89%), 69% of employees are unsure they can retire comfortably. Financial pressures, including housing and healthcare costs, are delaying savings for 46% of workers.
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New surveys suggest rising costs, economic uncertainty and concerns about AI are making it harder for workers to meet retirement goals.
Realtor
Jul 20, 16:32
JD Vance’s Wife Usha Gives Birth to a Baby Son—as Couple Becomes the First to Bring Home a Newborn to Vice President’s Mansion
Realtor.com® Real Estate App 314,000+ Open in App Skip to content Buy Homes for sale Homes for sale Foreclosure homes New construction for sale All new construction New home construction Explore the…
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Vance has become the first vice president in modern history to welcome a child while in office
Housingwire
Jul 20, 15:23
Mortgage volumes point to bank share gains in Q2
Large banks posted double-digit mortgage volume growth in the second quarter of 2026 as a group, far outpacing industry forecasts, according to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analysts.
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KBW said a group of major banks reported $56.1 billion of mortgage volume in Q2 2026, up 20.8% from Q1. Bank and Wells Fargo — reported a combined $56.1 billion in second-quarter 2026 mortgage volume, up from $46.4 billion in the first quarter.
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Large banks posted double-digit mortgage volume growth in the second quarter of 2026 as a group, far outpacing industry forecasts, according to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analysts.
Housingwire
Jul 20, 15:09
How Zillow agent rankings shape AI recommendations
The column warns Zillow directory rankings reward platform engagement, and AI referrals can inherit the same pay influenced signals.
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The column distinguishes Zillow lead routing litigation from a broader concern, consumers treat agent directories as objective, but rankings track platform engagement. Premier Agent’s ZIP-code auction and the “Contact Agent” routing that sends buyers to agent advertisers rather than listing agents are well documented, and they are now the subject of active litigation in Seattl…
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The column warns Zillow directory rankings reward platform engagement, and AI referrals can inherit the same pay influenced signals.
Realtor
Jul 20, 14:17
Orlando Bloom Returns Longtime Malibu Beach House to the Market—After Slashing More Than $2 Million Off Price
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor, 49, purchased the home for $2.5 million in 2011, alongside his then-wife, Miranda Kerr.
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Orlando Bloom Returns Longtime Malibu Beach House to the Market—After Slashing More Than $2 Million Off Price. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor, 49, purchased the home for $2.5 million in 2011, alongside his then-wife, Miranda Kerr.
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The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor, 49, purchased the home for $2.5 million in 2011, alongside his then-wife, Miranda Kerr.
Realtor
Jul 20, 13:27
Nurse Lindsay Clancy Set to Go On Trial for Murder of Her 3 Children—More Than 3 Years After They Were Found Dead at Massachusetts Home
Clancy, a 35-year-old former nurse, stands accused of killing her three young children at their Duxbury, MA, home in January 2023.
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Nurse Lindsay Clancy Set to Go On Trial for Murder of Her 3 Children—More Than 3 Years After They Were Found Dead at Massachusetts Home. Clancy, a 35-year-old former nurse, stands accused of killing her three young children at their Duxbury, MA, home in January 2023.
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Clancy, a 35-year-old former nurse, stands accused of killing her three young children at their Duxbury, MA, home in January 2023.
Realtor
Jul 20, 10:00
The Great Starter Home Divide: Where the American Dream Is Still Alive for First-Time Buyers—and Where It’s Slipping Away
Starter home inventory is slowly improving, but extreme regional gaps leave first-time homebuyers facing starkly different markets.
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The Great Starter Home Divide: Where the American Dream Is Still Alive for First-Time Buyers—and Where It’s Slipping Away. Starter home inventory is slowly improving, but extreme regional gaps leave first-time homebuyers facing starkly different markets.
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Starter home inventory is slowly improving, but extreme regional gaps leave first-time homebuyers facing starkly different markets.
Housingwire
Jul 20, 10:00
Finance of America’s Graham Fleming on HECM demand, second liens and Onity deal
Finance of America continues to be one of the main faces of the reverse mortgage industry. Last year, FOA was No. 2 nationally for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage endorsements, and the publicly traded company will look to build on a strong first quarter when it releases its second-quarter earnings report on Aug. 4.
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Finance of America’s Graham Fleming on HECM demand, second liens and Onity deal. Last year, FOA was No. 2 nationally for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage endorsements, and the publicly traded company will look to build on a strong first quarter when it releases its second-quarter earnings report on Aug.
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Finance of America continues to be one of the main faces of the reverse mortgage industry.
Realtor
Jul 20, 09:42
Stop Paying More for Home Insurance Than Property Taxes—If You Can
Insurance used to be an afterthought in the homebuying process. Now, in 15 states, it's more costly than property taxes.
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Stop Paying More for Home Insurance Than Property Taxes—If You Can . Insurance used to be an afterthought in the homebuying process. Now, in 15 states, it's more costly than property taxes.
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Insurance used to be an afterthought in the homebuying process.
Realtor
Jul 20, 09:19
Housing Week Ahead: Market Clock, Rate Volatility, and New Home Sales To Watch
The upcoming week brings a lighter schedule for national data but a busy lineup of new research from the Realtor.com economics team.
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The upcoming week brings a lighter schedule for national data but a busy lineup of new research from the Realtor.com economics team.
Bbc
Jul 19, 18:35
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
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Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation. The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
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The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
Realtor
Jul 19, 15:01
Restored 1678 First Period Estate Offers a Truly ‘Authentic’ Glimpse Into the Past
The William Haskell House sits on 2.4 acres and features some truly remarkable period details, including five original fireplaces.
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The William Haskell House sits on 2.4 acres and features some truly remarkable period details, including five original fireplaces.
Bbc
Jul 18, 23:44
Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
Grandmother Sara Folger sits in the kitchen of her single-wide trailer, the Rocky Mountains looming in the distance, and remembers the Bozeman, Montana she fell in love with decades ago.
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Grandmother Sara Folger sits in the kitchen of her single-wide trailer, the Rocky Mountains looming in the distance, and remembers the Bozeman, Montana she fell in love with decades ago. And that made housing prices soar.
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Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
Housingwire
Jul 18, 21:27
Can the housing market weather Iran conflict 2.0 and higher rates?
Weekly housing indicators suggest a modest cooling as mortgage rates spent most of last week above 6.64% and the Iran conflict escalates.
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Mortgage rates spent most of the week above 6.64% as Iran related headlines lifted oil risk and kept Fed rhetoric hawkish. AI Summary The housing market has held its own this year — even with higher inflation, higher oil prices, higher mortgage rates , and crazy headlines about AI taking all the jobs.
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Weekly housing indicators suggest a modest cooling as mortgage rates spent most of last week above 6.64% and the Iran conflict escalates.
Realtor
Jul 18, 19:36
‘Magnificent’ $7.2 Million Stone Manor With 2-Story Library Is Like Something Out of ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Located just outside of Charlotte, NC, the custom-built property looks centuries-old, but was actually only completed in 2005.
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‘Magnificent’ $7.2 Million Stone Manor With 2-Story Library Is Like Something Out of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Located just outside of Charlotte, NC, the custom-built property looks centuries-old, but was actually only completed in 2005.
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Located just outside of Charlotte, NC, the custom-built property looks centuries-old, but was actually only completed in 2005.
Realtor
Jul 18, 10:00
How Florida Crime Vortex With Ties to Ted Bundy Has Become One of the State’s Most Affordable Beach Escapes
Escambia County in Florida has been at the center of some of America's most infamous crimes—including the Ted Bundy murders.
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How Florida Crime Vortex With Ties to Ted Bundy Has Become One of the State’s Most Affordable Beach Escapes. Escambia County in Florida has been at the center of some of America's most infamous crimes—including the Ted Bundy murders.
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Escambia County in Florida has been at the center of some of America's most infamous crimes—including the Ted Bundy murders.
Realtor
Jul 17, 23:56
‘Full House’ Creator Jeff Franklin Makes Another Attempt to Sell $45 Million Beverly Hills Mansion Built on Site of Manson Murders Home
The property, which has sinister ties to the Charles Manson murders, was initially listed for sale for $85 million in 2022.
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‘Full House’ Creator Jeff Franklin Makes Another Attempt to Sell $45 Million Beverly Hills Mansion Built on Site of Manson Murders Home. The property, which has sinister ties to the Charles Manson murders, was initially listed for sale for $85 million in 2022.
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The property, which has sinister ties to the Charles Manson murders, was initially listed for sale for $85 million in 2022.
Realtor
Jul 17, 23:42
EXCLUSIVE: ‘The View’ Host Joy Behar Finally Snags Buyer for Longtime Hamptons Home—After $1 Million Price Bump
Behar has been trying to sell the property since November 2025—and it has now come under offer just months after a price increase.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘The View’ Host Joy Behar Finally Snags Buyer for Longtime Hamptons Home—After $1 Million Price Bump. Behar has been trying to sell the property since November 2025—and it has now come under offer just months after a price increase.
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Behar has been trying to sell the property since November 2025—and it has now come under offer just months after a price increase.
Bain
Jul 17, 22:11
The US Grocery Slowdown Is Real
Units Price Sales Units Price Sales en Written in collaboration with Written in collaboration with The US grocery slowdown has entered a new phase.
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The US Grocery Slowdown Is Real. Prices are still climbing 2% to 3% year over year, roughly in line with food-at-home inflation, while units are down about 2% year over year in most months since February.
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Units Price Sales Units Price Sales en Written in collaboration with Written in collaboration with The US grocery slowdown has entered a new phase.
Housingwire
Jul 17, 21:03
How ROAD aims to boost housing supply and cut red tape
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes provisions to streamline NEPA reviews, expand factory-built housing and incentivize local pro-supply reforms. Builders say federal action helps, but local zoning and permitting remain the main constraint on new housing.
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How ROAD aims to boost housing supply and cut red tape. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes provisions to streamline NEPA reviews, expand factory-built housing and incentivize local pro-supply reforms. Builders say federal action helps, but local zoning and permitting remain the main constraint on new housing.
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes provisions to streamline NEPA reviews, expand factory-built housing and incentivize local pro-supply reforms.
Realtor
Jul 17, 20:56
Fed Officials Signal Inflation Crackdown Ahead of Next Interest Rate Meeting
In public appearances this week, a number of top Federal Reserve officials signaled a strict crackdown on sticky inflation.
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In public appearances this week, a number of top Federal Reserve officials signaled a strict crackdown on sticky inflation.
Housingwire
Jul 17, 20:34
What the ROAD to Housing Act can — and can’t — do for affordability
Experts who spoke with HousingWire call the legislation a good start but point to other bold measures still needed to tackle affordability.
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law, representing the most significant federal housing legislation in decades. AI Summary The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law, marking what many in the housing industry consider the most significant federal housing legislation in more than three decades.
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Experts who spoke with HousingWire call the legislation a good start but point to other bold measures still needed to tackle affordability.
Realtor
Jul 17, 19:26
EXCLUSIVE: Actress Elisha Cuthbert Sells Her Longtime L.A. Home for $1.93 Million—Days After Chopping Ask by $250K
Cuthbert has spent the past year trying to find a buyer for her West Hollywood property, which she purchased in 2005.
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EXCLUSIVE: Actress Elisha Cuthbert Sells Her Longtime L.A. Home for $1.93 Million—Days After Chopping Ask by $250K. Cuthbert has spent the past year trying to find a buyer for her West Hollywood property, which she purchased in 2005.
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Cuthbert has spent the past year trying to find a buyer for her West Hollywood property, which she purchased in 2005.
Realtor
Jul 17, 19:23
Corn Prices Are Falling—but the Land Beneath It Keeps Getting More Valuable
Corn prices have plunged, but farmland values remain near records—widening the divide between the farmers who own and rent it.
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See what your home is worth Home selling advice Complete guide to selling your home Should I sell my home now? How much is my home worth? How to prepare your home for sale?
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Corn prices have plunged, but farmland values remain near records—widening the divide between the farmers who own and rent it.
Realtor
Jul 17, 18:52
The New Hacks Homeowners Are Using To Find Affordable Lawn Care as More Teens Opt Out of Yard Chore
Finding a kid who will mow your lawn for cheap may be a thing of the past—or it may be finding its footing again.
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The New Hacks Homeowners Are Using To Find Affordable Lawn Care as More Teens Opt Out of Yard Chore. Finding a kid who will mow your lawn for cheap may be a thing of the past—or it may be finding its footing again.
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Finding a kid who will mow your lawn for cheap may be a thing of the past—or it may be finding its footing again.
Realtor
Jul 17, 17:50
Lawyer Says He Was ‘Manic’ When He Purchased $5.5M Cape Cod Home Teetering on Cliff and Seeks Release from Mortgage
John G. Bonomi Jr purchased the 5,817-square-foot dwelling in November 2021 for the asking price of $5.5 million.
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Lawyer Says He Was ‘Manic’ When He Purchased $5.5M Cape Cod Home Teetering on Cliff and Seeks Release from Mortgage. Bonomi Jr purchased the 5,817-square-foot dwelling in November 2021 for the asking price of $5.5 million.
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Bonomi Jr purchased the 5,817-square-foot dwelling in November 2021 for the asking price of $5.5 million.
Housingwire
Jul 17, 17:28
Why Aaron Kirman is betting on AI, crypto and new development
Aaron Kirman outlines why he launched Christie’s SoCal in 2022 and how AI, crypto and development units are shaping growth.
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Aaron Kirman says his growth from solo agent to brokerage CEO came from analyzing industry shifts and embracing change early, including AI and crypto. In real estate, business changes every single day, so I am constantly doing this.” This approach, Kirman said, is what led him to go from a solo agent to eventually building the Aaron Kirman Group , a seven-agent team in 2017.
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Aaron Kirman outlines why he launched Christie’s SoCal in 2022 and how AI, crypto and development units are shaping growth.
Realtor
Jul 17, 17:04
Inside Malibu’s First Condo Development In 20 Years: Luxury Community Features Wellness-First Features from Biohacking to Yoga
Privé Malibu is a gated 10-acre condominium community that offers an array of wellness-focused features, including a biohacking studio.
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Inside Malibu’s First Condo Development In 20 Years: Luxury Community Features Wellness-First Features from Biohacking to Yoga. Privé Malibu is a gated 10-acre condominium community that offers an array of wellness-focused features, including a biohacking studio.
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Privé Malibu is a gated 10-acre condominium community that offers an array of wellness-focused features, including a biohacking studio.
Housingwire
Jul 17, 16:54
June housing starts jump 19%, fueled by strong multifamily gains
June housing starts rose 19% to 1.3 million, led by multifamily, while permits fell 3% to 1.367 million, Census data shows
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housing starts rose 19% in June to about 1.3 million SAAR, driven by a 76.3% jump in multifamily. Privately owned housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of roughly 1.3 million units in June, up 19% from a revised May pace of roughly 1.12 million and 3.5% above the June 2025 rate of 1.38 million.
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June housing starts rose 19% to 1.3 million, led by multifamily, while permits fell 3% to 1.367 million, Census data shows
Housingwire
Jul 17, 16:41
UHM acquires AmeriTrust assets, expands non-QM footprint
Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) has acquired AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp. in an asset deal that closed in 45 days, boosting UHM’s exposure to the nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) market.
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UHM acquires AmeriTrust assets, expands non-QM footprint. (UHM) has acquired AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp. in an asset deal that closed in 45 days, boosting UHM’s exposure to the nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) market.
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Union Home Mortgage Corp.
Housingwire
Jul 17, 16:37
Housing permits near cycle lows even as housing starts beat estimates
Starts beat estimates on multifamily volatility, but permits fell 3.0% monthly and 2.3% annually, signaling a weaker forward pipeline.
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AI Summary Housing starts beating estimates while housing permits are near cycle lows is an odd situation, but I am here to make sense of it and explain where exactly we are in the housing construction cycle. From Census : Housing Starts: Privately-owned housing starts in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,427,000.
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Starts beat estimates on multifamily volatility, but permits fell 3.0% monthly and 2.3% annually, signaling a weaker forward pipeline.
Realtor
Jul 17, 16:22
The Unlikely Workforce That Could Help Fix America’s Property Tax System
Understaffed assessor offices are leaving billions in property value unprocessed. Laid-off game developers may have the skills they need.
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The Unlikely Workforce That Could Help Fix America’s Property Tax System. Understaffed assessor offices are leaving billions in property value unprocessed. Laid-off game developers may have the skills they need.
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Understaffed assessor offices are leaving billions in property value unprocessed.
Housingwire
Jul 17, 15:52
The housing market’s inventory rebound is shifting power to buyers, but not everywhere
Experts say current trends could be an indication that sellers are recalibrating price hopes as the fight for buyers grows more intense.
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The housing market’s inventory rebound is shifting power to buyers, but not everywhere. Experts say current trends could be an indication that sellers are recalibrating price hopes as the fight for buyers grows more intense.
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Experts say current trends could be an indication that sellers are recalibrating price hopes as the fight for buyers grows more intense.
Realtor
Jul 17, 14:32
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.55% Rate
Rates surged this week to levels not seen in 11 months, supporting economists' outlook that mid-6% mortgages are here to stay.
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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.55% Rate. Rates surged this week to levels not seen in 11 months, supporting economists' outlook that mid-6% mortgages are here to stay.
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Rates surged this week to levels not seen in 11 months, supporting economists' outlook that mid-6% mortgages are here to stay.
Honeypotlive
Jul 17, 14:05
Show HN: Watch bots interact with an SSH honeypot in real time
This dashboard displays live telemetry from an SSH honeypot for security research, threat intelligence, and educational purposes.
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Show HN: Watch bots interact with an SSH honeypot in real time. The source IP addresses, usernames, passwords, commands, client fingerprints, and related metadata shown here are observed from inbound connections to this honeypot. If you believe any displayed data creates a security, privacy, or abuse concern, contact the site operator for review and removal.
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This dashboard displays live telemetry from an SSH honeypot for security research, threat intelligence, and educational purposes.
Housingwire
Jul 17, 13:58
Real estate agents should stop comparing gross commission income
Comparing real estate agent GCI can drive reactive choices, hide costs, and distract from retention, trust and client value.
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Benchmarking self worth to another agent’s GCI is a measurement error that can drive fear-based decisions and burnout. AI Summary Agents are trained to watch their numbers, which is sound advice right up until the wrong number becomes the one they watch. Decisions made from a felt sense of deficiency are rarely the decisions that build a durable business.
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Comparing real estate agent GCI can drive reactive choices, hide costs, and distract from retention, trust and client value.
Housingwire
Jul 17, 13:40
Dream Finders Homes adds Steve Fischer to its board
Dream Finders Homes Inc. appointed Steve Fischer, president of The Pitney Bowes Bank and a veteran banking and audit executive, to its board of directors and audit committee
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Dream Finders Homes adds Steve Fischer to its board. Dream Finders Homes Inc. appointed Steve Fischer, president of The Pitney Bowes Bank and a veteran banking and audit executive, to its board of directors and audit committee
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Dream Finders Homes Inc.
Realtor
Jul 17, 13:36
Multi-Family Construction Surges 76% in June as Single-Family Homes Trail Behind
Single-family housing starts ticked down in June, but the multifamily segment saw a massive surge compared to the previous month.
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Single-family housing starts ticked down in June, but the multifamily segment saw a massive surge compared to the previous month.
Advances
Jul 17, 12:01
Advances in Real Time Rendering in Games
Welcome to the home of the well-established series of SIGGRAPH courses, covering late-breaking work and advances in real-time computer graphics for games!
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Advances in Real Time Rendering in Games. Every year, it brings together the visionaries, the tinkerers, the optimists who believe that you can push one more millisecond, one more polygon, one more photon. It�s a community built on generosity of sharing the learning, together.
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Welcome to the home of the well-established series of SIGGRAPH courses, covering late-breaking work and advances in real-time computer graphics for games!
Realtor
Jul 17, 10:00
Affordability Is Improving in a Surprising Twist—Even as Home Prices Hit Record Highs
Despite June home prices hitting $440,600, housing affordability improved year over year thanks to rising wages and easing mortgage rates.
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Affordability Is Improving in a Surprising Twist—Even as Home Prices Hit Record Highs. Despite June home prices hitting $440,600, housing affordability improved year over year thanks to rising wages and easing mortgage rates.
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Despite June home prices hitting $440,600, housing affordability improved year over year thanks to rising wages and easing mortgage rates.
Realtor
Jul 17, 09:32
Antique Dealer’s ‘Treasured’ 1740 Estate With Perfectly Preserved Details Is Listed in Cape Cod’s Sandwich Village
For the past 40 years, antique dealer Paul Madden and his wife, Diane, have lovingly maintained the historical abode.
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Antique Dealer’s ‘Treasured’ 1740 Estate With Perfectly Preserved Details Is Listed in Cape Cod’s Sandwich Village. For the past 40 years, antique dealer Paul Madden and his wife, Diane, have lovingly maintained the historical abode.
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For the past 40 years, antique dealer Paul Madden and his wife, Diane, have lovingly maintained the historical abode.
Curbed
Jul 17, 07:00
West Village Fantasy-Duplex Edition
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Every product is independently selected by editors. Instead, I made stops in the West Village, Bushwick, and Two Bridges. And if you’re a well-financed collection of NYU undergrads who are over dorm life, it’s $3,625 a person!
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This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
Housingwire
Jul 17, 03:57
Stanley Martin buying Holiday Builders highlights hyper-scale shift
Homebuilding scale is arriving at the midway point through a structural inflection. The latest evidence arrived Thursday, as Stanley Martin Homes announced it had entered an agreement to acquire Florida-based Holiday Builders, a transaction that will add approximately 1,050 annual home closings, more than 40 active communities and roughly 10,600 controlled lots to Stanley Martin’s already-potent Southeast […]
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Homebuilding scale is arriving at the midway point through a structural inflection. The latest evidence arrived Thursday, as Stanley Martin Homes announced it had entered an agreement to acquire Florida-based Holiday Builders, a transaction that will add approximately 1,050 annual home closings, more than 40 active communities and roughly 10,600 controlled lots to Stanley Mart…
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The latest evidence arrived Thursday, as Stanley Martin Homes announced it had entered an agreement to acquire Florida-based Holiday Builders, a transaction that will add approximately 1,050 annual home closings, more than 40 active communities and roughly 10,600 controlled lots to Stanley Martin’s already-potent Southeast […]
Bbc
Jul 16, 23:14
I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
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I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money. Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
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Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
Realtor
Jul 16, 22:45
EXCLUSIVE: Former L.A. Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt Lists Longtime New York City Home for $47.5 Million
McCourt, 72, purchased the stunning apartment in 2012, when he paid the higher price of $50 million for the four-bedroom unit.
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EXCLUSIVE: Former L.A. Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt Lists Longtime New York City Home for $47.5 Million. McCourt, 72, purchased the stunning apartment in 2012, when he paid the higher price of $50 million for the four-bedroom unit.
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McCourt, 72, purchased the stunning apartment in 2012, when he paid the higher price of $50 million for the four-bedroom unit.
Realtor
Jul 16, 21:44
5 Years After the Passive Income Craze, Rental Properties Have Proved To Be Anything But
Low rates and rising rents drew small investors in. Five years later, higher costs and softer rents are exposing the real workload.
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5 Years After the Passive Income Craze, Rental Properties Have Proved To Be Anything But. Low rates and rising rents drew small investors in. Five years later, higher costs and softer rents are exposing the real workload.
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Five years later, higher costs and softer rents are exposing the real workload.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 21:22
Greystone’s new $137M fund lands as LIHTC investment rises
Greystone raised $137 million for a second multi-investor LIHTC fund in less than a year and now exceeds $240 million in total equity. The fund targets 1,960 units across 20 properties in nine states.
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Greystone’s new $137M fund lands as LIHTC investment rises. Greystone raised $137 million for a second multi-investor LIHTC fund in less than a year and now exceeds $240 million in total equity. The fund targets 1,960 units across 20 properties in nine states.
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Greystone raised $137 million for a second multi-investor LIHTC fund in less than a year and now exceeds $240 million in total equity.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 20:01
Beshara Real Estate Team joins Compass Atlanta
The Beshara Real Estate Team, led by Brenda Beshara, joined Compass Atlanta after 19 years with Keller Williams. The 7-agent East Cobb team closed 62 sides and $36.
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The Beshara Real Estate Team, led by Brenda Beshara, joined Compass Atlanta after 19 years with Keller Williams. 5 ranked team in the city by volume and No. We’re excited to continue growing while giving our clients access to even more resources and opportunities throughout every stage of their real estate journey.”
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Beshara Real Estate Team joins Compass Atlanta after 19 years at Keller Williams, posting 62 sides and $36.23M in 2025.
Realtor
Jul 16, 20:00
Chris Pine Accuses Luxury Brooklyn Developer of Failing To Refund $100K Rental Deposit
Actor Chris Pine is suing a high-profile luxury developer in Brooklyn, claiming the developer has failed to return a $100,000 deposit.
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Actor Chris Pine is suing a high-profile luxury developer in Brooklyn, claiming the developer has failed to return a $100,000 deposit.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 19:57
Builder confidence falls in July as affordability pressures persist
Homebuilder confidence fell again in July as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on demand, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
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The NAHB Wells Fargo HMI declined to a reading of 34 in July, extending a below-40 streak to 15 months. Present sales, buyer traffic and the six-month outlook remained in negative territory as price cuts and incentives persisted.
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Homebuilder confidence fell again in July as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on demand, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 19:38
Despite ROAD Act passing, no construction boom is coming
Builder confidence is weak and permits and starts are falling, while completed supply is high, limiting a near-term building boom.
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The ROAD to Housing Act drew attention as a path to more construction, but current builder confidence and residential construction signals are weakening. AI Summary The recently passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act got a lot of love and attention, as it is supposed to be the first step toward building a lot more homes in America.
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Builder confidence is weak and permits and starts are falling, while completed supply is high, limiting a near-term building boom.
Realtor
Jul 16, 19:26
DCFS Asks Court To Rule Taylor Frankie Paul’s Kids Are ‘Abused, Neglected, or Dependent’ After Visit to Family’s Utah Home
Utah's Division of Child and Family Services has asked a juvenile court to rule that Paul's kids are "abused, neglected, or dependent."
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Utah's Division of Child and Family Services has asked a juvenile court to rule that Paul's kids are "abused, neglected, or dependent."
Housingwire
Jul 16, 19:24
Foreclosures climb 21% in first half of 2026, pushed by higher stress in FHA, VA mortgages
U.S. foreclosure activity rose again in the first half of 2026, with 227,548 properties receiving filings, up 21% from the same period in 2025, according to ATTOM’s midyear foreclosure report.
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Foreclosure Market Report shows 227,548 properties with foreclosure filings in the first six months of the year, up 21% from the same period in 2025 and 28% from 2024. Florida, South Carolina and Indiana posted the highest foreclosure rates among states.
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foreclosure activity rose again in the first half of 2026, with 227,548 properties receiving filings, up 21% from the same period in 2025, according to ATTOM’s midyear foreclosure report.
Realtor
Jul 16, 18:57
Hollywood Home of Martin Short’s Late Daughter Katherine Is Listed for $1.8 Million—5 Months After Her Death
Katherine, who died in February at the age of 42, bought the Los Angeles home for $1 million in 2014.
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Hollywood Home of Martin Short’s Late Daughter Katherine Is Listed for $1.8 Million—5 Months After Her Death. Katherine, who died in February at the age of 42, bought the Los Angeles home for $1 million in 2014.
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Katherine, who died in February at the age of 42, bought the Los Angeles home for $1 million in 2014.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 18:14
Housing costs, delayed marriage and the first-time buyer squeeze
Affordability pressures are shifting life decisions, first-time buyers were 21% in 2024 and average first-time buyer age reached 40.
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Housing affordability is shifting how couples and singles approach commitment and buying decisions. Data points include roughly $18,000 higher annual costs for singles in some metros and $25,000 to $40,000 in closing costs. AI Summary I spent more than a decade as a real estate broker, and the biggest shift I watched wasn’t just what happened to prices.
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Affordability pressures are shifting life decisions, first-time buyers were 21% in 2024 and average first-time buyer age reached 40.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 18:08
Luxury buyer interest doubles, demand shifts to larger properties
According to the Coldwell Banker, searches for U.S. luxury real estate by global buyers increased 100% during the first five months of 2026.
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Luxury buyer interest doubles, demand shifts to larger properties. According to the Coldwell Banker, searches for U.S. luxury real estate by global buyers increased 100% during the first five months of 2026.
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luxury real estate by global buyers increased 100% during the first five months of 2026.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 18:06
Carrington partners with Kastle to deploy AI agents
Carrington chose Kastle to deploy AI agents in servicing, aiming to automate contact center workflows, quality control and collections.
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Carrington Mortgage Services selected Kastle as its enterprise AI agent partner. AI Summary Carrington Mortgage Services announced Wednesday a key step in expanding its artificial intelligence strategy, selecting Kastle as its enterprise AI agent partner to automate servicing workflows and enhance borrower support.
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Carrington chose Kastle to deploy AI agents in servicing, aiming to automate contact center workflows, quality control and collections.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 17:41
In Texas’ land game, AI rewards teams who know the market, ground up
You can sit any man down at a piano. Most can bang out the same three songs they learned in middle school, a few can tune it, and almost nobody can sit there and compose something worth listening to. That piano is AI. The way highly systemized public homebuilders are approaching AI right now tells […]
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In Texas’ land game, AI rewards teams who know the market, ground up. Most can bang out the same three songs they learned in middle school, a few can tune it, and almost nobody can sit there and compose something worth listening to. The way highly systemized public homebuilders are approaching AI right now tells […]
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You can sit any man down at a piano.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 17:41
eXp Realty adds former NAHREP president Carmen Mercado
Mercado brings more than 20 years of experience in residential real estate, brokerage leadership, housing finance and affordable lending.
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Carmen Mercado, former national president of NAHREP and former director of affordable lending at Freddie Mac, has joined eXp Realty as a real estate agent. AI Summary eXp Realty announced that Carmen Mercado, former national president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and former director of affordable lending at Freddie Mac , has joined…
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Mercado brings more than 20 years of experience in residential real estate, brokerage leadership, housing finance and affordable lending.
Realtor
Jul 16, 16:00
Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Level in Nearly a Year as Iran War Reignites
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.55% for the week ending July 16 as hostilities between the U.S. and Iran escalated.
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Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Level in Nearly a Year as Iran War Reignites. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.55% for the week ending July 16 as hostilities between the U.S. and Iran escalated.
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The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.55% for the week ending July 16 as hostilities between the U.S.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 15:53
Tripti Kasal named CEO of Women’s Council of Realtors
Kasal brings more than 25 years of residential real estate experience spanning brokerage operations, market expansion, recruiting and more.
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The Women's Council of Realtors has named Tripti Kasal as its new CEO. She brings over 25 years of residential real estate experience, including senior leadership roles at Baird & Warner and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.
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Kasal brings more than 25 years of residential real estate experience spanning brokerage operations, market expansion, recruiting and more.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 15:50
Pending home sales fall 5.4% in June, NAR says
NAR pending home sales index fell to 72.5 in June, down 5.4% monthly and 0.3% yearly as rates and prices pressured buyers.
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NAR said its Pending Home Sales index fell to 72.5 in June, down 5.4% from May and 0.3% year over year. “The highest mortgage rates in nearly a year and the record-high national median home price together are contributing to a tepid housing market that is especially difficult for first-time homebuyers,” NAR’s chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement.
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NAR pending home sales index fell to 72.5 in June, down 5.4% monthly and 0.3% yearly as rates and prices pressured buyers.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 15:38
CHLA urges FHA to pay lenders for small mortgages under $100K
CHLA says small-balance FHA mortgages often lose money because fixed origination and servicing costs overwhelm revenue on loans under $100K.
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CHLA is urging FHA to use direct payments to lenders in a small-dollar mortgage pilot for loans under $100,000. AI Summary The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) is urging the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to use direct payments to lenders as the primary tool in a forthcoming small-dollar mortgage pilot program , arguing it is the only approach likely to meaningfu…
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CHLA says small-balance FHA mortgages often lose money because fixed origination and servicing costs overwhelm revenue on loans under $100K.
Realtor
Jul 16, 15:16
Homebuilder Sentiment Dips Despite Passage of Landmark Housing Bill to Boost Construction
Homebuilder sentiment swooned this month despite the passage of a major federal housing law designed to boost construction.
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Homebuilder sentiment swooned this month despite the passage of a major federal housing law designed to boost construction.
Realtor
Jul 16, 15:14
Is Your Property in the Plume? Canadian Wildfire Smoke Map Shows Where Homeowners Are Affected Now
Dangerous wildfire smoke continues as air quality alerts are in place in at least 17 states in the U.S. New maps show the impact.
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Map Shows Where Homeowners Are Affected Now. Dangerous wildfire smoke continues as air quality alerts are in place in at least 17 states in the U.S. New maps show the impact.
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Dangerous wildfire smoke continues as air quality alerts are in place in at least 17 states in the U.S.
Realtor
Jul 16, 15:06
EXCLUSIVE: James Van Der Beek’s Former Beverly Hills Home Is Listed as $13.5K-a-Month Rental—5 Months After His Death
Van Der Beek and his family lived at the property before relocating to Texas in 2020 in order to give their kids a chance to live in nature.
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EXCLUSIVE: James Van Der Beek’s Former Beverly Hills Home Is Listed as $13.5K-a-Month Rental—5 Months After His Death. Van Der Beek and his family lived at the property before relocating to Texas in 2020 in order to give their kids a chance to live in nature.
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Van Der Beek and his family lived at the property before relocating to Texas in 2020 in order to give their kids a chance to live in nature.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 14:51
What REMAX’s Chris Lim wants to build at the American Real Estate Association
REMAX executive Chris Lim says his ARA board role will focus on practical agent education and advocacy as industry policies evolve.
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REMAX president and chief growth officer Chris Lim joined ARA’s board and said he will focus on practical, accessible education for agents and support the group’s advocacy work. He cited fast-changing policies and market dynamics as a central challenge for agents.
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REMAX executive Chris Lim says his ARA board role will focus on practical agent education and advocacy as industry policies evolve.
Curbed
Jul 16, 14:16
Cary Fukunaga Is Selling His Broome Street Penthouse for $9 Million
The director’s three-bed, three-bath can also be bought in a package deal with an adjoining penthouse.
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Cary Fukunaga Is Selling His Broome Street Penthouse for $9 Million. The director’s three-bed, three-bath can also be bought in a package deal with an adjoining penthouse.
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The director’s three-bed, three-bath can also be bought in a package deal with an adjoining penthouse.
Realtor
Jul 16, 14:01
Pending Home Sales Plunge 5.4% in June as Prices Surge to Record High
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Contract signings in June fell 5.4% month over month and 0.3% year over year as mortgage rates increased.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 13:36
Randian urges loanDepot to consider sale, reassess leadership
Retail activist investment firm Randian Capital is urging loanDepot’s board of directors to launch a formal review of strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, amid falling share prices and ongoing losses.
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Randian Capital asked loanDepot’s board to review strategic alternatives, including a sale, citing prolonged losses and shares trading near $1.12. The push comes as loanDepot continues to struggle with profitability in a difficult mortgage market . In the first quarter of 2026, the Irvine, Calif.-based lender posted a net loss of $54.9 million, wider than the $32.
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Retail activist investment firm Randian Capital is urging loanDepot’s board of directors to launch a formal review of strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, amid falling share prices and ongoing losses.
Housingwire
Jul 16, 13:00
Uplist debuts Homebuyer Intelligence, putting live mortgage insights into real estate listings
Uplist has launched Homebuyer Intelligence, a listing-connected tool that lets homebuyers see mortgage lender-specific payment estimates and affordability strategies while they are viewing a property in person or online.
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Uplist launched Homebuyer Intelligence, a listing-connected tool that embeds live lender pricing and affordability strategies into flyers, open houses and online listings. Buyers can see estimated payments, compare scenarios and model seller-paid buydowns without a login or credit pull, while loan officers extend their presence to every showing.
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Uplist has launched Homebuyer Intelligence, a listing-connected tool that lets homebuyers see mortgage lender-specific payment estimates and affordability strategies while they are viewing a property in person or online.
Realtor
Jul 16, 10:00
Short Sales Are Rising as Underwater Homeowners Try To Dodge Foreclosure
As short sales rise nationwide, midsized markets like Lakeland, FL, are emerging as unexpected hot spots for distressed property listings.
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As short sales rise nationwide, midsized markets like Lakeland, FL, are emerging as unexpected hot spots for distressed property listings.
Curbed
Jul 16, 07:00
New York Teens at Home
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My bedroom is eight-by-nine feet, and the ceilings are under five feet. It reminds me of Alice in Wonderland and I’m this big Alice in this little space. My friends say it feels like a treehouse. But I feel like I can get my other homework done better in my little nest.
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In the city, a room of one’s own can be a lofted nook, a repurposed corner, or a bedroom that’s sometimes Dad’s office.
Realtor
Jul 15, 23:48
‘Real Housewives’ Star Dorit Kemsley Is Slammed by Her Estranged Husband PK for Taking Lavish Vacation While Their House Is Facing Foreclosure
As serious financial issues continue to plague the property, Dorit celebrated her birthday in style with a lavish lunch in Paris.
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‘Real Housewives’ Star Dorit Kemsley Is Slammed by Her Estranged Husband PK for Taking Lavish Vacation While Their House Is Facing Foreclosure. As serious financial issues continue to plague the property, Dorit celebrated her birthday in style with a lavish lunch in Paris.
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As serious financial issues continue to plague the property, Dorit celebrated her birthday in style with a lavish lunch in Paris.
Realtor
Jul 15, 23:14
Heather Rae El Moussa Teases Fans About Onscreen Tension With Christine Quinn as Former Foes Return to ‘Selling Sunset’
The reality TV star, 38, took to Instagram to answer some of fans' most burning questions about the upcoming season of the Netflix hit show.
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Heather Rae El Moussa Teases Fans About Onscreen Tension With Christine Quinn as Former Foes Return to ‘Selling Sunset’. The reality TV star, 38, took to Instagram to answer some of fans' most burning questions about the upcoming season of the Netflix hit show.
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The reality TV star, 38, took to Instagram to answer some of fans' most burning questions about the upcoming season of the Netflix hit show.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 22:25
The stock market vs. shelter: The math matters
The real question isn't whether a house beats the stock market. It's what kind of life someone is trying to build.
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The stock market vs. shelter: The math matters. It's what kind of life someone is trying to build.
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The real question isn't whether a house beats the stock market.
Realtor
Jul 15, 21:44
Simone Biles Hosts Lavish Sleepover With Friends at Texas Mansion—Complete With Custom Goodie Bags and Bouquet Making
Biles, 29, shared a glimpse inside the over-the-top event, where guests enjoyed goodie bags and a private pilates class.
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Simone Biles Hosts Lavish Sleepover With Friends at Texas Mansion—Complete With Custom Goodie Bags and Bouquet Making. Biles, 29, shared a glimpse inside the over-the-top event, where guests enjoyed goodie bags and a private pilates class.
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Biles, 29, shared a glimpse inside the over-the-top event, where guests enjoyed goodie bags and a private pilates class.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 21:37
Condo safety repairs bill returns with bipartisan Florida support
Lawmakers reintroduce the Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act to expand low-interest loans for structural and life-safety work.
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The condo repair financing proposal would allow associations to spread major safety repair costs over time through low-interest, government-backed loans. “This bipartisan bill gives condominium associations and homeowners the tools they need to finance critical safety repairs, protect residents, and preserve safe, affordable housing across South Florida.
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Lawmakers reintroduce the Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act to expand low-interest loans for structural and life-safety work.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 21:26
The ROAD ahead for build-to-rent
The build-to-rent (BTR) industry can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief after the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act ended months of legislative uncertainty.
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act removed Senate provisions that would have forced a seven-year sell-off for new BTR developments. Capital that paused is returning, but industry groups want Treasury guidance to prevent broad interpretations of the institutional investor ban. It also would have imposed a seven-year sell-off requirement on new BTR developments.
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The build-to-rent (BTR) industry can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief after the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act ended months of legislative uncertainty.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 20:34
Economic activity expands, but consumers feel the squeeze
Construction and real estate activity increased slightly overall, with several districts highlighting growth in data center building.
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The Federal Reserve Beige Book reported slight to moderate economic growth in 11 of 12 districts during late May and June. AI Summary Economic activity increased at a slight to moderate pace in 11 of 12 Federal Reserve districts during late May and June — matching the previous period’s pace.
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Construction and real estate activity increased slightly overall, with several districts highlighting growth in data center building.
Realtor
Jul 15, 20:03
Recent Grad Gets Rude Welcome to NYC as His Hotel Is Evacuated in Pfizer Building Scare
Hunter Puterbaugh, 22, had just arrived from Ohio and was staying in a Midtown hotel waiting for his lease to start when the scare unfolded.
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Hunter Puterbaugh, 22, had just arrived from Ohio and was staying in a Midtown hotel waiting for his lease to start when the scare unfolded.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 20:02
Fairway Home Mortgage launches nonprofit to combat senior financial fraud
Fairway Home Mortgage launches Fairway SAFE, a nonprofit focused on educating seniors and professionals to prevent elder exploitation.
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Fairway Home Mortgage has launched Fairway SAFE, a nonprofit initiative to help older adults and their families recognize and prevent financial scams through education and advocacy. AI Summary Fairway Home Mortgage has launched Fairway SAFE (Senior Advocacy & Financial Education), a nonprofit initiative focused on helping seniors and their families recognize, prevent and respo…
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Fairway Home Mortgage launches Fairway SAFE, a nonprofit focused on educating seniors and professionals to prevent elder exploitation.
Realtor
Jul 15, 19:38
EXCLUSIVE: Montana Home of Kelly Clarkson’s Late Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Is Listed for $2.9 Million—1 Year After His Death
Blackstock, who passed away in August 2025, purchased the home shortly after his divorce from Kelly Clarkson was finalized.
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EXCLUSIVE: Montana Home of Kelly Clarkson’s Late Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Is Listed for $2.9 Million—1 Year After His Death. Blackstock, who passed away in August 2025, purchased the home shortly after his divorce from Kelly Clarkson was finalized.
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Blackstock, who passed away in August 2025, purchased the home shortly after his divorce from Kelly Clarkson was finalized.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 18:55
Georgia housing agency victimized in $2.5M fraud scheme, prosecutors allege
Prosecutors describe a $2.5 million scheme that used false invoices, kickbacks and fraudulent payments over a four-year period.
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Thompson, the former executive director of Georgia’s Hinesville Housing Authority, and business partner Toriono L. Byrd face federal charges for an alleged $2.5 million fraud scheme involving false invoices, kickbacks and fraudulent payments across roughly four years.
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Prosecutors describe a $2.5 million scheme that used false invoices, kickbacks and fraudulent payments over a four-year period.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 18:48
Can a trusted car valuation brand win seller leads in housing?
Advisors question whether Kelley Blue Book Homes can differentiate in seller leads, as servicers already market valuations to homeowners.
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Consultants say Kelley Blue Book Homes is an attempt to pair an AVM with seller intent to deliver listings to agents. They argue the competitive set may be mortgage servicers and large housing platforms, not Zillow alone.
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Advisors question whether Kelley Blue Book Homes can differentiate in seller leads, as servicers already market valuations to homeowners.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 18:38
NatEquity analysis compares home equity products for senior homeowners
A new NatEquity analysis compares senior home equity options for homeowners 62 and older, including HECMs, senior HELOCs, HEIs and HouseMoney.
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A new NatEquity analysis compares senior home equity options for homeowners 62 and older, including HECMs, senior HELOCs, HEIs and HouseMoney. examines the growing range of home equity products available to homeowners ages 62 and older — including traditional reverse mortgages, senior home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), home equity investments (HEIs) and the company’s propri…
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NatEquity compares HECMs, senior HELOCs, HEIs and HouseMoney for senior homeowners, outlining costs, terms and risks.
Realtor
Jul 15, 18:26
Don’t Touch This Room in Your House If You Want To Sell
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Staging your home is always advised, but when it comes to one room in your home, less is more if you're trying to sell.
Realtor
Jul 15, 17:59
Dolly Parton’s Darling Former Home in West Hollywood Is Now Available To Rent For $12,000 a Month
Parton purchased the California property in 2007 for $1.2 million and held onto it for years before listing it for sale in 2014.
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Dolly Parton’s Darling Former Home in West Hollywood Is Now Available To Rent For $12,000 a Month. Parton purchased the California property in 2007 for $1.2 million and held onto it for years before listing it for sale in 2014.
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Parton purchased the California property in 2007 for $1.2 million and held onto it for years before listing it for sale in 2014.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 17:58
Polunsky Beitel Green hires Jeanine LaMay Kay to bolster business development
Based in the firm’s Dallas office, Kay will work with attorneys and client service teams to deepen existing client relationships and support national growth efforts.
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Polunsky Beitel Green has hired industry veteran Jeanine LaMay Kay to its Dallas-based business development team, adding more than 20 years of experience in residential real estate, mortgage, title and homebuilding. Kay previously led business development for 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, where she helped triple Texas market share, and held leadership roles at First American.
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Based in the firm’s Dallas office, Kay will work with attorneys and client service teams to deepen existing client relationships and support national growth efforts.
Realtor
Jul 15, 17:53
Yes in God’s Backyard: More Than 800,000 Homes Could Be Built on Land Owned by Churches—Here’s How Some Are Breaking Ground on Affordable Housing
As the YIGBY movement gains support, one Idaho organization shows how faith-based land can help unlock affordable housing nationwide.
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Yes in God’s Backyard: More Than 800,000 Homes Could Be Built on Land Owned by Churches—Here’s How Some Are Breaking Ground on Affordable Housing. As the YIGBY movement gains support, one Idaho organization shows how faith-based land can help unlock affordable housing nationwide.
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As the YIGBY movement gains support, one Idaho organization shows how faith-based land can help unlock affordable housing nationwide.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 17:22
ONE Sotheby’s expands South Florida luxury presence with TFG International
The luxury real estate group, co-founded by Tomer Fridman, has established a bi-coastal presence connecting Los Angeles and south Florida.
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ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has expanded TFG International, the luxury group co-founded by Tomer Fridman, into South Florida, establishing a bi-coastal presence between Los Angeles and Miami. The expansion will be led by Matthew Perrye and will serve clients with real estate interests in both luxury markets.
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The luxury real estate group, co-founded by Tomer Fridman, has established a bi-coastal presence connecting Los Angeles and south Florida.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 16:54
Blue Sage partners with Kinective on mortgage modernization at community banks, credit unions
Blue Sage Solutions has formed a strategic partnership with Kinective to simplify how banks and credit unions connect their digital mortgage lending technology to core banking and servicing systems.
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Blue Sage Solutions has partnered with Kinective to connect its cloud-native Digital Lending Platform, LOS, POS, TPO portal and servicing tools directly into banks’ and credit unions’ core banking and servicing systems via Kinective’s Gateway platform.
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Blue Sage Solutions has formed a strategic partnership with Kinective to simplify how banks and credit unions connect their digital mortgage lending technology to core banking and servicing systems.
Realtor
Jul 15, 16:52
2027 COLA Could Hit 3.8%— Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode
A projected 3.8% Social Security COLA may sound like relief, but rising taxes, insurance, utilities, and housing costs could eat it up.
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A projected 3.8% Social Security COLA may sound like relief, but rising taxes, insurance, utilities, and housing costs could eat it up.
Realtor
Jul 15, 16:52
2027 COLA Could Hit 3.8%—Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode
A projected 3.8% Social Security COLA may sound like relief, but rising taxes, insurance, utilities, and housing costs could eat it up.
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A projected 3.8% Social Security COLA may sound like relief, but rising taxes, insurance, utilities, and housing costs could eat it up.
Realtor
Jul 15, 15:43
Rent vs. Buy: Is Renting Cheaper Than Buying a Home Right Now?
It's more affordable to rent than to buy in the top 50 metros in the U.S., according to economists reviewing the latest rental data.
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It's more affordable to rent than to buy in the top 50 metros in the U.S., according to economists reviewing the latest rental data.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 15:29
Keller Williams leads RealTrends Verified City Rankings as team production overtakes agents
Across all brands, teams represented less than one-third of all entries but generated $832.7 billion in volume and nearly 1.29 million sides.
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Keller Williams led the 2026 RealTrends Verified City Rankings with 13,937 combined entries (18.61% market share). Teams generated more production than individual agents with fewer entries, a shift both brands are adapting to.
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Across all brands, teams represented less than one-third of all entries but generated $832.7 billion in volume and nearly 1.29 million sides.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 15:20
Greystar faces 114 housing voucher discrimination complaints
HRI filed complaints alleging Greystar denied Housing Choice Vouchers across 6 states and Washington, D.C., after tests since October 2025.
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Housing Rights Initiative filed 114 administrative complaints alleging Greystar properties refused Housing Choice Vouchers in 6 states and Washington, D.C. The complaints allege that Greystar violated state and local fair housing and “source of income” protection laws by rejecting applicants with Section 8 or similar rental assistance.
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HRI filed complaints alleging Greystar denied Housing Choice Vouchers across 6 states and Washington, D.C., after tests since October 2025.
Curbed
Jul 15, 14:31
A Sensible New Yorker’s Guide to Legionella Season
Yes, you can drink your tap water. Maybe wear a mask while walking by the Met.
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A Sensible New Yorker’s Guide to Legionella Season. Yes, you can drink your tap water. Maybe wear a mask while walking by the Met.
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Yes, you can drink your tap water.
Realtor
Jul 15, 14:28
Rising Mortgage Rates Drive Down Home Loan Application Demand
The post-holiday week saw purchase applications drop, driven down by rising mortgage rates, even as demand for refinance increase.
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The post-holiday week saw purchase applications drop, driven down by rising mortgage rates, even as demand for refinance increase.
Realtor
Jul 15, 14:09
Jenny Hits a Block: Sale of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s $50 Million Marital Mansion Stalls as Mystery Buyer ‘Falls Through’
Days after it emerged that Lopez had accepted an offer on her and Affleck's former spread, the deal has reportedly collapsed.
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Jenny Hits a Block: Sale of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s $50 Million Marital Mansion Stalls as Mystery Buyer ‘Falls Through’. Days after it emerged that Lopez had accepted an offer on her and Affleck's former spread, the deal has reportedly collapsed.
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Days after it emerged that Lopez had accepted an offer on her and Affleck's former spread, the deal has reportedly collapsed.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 14:00
Housing Market Spotlight: The local markets behind this week’s national story
U.S. housing demand held through the holiday slowdown. See which local markets are outperforming and where recovery is taking hold.
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Housing Market Spotlight: The local markets behind this week’s national story. housing demand held through the holiday slowdown. See which local markets are outperforming and where recovery is taking hold.
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housing demand held through the holiday slowdown.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 13:43
Can the housing market still grow with mortgage rates over 6.64%?
With rates near yearly highs and above 6.64%, purchase apps slipped 7% weekly and 2% yearly, but pending sales stayed ahead of 2025.
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Mortgage rates moved slightly above 6.64% after hawkish Fed messaging, raising the risk of slower demand with longer duration at that level. The question is: can housing demand still grow if rates stay above that level for a longer period? Now, with mortgage rates slightly above this level, can housing demand still grow?
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With rates near yearly highs and above 6.64%, purchase apps slipped 7% weekly and 2% yearly, but pending sales stayed ahead of 2025.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 13:31
Higher mortgage rates push applications lower after holiday week
MBA says applications fell as the 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.65%, while the refinance index increased 4% and purchases fell 7%.
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MBA reported mortgage applications declined as the 30-year fixed rate increased to 6.65%, the highest since August 2025. AI Summary Mortgage applications fell last week as borrowing costs increased, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage reaching its highest level in nearly a year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications su…
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MBA says applications fell as the 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.65%, while the refinance index increased 4% and purchases fell 7%.
Snapsafe
Jul 15, 13:19
Privacy Incidents – Real-world examples of why your photos need protection
These recent headlines demonstrate the importance of protecting your personal photos and visual privacy in today's digital world: SnapSafe was built with one mission: to give you complete control ove…
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Privacy Incidents – Real-world examples of why your photos need protection. In a world where photos are increasingly valuable , they are also increasingly vulnerable . We believe everyone deserves a truly secure solution.
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These recent headlines demonstrate the importance of protecting your personal photos and visual privacy in today's digital world: SnapSafe was built with one mission: to give you complete control over your visual privacy.
Housingwire
Jul 15, 13:00
Lofty adds one-click Showami integration for on-demand showings
Lofty now integrates with Showami, allowing 80,000 U.S. agents to request and track on-demand showings in one click from their CRM.
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Lofty adds one-click Showami integration for on-demand showings. Lofty now integrates with Showami, allowing 80,000 U.S. agents to request and track on-demand showings in one click from their CRM.
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Lofty now integrates with Showami, allowing 80,000 U.S.
Realtor
Jul 15, 10:00
Nantucket Leads the Nation in Luxury Second Homes, and Even Humble Shacks on the Island Sell for Millions
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Nantucket, MA, has the most expensive—and yet smallest—luxury vacation homes in the nation.
Realtor
Jul 15, 09:15
The City That Never Heats: This Hot Housing Market Never Hits 100 Degrees—and It Matters to New Home Buyers
Buffalo, NY's location on the east side of Lake Erie helps keep it cool in the summer, but is it the climate haven people want it to be?
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The City That Never Heats: This Hot Housing Market Never Hits 100 Degrees—and It Matters to New Home Buyers. Buffalo, NY's location on the east side of Lake Erie helps keep it cool in the summer, but is it the climate haven people want it to be?
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Buffalo, NY's location on the east side of Lake Erie helps keep it cool in the summer, but is it the climate haven people want it to be?
Bbc
Jul 14, 23:01
Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections
Cost of living correspondent Published 6 minutes ago Shoppers using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services have stronger rights but some will be refused loans, as new rules come into effect.
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Cost of living correspondent Published 6 minutes ago Shoppers using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services have stronger rights but some will be refused loans, as new rules come into effect. But there are fears that new affordability checks on each BNPL transaction will leave some blocked for the first time, pushing them towards "thrilled" loan sharks instead.
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Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.
Realtor
Jul 14, 22:13
Nancy Guthrie Case Takes Bizarre Turn as YouTubers Face Arrests—6 Months After She Vanished From Her Arizona Home
According to documents, one content creator allegedly transformed a roadside area near the search site into a livestream filming location.
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Nancy Guthrie Case Takes Bizarre Turn as YouTubers Face Arrests—6 Months After She Vanished From Her Arizona Home. According to documents, one content creator allegedly transformed a roadside area near the search site into a livestream filming location.
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According to documents, one content creator allegedly transformed a roadside area near the search site into a livestream filming location.
Realtor
Jul 14, 21:52
Schools and Churches Are Cashing In on Cell Towers—Nearby Homeowners Fear the Cost
A proposed 140-foot tower overlooking Stony Brook Harbor is the latest in a broader fight over cell tower rent, views, and home values.
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A proposed 140-foot tower overlooking Stony Brook Harbor is the latest in a broader fight over cell tower rent, views, and home values.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 19:54
Christy Soukhamneut on joining Stockton Mortgage as chief strategy and innovation officer
Stockton Mortgage has appointed Christy Soukhamneut as chief strategy and innovation officer to lead operational transformation.
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Stockton Mortgage has appointed mortgage industry veteran Christy Soukhamneut as chief strategy and innovation officer. Soukhamneut also serves on the board of directors for the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and helps develop future leaders through the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s Residential Future Leaders Program.
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Stockton Mortgage has appointed Christy Soukhamneut as chief strategy and innovation officer to lead operational transformation.
Realtor
Jul 14, 19:08
Kevin Warsh Blames High Mortgage Rates on Hot Inflation as He Declares a ‘New Chapter’ for the Fed
Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, has remained above the Fed's 2% target since March 2021.
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Kevin Warsh Blames High Mortgage Rates on Hot Inflation as He Declares a ‘New Chapter’ for the Fed. Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, has remained above the Fed's 2% target since March 2021.
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Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, has remained above the Fed's 2% target since March 2021.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 18:49
Cornerstone Capital Bank expands retail mortgage presence by adding Daryl Wizelman Team
Cornerstone Capital Bank adds Daryl Wizelman and the Wizelman Team, expanding retail mortgage operations and leadership depth.
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Cornerstone Capital Bank and Cornerstone Home Lending added Daryl Wizelman and the Wizelman Team to support growth in retail lending. AI Summary Cornerstone Capital Bank and its mortgage lending division , Cornerstone Home Lending, have added veteran mortgage executive Daryl Wizelman and The Wizelman Team, expanding the lender’s retail mortgage operations.
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Cornerstone Capital Bank adds Daryl Wizelman and the Wizelman Team, expanding retail mortgage operations and leadership depth.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 18:39
Ground leases taking root in affordable housing deals as costs rise
Ground leases are emerging as gap capital for 4% LIHTC projects, with Safehold using 99-year terms and fixed 2% annual increases.
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Affordable housing developers are using 99-year ground leases to avoid land purchases and close persistent financing gaps in 4% LIHTC deals. AI Summary Ground leases are reshaping how affordable housing developers finance projects amid scarce capital and rising construction costs. They rely on 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.
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Ground leases are emerging as gap capital for 4% LIHTC projects, with Safehold using 99-year terms and fixed 2% annual increases.
Realtor
Jul 14, 18:07
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sells $55M Miami Mansion He Used as Bail Collateral in Sex Trafficking Case
Diddy's waterfront property became one of the most watched homes in the country after he pledged it as part of a $50 million bail package.
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Diddy's waterfront property became one of the most watched homes in the country after he pledged it as part of a $50 million bail package.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 16:51
Mortgage rates move higher, but cooling inflation should provide relief
Fears that mortgage rates were going to soar past 7% may have been assuaged Tuesday when Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for June showed cooling inflation.
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At HousingWire ‘s Mortgage Rates Center on Tuesday, rates for 30-year conventional loans averaged 6.86% — up 9 basis points from one week ago . Rates for 30-year loans through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) rose 10 bps to 6.45%, while rates for 30-year jumbo loans climbed 12 bps to 6.87%.
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Fears that mortgage rates were going to soar past 7% may have been assuaged Tuesday when Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for June showed cooling inflation.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 16:47
Big banks crush Q2 mortgage origination expectations
Big banks exceeded analysts' expectations for mortgage origination volume in the second quarter of 2026, posting an average increase of 32% compared to the prior three-month period.
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Depository institutions reported a stronger-than-expected Q2 2026 for mortgage originations, averaging a 32% increase compared to Q1. “The banks’ second-quarter volumes were well above our expectations of a 3% increase in the second quarter and industry forecasts of a 6% increase,” BTIG analysts noted in a report issued Tuesday.
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Big banks exceeded analysts' expectations for mortgage origination volume in the second quarter of 2026, posting an average increase of 32% compared to the prior three-month period.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 16:36
Real Brokerage REMAX merger clears antitrust hurdle
REMAX disclosed that the DOJ granted early termination of the HSR Act waiting period for its merger with The Real Brokerage.
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REMAX disclosed that the DOJ granted early termination of the HSR Act waiting period for its merger with The Real Brokerage. AI Summary With shareholder votes just a month away, the proposed merger between The Real Brokerage and REMAX has cleared an important antitrust hurdle.
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REMAX said the DOJ ended the HSR waiting period early for its merger with Real, with votes scheduled for 08/14.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 16:34
Dream Finders names former Lennar co-CEO Rick Beckwitt as board co-chair
Dream Finders announced that Rick Beckwitt as co-chairman of its board of directors. The move underscores the public builder’s push to institutionalize its growth strategy amid tight resale inventory and elevated mortgage rates.
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Dream Finders names former Lennar co-CEO Rick Beckwitt as board co-chair. Dream Finders announced that Rick Beckwitt as co-chairman of its board of directors. The move underscores the public builder’s push to institutionalize its growth strategy amid tight resale inventory and elevated mortgage rates.
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Dream Finders announced that Rick Beckwitt as co-chairman of its board of directors.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 16:30
MBA reports June decline in mortgage credit availability
MBA’s MCAI fell 2% to a reading of 105.8 in June, led by a 4.6% drop in government programs, while conventional dipped 0.1%.
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MBA reported mortgage credit availability tightened in June, with the MCAI down 2% to a reading of 105.8, the lowest figure since December 2025. AI Summary Mortgage credit availability tightened in June, falling to its lowest level since December 2025 as lenders pulled back on government loan programs, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s Mortgage Credit Avail…
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MBA’s MCAI fell 2% to a reading of 105.8 in June, led by a 4.6% drop in government programs, while conventional dipped 0.1%.
Realtor
Jul 14, 15:43
Cascading Cliffside Apartment Building Where Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Once Lived Is Listed for $8 Million in San Francisco
Kahlo and her husband, Diego Rivera, lived in the apartment building for a year—during which time they wed and divorced.
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Cascading Cliffside Apartment Building Where Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Once Lived Is Listed for $8 Million in San Francisco. Kahlo and her husband, Diego Rivera, lived in the apartment building for a year—during which time they wed and divorced.
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Kahlo and her husband, Diego Rivera, lived in the apartment building for a year—during which time they wed and divorced.
Curbed
Jul 14, 15:42
The Pfizer Building Is Stable. What Happens Now?
Engineers explain how the analysis and repairs are likely to go.
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The Pfizer Building Is Stable. What Happens Now?. Engineers explain how the analysis and repairs are likely to go.
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Engineers explain how the analysis and repairs are likely to go.
Realtor
Jul 14, 15:32
Inside Matt Damon’s Oscar-Worthy Property Portfolio
The actor shared that he has entered a "new phase of life" as he and his wife adjust to having two of their four daughters out of the house.
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The actor shared that he has entered a "new phase of life" as he and his wife adjust to having two of their four daughters out of the house.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 14:39
Baird and Warner names Jeanette Cutler chief marketing officer
Baird and Warner appointed Jeanette Cutler CMO, overseeing brand, communications and growth for 2,700 agents in 30 offices.
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Baird and Warner appointed Jeanette Cutler as chief marketing officer. AI Summary Jeanette Cutler moved to Baird & Warner as chief marketing officer from Beam Suntory , where she served as global vice president of brand and capability.
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Baird and Warner appointed Jeanette Cutler CMO, overseeing brand, communications and growth for 2,700 agents in 30 offices.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 13:27
Is Kelley Blue Book another company coming for your commission?
Kelley Blue Book Homes enters home value estimates and routes sellers to screened agents, positioning pricing trust against Zillow’s Zestimate.
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Kelley Blue Book Homes is launching a pricing report product that routes seller leads to screened agents paying a monthly membership. Kelley Blue Book , the name your parents trusted when they shopped for a used car, has entered residential real estate , and the reaction across our industry was instant and familiar.
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Kelley Blue Book Homes enters home value estimates and routes sellers to screened agents, positioning pricing trust against Zillow’s Zestimate.
Realtor
Jul 14, 13:05
Inflation Drops to 3.5% in Welcome Sign for Mortgage Rates
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Falling energy costs drove down June 2026 inflation to 3.5%, offering homebuyers some breathing room this summer.
Curbed
Jul 14, 12:24
Chris Pine Would Like His Security Deposit Back
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Chris Pine is suing Eckstrom’s Carlos Saavedra to recoup $100,000 in fees he paid for a short-term rental that fell through. Chris Pine wants his security deposit and first month’s rent back on a rental that didn’t work out, though the rental in question cost nearly $70,000 a month.
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The actor says a Brooklyn townhouse developer owes him $100,000 after a rental deal fell through.
Realtor
Jul 14, 09:32
Columbus Multifamily Housing Permits Hit 7-Year High Following Major Zoning Overhaul
Led by its landmark Zone In initiative, Columbus, OH, has emerged as a national leader in multifamily permitting.
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Columbus Multifamily Housing Permits Hit 7-Year High Following Major Zoning Overhaul. Led by its landmark Zone In initiative, Columbus, OH, has emerged as a national leader in multifamily permitting.
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Led by its landmark Zone In initiative, Columbus, OH, has emerged as a national leader in multifamily permitting.
Housingwire
Jul 14, 08:00
From AI curiosity to operational transformation: Michael Vandi on how mortgage lending’s relationship with AI is evolving
Addy AI CEO Michael Vandi discusses mortgage AI adoption, enterprise AI mortgage strategies and why trust is shaping the future of lending.
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From AI curiosity to operational transformation: Michael Vandi on how mortgage lending’s relationship with AI is evolving. Addy AI CEO Michael Vandi discusses mortgage AI adoption, enterprise AI mortgage strategies and why trust is shaping the future of lending.
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Addy AI CEO Michael Vandi discusses mortgage AI adoption, enterprise AI mortgage strategies and why trust is shaping the future of lending.
Curbed
Jul 14, 07:00
New York’s Youngest Real-Estate Agent Is a 19-Year-Old Pageant Queen
“Clients ask how old I am, and my favorite response is ‘Old enough to be licensed!’”
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New York’s Youngest Real-Estate Agent Is a 19-Year-Old Pageant Queen. “Clients ask how old I am, and my favorite response is ‘Old enough to be licensed!’”
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“Clients ask how old I am, and my favorite response is ‘Old enough to be licensed!’”
Housingwire
Jul 14, 07:00
Workflow Before Technology: Why mortgage transformation starts with governance, not AI
Mortgage Workflow Partners CEO Larry Bailey says lenders often add AI and automation onto undocumented, ownerless processes. He argues workflow governance and process mapping should come first to reduce operational risk and improve measurable ROI.
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Workflow Before Technology: Why mortgage transformation starts with governance, not AI. Mortgage Workflow Partners CEO Larry Bailey says lenders often add AI and automation onto undocumented, ownerless processes. He argues workflow governance and process mapping should come first to reduce operational risk and improve measurable ROI.
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Mortgage Workflow Partners CEO Larry Bailey says lenders often add AI and automation onto undocumented, ownerless processes.
Bbc
Jul 14, 05:00
How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
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How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower. Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
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Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
Bbc
Jul 13, 23:02
'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.
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'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?. Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.
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Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.
Realtor
Jul 13, 22:47
EXCLUSIVE: Dave and Jenny Marrs Lay Bare the ‘Annoying’ Reality of Filming HGTV Hit at Home—and Why Fans Will See Less of Their Kids in Future
Dave, 46, and Jenny, 47, have allowed cameras inside their 1903-built restored farmhouse since the show’s inception in 2019.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dave and Jenny Marrs Lay Bare the ‘Annoying’ Reality of Filming HGTV Hit at Home—and Why Fans Will See Less of Their Kids in Future. Dave, 46, and Jenny, 47, have allowed cameras inside their 1903-built restored farmhouse since the show’s inception in 2019.
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Dave, 46, and Jenny, 47, have allowed cameras inside their 1903-built restored farmhouse since the show’s inception in 2019.
Realtor
Jul 13, 21:30
Evicted Tenant Is Charged with Listing Landlord’s Home For Rent in Retaliation
Elisa Jo Nelson, 26, of South Jordan, UT, was charged with fraudulently advertising a real estate property, a second-degree felony.
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Evicted Tenant Is Charged with Listing Landlord’s Home For Rent in Retaliation. Elisa Jo Nelson, 26, of South Jordan, UT, was charged with fraudulently advertising a real estate property, a second-degree felony.
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Elisa Jo Nelson, 26, of South Jordan, UT, was charged with fraudulently advertising a real estate property, a second-degree felony.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 21:15
Higher home-care spending by states linked to greater aging-in-place outcomes
Researchers examined state investments in home- and community-based services (HCBS) and associated changes in where older adults lived.
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Higher home-care spending by states linked to greater aging-in-place outcomes. Researchers examined state investments in home- and community-based services (HCBS) and associated changes in where older adults lived.
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Researchers examined state investments in home- and community-based services (HCBS) and associated changes in where older adults lived.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 21:03
Art Falcone on launching AmeriCraft Homes and building hospitality-driven communities
Art Falcone — a prominent real estate developer with more than 40 years of experience in developing single-family, multifamily, hospitality, mixed-use and retail properties — recently launched a new homebuilding venture, AmeriCraft Homes.
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Veteran developer Art Falcone recently launched AmeriCraft Homes. When I was in the fast-food business, the hotel business, or any type of business, I’ve always been that way,” Falcone said in an interview with HousingWire ‘s TBD . But the timing of the new venture wasn’t a mere coincidence.
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Art Falcone — a prominent real estate developer with more than 40 years of experience in developing single-family, multifamily, hospitality, mixed-use and retail properties — recently launched a new homebuilding venture, AmeriCraft Homes.
Realtor
Jul 13, 20:56
EXCLUSIVE: Kennedy Heiress Kathleen Townsend’s $1.6 Million Hyannis Port Home Returns to Market as ‘Pending’ Offer Falls Through
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend listed the home in May—and within days it had come under offer. However, that deal has now fallen through.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kennedy Heiress Kathleen Townsend’s $1.6 Million Hyannis Port Home Returns to Market as ‘Pending’ Offer Falls Through. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend listed the home in May—and within days it had come under offer. However, that deal has now fallen through.
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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend listed the home in May—and within days it had come under offer.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 20:23
Can mortgage rates survive hawkish Fed talk during inflation week?
Markets watch monthly core inflation prints and conflict headlines as the 10-year holds near 4.60% and Fed tone stays hawkish.
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Despite falling oil prices, Fed messaging remains focused on monthly core inflation, with 0.2% a key threshold. AI Summary It’s inflation week and the continuation of the Iran conflict has complicated how the 10-year yield and mortgage rates may react to the inflation data.
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Markets watch monthly core inflation prints and conflict headlines as the 10-year holds near 4.60% and Fed tone stays hawkish.
Realtor
Jul 13, 20:16
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Marital Mansion Finally ‘Finds a Buyer’: Actress Has Accepted Offer on Estate After Cutting $18 Million Off Price
Affleck and Lopez purchased the extraordinary property for $60.9 million in May 2023, less than a year after they wed.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Marital Mansion Finally ‘Finds a Buyer’: Actress Has Accepted Offer on Estate After Cutting $18 Million Off Price. Affleck and Lopez purchased the extraordinary property for $60.9 million in May 2023, less than a year after they wed.
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Affleck and Lopez purchased the extraordinary property for $60.9 million in May 2023, less than a year after they wed.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 19:44
Real Brokerage and REMAX set Aug 14 merger votes
Real Brokerage and REMAX will hold virtual shareholder votes on Aug 14 on a proposed merger. Filings outline a 10 for 1 Real share consolidation, a $13.
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Real Brokerage and REMAX will hold virtual shareholder votes on Aug 14 on a proposed merger. AI Summary Shareholders at both The Real Brokerage and REMAX will convene virtually on August 14 to vote on the proposed merger between the two firms, creating the Real REMAX Group .
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Real and REMAX set Aug 14 votes, with a 10 for 1 consolidation and a $13.80 cash option plus $60M to $80M pool.
Realtor
Jul 13, 19:43
Manhattan’s Pfizer Conversion Scare: How To Ensure Your Next Home Is Structurally Sound
The averted collapse of a building in Midtown Manhattan may still have a ripple effect among buyers and owners going forward.
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Manhattan’s Pfizer Conversion Scare: How To Ensure Your Next Home Is Structurally Sound. The averted collapse of a building in Midtown Manhattan may still have a ripple effect among buyers and owners going forward.
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The averted collapse of a building in Midtown Manhattan may still have a ripple effect among buyers and owners going forward.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 18:42
NAR guidance clarifies office exclusive listings, MLS rules
NAR guidance details office exclusive listings, pre marketing statuses, disclosures, and CCP rules requiring MLS entry within one business day.
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NAR released updated guidance on office exclusive listings and MLS pre marketing options. In the guidance, NAR reiterated that an office-exclusive listing is an option a seller can choose when they want their property listed with limited exposure and no public marketing.
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NAR guidance details office exclusive listings, pre marketing statuses, disclosures, and CCP rules requiring MLS entry within one business day.
Playcode
Jul 13, 18:32
The real prices of frontier models. Tokens * Price, right?
The pricing page shows you the second number and treats the first as a constant. It is not a constant.
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The real prices of frontier models. Tokens * Price, right?. To see the real price you have to measure the tokenizer, then multiply it back in.
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The pricing page shows you the second number and treats the first as a constant.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 18:21
What the ROAD to Housing Act means for agents, homebuyers
Bill provisions encourage more housing production, cut regulation, expand financing opportunities and increase access to homeownership.
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has become law after President Trump allowed the constitutional deadline to pass without signing or vetoing it. AI Summary The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump allowed a constitutional deadline to pass without signing or vetoing the bipartisan legislation.
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Bill provisions encourage more housing production, cut regulation, expand financing opportunities and increase access to homeownership.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 18:15
FHFA moves to drop reputational harm from consideration in counterparty suspensions
The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants to drop “reputational harm” as a basis for suspending firms and individuals that do business with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks.
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FHFA proposed removing reputational harm as a basis for suspending counterparties that do business with the GSEs and FHLBanks. FHFA can initiate a proposed suspension based on these reports, referrals from the FHFA’s Office of Inspector General or other information.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants to drop “reputational harm” as a basis for suspending firms and individuals that do business with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 17:46
BTIG: Higher rates to hit Q2 originations as nonbanks lean on MSR gains
Higher mortgage rates will weigh on second-quarter originations and third-quarter guidance for nonbank lenders, even as slower prepayments bolster servicing income, BTIG analysts said.
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BTIG expects higher mortgage rates to pressure Q2 2026 profitability for nonbank originators, even as slower prepayments support servicing income. “The impact of rates continues to be the biggest driver of the nonbank originators in the near term,” the BTIG analysts wrote.
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Higher mortgage rates will weigh on second-quarter originations and third-quarter guidance for nonbank lenders, even as slower prepayments bolster servicing income, BTIG analysts said.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 17:10
Samara launches its first single-family home model in California
Samara launches Locale, a small-scale single-family infill platform using SB 1123 to add homes in high-demand California neighborhoods.
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Samara, known for its Backyard ADU product, has launched Locale by Samara, a line of small-scale single-family infill developments in Sonoma, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Los Angeles counties. The first Locale project in Healdsburg includes two homes, each with an ADU, and is part of Samara’s broader push to become a multiformat housing provider.
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Samara launches Locale, a small-scale single-family infill platform using SB 1123 to add homes in high-demand California neighborhoods.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 16:52
AD Mortgage closes $432.4M non-QM RMBS deal
AD Mortgage Trust 2026-NQM5 is backed by 1,008 loans, with a 754 weighted average FICO score and an expected closing date of July 15.
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AD Mortgage has completed its fifth non-QM residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) transaction of 2026. AI Summary AD Mortgage announced Monday that it completed its fifth non-QM residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) transaction of 2026, issuing a $432.4 million securitization backed by more than 1,000 residential mortgages.
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AD Mortgage Trust 2026-NQM5 is backed by 1,008 loans, with a 754 weighted average FICO score and an expected closing date of July 15.
Realtor
Jul 13, 16:29
Pfizer Building Scare Unlikely to Slow New York’s Residential-Conversion Fever
Experts in the space tell Realtor.com that the structural scare at the Pfizer Building is unlikely to derail the office-to-residential trend
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Experts in the space tell Realtor.com that the structural scare at the Pfizer Building is unlikely to derail the office-to-residential trend
Housingwire
Jul 13, 16:23
AI likely to strengthen large mortgage lenders without disrupting industry, KBW says
A Keefe, Bruyette & Woods report says AI cuts mortgage cycle times and costs, favoring big lenders and accelerating consolidation.
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A July 12 report from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods argues AI is more likely to improve efficiency in mortgage banking than upend it. The report looks at several sectors in the financial services industry, including exchanges, consumer finance, traditional banks, mortgage banking and title insurance , among others.
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A Keefe, Bruyette & Woods report says AI cuts mortgage cycle times and costs, favoring big lenders and accelerating consolidation.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 16:01
Predictive analytics for real estate: Best tools + guide
Real estate predictive analytics platforms are transforming the way agents find leads and understand market shifts. We break down the top tools to benefit your business and increase your market awareness.
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Predictive analytics for real estate: Best tools + guide. Real estate predictive analytics platforms are transforming the way agents find leads and understand market shifts. We break down the top tools to benefit your business and increase your market awareness.
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Real estate predictive analytics platforms are transforming the way agents find leads and understand market shifts.
Realtor
Jul 13, 15:45
Olivia Dunne Reveals the Strangest Items in Home She Shares With MLB Star Boyfriend Paul Skenes
Realtor.com® Real Estate App 314,000+ Open in App Skip to content Buy Homes for sale Homes for sale Foreclosure homes New construction for sale All new construction New home construction Homes values…
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Dunne shared a video tour of the home she and MLB player Skenes share—while showing off their strangest belongings.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 15:04
MetroTex MLS to match NTREIS broker rewards for high-quality listing data
MetroTex MLS will match NTREIS Rewards-2025 payments, doubling incentives for North Texas brokers who deliver high-quality MLS listing data.
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MetroTex MLS, a subsidiary of the MetroTex Association of REALTORS® and a shareholder of NTREIS, will match monetary rewards paid to its broker participants under the NTREIS Rewards-2025 Program. AI Summary MetroTex MLS will match monetary rewards paid to its broker participants under the new North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc.
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MetroTex MLS will match NTREIS Rewards-2025 payments, doubling incentives for North Texas brokers who deliver high-quality MLS listing data.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 14:50
All of real estate is becoming hospitality. Most owners haven’t noticed.
Miami office rents now top $150 to $250 per square foot, increasing the need to track and manage the experience behind premium pricing.
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All of real estate is becoming hospitality. Most owners haven’t noticed.. Miami office rents now top $150 to $250 per square foot, increasing the need to track and manage the experience behind premium pricing.
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Miami office rents now top $150 to $250 per square foot, increasing the need to track and manage the experience behind premium pricing.
Jivx
Jul 13, 11:18
A voxel Tokyo in real Japan time – ride the Yamanote line and study Japanese
Ride the Yamanote line through a voxel Tokyo synced to Japan's real clock, weather, and seasons. A lofi bed plays while N5 sentences are read aloud and drift by as subtitles — an ambient Japanese stu…
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A voxel Tokyo in real Japan time – ride the Yamanote line and study Japanese. Ride the Yamanote line through a voxel Tokyo synced to Japan's real clock, weather, and seasons. A lofi bed plays while N5 sentences are read aloud and drift by as subtitles — an ambient Japanese study room you just press play into.
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Ride the Yamanote line through a voxel Tokyo synced to Japan's real clock, weather, and seasons.
Realtor
Jul 13, 10:00
Budget Buyers Are Flocking to Hidden ‘Gem City’ on Pennsylvania’s Great Lake Shore
Erie, PA, has surged to the No. 2 spot on the hottest markets ranking, drawing homebuyers with its Great Lakes views and affordable prices.
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Budget Buyers Are Flocking to Hidden ‘Gem City’ on Pennsylvania’s Great Lake Shore. Erie, PA, has surged to the No. 2 spot on the hottest markets ranking, drawing homebuyers with its Great Lakes views and affordable prices.
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2 spot on the hottest markets ranking, drawing homebuyers with its Great Lakes views and affordable prices.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 10:00
Trust & Will CEO Cody Barbo says rising financial stress is reshaping estate planning
Trust & Will data shows homeowners are experiencing financial anxiety and are weighing estate plans and reverse mortgages to tap equity.
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Trust & Will CEO Cody Barbo says 54% of Americans report their financial anxiety is at an all-time high, even as many senior homeowners hold substantial equity. That combination is prompting more consumers to consider both estate planning and ways to leverage home equity for retirement expenses, caregiving, home renovations or helping adult children.
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Trust & Will data shows homeowners are experiencing financial anxiety and are weighing estate plans and reverse mortgages to tap equity.
Housingwire
Jul 13, 07:00
Why flexible private capital is becoming a builder growth strategy
Regional and mid-sized builders are reassessing construction financing as absorption slows and costs stay elevated. Flexible private capital can support spec starts, protect liquidity and align financing terms with real operating needs.
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Why flexible private capital is becoming a builder growth strategy. Regional and mid-sized builders are reassessing construction financing as absorption slows and costs stay elevated. Flexible private capital can support spec starts, protect liquidity and align financing terms with real operating needs.
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Regional and mid-sized builders are reassessing construction financing as absorption slows and costs stay elevated.
Prohousingpgh
Jul 13, 01:47
Modernizing Property Tax Assessments in Allegheny County
0 New Report: Modernizing Property Tax Assessments in Allegheny County Jul 7 Written By Jack Billings Allegheny County has not conducted periodic, regular property reassessments since the 1970s.
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As a result, assessed values have drifted further and further away from actual market values, creating inequities for taxpayers and making the property tax system less transparent and less efficient.
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0 New Report: Modernizing Property Tax Assessments in Allegheny County Jul 7 Written By Jack Billings Allegheny County has not conducted periodic, regular property reassessments since the 1970s.
Laxmena
Jul 12, 21:45
Profiling the "Abundance" housing bottleneck with real data
My book club is reading Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson this month. The core idea fits on a napkin, so before the meeting I decided to actually check it against real data.
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Profiling the "Abundance" housing bottleneck with real data. The core idea fits on a napkin, so before the meeting I decided to actually check it against real data. Housing, clean energy, cures for disease.
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Each solved something real.
Housingwire
Jul 11, 20:55
Iran conflict lifts mortgage rates, but housing demand stays positive
Despite rate volatility tied to the Iran conflict, weekly pending sales and purchase apps stayed positive year over year. Inventory was slightly lower than last year, and price-cut share fell to 39.
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Despite rate volatility tied to the Iran conflict, weekly pending sales and purchase apps stayed positive year over year. AI Summary Last week saw an escalation of the Iran conflict, with missile strikes and rising mortgage rates as a result, but housing demand still held firm and inventory was only down a smidge year over year.
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Pending sales rose to 63,971 versus 61,143 in 2025, inventory ended at 844,011, and price cuts were 39.57% versus 41%.
Realtor
Jul 11, 19:01
Inside the Harrowing Real-Life Stories Behind the Netflix Hit ‘Worst Neighbor Ever’
Netflix's latest true-crime documentary has viewers questioning just how well they really know the people living next door.
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Netflix's latest true-crime documentary has viewers questioning just how well they really know the people living next door.
Realtor
Jul 11, 16:37
‘Half Moon-Shaped’ Estate With Flamboyant Pink Tennis Court Hits the Market in Rancho Santa Fe After $2 Million Renovation
Originally designed by acclaimed San Diego architect Ken Ronchetti, the dwelling has undergone $2 million in renovations.
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‘Half Moon-Shaped’ Estate With Flamboyant Pink Tennis Court Hits the Market in Rancho Santa Fe After $2 Million Renovation. Originally designed by acclaimed San Diego architect Ken Ronchetti, the dwelling has undergone $2 million in renovations.
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Originally designed by acclaimed San Diego architect Ken Ronchetti, the dwelling has undergone $2 million in renovations.
Realtor
Jul 11, 14:11
Rare 226-Year-Old Log Cabin That Was Trucked 60 Miles Across Pennsylvania and Rebuilt Piece by Piece Hits the Market
The extraordinary Pennsylvania dwelling was originally built in 1800—but nearly 200 years later was dismantled and moved 60 miles.
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Rare 226-Year-Old Log Cabin That Was Trucked 60 Miles Across Pennsylvania and Rebuilt Piece by Piece Hits the Market. The extraordinary Pennsylvania dwelling was originally built in 1800—but nearly 200 years later was dismantled and moved 60 miles.
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The extraordinary Pennsylvania dwelling was originally built in 1800—but nearly 200 years later was dismantled and moved 60 miles.
Realtor
Jul 11, 13:54
We Quit Our Jobs To Turn a Historic Manor Into a Thriving Inn—Now We’re Living Our Own ‘Gilmore Girls’ Dream
Sisters Kristen and Kathryn Groom purchased the property in May 2022 and opened their doors only a few weeks later, in July.
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We Quit Our Jobs To Turn a Historic Manor Into a Thriving Inn—Now We’re Living Our Own ‘Gilmore Girls’ Dream. Sisters Kristen and Kathryn Groom purchased the property in May 2022 and opened their doors only a few weeks later, in July.
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Sisters Kristen and Kathryn Groom purchased the property in May 2022 and opened their doors only a few weeks later, in July.
Realtor
Jul 11, 12:27
As Major Housing Bill Becomes Law, Congress May Eye Other Reforms Ahead of Crucial Midterms
Lawmakers hope the bipartisan momentum brought by a landmark housing legislation will bolster the odds of passing more housing laws.
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As Major Housing Bill Becomes Law, Congress May Eye Other Reforms Ahead of Crucial Midterms. Lawmakers hope the bipartisan momentum brought by a landmark housing legislation will bolster the odds of passing more housing laws.
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Lawmakers hope the bipartisan momentum brought by a landmark housing legislation will bolster the odds of passing more housing laws.
Realtor
Jul 11, 10:01
What Happens if an Agent Is Also a Competing Buyer? Inside the $9 Million Real Estate Feud Between Austin’s Top Luxury Agents
A dispute between Austin real estate agents over a villa exposes the fallout when possible personal interest clashes with fiduciary duty.
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What Happens if an Agent Is Also a Competing Buyer? Inside the $9 Million Real Estate Feud Between Austin’s Top Luxury Agents. A dispute between Austin real estate agents over a villa exposes the fallout when possible personal interest clashes with fiduciary duty.
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A dispute between Austin real estate agents over a villa exposes the fallout when possible personal interest clashes with fiduciary duty.
Housingwire
Jul 11, 04:05
Trump didn’t sign it, but the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law
The legislation, aimed at cutting red tape and making homeownership more attainable, is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump declined to sign or veto the bill before midnight Eastern time Saturday.
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After clearing the Senate 85-5 and the House 358-32, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law when President Trump took no action before a sign-or-veto deadline. AI Summary After months of deliberation, delays and drama, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has finally crossed the finish line. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sent it back to the White House on June 29.
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The legislation, aimed at cutting red tape and making homeownership more attainable, is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump declined to sign or veto the bill before midnight Eastern time Saturday.
Housingwire
Jul 10, 19:45
Plaintiffs oppose Veterans United motion to dismiss amended RESPA class-action suit
Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation's largest VA mortgage lender — ran an illegal kickback and steering scheme that funneled borrowers into overpriced loans.
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15 named plaintiffs urged a Missouri federal court to deny Veterans United’s motion to dismiss an amended class-action complaint. District Court for the Western District of Missouri , began in February when the plaintiffs sued Veterans United and Realty Search Solutions LLC , the lender’s real estate arm that does business as Veterans United Realty .
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Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation's largest VA mortgage lender — ran an illegal kickback and steering scheme that funneled borrowers into overpriced loans.
Realtor
Jul 10, 19:38
EXCLUSIVE: Famed Designer of Kate Hudson’s Iconic ‘How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Dress Lists Beverly Hills Home for $8.5 Million
Dina Bar-El, the mastermind behind Kate Hudson's iconic on-screen dress, has brought her Beverly Hills home to the market.
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EXCLUSIVE: Famed Designer of Kate Hudson’s Iconic ‘How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Dress Lists Beverly Hills Home for $8.5 Million. Dina Bar-El, the mastermind behind Kate Hudson's iconic on-screen dress, has brought her Beverly Hills home to the market.
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Dina Bar-El, the mastermind behind Kate Hudson's iconic on-screen dress, has brought her Beverly Hills home to the market.
Housingwire
Jul 10, 19:16
Rechat’s Testimonials tool turns client praise into marketing content
Rechat said many agents currently rely on multiple platforms, leaving reviews scattered across websites or stored as screenshots and emails.
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Rechat launched Testimonials, a free feature that lets agents collect, manage and automatically use client reviews across marketing materials, listing presentations and campaigns from within its platform. The company says integrated testimonials help strengthen online reputations as consumers — and AI assistants — increasingly rely on reviews when recommending agents.
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Rechat said many agents currently rely on multiple platforms, leaving reviews scattered across websites or stored as screenshots and emails.
Realtor
Jul 10, 17:51
Helen Mirren Relists Her Longtime L.A. Home With $5.5 Million Price Cut—After Carrying Out a Major Renovation
The actress and her husband, Taylor Hackford, have been trying to sell their expansive Hollywood Hills property since 2021.
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Helen Mirren Relists Her Longtime L.A. Home With $5.5 Million Price Cut—After Carrying Out a Major Renovation. The actress and her husband, Taylor Hackford, have been trying to sell their expansive Hollywood Hills property since 2021.
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The actress and her husband, Taylor Hackford, have been trying to sell their expansive Hollywood Hills property since 2021.
Realtor
Jul 10, 17:00
We Built Our Texas Home Out of Sand and Straw—and We Rarely Need Air Conditioning
Natural building may sound expensive and unsustainable, but one Texas couple is proving building your home with sand and straw can work.
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Natural building may sound expensive and unsustainable, but one Texas couple is proving building your home with sand and straw can work.
Housingwire
Jul 10, 16:41
American Real Estate Association warns Missouri ballot measures could raise homeownership costs
The American Real Estate Association joined Missouri Realtors in opposing ballot Amendments 4 and 5, arguing they could enable transfer taxes, expand sales taxes to real estate services and make futu…
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The American Real Estate Association joined Missouri Realtors in opposing ballot Amendments 4 and 5, arguing they could enable transfer taxes, expand sales taxes to real estate services and make future tax increases harder to challenge.
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ARA said the two ballot measures would allow lawmakers to raise taxes while limiting the public’s ability to respond.
Housingwire
Jul 10, 16:11
Housing affordability is improving as wages outpace home-price growth
Inventory is 1.56 million with 4.6 months of supply, helping keep 1.8% home-price growth below wage gains running near 3.5%.
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Headlines focused on record home prices, but the key shift is slower annual growth at 1.8% while wages are rising about 3.5%. However, most people weren’t focused on the fact that wages have been outpacing home prices for some time now, which is a positive. It’s very normal for home prices to rise.
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Inventory is 1.56 million with 4.6 months of supply, helping keep 1.8% home-price growth below wage gains running near 3.5%.
Realtor
Jul 10, 16:05
HGTV’s Erin Napier Unearths Sweet Memento From Early Romance With Husband Ben After Flood at Their Home
Napier, 40, explained on her Instagram account how a basement flood unearthed a sweet memory from her engagement.
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HGTV’s Erin Napier Unearths Sweet Memento From Early Romance With Husband Ben After Flood at Their Home. Napier, 40, explained on her Instagram account how a basement flood unearthed a sweet memory from her engagement.
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Napier, 40, explained on her Instagram account how a basement flood unearthed a sweet memory from her engagement.
Housingwire
Jul 10, 16:03
New policy impact may ignite a manufactured housing blue-sky era
ROAD to Housing Act would make the permanent chassis optional, enabling new designs and potential lower-cost financing paths.
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act could remove the 1974 permanent chassis mandate for manufactured homes. Manufactured housing, which costs 50% less per square foot than traditional site-built homes, according to the Manufactured Housing Institute, provides one of the most attainable forms of housing in the United States. There are 7.
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ROAD to Housing Act would make the permanent chassis optional, enabling new designs and potential lower-cost financing paths.
Housingwire
Jul 10, 15:56
Data centers emerge as real estate’s newest pricing wildcard
Agents and appraisers detail how data centers are reshaping real estate markets by creating both opportunities and challenges.
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Data centers are reshaping real estate markets by raising nearby land values while creating concerns over noise, water use and property desirability. That tension is creating a new challenge for real estate professionals, who must assess how data center development could raise regional home values while potentially reducing demand — and prices — for properties closest to the s…
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Agents and appraisers detail how data centers are reshaping real estate markets by creating both opportunities and challenges.
Housingwire
Jul 10, 15:49
The most overlooked source of homes for first-time buyers
Short sale approvals can move faster than expected when files are complete, and lenders have incentives to avoid foreclosure costs.
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Short sales often stall due to incomplete documentation and inexperienced listing agents, not lender unwillingness. AI Summary One of the most consistent mistakes that buyers’ agents make today is ignoring one of the best sources of affordable housing available to their clients: distressed properties — short sales in particular.
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Short sale approvals can move faster than expected when files are complete, and lenders have incentives to avoid foreclosure costs.
Realtor
Jul 10, 15:49
Inside the Secret World of ‘Interest-Maxxing’ as Homeowners Race To Keep Up
Young investors are aggressivly saving to chase early retirement—while homeowners face a harder question about wealth locked in the house.
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Young investors are aggressivly saving to chase early retirement—while homeowners face a harder question about wealth locked in the house.
Realtor
Jul 10, 15:13
She Made Thousands Renting Out Her Pool—Now She Wants Buyers To Pay Extra for the Business
A Utah woman has been renting out her five-star pool on Swimply, but can this business be leveraged while selling the home?
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A Utah woman has been renting out her five-star pool on Swimply, but can this business be leveraged while selling the home?
Housingwire
Jul 10, 14:51
West Capital Lending opposes loanDepot bid to dismiss TILA comp suit
West Capital Lending is pushing back against loanDepot's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the lender of using an illegal compensation structure to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the mortgage market.
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West Capital Lending asked a federal court to deny loanDepot’s motion to dismiss, arguing consumer direct managers negotiated loan terms and were paid based on pricing outcomes. WCL filed the lawsuit in March, alleging loanDepot’s consumer direct division violated the Truth in Lending Act’s loan originator compensation rule by tying production managers’ compensation to loan pr…
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West Capital Lending is pushing back against loanDepot's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the lender of using an illegal compensation structure to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the mortgage market.
Realtor
Jul 10, 13:00
EXCLUSIVE: Americans Want Walkable Neighborhoods—but Not Always the Housing That Creates Them
Most Americans would pay more for walkable neighborhoods, but new data shows the housing needed to create more of them is a tougher sell.
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Most Americans would pay more for walkable neighborhoods, but new data shows the housing needed to create more of them is a tougher sell.
Realtor
Jul 10, 10:00
Landmark Housing Bill Will Become Law Today Without Trump’s Signature—Here’s What It Does
The landmark 21st Century Road to Housing Act is poised to become law at midnight on Friday despite Trump's refusal to sign it.
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The landmark 21st Century Road to Housing Act is poised to become law at midnight on Friday despite Trump's refusal to sign it.
Realtor
Jul 10, 09:34
‘Extraordinary’ 86-Acre Barndominium Estate With Silo Observatory Hits the Market for $7.8 Million on the Shores of Chesapeake Bay
Offering more than 7,400 square feet of living space, the "extraordinary" property is perched on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
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‘Extraordinary’ 86-Acre Barndominium Estate With Silo Observatory Hits the Market for $7.8 Million on the Shores of Chesapeake Bay. Offering more than 7,400 square feet of living space, the "extraordinary" property is perched on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Offering more than 7,400 square feet of living space, the "extraordinary" property is perched on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
Realtor
Jul 10, 09:02
Million-Dollar Listings Surge in Quirky Oregon Town Known for Outdoor Charms
An Oregon town known for its outdoor lifestyle and being home to the nation's last Blockbuster is increasingly luring the ultrawealthy.
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An Oregon town known for its outdoor lifestyle and being home to the nation's last Blockbuster is increasingly luring the ultrawealthy.
Housingwire
Jul 10, 09:00
RealTrends Verified City Rankings reveal where top agents and teams are building scale
The 2026 RealTrends Verified City Rankings include 74,906 entries across 5,249 cities, totaling $1.63T in sales volume and 2.5M transaction sides.
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AI Summary The 2026 RealTrends Verified City Rankings recognize nearly 75,000 real estate agents and teams whose combined production reached $1.63 trillion in sales volume and 2.5 million transaction sides. The expanded rankings offer a more local view of the professionals and businesses driving residential real estate production across the country.
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RealTrends Verified City Rankings list 74,906 entries across 5,249 cities, totaling $1.63T volume and 2.5M sides.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 23:50
Duplexes and townhomes do not always make housing cheaper
Not every housing policy labeled “affordable” is actually designed to make housing more affordable. That is the central problem with today’s “missing middle” debate. Across the country, duplexes, triplexes, courtyard apartments, townhomes and small multifamily buildings are being promoted as the solution to America’s housing affordability crisis. The argument sounds clean and appealing: allow more […]
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Duplexes and townhomes do not always make housing cheaper. Not every housing policy labeled “affordable” is actually designed to make housing more affordable. Across the country, duplexes, triplexes, courtyard apartments, townhomes and small multifamily buildings are being promoted as the solution to America’s housing affordability crisis.
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Not every housing policy labeled “affordable” is actually designed to make housing more affordable.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 23:27
Florida county’s impact fees put new Live Local projects at risk
Indianapolis-based apartment developer Milhaus started building an apartment project in Manatee County, Florida, under the state’s Live Local Act after securing its funding earlier this year. It may be one of the few to be built in the county, next to Sarasota, under the law, until lawsuits over a major increase in impact fees are […]
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Indianapolis-based apartment developer Milhaus started building an apartment project in Manatee County, Florida, under the state’s Live Local Act after securing its funding earlier this year. It may be one of the few to be built in the county, next to Sarasota, under the law, until lawsuits over a major increase in impact fees are […]
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Indianapolis-based apartment developer Milhaus started building an apartment project in Manatee County, Florida, under the state’s Live Local Act after securing its funding earlier this year.
Bbc
Jul 9, 23:00
We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers
The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
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We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers. The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
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The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
Realtor
Jul 9, 22:59
Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley’s ‘Split’ Is Blamed on Musician Always Being ‘On the Road’ Instead of at Home With Actress Wife
While Antonoff and Qualley have yet to comment on the split rumors, sources are now lifting the lid on an alleged rift in the marriage.
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Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley’s ‘Split’ Is Blamed on Musician Always Being ‘On the Road’ Instead of at Home With Actress Wife. While Antonoff and Qualley have yet to comment on the split rumors, sources are now lifting the lid on an alleged rift in the marriage.
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While Antonoff and Qualley have yet to comment on the split rumors, sources are now lifting the lid on an alleged rift in the marriage.
Realtor
Jul 9, 22:00
The Housing Cash Crunch That Has Everyone Pointing Fingers
Buyers, sellers, renters, landlords, and homeowners are all feeling squeezed as housing costs collide with household budgets.
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Buyers, sellers, renters, landlords, and homeowners are all feeling squeezed as housing costs collide with household budgets.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 21:19
At $32, Dream Finders-Beazer risk is now double-jeopardy
[Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part article in the aftermath of filings this week from Dream Finders Homes and Beazer Homes, as Dream Finders pursues Beazer as an acquisition target. Here’s the link to Part 1]. The surface question in the Dream Finders Homes–Beazer Homes takeover contest is the one everybody is […]
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[Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part article in the aftermath of filings this week from Dream Finders Homes and Beazer Homes, as Dream Finders pursues Beazer as an acquisition target. Here’s the link to Part 1]. The surface question in the Dream Finders Homes–Beazer Homes takeover contest is the one everybody is […]
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[Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part article in the aftermath of filings this week from Dream Finders Homes and Beazer Homes, as Dream Finders pursues Beazer as an acquisition target.
Realtor
Jul 9, 20:57
Airbnb Is Revealed as the Surprise Buyer of Iconic $81.5 Million ‘Anna Delvey Building’ in New York
The short-term rental giant worked with Ryan Serhant and Avison Young to acquire the property at 281 Park Avenue South for $81.5 million.
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Airbnb Is Revealed as the Surprise Buyer of Iconic $81.5 Million ‘Anna Delvey Building’ in New York. The short-term rental giant worked with Ryan Serhant and Avison Young to acquire the property at 281 Park Avenue South for $81.5 million.
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The short-term rental giant worked with Ryan Serhant and Avison Young to acquire the property at 281 Park Avenue South for $81.5 million.
Realtor
Jul 9, 20:52
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Taps Billionaire Marc Andreessen to Lead AI Task Force
"The goal is straightforward: to ensure the Fed is best positioned to achieve our objectives in this consequential time," Warsh said.
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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Taps Billionaire Marc Andreessen to Lead AI Task Force. "The goal is straightforward: to ensure the Fed is best positioned to achieve our objectives in this consequential time," Warsh said.
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"The goal is straightforward: to ensure the Fed is best positioned to achieve our objectives in this consequential time," Warsh said.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 20:38
A Colorado project is now a proving ground for 3D-printed homes
Cleora near Salida, Colorado is building 106 3D-printed homes, using robotics to improve speed, resiliency and labor efficiency.
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Cleora at Salida East is an experimental 106-home 3D-printed community on a 55-acre site. AI Summary In Salida, a small town in Central Colorado with about 6,000 residents, a long-vacant property serves as a reminder of the community’s past while offering a glimpse into the future.
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Cleora near Salida, Colorado is building 106 3D-printed homes, using robotics to improve speed, resiliency and labor efficiency.
Realtor
Jul 9, 19:50
High Mortgage Rates Are Secretly Boosting Airbnb Host Profits
Mortgage rates above 6% have drastically slowed new investment in short-term rental properties, limiting competition for tenured hosts.
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Mortgage rates above 6% have drastically slowed new investment in short-term rental properties, limiting competition for tenured hosts.
Realtor
Jul 9, 19:07
Coco Gauff Became a Homeowner at Age 20—but Still Uses Her Parents’ Palatial Florida Mansion for One Key Amenity
Gauff, 22, who has an estimated net worth of $35 million, revealed in late 2024 that she had bought her first home in Florida.
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Coco Gauff Became a Homeowner at Age 20—but Still Uses Her Parents’ Palatial Florida Mansion for One Key Amenity. Gauff, 22, who has an estimated net worth of $35 million, revealed in late 2024 that she had bought her first home in Florida.
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Gauff, 22, who has an estimated net worth of $35 million, revealed in late 2024 that she had bought her first home in Florida.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 18:21
Bright MLS speaks on rule updates aimed at flexibility, seller privacy
Moves include a streamlined listing submission process, unified consumer display standards, new privacy controls and expanded pre-marketing.
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Bright MLS speaks on rule updates aimed at flexibility, seller privacy. Moves include a streamlined listing submission process, unified consumer display standards, new privacy controls and expanded pre-marketing.
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Moves include a streamlined listing submission process, unified consumer display standards, new privacy controls and expanded pre-marketing.
Shub
Jul 9, 17:59
Are you telling me a readonly property is wrecking my performance?
I was deep into investigating a performance issue with Letta Desktop lately; the story was same old same old, the greater the use, the slower the product.
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Are you telling me a readonly property is wrecking my performance?. If you look at the specification of scrollHeight, it seems like this property is static, and only updated on paint itself, not when accessing it.
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InActiveDocument ( ) ) return 0 ; GetDocument ( ) .
Realtor
Jul 9, 17:52
Albuquerque, NM, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Albuquerque, NM desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
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Albuquerque, NM desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 17:51
Housing groups push FHFA to delay, revise GSE condo loan changes
Three housing organizations sent a letter this week to leaders at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and their regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, regarding pending changes to condominium lending rules through the government-sponsored enterprises.
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CHLA, CAI and NAMB sent a July 8 letter to FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac raising concerns that new condo lending rules could increase costs and restrict credit. On July 8, the Community Home Lenders of America ( CHLA ), the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the National Association of Mortgage Brokers ( NAMB ) told federal housing officials that they have “signific…
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Three housing organizations sent a letter this week to leaders at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and their regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, regarding pending changes to condominium lending rules through the government-sponsored enterprises.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 17:43
HighTechLending markets EquitySelect as reverse mortgage alternative
HighTechLending is promoting EquitySelect, a HELOC for borrowers 55+, as an alternative to reverse mortgages amid lower HECM volume.
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AI Summary HighTechLending is marketing a home equity line of credit ( HELOC ) targeted at older homeowners as an alternative to traditional reverse mortgages, amid a long-term decline in federally insured loan volume.
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HighTechLending markets its EquitySelect HELOC for 55+ borrowers as HECM volume has fallen about 78% since 2009.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 16:49
Howard Hanna NYC adds 26 agents
Additions include the Andrew Klima Team, which joined from SERHANT. and closed $58 million in sales across 90 transactions in 2025.
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Howard Hanna NYC adds 26 agents. Additions include the Andrew Klima Team, which joined from SERHANT. and closed $58 million in sales across 90 transactions in 2025.
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and closed $58 million in sales across 90 transactions in 2025.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 16:38
FTC loses bid for early ruling in Zillow-Redfin rental listings lawsuit
A federal judge denied the FTC partial summary judgment bid in the Zillow Redfin antitrust case, with the trial expected to start Aug. 24.
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A district judge denied the FTC request for partial summary judgment in its antitrust challenge to Zillow’s partnership with Redfin, citing disputed facts that must be resolved at trial. The case, brought by the FTC and attorneys general from 5 states, targets a $100 million February 2025 exclusive multifamily rentals listings agreement.
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A federal judge denied the FTC partial summary judgment bid in the Zillow Redfin antitrust case, with the trial expected to start Aug.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 16:37
The 9 best real estate CRMs for every budget in 2026
Want to stay organized and automate tasks without breaking the bank? Check out our top picks for the best real estate CRM software for 2026.
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The 9 best real estate CRMs for every budget in 2026. Want to stay organized and automate tasks without breaking the bank? Check out our top picks for the best real estate CRM software for 2026.
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Check out our top picks for the best real estate CRM software for 2026.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 16:33
Existing home sales decline in June as prices reach another record high
The median sales price rose to a record $440,600 in June — up annually 1.8% and the 36th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains.
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Existing home sales fell 2.4% in June to a 4.09 million annual rate as higher mortgage rates curbed demand, NAR reported. Existing home sales fell 2.4% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units.
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The median sales price rose to a record $440,600 in June — up annually 1.8% and the 36th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 16:26
Remodeling outperforms single-family as rates lock in owners
Remodeling contractors remained optimistic in the second quarter of 2026 even as material costs and economic uncertainty delayed larger jobs, according to new data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 61 in Q2 2026, down one point from the prior quarter but solidly above […]
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Remodeling contractors remained optimistic in the second quarter of 2026 even as material costs and economic uncertainty delayed larger jobs, according to new data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 61 in Q2 2026, down one point from the prior quarter but solidly above […]
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Remodeling contractors remained optimistic in the second quarter of 2026 even as material costs and economic uncertainty delayed larger jobs, according to new data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Realtor
Jul 9, 16:00
Mortgage Rates Jump Back Up as Iran Peace Deal Unravels, Hitting Homebuyers
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.49% for the week ending July 9 after hostilities resumed between the U.S. and Iran.
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The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.49% for the week ending July 9 after hostilities resumed between the U.S.
Na0341
Jul 9, 15:16
Stop Using reCAPTCHA – It's Not a Real Captcha
This Message is a Quick Heads-Up To the »Teams Tasked with Website Development.« Google Promotes this Product as a »Good Solution« to verify Users.
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Stop Using reCAPTCHA – It's Not a Real Captcha. A Captcha that proves Whether You are Human is Made for Humans ~ by Humans. A Captcha is supposed to Verify You as a Real Person as Quickly, Efficiently & Securely as Possible.
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This Message is a Quick Heads-Up To the »Teams Tasked with Website Development.« Google Promotes this Product as a »Good Solution« to verify Users.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 14:47
WNC closes $210M LIHTC funding for 2,000-plus affordable units
WNC & Associates closed a $210 million national Low-Income Housing Tax Credit fund that will finance 2,015 affordable units in 18 communities across 13 states.
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AI Summary WNC & Associates has closed a $210 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit fund that will finance 18 affordable housing communities across 13 states, adding or preserving more than 2,000 rental homes. Five of the properties will serve seniors, while 13 will provide family housing.
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WNC & Associates closed a $210 million national Low-Income Housing Tax Credit fund that will finance 2,015 affordable units in 18 communities across 13 states.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 14:31
Optimal Blue sees June mortgage lock volume up 10%
Optimal Blue says June rate-lock volume rose 10% from May and 15% year over year, with purchase locks at 81% and rates near 6.45%.
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Optimal Blue reported June 2026 mortgage rate-lock volume rose 10% from May and 15% year over year, led by a 10% monthly gain in purchase locks. The report found total mortgage rate-lock volume increased 10% from May and 15% from a year earlier.
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Optimal Blue says June rate-lock volume rose 10% from May and 15% year over year, with purchase locks at 81% and rates near 6.45%.
Realtor
Jul 9, 14:02
Homes Sales Dip in June as Prices Reaches All-Time High, Squeezing Buyers
Existing-home sales fell 2.4% month over month but rose 2.8% year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million.
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Homes Sales Dip in June as Prices Reaches All-Time High, Squeezing Buyers. Existing-home sales fell 2.4% month over month but rose 2.8% year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million.
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Existing-home sales fell 2.4% month over month but rose 2.8% year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million.
Realtor
Jul 9, 13:22
EXCLUSIVE: Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Delist $19 Million Hamptons Mansion Yet Again—Weeks After Cutting Price by $1 Million
The Baldwins have been trying to sell their expansive Amagansett, NY, mansion since 2022—with very little luck.
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EXCLUSIVE: Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Delist $19 Million Hamptons Mansion Yet Again—Weeks After Cutting Price by $1 Million. The Baldwins have been trying to sell their expansive Amagansett, NY, mansion since 2022—with very little luck.
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The Baldwins have been trying to sell their expansive Amagansett, NY, mansion since 2022—with very little luck.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 12:00
New Zillow Pro tells agents when their contacts start house hunting again
Zillow Pro gives agents real-time insight into client activity on Zillow, tying consumer behavior to CRM workflows in a flat transaction market.
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Zillow has launched Zillow Pro, a nationwide premium membership for real estate agents that connects its massive consumer audience to agents’ existing client databases. AI Summary Zillow has rolled out Zillow Pro, a nationwide premium membership designed to give real estate agents direct visibility into their clients’ activity on Zillow and tools to act on those signals.
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Zillow Pro gives agents real-time insight into client activity on Zillow, tying consumer behavior to CRM workflows in a flat transaction market.
Bbc
Jul 9, 10:00
How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
As the UK experiences hotter summers and more regular heatwaves, households have been grappling with how to keep sweltering homes as cool as possible.
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Split systems: These involve two units, one inside and one outside, that are fixed to a wall and linked by a pipe. The one outside acts as a condenser, which expels the unwanted heat into the air outside. British Gas says , external such "ductless systems" are one of the most common options for UK homes.
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As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?
Realtor
Jul 9, 10:00
More Than 10% of All Homes Sit Vacant, but Only a Tiny Fraction Are for Sale
Around 14.5 million houses sit empty, but shockingly few are actually available for sale to interested buyers.
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More Than 10% of All Homes Sit Vacant, but Only a Tiny Fraction Are for Sale. Around 14.5 million houses sit empty, but shockingly few are actually available for sale to interested buyers.
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Around 14.5 million houses sit empty, but shockingly few are actually available for sale to interested buyers.
Housingwire
Jul 9, 07:43
How top-performing real estate agents win AI recommendations
Homebuyers are using ChatGPT and other LLMs to choose agents. This guide explains realtor AEO and GEO, plus DIY and expert steps, including Google Business Profile optimization, review strategy, schema, citations and PR.
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How top-performing real estate agents win AI recommendations. Homebuyers are using ChatGPT and other LLMs to choose agents. This guide explains realtor AEO and GEO, plus DIY and expert steps, including Google Business Profile optimization, review strategy, schema, citations and PR.
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Homebuyers are using ChatGPT and other LLMs to choose agents.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 21:52
The $32 Beazer bid is in, now the fight is over standstill terms
A little more than a month into a hostile homebuilder takeover saga that has not quite reached midsummer, Dream Finders Homes’ pursuit of Beazer Homes is beginning to resemble a Shakespearean tale of unrequited love. The ardent suitor has returned again. And again. The latest offering is richer: $32 per share in cash, up 24% […]
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The $32 Beazer bid is in, now the fight is over standstill terms. The ardent suitor has returned again. The latest offering is richer: $32 per share in cash, up 24% […]
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A little more than a month into a hostile homebuilder takeover saga that has not quite reached midsummer, Dream Finders Homes’ pursuit of Beazer Homes is beginning to resemble a Shakespearean tale of unrequited love.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 21:34
NYC office conversions face scrutiny after Pfizer HQ incident
Buckling columns at the former Pfizer headquarters this week forced evacuations across seven Midtown East blocks. The incident raises new questions about office-to-residential conversion, one of several tools the city has used to add housing. It is also a tool Mayor Zohran Mamdani leaned into because it fit his affordability narrative. Mamdani has framed housing […]
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NYC office conversions face scrutiny after Pfizer HQ incident. Buckling columns at the former Pfizer headquarters this week forced evacuations across seven Midtown East blocks. The incident raises new questions about office-to-residential conversion, one of several tools the city has used to add housing.
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Mamdani has framed housing […]
Realtor
Jul 8, 21:20
Elizabeth Warren Accuses Top Mortgage Regulator Bill Pulte of Abuse of Power, Calls for His Removal
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding the resignation of FHFA Director Bill Pulte from his concurrent housing and intelligence roles.
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Elizabeth Warren is demanding the resignation of FHFA Director Bill Pulte from his concurrent housing and intelligence roles.
Realtor
Jul 8, 21:04
Fed Officials Are Deeply Divided Over Future Direction of Interest Rates
Minutes from the June FOMC meeting show there were starkly opposing camps on the rate-setting panel at Chairman Warsh's first meeting.
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Minutes from the June FOMC meeting show there were starkly opposing camps on the rate-setting panel at Chairman Warsh's first meeting.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 21:02
Synergy One to take over Newrez distributed retail mortgage operations
Synergy One will assume Newrez’s distributed retail business, as Newrez doubles down on JVs and direct channels in a bid for long-term growth.
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Synergy One Lending, now a division of American Pacific Mortgage, will take over Newrez’s distributed retail mortgage operations under a strategic transition announced Wednesday. AI Summary Synergy One Lending , a division of American Pacific Mortgage (APM), will assume control of Newrez ’s distributed retail mortgage business under a new strategic agreement announced Wednesda…
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Synergy One will assume Newrez’s distributed retail business, as Newrez doubles down on JVs and direct channels in a bid for long-term growth.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 20:11
Visionary Homes names former Oakwood exec Ryan Smith CEO
Visionary Homes, one of Utah’s largest privately held homebuilders, appointed Ryan Smith as CEO effective Sept. 1, 2026, while co-founder and current chief executive Jeff Jackson will become chairman of the board on Jan. 1, 2027.
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Visionary Homes names former Oakwood exec Ryan Smith CEO. Visionary Homes, one of Utah’s largest privately held homebuilders, appointed Ryan Smith as CEO effective Sept. 1, 2026, while co-founder and current chief executive Jeff Jackson will become chairman of the board on Jan.
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Visionary Homes, one of Utah’s largest privately held homebuilders, appointed Ryan Smith as CEO effective Sept.
Realtor
Jul 8, 19:32
The Real Price of HOA Rants: How One Viral Post Can Trigger Costly Lawsuits
It's become commonplace for residents to take to the internet to vent their frustrations, but you need to be careful what you post.
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The Real Price of HOA Rants: How One Viral Post Can Trigger Costly Lawsuits. It's become commonplace for residents to take to the internet to vent their frustrations, but you need to be careful what you post.
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It's become commonplace for residents to take to the internet to vent their frustrations, but you need to be careful what you post.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 19:11
CFPB seeks input on mortgage disclosures and TRID rules
CFPB issued an RFI on TRID, refinance rescission and reverse mortgage disclosures, asking if current rules raise costs and limit access.
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The CFPB issued a request for information seeking public input on possible updates to TRID disclosures, refinance rescission rules and reverse mortgage disclosures. The agency is also asking about TALC calculations and whether integrated reverse mortgage disclosures and tailored education materials would improve borrower understanding.
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CFPB issued an RFI on TRID, refinance rescission and reverse mortgage disclosures, asking if current rules raise costs and limit access.
Realtor
Jul 8, 19:11
EXCLUSIVE: Aubrey Plaza Cuts Another $450K Off Price of L.A. Home—Weeks After Relisting It
Plaza, 41, initially listed the picturesque Los Feliz dwelling for $6.5 million, months after Jeff Baena died by suicide at the home.
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EXCLUSIVE: Aubrey Plaza Cuts Another $450K Off Price of L.A. Home—Weeks After Relisting It. Plaza, 41, initially listed the picturesque Los Feliz dwelling for $6.5 million, months after Jeff Baena died by suicide at the home.
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Plaza, 41, initially listed the picturesque Los Feliz dwelling for $6.5 million, months after Jeff Baena died by suicide at the home.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 18:55
Why it will be hard to get mortgage rates over 7%
The 2026 outlook called for mortgage rates of 5.75% to 6.75% and a 10-year yield of 3.80% to 4.60%. Iran conflict headlines pushed yields back to 4.
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The 2026 outlook called for mortgage rates of 5.75% to 6.75% and a 10-year yield of 3.80% to 4.60%. AI Summary Can mortgage rates get to 7% or above this year, given the continued nature of the Iran conflict ? However, even with all the drama this year, mortgage rates have still not reached 7%.
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The 10-year yield touched 4.60% on Iran headlines, but tighter spreads and a 6.50% to 6.75% base keep 7% less likely.
Realtor
Jul 8, 18:35
Pfizer Building Developer Says Buckled Columns Were ‘Freak Accident’ Caused by Weight of New Addition
Workers converting the Pfizer Building into a luxury residential tower were forced to evacuate on Tuesday after columns began to buckle.
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Pfizer Building Developer Says Buckled Columns Were ‘Freak Accident’ Caused by Weight of New Addition. Workers converting the Pfizer Building into a luxury residential tower were forced to evacuate on Tuesday after columns began to buckle.
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Workers converting the Pfizer Building into a luxury residential tower were forced to evacuate on Tuesday after columns began to buckle.
Realtor
Jul 8, 18:30
Mary Bonnet Says ‘Selling Sunset’ Cost Her More Than Half a Million Dollars in Lost Commissions
The 45-year-old reflected on the deals she has been snubbed over her connection to the reality TV real estate series.
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Mary Bonnet Says ‘Selling Sunset’ Cost Her More Than Half a Million Dollars in Lost Commissions. The 45-year-old reflected on the deals she has been snubbed over her connection to the reality TV real estate series.
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The 45-year-old reflected on the deals she has been snubbed over her connection to the reality TV real estate series.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 17:43
Douglas Elliman launches AI-focused business unit, broader tech overhaul
Through automation and tech consolidation, Douglas Elliman expects to reduce non-commission operating expenses over the next three years.
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Douglas Elliman has launched a companywide technology transformation through a new business unit called Elius, powered by Google Cloud AI. AI Summary Douglas Elliman announced today a companywide technology transformation aimed at consolidating systems, automating operations and developing new real estate intelligence capabilities through a newly formed business unit called El…
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Through automation and tech consolidation, Douglas Elliman expects to reduce non-commission operating expenses over the next three years.
Realtor
Jul 8, 17:17
Homeowners Can Lose Money Over Misunderstood Tax Write-Offs for Home Improvements
Understanding what the tax code actually offers, and what it doesn't, can save homeowners from making bad financial decisions.
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Understanding what the tax code actually offers, and what it doesn't, can save homeowners from making bad financial decisions.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 17:12
Unlock agrees to restitution, compliance with Colorado laws on home equity agreements
Colorado AG gets Unlock to treat its home equity agreements as consumer loans, repay $283K to homeowners and comply with state lending laws.
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Unlock reached a settlement with Colorado’s attorney general requiring the company to treat its home equity agreements as consumer credit under the state’s Uniform Consumer Credit Code. Unlock markets arrangements in which homeowners receive a lump-sum cash payment in exchange for a percentage of their home’s future value, regardless of whether the home appreciates or deprecia…
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Colorado AG gets Unlock to treat its home equity agreements as consumer loans, repay $283K to homeowners and comply with state lending laws.
Realtor
Jul 8, 17:01
Allentown, PA, Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Allentown, PA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
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Allentown, PA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 16:36
Reverse mortgages emerge as a tool in ‘gray divorce’ settlements
Gray divorce rates doubled from 1990 to 2010, and reverse mortgages can fund equity buyouts for homeowners ages 62 or older.
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Gray divorces can strain fixed retirement income and split assets into two households. A reverse mortgage may fund an equity buyout or support a HECM for Purchase for the departing spouse. “Retirement accounts, pensions and home equity that were built to support one household must suddenly support two.”
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Gray divorce rates doubled from 1990 to 2010, and reverse mortgages can fund equity buyouts for homeowners ages 62 or older.
Realtor
Jul 8, 16:25
Katie Couric Lays Bare Terrifying Stroke Scare She Suffered While Staying at In-Laws’ Aspen Home
Couric, 69, recounted the frightening ordeal, revealing in a Substack post that she experienced transient global amnesia.
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Katie Couric Lays Bare Terrifying Stroke Scare She Suffered While Staying at In-Laws’ Aspen Home. Couric, 69, recounted the frightening ordeal, revealing in a Substack post that she experienced transient global amnesia.
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Couric, 69, recounted the frightening ordeal, revealing in a Substack post that she experienced transient global amnesia.
Realtor
Jul 8, 16:20
Augusta, GA Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Augusta, GA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels more out of reach for buyers during shortage.
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Augusta, GA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels more out of reach for buyers during shortage.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 15:51
Real estate agents: Make your drive time work for you
Real estate agent drive time can total about 5 hours a week. Use it for training, thinking and dictation to reduce wasted time.
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Real estate agents: Make your drive time work for you. Real estate agent drive time can total about 5 hours a week. Use it for training, thinking and dictation to reduce wasted time.
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Real estate agent drive time can total about 5 hours a week.
Realtor
Jul 8, 15:14
Mortgage Applications Dip as Rates Stay Above 6%, Discouraging Refinancing
Realtor.com® Real Estate App 314,000+ Open in App Skip to content Buy Homes for sale Homes for sale Foreclosure homes New construction for sale All new construction New home construction Homes values…
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Home loan and refinance demand saw another week of declines as mortgage rates remained stubbornly high.
Realtor
Jul 8, 15:08
Travis Kelce Details ‘Epic’ At-Home Proposal to Wife Taylor Swift—but Gives No Clues About Where Newlyweds Plan to Settle Down
Travis and Taylor, both 36, just tied the knot at Madison Square Garden—but the newlywed NFL star still hasn't gotten over their engagement.
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Travis Kelce Details ‘Epic’ At-Home Proposal to Wife Taylor Swift—but Gives No Clues About Where Newlyweds Plan to Settle Down. Travis and Taylor, both 36, just tied the knot at Madison Square Garden—but the newlywed NFL star still hasn't gotten over their engagement.
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Travis and Taylor, both 36, just tied the knot at Madison Square Garden—but the newlywed NFL star still hasn't gotten over their engagement.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 14:40
Mortgage applications dip during holiday week as rates edge up
MBA reports applications fell 2.2% for the week ending July 3, with refis down 4% and purchase activity down 1% on an adjusted basis.
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MBA data for the week ending July 3 shows mortgage applications decreased 2.2% after adjusting for the holiday week. AI Summary Mortgage applications decreased 2.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending July 3.
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MBA reports applications fell 2.2% for the week ending July 3, with refis down 4% and purchase activity down 1% on an adjusted basis.
Realtor
Jul 8, 13:50
Sacramento, CA, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes For Middle-Income Earners
Sacramento, CA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
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Sacramento, CA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Realtor
Jul 8, 12:47
EXCLUSIVE: Josh Duhamel Snags a Buyer for His $3 Million L.A. Home as He Trades California for Rural Cabin
Duhamel, 53, has owned the Encino property since 2017, but has been spending far more time at his cabin in Minnesota in recent years.
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EXCLUSIVE: Josh Duhamel Snags a Buyer for His $3 Million L.A. Home as He Trades California for Rural Cabin. Duhamel, 53, has owned the Encino property since 2017, but has been spending far more time at his cabin in Minnesota in recent years.
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Duhamel, 53, has owned the Encino property since 2017, but has been spending far more time at his cabin in Minnesota in recent years.
Realtor
Jul 8, 12:45
EXCLUSIVE: Joseph and Kendra Duggar Slash Price of $400K Arkansas Home Days Before His Sex Crime Trial
The price drop comes weeks after Joseph, 31, entered a not guilty plea to sex crime charges in Florida.
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EXCLUSIVE: Joseph and Kendra Duggar Slash Price of $400K Arkansas Home Days Before His Sex Crime Trial. The price drop comes weeks after Joseph, 31, entered a not guilty plea to sex crime charges in Florida.
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The price drop comes weeks after Joseph, 31, entered a not guilty plea to sex crime charges in Florida.
Realtor
Jul 8, 10:00
Home Prices Will Increase Less Than Expected in 2026, New Forecast Shows
The Realtor.com 2026 midyear housing forecast reveals slowing home price growth, offering much-needed affordability relief for buyers.
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The Realtor.com 2026 midyear housing forecast reveals slowing home price growth, offering much-needed affordability relief for buyers.
Realtor
Jul 8, 09:41
Historic Gold Mining Mill Outside of a ‘Famed’ Colorado Ghost Town Hits the Market for Just $325K
Known as the Frisco-Bagley Mill and Tunnel, the 1912 property sits "just beyond the famed ghost town of Animas Forks" in Colorado.
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Known as the Frisco-Bagley Mill and Tunnel, the 1912 property sits "just beyond the famed ghost town of Animas Forks" in Colorado.
Blogs
Jul 8, 09:31
Fibonacci's Real Mathematical Legacy
Monument of Leonardo Pisano (Fibonacci) by Giovanni Paganucci (1863) in the Camposanto di Pisa.{credit}Hans-Peter Postel, Wikimedia Commons{/credit} For hundreds of years until the ebb of the Italian…
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Fibonacci's Real Mathematical Legacy. He is often assumed to have discovered the so-called ‘ Fibonacci sequence ’, which starts with zero and 1 and is thereafter the sum of the two previous numbers (so 1, 2, 3, 5 and so on).
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1170-1250), now popularly known as Fibonacci.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 09:05
Brands by Integra expands in Georgia
Brands by Integra has expanded in Georgia by adding Century 21 Crowe Realty, which will rebrand as Century 21 Integra.
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Brands by Integra has expanded in Georgia by adding Century 21 Crowe Realty, which will rebrand as Century 21 Integra. AI Summary Brands by Integra has expanded its presence in Georgia through the addition of Century 21 Crowe Realty , a brokerage based in Locust Grove. Crowe founded Crowe Realty in 2009 before affiliating with the Century 21 brand in 2020.
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The acquired brokerage has grown to nearly 100 agents serving the greater Atlanta and middle Georgia markets.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 07:41
Now’s the time: Market forces and AI align to make property management an appealing option for brokers
Delistings and lower transaction volume are pressuring broker revenue. AI and automation now reduce leasing and maintenance workload, making property management a scalable recurring revenue option.
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Now’s the time: Market forces and AI align to make property management an appealing option for brokers. Delistings and lower transaction volume are pressuring broker revenue. AI and automation now reduce leasing and maintenance workload, making property management a scalable recurring revenue option.
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Delistings and lower transaction volume are pressuring broker revenue.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 07:00
AI is changing mortgage lending. Business intelligence is making it possible.
As AI spreads across the mortgage lifecycle, lenders are moving business intelligence from dashboards into automated workflows. ICE says strong data governance, clean data and clear entitlements are needed to scale AI-ready mortgage operations.
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AI is changing mortgage lending. Business intelligence is making it possible.. ICE says strong data governance, clean data and clear entitlements are needed to scale AI-ready mortgage operations.
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As AI spreads across the mortgage lifecycle, lenders are moving business intelligence from dashboards into automated workflows.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 07:00
The other half of the lake: Why lifecycle lending is becoming mortgages’ next growth strategy
As purchase and refinance volumes remain limited, lenders are shifting to lifecycle lending to monetize existing borrower databases. Reverse mortgages can help originators serve aging homeowners with high equity and expand revenue beyond traditional transactions.
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The other half of the lake: Why lifecycle lending is becoming mortgages’ next growth strategy. As purchase and refinance volumes remain limited, lenders are shifting to lifecycle lending to monetize existing borrower databases. Reverse mortgages can help originators serve aging homeowners with high equity and expand revenue beyond traditional transactions.
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As purchase and refinance volumes remain limited, lenders are shifting to lifecycle lending to monetize existing borrower databases.
Housingwire
Jul 8, 07:00
The AI edge for builders: Why institutional knowledge is becoming the industry’s most valuable asset
New Home Star explores how connected buyer data, builder CRM strategies and AI are helping builders improve sales and marketing and speed-to-lead.
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The AI edge for builders: Why institutional knowledge is becoming the industry’s most valuable asset. New Home Star explores how connected buyer data, builder CRM strategies and AI are helping builders improve sales and marketing and speed-to-lead.
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New Home Star explores how connected buyer data, builder CRM strategies and AI are helping builders improve sales and marketing and speed-to-lead.
Bbc
Jul 8, 01:48
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour work week with no loss of pay as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expands across the country's ports.
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Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour work week with no loss of pay as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expands across the country's ports. The AI push is being led by port logistics giant DP World, which the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) said has put workers' jobs "in the crosshairs".
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A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
Realtor
Jul 8, 00:19
Will New Orleans’ Quirky ‘Castle’ Ever Find a King? ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Property Takes $100K Price Cut After 3 Years on the Market
Located on New Orleans' Irish Bayou, the unusual residence has become a local landmark thanks to its medieval-inspired design.
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Will New Orleans’ Quirky ‘Castle’ Ever Find a King? ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Property Takes $100K Price Cut After 3 Years on the Market. Located on New Orleans' Irish Bayou, the unusual residence has become a local landmark thanks to its medieval-inspired design.
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Located on New Orleans' Irish Bayou, the unusual residence has become a local landmark thanks to its medieval-inspired design.
Vatsalbakshi
Jul 8, 00:18
An interactive explorer for Benford's Law across real datasets
What is the probability that a number, picked at random from the real world, begins with the digit 1? The instinctive answer is one in nine — roughly 11%. There are nine non-zero digits.
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An interactive explorer for Benford's Law across real datasets. In almost any large dataset drawn from the real world — populations of cities, lengths of rivers, prices, earthquake depths, company revenues — the leading digit is not uniformly distributed. And this is not some quirk of one particular dataset or one particular unit of measurement.
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What is the probability that a number, picked at random from the real world, begins with the digit 1?
Realtor
Jul 7, 23:35
A Major Housing Fix Is Waiting for Trump’s Signature—Leaving Today’s Buyers and Sellers With a Costly Question
Road to Housing Act could expand supply over time, but buyers still must make decisions under today’s high costs and tight inventory.
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A Major Housing Fix Is Waiting for Trump’s Signature—Leaving Today’s Buyers and Sellers With a Costly Question. Road to Housing Act could expand supply over time, but buyers still must make decisions under today’s high costs and tight inventory.
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Road to Housing Act could expand supply over time, but buyers still must make decisions under today’s high costs and tight inventory.
Realtor
Jul 7, 23:00
Pulitzer-Winning Composer Charles Ives’ 1913 Arts and Crafts Home Where He ‘Created His Signature Works’ Hits the Market in Connecticut
The elegant abode was built by the Pulitzer Prize-winning musician on an 18-acre spread of land in West Redding, CT.
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Pulitzer-Winning Composer Charles Ives’ 1913 Arts and Crafts Home Where He ‘Created His Signature Works’ Hits the Market in Connecticut. The elegant abode was built by the Pulitzer Prize-winning musician on an 18-acre spread of land in West Redding, CT.
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The elegant abode was built by the Pulitzer Prize-winning musician on an 18-acre spread of land in West Redding, CT.
Realtor
Jul 7, 21:36
Illegal Immigration Under Biden Drove Home Prices 6.6% Higher, New Study Finds
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas working paper claims that unauthorized immigration contributed to U.S. home-price growth from 2021 to 2024.
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Illegal Immigration Under Biden Drove Home Prices 6.6% Higher, New Study Finds. A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas working paper claims that unauthorized immigration contributed to U.S. home-price growth from 2021 to 2024.
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A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas working paper claims that unauthorized immigration contributed to U.S.
Realtor
Jul 7, 21:26
Dylan Dreyer Opens Up About Heartbreaking Miscarriage: ‘Crying in My Bed in So Much Pain’
Dreyer has opened up about the heartbreaking vacation during which she quietly endured a miscarriage while keeping her pregnancy a secret.
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Dreyer has opened up about the heartbreaking vacation during which she quietly endured a miscarriage while keeping her pregnancy a secret.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 21:17
Former Stockton Mortgage employees, Novus deny trade secret allegations
In an Alabama federal court, 18 defendants and Novus denied Stockton Mortgage trade secrets and interference allegations.
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Eighteen former Stockton Mortgage employees and Novus Home Mortgage filed responses in federal court denying trade secret theft and business interference claims. AI Summary Several former Stockton Mortgage Corp. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama , responding to a third amended complaint filed by Stockton Mortgage on June 22.
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In an Alabama federal court, 18 defendants and Novus denied Stockton Mortgage trade secrets and interference allegations.
Realtor
Jul 7, 20:57
Starter Homes Are Out of Reach for Most First-Time Buyers—Except in These Affordable States
A handful of Southern states offer the best opportunity for renters to make the leap to homeownership, a new study finds.
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Starter Homes Are Out of Reach for Most First-Time Buyers—Except in These Affordable States. A handful of Southern states offer the best opportunity for renters to make the leap to homeownership, a new study finds.
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A handful of Southern states offer the best opportunity for renters to make the leap to homeownership, a new study finds.
Realtor
Jul 7, 19:22
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Quietly Welcomed a New Addition to Their Home Months Before Their Wedding
The couple reportedly adopted a pup in the months leading up to their nuptials, with the dog played a starring role in the celebrations.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Quietly Welcomed a New Addition to Their Home Months Before Their Wedding. The couple reportedly adopted a pup in the months leading up to their nuptials, with the dog played a starring role in the celebrations.
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The couple reportedly adopted a pup in the months leading up to their nuptials, with the dog played a starring role in the celebrations.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 18:43
Mortgage rates rise past 6.75% as inflation uncertainty persists
30-year conforming rates averaged 6.77%, with jumbo at 6.75%, as Fed messaging stayed hawkish and 1-year inflation expectations rose to 3.7%.
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Mortgage rates moved higher this week after a brief dip, with 30-year conforming loans averaging 6.77%. “Buyers are benefiting from a more balanced housing market as inventory improves and home-price growth moderates in many areas. If these trends continue, they should bolster housing activity through the summer.”
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30-year conforming rates averaged 6.77%, with jumbo at 6.75%, as Fed messaging stayed hawkish and 1-year inflation expectations rose to 3.7%.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 18:19
AI use widespread in real estate, but most professionals say it falls short
Despite widespread adoption, only 35% of respondents said AI is genuinely helpful, the largest among industries analyzed in a recent report.
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A Fyxer report found 90% of real estate professionals use AI, but only 35% consider it genuinely helpful. Researchers surveyed 89 real estate professionals and compared their responses with a broader sample of 2,000 U.S. The report suggests many real estate professionals rely on general-purpose AI instead of software built specifically for the industry.
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Despite widespread adoption, only 35% of respondents said AI is genuinely helpful, the largest among industries analyzed in a recent report.
Realtor
Jul 7, 18:18
This Sun Belt State Has Some of the Top Markets for Renters—Here’s Why
A new report ranks 180 rental markets, and one state claims four of the top 10 spots, making it an unexpected renter's paradise.
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A new report ranks 180 rental markets, and one state claims four of the top 10 spots, making it an unexpected renter's paradise.
Realtor
Jul 7, 18:17
Can Americans Buy Property in Greenland? What Trump’s Latest Push Means for Real Estate
Greenland’s housing market is tightly controlled. Learn how foreigners can buy homes, even if they can’t own the land beneath them.
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Can Americans Buy Property in Greenland? What Trump’s Latest Push Means for Real Estate. Learn how foreigners can buy homes, even if they can’t own the land beneath them.
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Greenland’s housing market is tightly controlled.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 18:03
One Raven launches local-first smart home array for homebuilders
One Raven has launched a new smart home operating system designed to keep most home automation functions local to the property rather than dependent on cloud connectivity, according to a company announcement. The platform is aimed at homebuilders and residential developers who want to offer integrated smart home packages that emphasize privacy, reliability and long-term […]
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One Raven has launched a new smart home operating system designed to keep most home automation functions local to the property rather than dependent on cloud connectivity, according to a company announcement. The platform is aimed at homebuilders and residential developers who want to offer integrated smart home packages that emphasize privacy, reliability and long-term […]
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One Raven has launched a new smart home operating system designed to keep most home automation functions local to the property rather than dependent on cloud connectivity, according to a company announcement.
Realtor
Jul 7, 17:57
Inside Billionaire Heiress Jessica Pegula’s Jaw-Dropping Family Property Portfolio—and Incredible Buffalo Legacy
Pegula, 32, has missed out on a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals after being beaten by her countrywoman, Coco Gauff.
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Inside Billionaire Heiress Jessica Pegula’s Jaw-Dropping Family Property Portfolio—and Incredible Buffalo Legacy. Pegula, 32, has missed out on a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals after being beaten by her countrywoman, Coco Gauff.
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Pegula, 32, has missed out on a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals after being beaten by her countrywoman, Coco Gauff.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 16:40
Finance of America expands HomeSafe Second reverse mortgage to four new markets
Finance of America expanded HomeSafe Second into four new markets, bringing availability to a total of 18 states and Washington, D.C.
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The product, reintroduced in 2023 for homeowners ages 55 and older, targets borrowers seeking home equity access without refinancing. The expansion comes as more older homeowners seek ways to access home equity without refinancing existing low-rate mortgages or taking on required monthly mortgage payments associated with traditional home equity borrowing.
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Finance of America expanded HomeSafe Second into four new markets, bringing availability to a total of 18 states and Washington, D.C.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 16:24
Why aren’t mortgage rates lower?
With the 10-year yield near 4.51%, mortgage rates remain near yearly highs as Fed officials cite inflation risks despite lower oil.
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Mortgage rates have not followed lower oil prices because Fed officials are emphasizing inflation risks and signaling tighter policy. AI Summary Why aren’t mortgage rates dropping as some people expected with oil prices lower?
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With the 10-year yield near 4.51%, mortgage rates remain near yearly highs as Fed officials cite inflation risks despite lower oil.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 16:21
Atlantic Home Mortgage launches LendTrain refinance platform
Atlantic Home Mortgage launched Lendtrain, offering 30-second refinance estimates with wholesale rates, costs, payments and break-evens.
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Atlantic Home Mortgage launched Lendtrain, an online refinance platform that delivers estimates in about 30 seconds without an application or credit check. AI Summary Atlantic Home Mortgage announced Tuesday the launch of Lendtrain, a refinance -focused online platform that allows homeowners to compare estimated refinance options in about 30 seconds without submitting a loan a…
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Atlantic Home Mortgage launched Lendtrain, offering 30-second refinance estimates with wholesale rates, costs, payments and break-evens.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 15:44
Here’s why it is too easy to stop new housing at City Hall
In too many American communities, residential development is now shaped less by market need than by attendance at local meetings. In land-use discussions, debates, and decision-making, power often goes to those who show up, organize early, speak loudly, and have the time to sit through a Tuesday night public hearing. That gives a small group […]
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Here’s why it is too easy to stop new housing at City Hall. In land-use discussions, debates, and decision-making, power often goes to those who show up, organize early, speak loudly, and have the time to sit through a Tuesday night public hearing. That gives a small group […]
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In too many American communities, residential development is now shaped less by market need than by attendance at local meetings.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 15:39
Your real estate listing is stalled, start with an exposure audit
For listings that sit in 2026, document exposure, compare comps and DOM, then discuss pricing with clear seller expectations.
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Agents control exposure, communication, and negotiation, not market conditions or the seller’s pricing decisions. AI Summary Let me say something that I think a lot of real estate professionals need to hear right now. And the broader market conditions .
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For listings that sit in 2026, document exposure, compare comps and DOM, then discuss pricing with clear seller expectations.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 15:26
Real estate brokerage retention and recruiting hinge on pipeline timing
MLS analysis finds agent switching risk tracks inactivity, not canceled listings, with 15.6% switching at 0 listings and 6+ months since closing.
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Data from 32+ MLSs shows brokerage movement is strongly tied to pipeline conditions, fewer active listings and longer time since last closing increase switching risk. AI Summary Every brokerage leader has experienced the same frustration.
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MLS analysis finds agent switching risk tracks inactivity, not canceled listings, with 15.6% switching at 0 listings and 6+ months since closing.
Curbed
Jul 7, 15:22
Why Exactly Is the Old Pfizer Building on the Verge of Collapsing?
The developers and architects involved in the office conversion are old pros at this.
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Why Exactly Is the Old Pfizer Building on the Verge of Collapsing?. The developers and architects involved in the office conversion are old pros at this.
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The developers and architects involved in the office conversion are old pros at this.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 15:04
Better Mortgage settles underwriter overtime lawsuit for $7.185M
Court filings show Better Mortgage agreed to a $7.185M settlement over underwriter overtime, including $357,750 for PAGA claims.
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A proposed $7.185M settlement would resolve overtime and misclassification claims against Better Mortgage by mortgage underwriters. AI Summary Better Mortgage has agreed to pay $7.185 million to settle a nearly six-year-long lawsuit, which alleges the company failed to pay overtime to mortgage underwriters it classified as exempt employees, according to court filings seeking p…
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Court filings show Better Mortgage agreed to a $7.185M settlement over underwriter overtime, including $357,750 for PAGA claims.
Realtor
Jul 7, 15:01
Collapse Fears Spur Evacuation at Midtown Manhattan Building Undergoing Conversion to Luxury Apartments
A full evacuation has been ordered at a building in Midtown Manhattan that is undergoing conversion from office space to luxury apartments
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A full evacuation has been ordered at a building in Midtown Manhattan that is undergoing conversion from office space to luxury apartments
Housingwire
Jul 7, 13:51
Private listings are changing the MLS record lenders rely on
Private listings can hide price cuts and days on market, weakening MLS comps that appraisals and mortgage models rely on.
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A legal fight over listings highlights a bigger risk for mortgage markets. That framing is comfortable, and it misses what is actually at stake: the integrity of the data the mortgage system uses to price homes and the loans against them.
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Private listings can hide price cuts and days on market, weakening MLS comps that appraisals and mortgage models rely on.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 13:30
Everything you need to know about Zillow’s listing war with MRED and Compass
MRED suspended IDX and VOW feeds to Zillow and Trulia, prompting a preliminary injunction bid in an antitrust lawsuit.
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Everything you need to know about Zillow’s listing war with MRED and Compass. MRED suspended IDX and VOW feeds to Zillow and Trulia, prompting a preliminary injunction bid in an antitrust lawsuit.
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MRED suspended IDX and VOW feeds to Zillow and Trulia, prompting a preliminary injunction bid in an antitrust lawsuit.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 13:00
Kelley Blue Book launches home valuation platform
Kelley Blue Book Homes launches in 10 states with valuations for consumers, agent subscriptions, and leads starting August 1.
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Kelley Blue Book Homes launched a residential valuation and seller lead platform with True Footage and Cox Enterprises. AI Summary Kelley Blue Book , a name synonymous with trusted automobile valuations, is the latest non-traditional player looking to make some waves in the real estate space.
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Kelley Blue Book Homes launches in 10 states with valuations for consumers, agent subscriptions, and leads starting August 1.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 13:00
A new MLS value proposition from North Texas Real Estate Information Systems: Pay the brokers
NTREIS Rewards returns a portion of MLS revenue to participants, with 2025 listing activity and data quality driving July 2026 payouts.
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A new MLS value proposition from North Texas Real Estate Information Systems: Pay the brokers. NTREIS Rewards returns a portion of MLS revenue to participants, with 2025 listing activity and data quality driving July 2026 payouts.
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NTREIS Rewards returns a portion of MLS revenue to participants, with 2025 listing activity and data quality driving July 2026 payouts.
Realtor
Jul 7, 10:00
Foreclosures Hit 7-Year High as Pandemic Relief Ends—Here’s Where Default Discounts Are Easiest To Get
Affordable Southern and Midwestern markets, led by Lake Charles, LA, are seeing high concentrations of foreclosure listings.
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Foreclosures Hit 7-Year High as Pandemic Relief Ends—Here’s Where Default Discounts Are Easiest To Get. Affordable Southern and Midwestern markets, led by Lake Charles, LA, are seeing high concentrations of foreclosure listings.
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Affordable Southern and Midwestern markets, led by Lake Charles, LA, are seeing high concentrations of foreclosure listings.
Housingwire
Jul 7, 07:41
Congress has a chance to expand affordable homeownership. It shouldn’t waste it.
Manufactured housing remains a major source of affordable, non-subsidized homeownership, but barriers persist. The column calls for stronger federal preemption against exclusionary zoning, fuller Duty to Serve support for chattel lending, and limits on standards that could raise prices.
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Congress has a chance to expand affordable homeownership. Manufactured housing remains a major source of affordable, non-subsidized homeownership, but barriers persist. The column calls for stronger federal preemption against exclusionary zoning, fuller Duty to Serve support for chattel lending, and limits on standards that could raise prices.
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Manufactured housing remains a major source of affordable, non-subsidized homeownership, but barriers persist.
Realtor
Jul 6, 22:45
EXCLUSIVE: Orlando Bloom’s Former Beverly Hills Home Is Offered as $31K-a-Month Rental—Complete With Many of Actor’s Design Touches
The 49-year-old actor purchased the home in 2017 and spent more than a year renovating it, with many of his finishes still in place.
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EXCLUSIVE: Orlando Bloom’s Former Beverly Hills Home Is Offered as $31K-a-Month Rental—Complete With Many of Actor’s Design Touches. The 49-year-old actor purchased the home in 2017 and spent more than a year renovating it, with many of his finishes still in place.
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The 49-year-old actor purchased the home in 2017 and spent more than a year renovating it, with many of his finishes still in place.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 21:19
San Diego to get more transit housing density as SB 79 row settles
San Diego has spent recent years earning a reputation as one of California’s most aggressive housing builders, streamlining permits citywide. But city leaders hesitated when state law required them to draw boundaries for new housing near neighborhood bus stops. San Diego officials proposed a far tighter map than regional and state regulators wanted. They limited […]
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San Diego to get more transit housing density as SB 79 row settles. But city leaders hesitated when state law required them to draw boundaries for new housing near neighborhood bus stops. San Diego officials proposed a far tighter map than regional and state regulators wanted.
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San Diego has spent recent years earning a reputation as one of California’s most aggressive housing builders, streamlining permits citywide.
Realtor
Jul 6, 21:05
Why the Fed Refuses To Give Homebuyers a Roadmap for Interest Rates
Realtor.com® Real Estate App 314,000+ Open in App Skip to content Buy Homes for sale Homes for sale Foreclosure homes New construction for sale All new construction New home construction Explore the…
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The Federal Reserve should relax how much forward guidance it gives on interest rates, a senior leader says.
Realtor
Jul 6, 21:05
Riverside, CA, Has a Shortage of Homes For Middle-Income Earners
Riverside, CA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
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Riverside, CA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Realtor
Jul 6, 20:59
Luxury Buyers Have Time To Wait—Sellers Are Turning to Auctions
As luxury prices settle from their peak, more sellers are using auctions to create urgency—and to find out what buyers are willing to pay.
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As luxury prices settle from their peak, more sellers are using auctions to create urgency—and to find out what buyers are willing to pay.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 20:47
$95M funding, USLBM deal back Higharc AI push in homebuilding
Artificial intelligence has reached homebuilding’s proving ground. Not the proving ground for a demo or a pitch deck, nor the conference-stage jumbo-screen promise that technology will transform an industry whose complexity has humbled generations of would-be transformers. It’s the real sniff test. AI’s proving ground has become the homebuilding business itself. It is land acquired […]
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$95M funding, USLBM deal back Higharc AI push in homebuilding. It’s the real sniff test. AI’s proving ground has become the homebuilding business itself.
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Artificial intelligence has reached homebuilding’s proving ground.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 20:19
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty adds sales director
According to the brokerage, Figueroa has been involved in more than $3 billion in closed transactions during her career.
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ONE Sotheby's International Realty has appointed Shelley Figueroa as sales director for its development division, where she will oversee sales at Anantara Miami Resort & Residences. AI Summary ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Shelley Figueroa as sales director in its development division, where she will oversee sales for Anantara Miami Resort & Residences.
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According to the brokerage, Figueroa has been involved in more than $3 billion in closed transactions during her career.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 20:02
TitleEase integrates with Contract2Close platform
TitleEase has integrated with Contract2Close.com, allowing agents and loan officers to order title services directly within the transaction management platform.
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TitleEase has integrated with Contract2Close.com, allowing agents and loan officers to order title services directly within the transaction management platform. AI Summary TitleEase has launched a software integration with transaction management platform Contract2Close.
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The integration is designed to incorporate title ordering into existing workflows used by real estate professionals.
Realtor
Jul 6, 19:46
Kyle Richards Set To Become a Grandma for the First Time as Real Estate Mogul Daughter Farrah Reveals She’s Pregnant
Richards' eldest daughter, Farrah Aldjufrie, shared the happy news on Instagram, revealing images of her growing baby bump.
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Kyle Richards Set To Become a Grandma for the First Time as Real Estate Mogul Daughter Farrah Reveals She’s Pregnant. Richards' eldest daughter, Farrah Aldjufrie, shared the happy news on Instagram, revealing images of her growing baby bump.
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Richards' eldest daughter, Farrah Aldjufrie, shared the happy news on Instagram, revealing images of her growing baby bump.
Realtor
Jul 6, 18:53
Don’t Unpack Yet: The Critical 10-Minute Home Inspection Every Owner Needs To Do After Travel
Home, sweet home will stay that way if homeowners make sure to take care after traveling for vacation or work.
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Don’t Unpack Yet: The Critical 10-Minute Home Inspection Every Owner Needs To Do After Travel. Home, sweet home will stay that way if homeowners make sure to take care after traveling for vacation or work.
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Home, sweet home will stay that way if homeowners make sure to take care after traveling for vacation or work.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 18:34
The Agency’s Zane Burnett: AI success starts with clean data, not hype
The Agency's Zane Burnett sat down with HousingWire to explain why operational efficiency from AI comes before return on investment and more.
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The Agency's Zane Burnett says AI's biggest impact is improving operational efficiency through clean data and workflow optimization, not replacing agents. AI Summary For Zane Burnett, technology isn’t about chasing the next shiny object — it’s about building a foundation first.
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The Agency's Zane Burnett sat down with HousingWire to explain why operational efficiency from AI comes before return on investment and more.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 18:05
NRMLA urges HUD to loosen FHA property rules
NRMLA urges HUD to revise FHA property rules, citing shared wells, repair checks and second appraisals that raise HECM costs.
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NRMLA addressed a letter to HUD asking it to update FHA Single Family Minimum Property Requirements for the HECM program. AI Summary The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) is urging the U.S.
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NRMLA urges HUD to revise FHA property rules, citing shared wells, repair checks and second appraisals that raise HECM costs.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 17:24
The IDX debate: Is it time to do away with the Internet Data Exchange?
If IDX ends, buyers may rely on portals for full inventory, large brokerages gain, and seller exposure may drop.
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The IDX debate: Is it time to do away with the Internet Data Exchange?. If IDX ends, buyers may rely on portals for full inventory, large brokerages gain, and seller exposure may drop.
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If IDX ends, buyers may rely on portals for full inventory, large brokerages gain, and seller exposure may drop.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 16:16
Could a $475 Compass fee spark the next wave of real estate lawsuits?
A Florida suit over a $475 Compass transaction fee highlights post NAR settlement scrutiny and attorneys expect possible copycat filings.
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Litigation over brokerage transaction fees may increase as buyers review costs under post settlement compensation rules. AI Summary Last month, Florida homebuyers Jeff and Melissa Efron filed a lawsuit challenging a $475 transaction fee they were charged by their broker Compass upon the close of their August 2024 home purchase.
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A Florida suit over a $475 Compass transaction fee highlights post NAR settlement scrutiny and attorneys expect possible copycat filings.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 16:15
Mortgage hiring stays active as 266 originators change employers
RETR reports 266 originators changed employers and 1,823 earned NMLS licenses last week. The company also introduced the Agent Loyalty Index.
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Mortgage hiring stays active as 266 originators change employers. RETR reports 266 originators changed employers and 1,823 earned NMLS licenses last week. The company also introduced the Agent Loyalty Index.
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RETR reports 266 originators changed employers and 1,823 earned NMLS licenses last week.
Realtor
Jul 6, 15:19
Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s Global Real Estate Empire as He Prepares for Final World Cup
After more than two decades at the pinnacle of world soccer, Ronaldo announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark his final World Cup.
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After more than two decades at the pinnacle of world soccer, Ronaldo announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark his final World Cup.
Realtor
Jul 6, 15:04
Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s Jaw-Dropping Global Property Portfolio and $1.4 Billion Fortune—as He Confirms 2026 World Cup Will Be His Last
Ronaldo, 41, has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last—having competed in six of the tournaments.
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Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s Jaw-Dropping Global Property Portfolio and $1.4 Billion Fortune—as He Confirms 2026 World Cup Will Be His Last. Ronaldo, 41, has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last—having competed in six of the tournaments.
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Ronaldo, 41, has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last—having competed in six of the tournaments.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 14:28
ICE: Gen Z posts record share of mortgage rate locks in Q2
Generation Z accounted for a record 20% of home purchase rate locks in the second quarter, marking the largest share on record as younger buyers continue to gain ground despite ongoing affordability challenges.
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ICE Mortgage Monitor data shows Gen Z accounted for a record 20% of Q2 2026 home purchase rate locks, nearly 33% of first-time buyer loans and 27% of FHA purchase mortgages. AI Summary The report, released Monday, found that Gen Z now represents nearly one-third of all first-time homebuyer loans and 27% of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) purchase mortgages.
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Generation Z accounted for a record 20% of home purchase rate locks in the second quarter, marking the largest share on record as younger buyers continue to gain ground despite ongoing affordability challenges.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 13:20
Why AI will not make residential land development easy
The most dangerous pitch in business is not that a tool is powerful. It is that a tool will make a hard business easy. That, I’d argue, is the sales pitch surrounding artificial intelligence in land today. Find sites faster. Underwrite instantly. Source off-market deals at scale. Remove friction from development. Turn messy local markets […]
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Why AI will not make residential land development easy. It is that a tool will make a hard business easy. That, I’d argue, is the sales pitch surrounding artificial intelligence in land today.
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The most dangerous pitch in business is not that a tool is powerful.
Realtor
Jul 6, 09:37
Gen X Turns 60 and Is Still Tapping Parents for Money—but That’s a Good Thing
A third of Generation X is still counting on their parents financially—and yet, they're making waves in the housing market. Here's how.
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Gen X Turns 60 and Is Still Tapping Parents for Money—but That’s a Good Thing. A third of Generation X is still counting on their parents financially—and yet, they're making waves in the housing market. Here's how.
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A third of Generation X is still counting on their parents financially—and yet, they're making waves in the housing market.
Housingwire
Jul 6, 07:00
Turning insight to action for real estate pros
HousingWire is integrating KCM into its Solutions group to help agents turn local market intelligence into client communications that drive decisions. The roadmap includes deeper Altos data integration, hyper-local automated assets and expanded enterprise distribution in 2026.
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Turning insight to action for real estate pros. HousingWire is integrating KCM into its Solutions group to help agents turn local market intelligence into client communications that drive decisions. The roadmap includes deeper Altos data integration, hyper-local automated assets and expanded enterprise distribution in 2026.
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HousingWire is integrating KCM into its Solutions group to help agents turn local market intelligence into client communications that drive decisions.
Realtor
Jul 5, 14:57
Hartford, CT, has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
The dream of homeownership remains a significant challenge for many Americans, particularly as the supply of affordable homes struggles to keep pace with demand. Prospective buyers often face a daunting
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Hartford, CT, has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners. The dream of homeownership remains a significant challenge for many Americans, particularly as the supply of affordable homes struggles to keep pace with demand. Prospective buyers often face a daunting
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The dream of homeownership remains a significant challenge for many Americans, particularly as the supply of affordable homes struggles to keep pace with demand.
Realtor
Jul 5, 14:42
Historic Salem Home That Sits Next to the Town’s Infamous ‘Witch House’ Is Listed for $1.9 Million
The Lindall-Gibbs-Osgood House, which was built in 1755, has a storied history—but it is best known for its next-door neighbor.
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Historic Salem Home That Sits Next to the Town’s Infamous ‘Witch House’ Is Listed for $1.9 Million. The Lindall-Gibbs-Osgood House, which was built in 1755, has a storied history—but it is best known for its next-door neighbor.
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The Lindall-Gibbs-Osgood House, which was built in 1755, has a storied history—but it is best known for its next-door neighbor.
Realtor
Jul 5, 11:59
All About the Colonial: Inside the Patriotic History and Enduring Rise of the First American Home
Colonial-style architecture has evolved into an umbrella of designs, all influenced by the original settlers in the U.S.
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Colonial-style architecture has evolved into an umbrella of designs, all influenced by the original settlers in the U.S.
Housingwire
Jul 4, 21:57
Better mortgage spreads are still keeping home sales positive
Mortgage spreads improved to 2.01%, keeping rates near 6.60% as total pending sales rose to 422,120 vs 396,652 last year.
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Existing home sales trends remain positive year over year as improved mortgage spreads keep rates below the 6.75% 2026 peak forecast. AI Summary Existing home sales were still positive year over year last week, with our weekly pending home sales data holding steady even with elevated mortgage rates .
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Mortgage spreads improved to 2.01%, keeping rates near 6.60% as total pending sales rose to 422,120 vs 396,652 last year.
Realtor
Jul 4, 15:17
111-Year-Old Connecticut Colonial With Its Own Certified Wildlife Habitat Lists for Under $850K
Originally built in 1915, the property now sits at the heart of a lush parcel that is designed to welcome and nurture all forms of wildlife.
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111-Year-Old Connecticut Colonial With Its Own Certified Wildlife Habitat Lists for Under $850K. Originally built in 1915, the property now sits at the heart of a lush parcel that is designed to welcome and nurture all forms of wildlife.
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Originally built in 1915, the property now sits at the heart of a lush parcel that is designed to welcome and nurture all forms of wildlife.
Realtor
Jul 4, 11:03
The Extraordinary Real Estate of the Founding Fathers Would Be Worth Hundreds of Millions Today
From George Washington's Mount Vernon to Alexander Hamilton's Manhattan home, these homes are iconic pieces of America history.
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The Extraordinary Real Estate of the Founding Fathers Would Be Worth Hundreds of Millions Today. From George Washington's Mount Vernon to Alexander Hamilton's Manhattan home, these homes are iconic pieces of America history.
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From George Washington's Mount Vernon to Alexander Hamilton's Manhattan home, these homes are iconic pieces of America history.
Realtor
Jul 4, 10:00
Yolanda Hadid’s Fiancé Is Building a Huge Master-Planned Community on Site of Industrial Ghost Town in Texas
Real estate developer Randall "Randy" Kendrick recently drew the national spotlight, after reports emerged of his engagement to Hadid.
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Yolanda Hadid’s Fiancé Is Building a Huge Master-Planned Community on Site of Industrial Ghost Town in Texas. Real estate developer Randall "Randy" Kendrick recently drew the national spotlight, after reports emerged of his engagement to Hadid.
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Real estate developer Randall "Randy" Kendrick recently drew the national spotlight, after reports emerged of his engagement to Hadid.
Realtor
Jul 3, 22:01
We Have a New Second Home on Substack
Realtor.com® Real Estate App 314,000+ Open in App Skip to content Buy Homes for sale Homes for sale Foreclosure homes New construction for sale All new construction New home construction Explore the…
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We're bringing deeper housing stories, market analyses, and real-life buyer journeys to The Daily Address on Substack.
Housingwire
Jul 3, 19:45
Reffkin takes the stand, MRED CEO says Zillow threatened litigation over listing policy dispute
Compass and MRED leaders testified Zillow threatened litigation over listing access standards, briefs due July 9 and July 13.
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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and MRED CEO Rebecca Jensen testified in the second day of Zillow’s preliminary injunction hearing. The case centers on IDX and VOW data feeds, Zillow listing access standards, and alleged coordination between Compass and MRED.
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Compass and MRED leaders testified Zillow threatened litigation over listing access standards, briefs due July 9 and July 13.
Realtor
Jul 3, 19:02
Playing With Fire: How Backyard Fireworks Celebrations Risk Costly Property Disasters
Setting off fireworks in your backyard may seem like a fun way to celebrate July Fourth, but it can quickly turn into a costly disaster.
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Setting off fireworks in your backyard may seem like a fun way to celebrate July Fourth, but it can quickly turn into a costly disaster.
Realtor
Jul 3, 17:59
The Average New-Car Payment Is Shrinking Homebuyers’ Budgets by $135,000
The average new-car payment hit an all-time high of $770 in 2026—potentially costing buyers as much $135,000 in buying power.
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The average new-car payment hit an all-time high of $770 in 2026—potentially costing buyers as much $135,000 in buying power.
Realtor
Jul 3, 17:17
Lionel Messi Is Hailed as the World Cup GOAT—but His Property Portfolio Is a Real Winner, Too
Messi's life away from the field is also drawing attention, including his sprawling property portfolio of luxury homes.
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Lionel Messi Is Hailed as the World Cup GOAT—but His Property Portfolio Is a Real Winner, Too. Messi's life away from the field is also drawing attention, including his sprawling property portfolio of luxury homes.
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Messi's life away from the field is also drawing attention, including his sprawling property portfolio of luxury homes.
Realtor
Jul 3, 16:59
Pre-Revolutionary War Compound Overlooking the Potowomut River Brings ‘Three Centuries of History’ to the Market for $3 Million
Known as The Grange at Potowomut, the 10.9-acre riverfront property was established in 1723 and has ties to the Founding Fathers.
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Pre-Revolutionary War Compound Overlooking the Potowomut River Brings ‘Three Centuries of History’ to the Market for $3 Million. Known as The Grange at Potowomut, the 10.9-acre riverfront property was established in 1723 and has ties to the Founding Fathers.
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Known as The Grange at Potowomut, the 10.9-acre riverfront property was established in 1723 and has ties to the Founding Fathers.
Realtor
Jul 3, 16:32
Buying a Home in 2040: Raising a Future Homeowner Starts With the ‘Coffee Can’ Strategy
Kids need a little help getting started, but a good way to put them on the path of homeownership is to start early.
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Buying a Home in 2040: Raising a Future Homeowner Starts With the ‘Coffee Can’ Strategy. Kids need a little help getting started, but a good way to put them on the path of homeownership is to start early.
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Kids need a little help getting started, but a good way to put them on the path of homeownership is to start early.
Realtor
Jul 3, 15:15
Can You Put a Price on Camelot? Inside the Storied Legacy of the Kennedy Family’s Hyannis Port Estate—and How Much It’s Really Worth Today
It has been nearly a century since the Kennedy family bought their Hyannis Port estate—which is now one of the priciest homes in Cape Cod.
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Can You Put a Price on Camelot? Inside the Storied Legacy of the Kennedy Family’s Hyannis Port Estate—and How Much It’s Really Worth Today. It has been nearly a century since the Kennedy family bought their Hyannis Port estate—which is now one of the priciest homes in Cape Cod.
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It has been nearly a century since the Kennedy family bought their Hyannis Port estate—which is now one of the priciest homes in Cape Cod.
Realtor
Jul 3, 14:12
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.43% Rate
Mortgage rates finally fell this week, but economists' outlook that mid-6% mortgages are here to stay remains the same.
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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.43% Rate. Mortgage rates finally fell this week, but economists' outlook that mid-6% mortgages are here to stay remains the same.
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Mortgage rates finally fell this week, but economists' outlook that mid-6% mortgages are here to stay remains the same.
Realtor
Jul 3, 12:03
How the A-List Really Design Their Dream Homes: Inside the High-Tech Tool Being Used by Everyone From Kim Kardashian to the Property Brothers
While A-listers have access to the world's best designers, there is one tool that is helping them to truly visualize their perfect property.
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How the A-List Really Design Their Dream Homes: Inside the High-Tech Tool Being Used by Everyone From Kim Kardashian to the Property Brothers. While A-listers have access to the world's best designers, there is one tool that is helping them to truly visualize their perfect property.
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While A-listers have access to the world's best designers, there is one tool that is helping them to truly visualize their perfect property.
Realtor
Jul 3, 11:09
Trump Says Landmark Housing Bill Is ‘Fine’ and Hints He Will Not Veto It
"The housing bill is fine," Trump told CNBC on Thursday. "There's a lot of Democrat points in there. And I don't think they're good."
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Trump Says Landmark Housing Bill Is ‘Fine’ and Hints He Will Not Veto It. "There's a lot of Democrat points in there. And I don't think they're good."
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"The housing bill is fine," Trump told CNBC on Thursday.
Realtor
Jul 3, 09:32
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Property: What the Founding Fathers Said About Homeownership
The Founding Fathers' grievances against the British crown paved the way for Americans to amass $48.7 trillion in real estate wealth.
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The Founding Fathers' grievances against the British crown paved the way for Americans to amass $48.7 trillion in real estate wealth.
Curbed
Jul 3, 07:00
There Are Penthouses in Greenwood Heights?
This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
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There Are Penthouses in Greenwood Heights?. This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
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This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
Bbc
Jul 2, 23:01
'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
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'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?. Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
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Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
Realtor
Jul 2, 22:23
Taylor Frankie Paul Undergoes Rehab Treatment—Weeks After Seeking Fresh Start in New $1 Million Utah Home
Paul is understood to have "voluntarily" entered the rehab facility to undergo a week of unspecified treatment.
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Taylor Frankie Paul Undergoes Rehab Treatment—Weeks After Seeking Fresh Start in New $1 Million Utah Home. Paul is understood to have "voluntarily" entered the rehab facility to undergo a week of unspecified treatment.
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Paul is understood to have "voluntarily" entered the rehab facility to undergo a week of unspecified treatment.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 21:05
Government-backed modular housing trend arrives in Cleveland
Cleveland tapped $2.56M in Ohio historic preservation tax credits to redevelop a 1901 building into an MMY modular housing factory.",
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Cleveland selected UK-based MMY as its preferred modular housing manufacturer after an award of $2.56 million in Ohio historic preservation tax credits. AI Summary Earlier this week, the City of Cleveland and Cleveland’s Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund announced that UK-based MMY was selected as the City’s preferred modular housing manufacturer, following the award of $2.
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Cleveland tapped $2.56M in Ohio historic preservation tax credits to redevelop a 1901 building into an MMY modular housing factory.",
Housingwire
Jul 2, 20:48
Will the ROAD Act change what pencils for multifamily rentals?
While the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act remains in Oval Office big yawn limbo, its game-changing relevance to multifamily developers, apartment builders, rental housing investors and capital providers is clear. The bill has passed both chambers of Congress by historic bipartisan margins. What it has not yet done is become law. That leaves four […]
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Will the ROAD Act change what pencils for multifamily rentals?. The bill has passed both chambers of Congress by historic bipartisan margins. What it has not yet done is become law.
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While the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act remains in Oval Office big yawn limbo, its game-changing relevance to multifamily developers, apartment builders, rental housing investors and capital providers is clear.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 20:13
RealTrends Verified The Craig Tann Group continues decade of growth
The team closed $486 million in sales volume across 877 transactions last year, which ranked No. 10 and No. 3 nationally among mega teams.
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RealTrends Verified The Craig Tann Group continues decade of growth. The team closed $486 million in sales volume across 877 transactions last year, which ranked No. 3 nationally among mega teams.
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The team closed $486 million in sales volume across 877 transactions last year, which ranked No.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 19:13
MISMO updates mortgage insurance data guide for VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T
MISMO updated its mortgage insurance data standards to support VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T, helping firms prepare for new credit models.
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MISMO updated its Mortgage Insurance Implementation Guide to support VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T, adding standardized data elements for MI rate quotes, commitments, contract underwriting and document delivery.
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MISMO updated its mortgage insurance data standards to support VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T, helping firms prepare for new credit models.
Github
Jul 2, 19:10
Claude-real-video － any LLM can watch a video
You signed in with another tab or window. Reload to refresh your session. You signed out in another tab or window. Reload to refresh your session. You switched accounts on another tab or window.
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Claude-real-video － any LLM can watch a video. Reload to refresh your session. Claude won't take a video file at all.
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You signed in with another tab or window.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 18:23
Student loan plan phase-out could tighten mortgage affordability
The SAVE income-driven repayment plan is being phased out after a 2026 court ruling, leaving borrowers 90 days to select new terms.
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With the SAVE loan repayment plan ending, borrowers must choose a new repayment plan, and late payments could quickly damage credit, especially across multiple loans. For the housing market, the student debt repayment overhaul could reshape mortgage affordability for millions of borrowers with student debt as they attempt to qualify for mortgages.
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The SAVE income-driven repayment plan is being phased out after a 2026 court ruling, leaving borrowers 90 days to select new terms.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 18:21
Compass International Holdings rolls out Home Platform across brokerage brands
Compass International Holdings will roll out Home Platform to @properties, Coldwell Banker Realty, Corcoran and Sotheby’s brands this summer.
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AI Summary Compass International Holdings , is rolling out its AI-powered Home Platform across its company-owned brokerage brands, marking what the company calls the largest technology deployment in residential real estate history, according to an announcement on Thursday.
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Compass International Holdings will roll out Home Platform to @properties, Coldwell Banker Realty, Corcoran and Sotheby’s brands this summer.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 18:03
Zillow says MRED, Compass used MLS rules to pressure its listing standards
In Illinois court, Zillow says MRED and Compass conspired to cut IDX and VOW feeds, while defendants cite 2008 DOJ-NAR settlement.
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Zillow asked an Illinois federal judge to block MRED from suspending its IDX and VOW feeds, alleging a Compass-backed group boycott tied to private listing networks. MRED and Compass say Zillow listing access standards violate an objective criteria rule rooted in the 2008 DOJ and NAR settlement.
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In Illinois court, Zillow says MRED and Compass conspired to cut IDX and VOW feeds, while defendants cite 2008 DOJ-NAR settlement.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 17:45
The top 5 reverse mortgage stories from the first half of 2026
The most read stories focused on senior property tax relief, seller returns and HECM data showing 41.1% of borrowers are single women.
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RMD’s top stories for H1 2026 centered on senior household pressures, including property taxes, home sale proceeds and aging-in-place costs. Rising property taxes across much of the country are catching the attention of homeowners — and that’s especially true for seniors living on fixed incomes.
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The most read stories focused on senior property tax relief, seller returns and HECM data showing 41.1% of borrowers are single women.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 17:44
Two Harbors investors approve sale to CCM at $12 per share
Shareholders of Two Harbors Investment Corp. have approved the company’s sale to an affiliate of CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM).
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Two Harbors investors approve sale to CCM at $12 per share. Shareholders of Two Harbors Investment Corp. have approved the company’s sale to an affiliate of CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM).
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have approved the company’s sale to an affiliate of CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM).
Realtor
Jul 2, 16:51
Idyllic Oregon Estate That Starred in Bruce Willis and Cate Blanchett’s Movie ‘Bandits’ Is Listed for $4 Million
The idyllic property boasts panoramic views of the Willamette River and blends “iconic Northwest architecture with resort-style amenities."
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Idyllic Oregon Estate That Starred in Bruce Willis and Cate Blanchett’s Movie ‘Bandits’ Is Listed for $4 Million. The idyllic property boasts panoramic views of the Willamette River and blends “iconic Northwest architecture with resort-style amenities."
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The idyllic property boasts panoramic views of the Willamette River and blends “iconic Northwest architecture with resort-style amenities."
Realtor
Jul 2, 16:00
Mortgage Rates Post Biggest Drop in Two Months in Independence Day Boost for Buyers
Mortgage rates dropped substantially Thursday, as falling oil prices and the tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal pushed long-term borrowing rates lower. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans fell to
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Mortgage Rates Post Biggest Drop in Two Months in Independence Day Boost for Buyers. Mortgage rates dropped substantially Thursday, as falling oil prices and the tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal pushed long-term borrowing rates lower. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans fell to
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Mortgage rates dropped substantially Thursday, as falling oil prices and the tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal pushed long-term borrowing rates lower.
Realtor
Jul 2, 15:57
Manhattan Luxury Market Booms Despite Mayor Mamdani’s New Tax on Second Homes
Manhattan's luxury market continues to outperform, with $20 million-plus properties recording a 25% annual increase in contract signings.
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Manhattan's luxury market continues to outperform, with $20 million-plus properties recording a 25% annual increase in contract signings.
Inman
Jul 2, 15:54
They served the country. Now one vet wants them to own a piece of it
Only about 13 percent of eligible veterans have used their VA home loan benefit, according to a 2026 NewDay USA survey. Navy veteran Travis Winfield built Military Operated Real Estate to close that gap — starting with the agents who serve them.
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Now one vet wants them to own a piece of it. Only about 13 percent of eligible veterans have used their VA home loan benefit, according to a 2026 NewDay USA survey. Navy veteran Travis Winfield built Military Operated Real Estate to close that gap — starting with the agents who serve them.
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Only about 13 percent of eligible veterans have used their VA home loan benefit, according to a 2026 NewDay USA survey.
Realtor
Jul 2, 15:21
EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star Ja Morant Lists $3.4 Million Miami Home Just 5 Months After Buying It—Amid Trade to Portland Trail Blazers
Morant, 26, purchased the property for $3.2 million in December, not long before rumors emerged he was being eyed by the Miami Heat.
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EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star Ja Morant Lists $3.4 Million Miami Home Just 5 Months After Buying It—Amid Trade to Portland Trail Blazers. Morant, 26, purchased the property for $3.2 million in December, not long before rumors emerged he was being eyed by the Miami Heat.
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Morant, 26, purchased the property for $3.2 million in December, not long before rumors emerged he was being eyed by the Miami Heat.
Inman
Jul 2, 15:19
Compass suit, geo farming, Europe’s AI listings: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
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Compass suit, geo farming, Europe’s AI listings: Inman Top 5. Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
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Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 15:07
America 250 series salutes LP Building Solutions’ pioneering role
LP Building Solutions’ role in the evolution of engineered wood products and American homebuilding is the focus of a new USA Today documentary segment, part of the publisher’s “America 250” series on U.S. industry and innovation. The segment, which premieres July 2 on USAToday.com, traces how LP’s development and commercialization of oriented strand board (OSB) […]
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LP Building Solutions’ role in the evolution of engineered wood products and American homebuilding is the focus of a new USA Today documentary segment, part of the publisher’s “America 250” series on U.S. industry and innovation. The segment, which premieres July 2 on USAToday.com, traces how LP’s development and commercialization of oriented strand board (OSB) […]
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LP Building Solutions’ role in the evolution of engineered wood products and American homebuilding is the focus of a new USA Today documentary segment, part of the publisher’s “America 250” series on U.S.
Realtor
Jul 2, 15:07
Hit Songs to High-End Homes: Inside Taylor Swift’s Real Estate Portfolio
Taylor Swift's property portfolio includes a glamorous landmarked Beverly Hills abode, a megasized Manhattan compound, and so much more.
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Taylor Swift's property portfolio includes a glamorous landmarked Beverly Hills abode, a megasized Manhattan compound, and so much more.
Realtor
Jul 2, 14:27
Jacksonville, FL, Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Jacksonville, FL desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
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Jacksonville, FL desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Inman
Jul 2, 14:12
Shilo bets AI can deliver the 1:1 coaching brokers never get to
Shilo launched an AI tool that runs live 1:1 coaching sessions with real estate agents — no manager required — then reports the results to team leaders.
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Shilo, the artificial intelligence conversation analysis platform for real estate teams, unveiled a new proptech tool Wednesday that runs an actual spoken, AI-powered coaching session with each agent on a roster and no manager required to sit in. “For twenty years, coaching a real estate team meant a manager listening to a handful of calls and giving everyone the same pep talk.
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Shilo launched an AI tool that runs live 1:1 coaching sessions with real estate agents — no manager required — then reports the results to team leaders.
Realtor
Jul 2, 13:04
Hiring Slows Dramatically in June in Warning Sign for Summer Housing Market
June saw the U.S. economy add just 57,000 new jobs, falling well short of economists’ expectations, even as the national unemployment rate retreated slightly to 4.2%. According to the latest
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June saw the U.S. economy add just 57,000 new jobs, falling well short of economists’ expectations, even as the national unemployment rate retreated slightly to 4.2%. According to the latest
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economy add just 57,000 new jobs, falling well short of economists’ expectations, even as the national unemployment rate retreated slightly to 4.2%.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 12:01
The American Dream is not dead, it moved to markets that still build
Every few years, an elite institution announces that the American Dream is over. This time, the argument comes dressed as housing analysis. Middle-class homeownership, we are told, was not a durable feature of American life but a historical accident. A temporary postwar phenomenon, made possible by cheap land, federal mortgage support, rising wages and a […]
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The American Dream is not dead, it moved to markets that still build. This time, the argument comes dressed as housing analysis. A temporary postwar phenomenon, made possible by cheap land, federal mortgage support, rising wages and a […]
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Every few years, an elite institution announces that the American Dream is over.
Realtor
Jul 2, 10:00
SpaceX’s Texas Land Deal Sparks Bitter Lawsuit Over Claims Elon Musk’s Company Will ‘Trash’ Local Wildlife
The legal challenge comes weeks after SpaceX made its stock market debut, which could reshape the real estate market in Brownsville, TX.
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SpaceX’s Texas Land Deal Sparks Bitter Lawsuit Over Claims Elon Musk’s Company Will ‘Trash’ Local Wildlife. The legal challenge comes weeks after SpaceX made its stock market debut, which could reshape the real estate market in Brownsville, TX.
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The legal challenge comes weeks after SpaceX made its stock market debut, which could reshape the real estate market in Brownsville, TX.
Realtor
Jul 2, 09:46
Luxury Real Estate Mogul Shelton Wilder Reveals How She Turned Midcentury Modern ‘Diamond in the Rough’ Into Her Dream Home
Wilder is inviting fans inside the stunning California home she transformed from a dated midcentury fixer into a modern retreat.
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Luxury Real Estate Mogul Shelton Wilder Reveals How She Turned Midcentury Modern ‘Diamond in the Rough’ Into Her Dream Home. Wilder is inviting fans inside the stunning California home she transformed from a dated midcentury fixer into a modern retreat.
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Wilder is inviting fans inside the stunning California home she transformed from a dated midcentury fixer into a modern retreat.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 09:36
Consumer groups ask FTC and DOJ to probe Compass MLS deals
Consumer coalition asks FTC and DOJ to investigate Compass MLS deals, citing off-MLS pocket listings, competition limits and fair housing risks.
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A coalition led by the Consumer Federation of America asked the FTC and DOJ to investigate Compass agreements with multiple MLSs. The July 1 letter alleges the deals expand off-MLS private listing networks that reduce transparency and raise competition and fair housing concerns.
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Consumer coalition asks FTC and DOJ to investigate Compass MLS deals, citing off-MLS pocket listings, competition limits and fair housing risks.
Realtor
Jul 2, 09:32
Rents Are Falling in This City—but Relief for Some Could Still Be 474 Years Away
Dallas rents are falling, but a new analysis estimates it could take 474 years to close the metro’s affordable housing gap.
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Dallas rents are falling, but a new analysis estimates it could take 474 years to close the metro’s affordable housing gap.
Realtor
Jul 2, 09:17
Key New Year’s Tax Deadline May Loom for Florida—Will It Sway More Out-of-State Buyers?
DeSantis is pushing a proposal that would, if passed, offer property tax relief to Florida homeowners who purchase homes before Jan. 1.
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Key New Year’s Tax Deadline May Loom for Florida—Will It Sway More Out-of-State Buyers?. DeSantis is pushing a proposal that would, if passed, offer property tax relief to Florida homeowners who purchase homes before Jan.
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DeSantis is pushing a proposal that would, if passed, offer property tax relief to Florida homeowners who purchase homes before Jan.
Inman
Jul 2, 08:45
Lone Wolf’s new CEO on proptech’s super-app dreams: ‘I doubt it’
Lone Wolf CEO Matt Fischer on real estate's fragmented tech stack, why he's skeptical of the proptech "super app" and life as a licensed pilot.
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Matt Fischer spent over two decades building products outside real estate before taking the CEO seat at Lone Wolf Technologies this past February. Fischer was also recently named to Inman’s new advisory council of senior executives from brokerage, technology, lending and real estate services.
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Lone Wolf CEO Matt Fischer on real estate's fragmented tech stack, why he's skeptical of the proptech "super app" and life as a licensed pilot.
Inman
Jul 2, 08:30
You don’t lose clients to better agents. You lose them to silence
The biggest barrier to AI in your business is not technology, Kyle Crawford writes. It is the mental block that is quietly costing you your database.
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You don’t lose clients to better agents. The biggest barrier to AI in your business is not technology, Kyle Crawford writes. It is the mental block that is quietly costing you your database.
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The biggest barrier to AI in your business is not technology, Kyle Crawford writes.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 07:20
Avoiding AI deed fraud in Florida: What property owners need to know
Florida’s deed fraud risk is increasing as fraudsters use public records and AI tools to impersonate owners and forge documents. This piece highlights common targets, outlines void versus voidable deeds and recommends protections including title insurance and county alert services.
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Avoiding AI deed fraud in Florida: What property owners need to know. Florida’s deed fraud risk is increasing as fraudsters use public records and AI tools to impersonate owners and forge documents. This piece highlights common targets, outlines void versus voidable deeds and recommends protections including title insurance and county alert services.
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Florida’s deed fraud risk is increasing as fraudsters use public records and AI tools to impersonate owners and forge documents.
Housingwire
Jul 2, 07:04
The mortgage market is misreading its retiree borrowers
Mortgage denials run 1.5% higher for borrowers 60 to 69 and 2.7% higher for 70+, despite large retirement asset balances. The gap is tied to DTI and income documentation limits, and differing asset depletion horizons between GSE and non-QM lending.
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The mortgage market is misreading its retiree borrowers. Mortgage denials run 1.5% higher for borrowers 60 to 69 and 2.7% higher for 70+, despite large retirement asset balances. The gap is tied to DTI and income documentation limits, and differing asset depletion horizons between GSE and non-QM lending.
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Mortgage denials run 1.5% higher for borrowers 60 to 69 and 2.7% higher for 70+, despite large retirement asset balances.
Curbed
Jul 2, 07:00
The Look Book Goes to Construction School
Apprentices and longtime union Local 79 members took certification classes at the Mason Tenders training center in Long Island City.
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I’d like to work on a major project, like an airport. You said you’ve worked in construction for a decade. It’s a beautiful thing when you can ride past a building and say, “I was a part of that going up.” I don’t think anything tops that, especially when it’s a sexy building.
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Apprentices and longtime union Local 79 members took certification classes at the Mason Tenders training center in Long Island City.
Realtor
Jul 1, 22:53
Katherine Heigl Lists Her Custom Utah Mansion for $10.6 Million—14 Years After Quitting L.A. for Quiet Mountain Life
The former "Grey's Anatomy" star relocated to Utah in 2012, four years after building the extraordinary six-bedroom abode.
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Katherine Heigl Lists Her Custom Utah Mansion for $10.6 Million—14 Years After Quitting L.A. for Quiet Mountain Life. The former "Grey's Anatomy" star relocated to Utah in 2012, four years after building the extraordinary six-bedroom abode.
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The former "Grey's Anatomy" star relocated to Utah in 2012, four years after building the extraordinary six-bedroom abode.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 22:04
Berkshire’s Clayton adds McGuinn Homes to Mungo as scale race widens
Clayton Home Building Group confirmed that its Southeast U.S. powerhouse operator, Mungo Homes has acquired Columbia, S.C.-based McGuinn Homes, a four-decade-old regional builder whose rise in HousingWire’s Homebuilder Rankings reflected a carefully executed growth strategy centered on attainable homeownership, disciplined operations and customer focus. In announcing the acquisition, Clayton described the combination as built on […]
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Berkshire’s Clayton adds McGuinn Homes to Mungo as scale race widens. powerhouse operator, Mungo Homes has acquired Columbia, S.C.-based McGuinn Homes, a four-decade-old regional builder whose rise in HousingWire’s Homebuilder Rankings reflected a carefully executed growth strategy centered on attainable homeownership, disciplined operations and customer focus.
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Clayton Home Building Group confirmed that its Southeast U.S.
Realtor
Jul 1, 21:40
EXCLUSIVE: The World’s Shortest Married Couple Reveal Ingenious Ways They’ve Upgraded Their Home To Fit Their Unique Needs
Paulo Gabriel da Silva Barros, 40, and Katyucia Lie Hoshino, 36, take center stage in the new TLC series "Most Extreme Humans."
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EXCLUSIVE: The World’s Shortest Married Couple Reveal Ingenious Ways They’ve Upgraded Their Home To Fit Their Unique Needs. Paulo Gabriel da Silva Barros, 40, and Katyucia Lie Hoshino, 36, take center stage in the new TLC series "Most Extreme Humans."
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Paulo Gabriel da Silva Barros, 40, and Katyucia Lie Hoshino, 36, take center stage in the new TLC series "Most Extreme Humans."
Realtor
Jul 1, 21:23
Home Equity Firm Hometap Faces Surge of Class-Action Lawsuits Alleging ‘Predatory’ Practices
Home equity investment firm Hometap faces multiple class-action lawsuits alleging its products are "predatory" mortgage loans in disguise.
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Home equity investment firm Hometap faces multiple class-action lawsuits alleging its products are "predatory" mortgage loans in disguise.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 21:16
FOA completes deal for Onity reverse mortgage assets, adding $5.2B in UPB
FOA will also acquire Onity’s pipeline of reverse mortgage loans, and Onity will exit the reverse mortgage originations business.
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FOA completes deal for Onity reverse mortgage assets, adding $5.2B in UPB. FOA will also acquire Onity’s pipeline of reverse mortgage loans, and Onity will exit the reverse mortgage originations business.
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FOA will also acquire Onity’s pipeline of reverse mortgage loans, and Onity will exit the reverse mortgage originations business.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 20:58
California November ballot: a billionaire tax and new local tax limits
California has long been synonymous with high taxes, but new fights over who will pay them are exposing a sharper fault line. The state increasingly reaches for “tax the rich” tools to fund housing and social programs, while anti-tax forces try to constrain those same tools. California’s tax fight is unfolding under a national spotlight. […]
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California November ballot: a billionaire tax and new local tax limits. The state increasingly reaches for “tax the rich” tools to fund housing and social programs, while anti-tax forces try to constrain those same tools. California’s tax fight is unfolding under a national spotlight.
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California has long been synonymous with high taxes, but new fights over who will pay them are exposing a sharper fault line.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 20:08
Why mortgage rates are rising, not falling, with oil under $70
A hawkish Fed outlook is anchoring the 10-year near 4.46% to 4.48%, keeping mortgage rates near 6.50% to 6.75% despite oil.
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Even with oil under $69, mortgage rates are holding near yearly highs because the rate path is being repriced around Fed policy and the 10-year yield. AI Summary Oil prices are under $69 while mortgage rates are near yearly highs.
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A hawkish Fed outlook is anchoring the 10-year near 4.46% to 4.48%, keeping mortgage rates near 6.50% to 6.75% despite oil.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 19:28
Harvest Capital, TPG close $600M Metro Development Group line
Harvest Capital and TPG closed a $600M recapitalization and expansion facility for Metro Development Group, backing 10 Florida MPCs and Southeast growth.
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Harvest Capital and TPG Credit closed a $600 million recapitalization and expansion facility for Metro Development Group, recapitalizing 10 master-planned communities in Florida and funding the developer’s push into the Southeast. The deal lifts the Harvest–TPG platform above $2.
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Harvest Capital and TPG closed a $600M recapitalization and expansion facility for Metro Development Group, backing 10 Florida MPCs and Southeast growth.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 19:21
NAIOP pivots to Commercial Real Estate Development Association
NAIOP rebranded as the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, also known as CREDA. The trade group, founded in 1967, represents more than 21,000 members through 55 chapters across North America and said its advocacy and education mission remains unchanged.
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NAIOP pivots to Commercial Real Estate Development Association. NAIOP rebranded as the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, also known as CREDA. The trade group, founded in 1967, represents more than 21,000 members through 55 chapters across North America and said its advocacy and education mission remains unchanged.
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NAIOP rebranded as the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, also known as CREDA.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 19:08
Shilo rolls out autonomous 1:1 AI coaching for agent calls
Shilo launches 1:1 Coaching, an AI sales coach built on agent call data, citing 87% attrition and 40% to 60% lead waste.
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Shilo launched 1:1 Coaching, an autonomous voice-to-voice AI sales coach for real estate and mortgage teams. AI Summary Shilo , an AI conversation analysis platform for real estate and mortgage teams, has launched 1:1 Coaching, an autonomous AI sales coach that conducts voice-to-voice one-on-one sessions with agents without a manager present, the company announced Tuesday.
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Shilo launches 1:1 Coaching, an AI sales coach built on agent call data, citing 87% attrition and 40% to 60% lead waste.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 18:30
Trust & Will report finds growing demand for adviser-led estate planning
A growing share of Americans now expect financial advisers to handle estate planning, and many would consider switching firms if they do not,
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Trust & Will’s 2026 survey of 1,500 adults finds 61% expect estate planning as an adviser service. Among advised clients, 68% would consider switching firms if estate planning is not offered — a share that rises to about 80% among Gen Z and millennial respondents. “Estate planning has moved from a peripheral offering to a core expectation,” the report states.
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A growing share of Americans now expect financial advisers to handle estate planning, and many would consider switching firms if they do not,
Housingwire
Jul 1, 17:43
Finance of America widens lead as top HECM lender in June
Finance of America remained the top Home Equity Conversion Mortgage lender in June 2026 as overall direct retail endorsements increased modestly from May but continued to trail last year’s pace.
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June 2026 HECM retail endorsements rose to 2,064, up 6% from May, with Finance of America leading at 481 loans and 23.3% market share. FOA closed 481 HECMs in June and has 2,498 through the first half of the year, representing a 23.3% market share. Its June volume declined 5.9% from May and is down 12.6% year to date.
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Finance of America remained the top Home Equity Conversion Mortgage lender in June 2026 as overall direct retail endorsements increased modestly from May but continued to trail last year’s pace.
Realtor
Jul 1, 17:10
FBI Agents Say Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Are Fake—as Search for Missing 84-Year-Old Stretches Into 6th Month
An unnamed FBI official has said that the agency has determined three ransom notes sent after Nancy disappeared are fraudulent.
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FBI Agents Say Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Are Fake—as Search for Missing 84-Year-Old Stretches Into 6th Month. An unnamed FBI official has said that the agency has determined three ransom notes sent after Nancy disappeared are fraudulent.
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An unnamed FBI official has said that the agency has determined three ransom notes sent after Nancy disappeared are fraudulent.
Inman
Jul 1, 17:03
Case-Shiller: Home values fall in real terms for 11th straight month
Home prices rose just 0.8 percent in April, but Case-Shiller data shows values fell in real terms for the 11th straight month as inflation outpaces growth.
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home prices rose just 0.8 percent year-over-year in April, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. That’s because April marked the 11th consecutive month that home values fell in real terms, with 3.8 percent inflation running roughly three percentage points ahead of nominal price gains. The national index ticked up only slightly from March’s 0.
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Home prices rose just 0.8 percent in April, but Case-Shiller data shows values fell in real terms for the 11th straight month as inflation outpaces growth.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 16:38
Multiple lawsuits claim Hometap violated TILA in HEI contracts
The lawsuits allege Hometap improperly structured its home equity investment contracts as "Option Purchase Agreements" to avoid federal and state mortgage lending laws.
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Hometap faces four customer lawsuits in 2026, alleging its home equity investment contracts are mortgages subject to TILA and state regulations. The plaintiffs say the agreements are mortgages subject to TILA and accuse the company of marketing them as “not a loan” to circumvent required consumer protections.
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The lawsuits allege Hometap improperly structured its home equity investment contracts as "Option Purchase Agreements" to avoid federal and state mortgage lending laws.
Realtor
Jul 1, 16:24
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Tennessee Home Hits the Market for the Very First Time: ‘A Masterwork of Usonian Philosophy’
Built in the early 1950s, the property has remained in the same family for the last 75 years—but is now on the market for $1.6 million.
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Tennessee Home Hits the Market for the Very First Time: ‘A Masterwork of Usonian Philosophy’. Built in the early 1950s, the property has remained in the same family for the last 75 years—but is now on the market for $1.6 million.
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Built in the early 1950s, the property has remained in the same family for the last 75 years—but is now on the market for $1.6 million.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 16:12
Antinozzi Group returns to Compass in Houston
Houston-based Antinozzi Group rejoined Compass from REMAX after closing 35 sides and $30.80 million in 2025 sales volume.
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190 among Texas small teams by volume in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. 190 rank among small teams in Texas for sales volume in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. The three-person team, led by Houston-area real estate agent Joe Antinozzi with team member Kristin Weaver specializes in residential sales across Greater Houston, including The Woodlands, Spring and Mon…
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Houston-based Antinozzi Group rejoined Compass from REMAX after closing 35 sides and $30.80 million in 2025 sales volume.
Realtor
Jul 1, 16:06
EXCLUSIVE: Stunning $5.7 Million Brooklyn Duplex ‘Hidden’ in Historic Townhome Is Revealed in New Renderings
The upper duplex of a transformed 1800s Brooklyn townhouse is now exclusively revealed in renderings shared with Realtor.com.
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The upper duplex of a transformed 1800s Brooklyn townhouse is now exclusively revealed in renderings shared with Realtor.com.
Inman
Jul 1, 16:06
Most real estate agents are not ready for this type of military client
Military families have learned to read the difference between an agent who has put in the work and one who has simply added an MRP certification to their bio, Travis Winfield writes.
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No private mortgage insurance. As real estate professionals, that number should stop us cold. Young, excited and completely clueless, I trusted my real estate agent.
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Military families have learned to read the difference between an agent who has put in the work and one who has simply added an MRP certification to their bio, Travis Winfield writes.
Inman
Jul 1, 15:43
Asking prices post record annual drop as pending sales climb
Realtor.com's June housing market trends report showed asking prices falling at a record pace and pending sales climbing for a seventh consecutive month, as sellers priced realistically and buyers responded.
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Home asking prices fell 2.5 percent year over year in June to a national median of $430,000, the steepest annual decline in Realtor.com’s data history, which dates to 2017, and the eighth consecutive month of decreases.
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Realtor.com's June housing market trends report showed asking prices falling at a record pace and pending sales climbing for a seventh consecutive month, as sellers priced realistically and buyers responded.
Realtor
Jul 1, 14:30
Chris Brown Is Ordered To Pay His Housekeeper $13 Million in Damages After She Was Attacked by His Dog at His California Home
A jury ruled that the "Yo" hitmaker, 37, must pay $12.9 million in damages to Maria Avila, who was brutally attacked by Brown's dog, Hades.
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A jury ruled that the "Yo" hitmaker, 37, must pay $12.9 million in damages to Maria Avila, who was brutally attacked by Brown's dog, Hades.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 13:46
Mortgage applications rise as purchase demand offsets refi drop
Mortgage applications increased 0.04% in MBA data for the week ending 6/26/2026 as rates eased modestly.
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Mortgage applications increased 0.04% in MBA data for the week ending 6/26/2026 as rates eased modestly. AI Summary Mortgage applications increased 0.04% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending June 26, 2026. “Mortgage rates eased slightly last week as oil prices declined.
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Mortgage applications rose 0.04% last week as purchase demand increased and refinance activity declined, MBA found.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 13:33
The ROAD housing bill’s biggest breakthrough isn’t the investor ban. It’s supply.
The ROAD to Housing Act expands factory-built housing options and directs an FHA pilot for mortgages of $100,000 or less to aid low-cost markets.
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Beyond the investor restriction, the bill includes supply-enabling provisions that could expand attainable housing. AI Summary Congress is finally treating housing affordability as a production problem rather than simply another demand problem. Whatever happens next politically, the policy direction deserves the housing industry’s attention.
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The ROAD to Housing Act expands factory-built housing options and directs an FHA pilot for mortgages of $100,000 or less to aid low-cost markets.
Realtor
Jul 1, 12:41
How ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Writer and Village People Star Victor Willis Turned Urban Upbringing in San Francisco Into Legendary Hit
Willis has died at 74, following a "short, but aggressive illness," two years after revealing the real inspiration behind "Y.M.C.A."
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How ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Writer and Village People Star Victor Willis Turned Urban Upbringing in San Francisco Into Legendary Hit. Willis has died at 74, following a "short, but aggressive illness," two years after revealing the real inspiration behind "Y.M.C.A."
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Willis has died at 74, following a "short, but aggressive illness," two years after revealing the real inspiration behind "Y.M.C.A."
Curbed
Jul 1, 10:30
The Playboy Illustrator’s Spread at the Hotel des Artistes
The late LeRoy Neiman once kept nine apartments at the co-op on West 67th. His last four are now for sale.
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The Playboy Illustrator’s Spread at the Hotel des Artistes. The late LeRoy Neiman once kept nine apartments at the co-op on West 67th. His last four are now for sale.
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The late LeRoy Neiman once kept nine apartments at the co-op on West 67th.
Realtor
Jul 1, 10:00
Home Listing Prices Post Another Record Decline, Boosting Affordability for Buyers
Driven by dropping listing prices and stable mortgage rates, the June housing market saw pending sales rise for the seventh straight month.
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Driven by dropping listing prices and stable mortgage rates, the June housing market saw pending sales rise for the seventh straight month.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 10:00
Reverse Market Insight expands loan qualifying tool to include Smartfi proprietary products
RMI expanded Reverse Qualifier to model Smartfi Choice proprietary reverse loans alongside HECMs, with proceeds, costs and comp tracking.
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Reverse Market Insight expanded its Reverse Qualifier tool to include proprietary reverse mortgages from Smartfi Home Loans alongside HECM scenarios. AI Summary Loan analysis and technology firm Reverse Market Insight (RMI) on Wednesday announced an expansion of its Reverse Qualifier tool, giving reverse mortgage originators the opportunity to price and model the benefits of p…
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RMI expanded Reverse Qualifier to model Smartfi Choice proprietary reverse loans alongside HECMs, with proceeds, costs and comp tracking.
Inman
Jul 1, 08:45
Zillow, MRED, Compass take listing control fight back to federal court
A two-day hearing could determine whether Zillow continues receiving Chicago-area listing feeds while its antitrust case against the MLS and brokerage giant moves forward.
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Zillow filed its antitrust lawsuit against MRED and Compass on May 12, accusing the Chicago-area MLS and the nation’s largest brokerage of illegally conspiring to threaten Zillow’s access to listings in the region.
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A two-day hearing could determine whether Zillow continues receiving Chicago-area listing feeds while its antitrust case against the MLS and brokerage giant moves forward.
Housingwire
Jul 1, 07:04
Seniors hold a record share of housing wealth. The mortgage system still struggles to underwrite it.
Americans 70 and older surpassed ages 40 to 54 in real estate wealth share in 2025, and homeowners 62+ hold $14.66 trillion in equity. The article argues underwriting is constrained by inconsistent verification of retiree income and assets, and calls for a standardized senior equity access framework.
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Seniors hold a record share of housing wealth. The mortgage system still struggles to underwrite it.. The article argues underwriting is constrained by inconsistent verification of retiree income and assets, and calls for a standardized senior equity access framework.
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Americans 70 and older surpassed ages 40 to 54 in real estate wealth share in 2025, and homeowners 62+ hold $14.66 trillion in equity.
Curbed
Jul 1, 07:00
A Non-Billionaire’s Guide to the Hamptons
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Every product is independently selected by editors. Illustration: Hannah Robinson Visit a Museum of Rare Trees … The Folly Tree Arboretum in Springs is an outdoor museum of 250-plus rare trees curated by artist Tucker Marder, a scion of a local landscaping family.
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A less expected guide to the less expensive ways to pass the time.
Realtor
Jun 30, 22:26
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Alum Reece Weaver Snaps Up $750K Alabama Home With Husband Will Allman—After Shock Exit From the Team
Weaver, 24, and her husband, Will Allman, are the proud new owners of a Tuscaloosa dwelling—months after she quit the cheerleading squad.
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Alum Reece Weaver Snaps Up $750K Alabama Home With Husband Will Allman—After Shock Exit From the Team. Weaver, 24, and her husband, Will Allman, are the proud new owners of a Tuscaloosa dwelling—months after she quit the cheerleading squad.
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Weaver, 24, and her husband, Will Allman, are the proud new owners of a Tuscaloosa dwelling—months after she quit the cheerleading squad.
Realtor
Jun 30, 21:41
Washington Commanders New $24B Stadium Complex Will Include 6,500 Homes
The Washington Commanders will anchor a new $24.2 billion riverfront development with up to 6,500 units of housing and commercial space.
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The Washington Commanders will anchor a new $24.2 billion riverfront development with up to 6,500 units of housing and commercial space.
Housingwire
Jun 30, 20:54
When AI listing videos look too real: the disclosure test agents need now
Agents using AI listing videos should disclose simulated footage and material edits, as states like California set 2026 rules.
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AI-generated listing videos can mislead if they simulate drone flyovers or walkthroughs from still photos. AI Summary In my last HousingWire column , I focused on reviewing AI-generated listing remarks before they reach the MLS. AI-assisted visual marketing helps buyers understand a property’s potential.
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Agents using AI listing videos should disclose simulated footage and material edits, as states like California set 2026 rules.
Housingwire
Jun 30, 20:48
Newsom signs balanced budget with $1.7B locked-in for housing
This time last year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state budget that included sweeping housing reforms that allowed urban residential developers to avoid rigorous environmental reviews. This year’s budget, which Newsom signed on Monday, does not carry the same historic housing reforms as last year. Instead, it is historic for balancing the budget. “For […]
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Newsom signs balanced budget with $1.7B locked-in for housing. This time last year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state budget that included sweeping housing reforms that allowed urban residential developers to avoid rigorous environmental reviews.
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This year’s budget, which Newsom signed on Monday, does not carry the same historic housing reforms as last year.
Realtor
Jun 30, 20:19
Daytona Beach, FL, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Daytona Beach, FL desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
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Daytona Beach, FL desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Housingwire
Jun 30, 20:13
Trump calls 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act ‘a yawn’
The comments came as Trump reinforced prioritization of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act as his top domestic priority.
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President Trump called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act “a yawn” and said the SAVE America Act (voter ID/proof of citizenship) is his top domestic priority. “It’s so unimportant compared to the SAVE America Act,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office regarding the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act. When I look at the SAVE America Act, it’s about saving America.
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The comments came as Trump reinforced prioritization of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act as his top domestic priority.
Realtor
Jun 30, 20:12
‘When Calls the Heart’ Stars Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum Reveal Rare Glimpse Into Life at Home With Newborn Daughter
The Hallmark couple opened up about welcoming their baby daughter, describing the experience of bringing her home as "joyful."
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‘When Calls the Heart’ Stars Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum Reveal Rare Glimpse Into Life at Home With Newborn Daughter. The Hallmark couple opened up about welcoming their baby daughter, describing the experience of bringing her home as "joyful."
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The Hallmark couple opened up about welcoming their baby daughter, describing the experience of bringing her home as "joyful."
Housingwire
Jun 30, 19:40
Why Fed President Beth Hammack wants more rate hikes
Oil is near $70, but Fed hawks cite sticky inflation and full employment, keeping rate hikes in play and mortgage rates from falling.
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Mortgage rates have not dropped with oil prices because Fed messaging has turned more hawkish as inflation stays above target and labor data holds up. And in her view, the AI story is inflationary, not disinflationary, due to the growth in data centers. A lot of people hate the job openings data, but the Fed loves it, and they make the rules, folks.
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Oil is near $70, but Fed hawks cite sticky inflation and full employment, keeping rate hikes in play and mortgage rates from falling.
Inman
Jun 30, 19:36
The biggest mistake new agents make (and how to avoid it)
Too many new real estate agents confuse busyness with business. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies that ensure you're spending time on the things that matter.
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The biggest mistake new agents make (and how to avoid it). Too many new real estate agents confuse busyness with business. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies that ensure you're spending time on the things that matter.
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Too many new real estate agents confuse busyness with business.
Realtor
Jun 30, 18:55
The Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Metro Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Dallas desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers during shortage.
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Dallas desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers during shortage.
Realtor
Jun 30, 18:53
Lightning Damage Could Now Cost $26K per Claim—What That Means for Your Coverage
Lightning strikes may seem like a rarity, but their damage can be devastating. And they are hitting homeowners' wallets harder now, too.
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Lightning Damage Could Now Cost $26K per Claim—What That Means for Your Coverage. Lightning strikes may seem like a rarity, but their damage can be devastating. And they are hitting homeowners' wallets harder now, too.
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Lightning strikes may seem like a rarity, but their damage can be devastating.
Housingwire
Jun 30, 18:29
CRMLS adds ‘Limited Exposure Coming Soon’ listing option
CRMLS launched 'Limited Exposure Coming Soon' listings, letting sellers set Internet display to No and exclude listings from IDX feeds.
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The MLS says agents must manually switch distribution back on when a listing becomes active, if desired. AI Summary California Regional MLS (CRMLS) is creating more options for home sellers looking to market and sell their properties.
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CRMLS launched 'Limited Exposure Coming Soon' listings, letting sellers set Internet display to No and exclude listings from IDX feeds.
Realtor
Jun 30, 18:18
Colorado Springs, CO, Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Colorado Springs needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels out of reach for buyers during this significant shortage.
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Colorado Springs needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels out of reach for buyers during this significant shortage.
Realtor
Jun 30, 18:01
Dennis Quaid Puts His L.A. Mansion on the Market for $5.2 Million—as He Becomes Latest Hollywood Star to Flee California
Quaid, 72, relocated to Nashville, TN, in 2020 but had continued to retain a home in California—until now.
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Dennis Quaid Puts His L.A. Mansion on the Market for $5.2 Million—as He Becomes Latest Hollywood Star to Flee California. Quaid, 72, relocated to Nashville, TN, in 2020 but had continued to retain a home in California—until now.
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Quaid, 72, relocated to Nashville, TN, in 2020 but had continued to retain a home in California—until now.
Realtor
Jun 30, 17:48
Trump Avoids Bidding Process for $500 Million White House Ballroom Contract
Clark Construction, a $7 billion Virginia-based company, is constructing the ballroom being built over the now-demolished East Wing.
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Clark Construction, a $7 billion Virginia-based company, is constructing the ballroom being built over the now-demolished East Wing.
Housingwire
Jun 30, 17:21
Portside Real Estate Group adds agent Heather Szela in central Maine
Portside Real Estate Group has welcomed Heather Szela to its central Maine office. A Maine native with residential sales and leasing experience, Szela joins the brokerage for its community-focused cu…
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Portside Real Estate Group has welcomed Heather Szela to its central Maine office. Szela, a Maine native, began her real estate career in the Boston area, with experience including residential sales and leasing. She returned to Maine in 2017 and has continued working in residential real estate.
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A LeadingRE affiliate, Portside Real Estate Group reported $1.33 billion in 2025 volume across 2,090 transaction sides.
Inman
Jun 30, 17:15
Property descriptions are your new AI discovery tool
As AI systems begin interpreting real estate catalogs through both structured data and storytelling, listing copy is regaining strategic importance, not just for marketing, but for discovery and search relevance. Troy Palmquist talks about the narrative shift.
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As AI systems begin interpreting real estate catalogs through both structured data and storytelling, listing copy is regaining strategic importance, not just for marketing, but for discovery and search relevance. Troy Palmquist talks about the narrative shift.
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As AI systems begin interpreting real estate catalogs through both structured data and storytelling, listing copy is regaining strategic importance, not just for marketing, but for discovery and search relevance.
Bbc
Jun 30, 16:45
Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
TUI has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
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Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home. TUI has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
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TUI has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
Inman
Jun 30, 16:40
Trump calls housing bill ‘a yawn,’ still hasn’t received it
"Big deal, it's a yawn." That's how President Trump described a bipartisan housing bill that passed Congress with veto-proof margins — that still doesn't have his signature.
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President Donald Trump still doesn’t have a major housing bill on his desk — and even when it arrives, he’s not promising to sign it. Trump declined to commit to signing the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, telling reporters at a White House press conference that the bill remains “so unimportant” compared with his push for the SAVE America Act.
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"Big deal, it's a yawn." That's how President Trump described a bipartisan housing bill that passed Congress with veto-proof margins — that still doesn't have his signature.
Realtor
Jun 30, 16:36
The Secret Cash Leak in Your Ceiling: How a Simple Fix Can Slash Your Summer Bills and Keep You Cool
Is your home too warm in the summer heat? The real problem may be poor attic insulation and unsealed gaps acting as a 'cash leak.'
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The Secret Cash Leak in Your Ceiling: How a Simple Fix Can Slash Your Summer Bills and Keep You Cool. Is your home too warm in the summer heat? The real problem may be poor attic insulation and unsealed gaps acting as a 'cash leak.'
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Is your home too warm in the summer heat?
Housingwire
Jun 30, 16:22
Mortgage rates drop, but is it the start of a trend?
With mortgage rates on an upward trend in recent months, housing professionals got a welcome respite this week as the costs of a home loan declined.
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Mortgage rates moved lower this week, with the 30-year conventional average at 6.73% and jumbo at 6.66%. Rates for 30-year jumbo loans dropped to 6.66% — down 15 bps — while rates for 30-year loans through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) were down 9 bps to 6.29%.
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With mortgage rates on an upward trend in recent months, housing professionals got a welcome respite this week as the costs of a home loan declined.
Realtor
Jun 30, 16:20
LeBron James Sensationally Quits the L.A. Lakers—Despite Spending $37 Million Building Forever Home in California
LeBron James is reportedly walking away from the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2026-27 season, and is looking to play elsewhere.
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LeBron James Sensationally Quits the L.A. Lakers—Despite Spending $37 Million Building Forever Home in California. LeBron James is reportedly walking away from the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2026-27 season, and is looking to play elsewhere.
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LeBron James is reportedly walking away from the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2026-27 season, and is looking to play elsewhere.
Housingwire
Jun 30, 16:03
Density is not design, what cities miss on the ROAD to affordability
In housing, there are a few words that get tossed around so often they start to lose all meaning. “Affordability” is one of them. “Sustainability” is another. Near the top of the list is “density.” Say the word at a city council meeting, and half the room hears “traffic,” “apartments,” “school overcrowding,” and “there goes […]
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Density is not design, what cities miss on the ROAD to affordability. In housing, there are a few words that get tossed around so often they start to lose all meaning. Near the top of the list is “density.” Say the word at a city council meeting, and half the room hears “traffic,” “apartments,” “school overcrowding,” and “there goes […]
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In housing, there are a few words that get tossed around so often they start to lose all meaning.
Housingwire
Jun 30, 15:37
April Case-Shiller shows inflation outpacing home prices
The Case-Shiller national index rose 0.8% year over year in April, slightly above March’s 0.7%. With inflation at 3.8% and 30-year rates at 6.
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The Case-Shiller national index rose 0.8% year over year in April, slightly above March’s 0.7%. In April, the national home price index rose 0.8% year-over-year to a reading of 332.68. home values have now declined in real terms for an 11th straight month.
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April Case-Shiller increased 0.8% as inflation hit 3.8%, the 20-city index rose 1.1% and Seattle fell 2.3%.
Realtor
Jun 30, 14:32
Home Value Growth Flatlines But Northeast and Midwest Outperform
The value of single-family homes grew 0.8% annually in April, up from 0.7% the month before, as Western metros saw declines.
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The value of single-family homes grew 0.8% annually in April, up from 0.7% the month before, as Western metros saw declines.
Housingwire
Jun 30, 13:00
Hometap brings home equity investment product to five more states
Hometap expands its HEI product to five more states after nearly 10,000 inquiries, offering cash for future home value share.
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Hometap expanded its home equity investment product into Georgia, Montana, Tennessee, Idaho and Delaware. AI Summary Hometap is expanding its home equity investment product (HEI) into five additional states, extending its reach to markets that represent more than half of U.S.
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Hometap expands its HEI product to five more states after nearly 10,000 inquiries, offering cash for future home value share.
Realtor
Jun 30, 12:34
EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner Slashes $10 Million Off Price of Her Brutalist Concrete Megamansion
The TV personality initially put the seven-bedroom Holmby Hills property on the market on Dec. 22, after purchasing it for $36.5 million.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner Slashes $10 Million Off Price of Her Brutalist Concrete Megamansion. The TV personality initially put the seven-bedroom Holmby Hills property on the market on Dec. 22, after purchasing it for $36.5 million.
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The TV personality initially put the seven-bedroom Holmby Hills property on the market on Dec.
Curbed
Jun 30, 11:07
Derek Lam Is Selling His Horace Gifford in Fire Island Pines
Every product is independently selected by editors. Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. The H-shaped Horace Gifford shown in this listing photo is now up for sale.
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The H-shaped Horace Gifford shown in this listing photo is now up for sale. After Burge’s death in 1972, Angelo Donghia, Burge’s mentee and partner at Burge-Donghia Interiors, bought the house and brought Gifford back to expand the home’s footprint. Photo: Compass The primary bedroom comes with custom mosquito netting, as shown in this listing photo.
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The three-bedroom, three-bath house, in the architect’s signature cedar and glass, is listed for $2.995 million.
Curbed
Jun 30, 10:58
Karim Rashid’s Very Pink New Jersey Home
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Photo: Dean Kaufman “There are so few choices in this country,” gripes Karim Rashid, the Cairo-born designer of thousands of products , ranging from cutlery to carpets, and now a house in Little Falls, New Jersey. As both the designer and owner of the house, Rashid quickly discovered the chasm between his aesthetic and Home Depot’s.
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The product designer learns what it’s like to build a house from the ground up.
Realtor
Jun 30, 10:00
How 250 Years of Federal Policy Minted a $48.7T Housing Market—and What’s Next for Tomorrow’s Buyers
Ahead of America's 250th birthday, a report looks at historic federal housing policies and the latest bill aimed at cutting red tape.
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How 250 Years of Federal Policy Minted a $48.7T Housing Market—and What’s Next for Tomorrow’s Buyers. Ahead of America's 250th birthday, a report looks at historic federal housing policies and the latest bill aimed at cutting red tape.
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Ahead of America's 250th birthday, a report looks at historic federal housing policies and the latest bill aimed at cutting red tape.
Realtor
Jun 30, 09:32
A Failing Roof Led Her To Buy Her Mom’s House—and Take On the Cost of Aging in Place
When her mother said a new roof would outlast her, Alyson Austin bought the Maine home—taking on the mortgage, repairs, and caregiving.
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A Failing Roof Led Her To Buy Her Mom’s House—and Take On the Cost of Aging in Place. When her mother said a new roof would outlast her, Alyson Austin bought the Maine home—taking on the mortgage, repairs, and caregiving.
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When her mother said a new roof would outlast her, Alyson Austin bought the Maine home—taking on the mortgage, repairs, and caregiving.
Inman
Jun 30, 08:45
Roomvu CEO on the new era of AI marketing in real estate
Roomvu CEO Sam Mehrbod on the launch of Engage Pages, why agents waste money on fragmented marketing tools and what AI-powered real estate marketing looks like in practice.
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Roomvu, the artificial intelligence video marketing platform for real estate agents and brokerages, recently launched Engage Pages, a landing page tool built directly into its Engage platform that turns social media clicks into booked appointments.
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Roomvu CEO Sam Mehrbod on the launch of Engage Pages, why agents waste money on fragmented marketing tools and what AI-powered real estate marketing looks like in practice.
Housingwire
Jun 30, 07:56
The hidden cost of leverage: Why today’s real estate investors need to be more conservative than ever
In today's high-cost market, excessive leverage can quickly turn a profitable property into a financial liability. Investors must prioritize conservative underwriting and consistent cash flow over extracting maximum equity.
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The hidden cost of leverage: Why today’s real estate investors need to be more conservative than ever. In today's high-cost market, excessive leverage can quickly turn a profitable property into a financial liability. Investors must prioritize conservative underwriting and consistent cash flow over extracting maximum equity.
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In today's high-cost market, excessive leverage can quickly turn a profitable property into a financial liability.
Housingwire
Jun 30, 07:36
The mortgage industry is on an AI binge. Let’s make the hangover optional.
While the mortgage industry is rapidly embracing AI for its efficiency gains, this rushed deployment threatens to outpace the governance required by regulators and capital markets. To avoid a painful compliance "hangover," lenders must proactively build scalably compliant infrastructure that ensures accountability without stifling innovation.
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The mortgage industry is on an AI binge. Let’s make the hangover optional.. To avoid a painful compliance "hangover," lenders must proactively build scalably compliant infrastructure that ensures accountability without stifling innovation.
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While the mortgage industry is rapidly embracing AI for its efficiency gains, this rushed deployment threatens to outpace the governance required by regulators and capital markets.
Curbed
Jun 30, 07:00
Chefs on Bunk Beds, Bartenders on Boats
Think the housing market in the Hamptons is out of control? Try being a seasonal food worker.
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Chefs on Bunk Beds, Bartenders on Boats. Think the housing market in the Hamptons is out of control? Try being a seasonal food worker.
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Think the housing market in the Hamptons is out of control?
Housingwire
Jun 30, 07:00
The spring selling season that wasn’t: Why builders are pivoting to margin recovery
Mortgage rates are expected to stay in the 6%–6.5% range for 3 years, limiting volume-driven growth. Builders are prioritizing margin recovery through standardized design, faster permitting and connected workflows that reduce rework and carrying costs.
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The spring selling season that wasn’t: Why builders are pivoting to margin recovery. Mortgage rates are expected to stay in the 6%–6.5% range for 3 years, limiting volume-driven growth. Builders are prioritizing margin recovery through standardized design, faster permitting and connected workflows that reduce rework and carrying costs.
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Mortgage rates are expected to stay in the 6%–6.5% range for 3 years, limiting volume-driven growth.
Realtor
Jun 29, 22:54
One of Sonoma County’s Oldest Surviving Homes Is Listed for $3.9 Million—158 Years After It Was Built for Pioneering Settler
The property has had just a handful of owners during its 158-year history, having last been bought in 2015.
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One of Sonoma County’s Oldest Surviving Homes Is Listed for $3.9 Million—158 Years After It Was Built for Pioneering Settler. The property has had just a handful of owners during its 158-year history, having last been bought in 2015.
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The property has had just a handful of owners during its 158-year history, having last been bought in 2015.
Realtor
Jun 29, 21:48
Jelly Roll’s Ex Bunnie XO Says Singer Has Given Her $6 Million Tennessee Compound in Divorce—and Reveals Wild Plans for Its Future
Speaking on an episode of her "Dumb Blonde Podcast," she shared that she and Jelly Roll have managed to navigate the "best divorce."
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Jelly Roll’s Ex Bunnie XO Says Singer Has Given Her $6 Million Tennessee Compound in Divorce—and Reveals Wild Plans for Its Future. Speaking on an episode of her "Dumb Blonde Podcast," she shared that she and Jelly Roll have managed to navigate the "best divorce."
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Speaking on an episode of her "Dumb Blonde Podcast," she shared that she and Jelly Roll have managed to navigate the "best divorce."
Housingwire
Jun 29, 20:57
DeSantis signs Live Local 4.0 housing reform into Florida law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act on Friday, cementing the state’s commitment to building affordable housing. House Bill 1389 takes effect July 1. It extends state preemption of local zoning rules and closes a loophole that local governments used to discriminate against affordable housing projects with relative impunity. Since […]
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DeSantis signs Live Local 4.0 housing reform into Florida law. House Bill 1389 takes effect July 1. It extends state preemption of local zoning rules and closes a loophole that local governments used to discriminate against affordable housing projects with relative impunity.
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Ron DeSantis signed the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act on Friday, cementing the state’s commitment to building affordable housing.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 20:52
eXp agent builds top RealTrends Verified team despite cancer battle
Britany Boatwright leads MaX House, brokered by eXp Realty, which reported $103.32 million in 2025 volume across 264 transaction sides.
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After a breast cancer diagnosis in 2022, Britany Boatwright balanced chemotherapy, motherhood and building her brokerage instead of giving up. Sitting in her office with her director of operations planning a team meeting, Boatwright’s first thought wasn’t about her brokerage or her growing real estate business.
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Britany Boatwright leads MaX House, brokered by eXp Realty, which reported $103.32 million in 2025 volume across 264 transaction sides.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 20:40
The ROAD Act and the 26.4% regulatory cost stack on new homes
While Washington waits to see whether the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law by presidential signature, by inaction, by override, or not at all, homebuilders and developers already know the issue at stake does not wait. Here’s how regulatory cost adds up as a chokehold – not a theoretical – in the new-home […]
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While Washington waits to see whether the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law by presidential signature, by inaction, by override, or not at all, homebuilders and developers already know the issue at stake does not wait. Here’s how regulatory cost adds up as a chokehold – not a theoretical – in the new-home […]
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While Washington waits to see whether the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law by presidential signature, by inaction, by override, or not at all, homebuilders and developers already know the issue at stake does not wait.
Realtor
Jun 29, 20:34
Simone Biles Enjoys ‘Late Night Swim’ at Texas Mansion After Heading Home from Controversial Vacation
Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens, began their month by jetting off to Belize, before the gymnast headed on to Malaysia.
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Simone Biles Enjoys ‘Late Night Swim’ at Texas Mansion After Heading Home from Controversial Vacation. Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens, began their month by jetting off to Belize, before the gymnast headed on to Malaysia.
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Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens, began their month by jetting off to Belize, before the gymnast headed on to Malaysia.
Realtor
Jun 29, 20:31
Trump Calls Landmark Housing Bill ‘a Big Yawn’—And Doesn’t Commit to Signing It
President Donald Trump equivocated on whether he'd sign the bipartisan housing bill that is headed to his desk today.
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Trump Calls Landmark Housing Bill ‘a Big Yawn’—And Doesn’t Commit to Signing It. President Donald Trump equivocated on whether he'd sign the bipartisan housing bill that is headed to his desk today.
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President Donald Trump equivocated on whether he'd sign the bipartisan housing bill that is headed to his desk today.
Realtor
Jun 29, 20:26
Las Vegas Is Getting a Tiny-Home Community Where Rent Is Only $1K
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The Las Vegas City Council gave the go-ahead for a new tiny-home community where rent is about $1,000.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 20:07
Midwestern markets emerge as hotspots for rental momentum
A new report from Cavan Companies adds to a growing body of research identifying the Midwest as a leading region for rental housing returns and rent growth.
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New research from Cavan Companies and Yardi Matrix suggests Midwest BTR and multifamily rent growth is outpacing oversupplied Sun Belt metros. Low-density, professionally managed BTR communities could offer the best returns as policy uncertainty may soon ease.
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A new report from Cavan Companies adds to a growing body of research identifying the Midwest as a leading region for rental housing returns and rent growth.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 19:58
CFPB, facing staffing constraints, moves to expand mortgage credit box
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, amid months of uncertainty under the Trump administration, is moving to pursue changes to mortgage regulation, most recently by advancing a request for information intended to expand access to mortgages.
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CFPB advanced a mortgage access RFI to OMB on June 22 tied to Trump’s March 13 executive orders. Industry experts expect targeted changes such as LO comp adjustments, ATR flexibility for small creditors, and limited TRID timing tweaks.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, amid months of uncertainty under the Trump administration, is moving to pursue changes to mortgage regulation, most recently by advancing a request for information intended to expand access to mortgages.
Inman
Jun 29, 19:56
Google expands home listing ads. How can agents participate?
Bright MLS' participation offers one of the best looks at how Google’s HouseCanary-powered home listing experience may work in practice.
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Google’s home listing ads program is beginning to take shape for agents and brokers, with Bright MLS preparing to make active brokerage listings eligible to appear in mobile Google Search results this week.
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Bright MLS' participation offers one of the best looks at how Google’s HouseCanary-powered home listing experience may work in practice.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 19:08
Tavant debuts agentic AI platform for software engineering, automation
Tavant has introduced a new enterprise platform that uses agentic AI to accelerate software development, data modernization and automation.
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Tavant launched the Tavant Platform, a three-layer enterprise solution that combines agentic engineering tools, an optional runtime and domain-specific automation components. Built around the company’s AIgnite framework and supported by its AWS Generative AI Services Competency, the platform targets use cases in mortgage lending and other industries.
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Tavant has introduced a new enterprise platform that uses agentic AI to accelerate software development, data modernization and automation.
Realtor
Jun 29, 19:05
Is ‘Summer House’ Over? Amanda Batula Has ‘Exited’ Bravo Show After West Wilson Drama—as $5.7 Million Mansion Set Remains on Market
Batula has reportedly declined to continue her role on the hit Bravo show after her romance with Wilson sent shockwaves through the cast.
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Is ‘Summer House’ Over? Amanda Batula Has ‘Exited’ Bravo Show After West Wilson Drama—as $5.7 Million Mansion Set Remains on Market. Batula has reportedly declined to continue her role on the hit Bravo show after her romance with Wilson sent shockwaves through the cast.
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Batula has reportedly declined to continue her role on the hit Bravo show after her romance with Wilson sent shockwaves through the cast.
Realtor
Jun 29, 18:20
EXCLUSIVE: Dakota Johnson Sells Her Midcentury Modern ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ House for Just Under $6 Million
Johnson managed to find a buyer for her Los Angeles starter home just days after putting it on the market for $6 million.
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Johnson managed to find a buyer for her Los Angeles starter home just days after putting it on the market for $6 million.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 18:06
Taylor Morrison deal details show limits in builder M&A appetite
Taylor Morrison’s proxy outlining the history and process behind its recently announced acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway makes for interesting reading, especially because the process differed from what many had assumed. It was far more of a deliberate sale than a case of Berkshire Hathaway swooping in to buy the company. The transaction, and the path by […]
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Taylor Morrison’s proxy outlining the history and process behind its recently announced acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway makes for interesting reading, especially because the process differed from what many had assumed. It was far more of a deliberate sale than a case of Berkshire Hathaway swooping in to buy the company. The transaction, and the path by […]
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Taylor Morrison’s proxy outlining the history and process behind its recently announced acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway makes for interesting reading, especially because the process differed from what many had assumed.
Inman
Jun 29, 18:01
The real estate trap I built for myself, one yes at a time
For years, I thought saying yes made me a better leader, Keith Robinson writes. It turns out it was making me worse at the things that mattered most.
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The real estate trap I built for myself, one yes at a time. For years, I thought saying yes made me a better leader, Keith Robinson writes. It turns out it was making me worse at the things that mattered most.
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For years, I thought saying yes made me a better leader, Keith Robinson writes.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 17:55
Luxury buyers shift as AI wealth rises, says The Agency
The Agency report cites AI-era buyers, climate relocation, and tighter supply in the $1 million to $5 million tier shaping luxury demand.
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The Agency’s first mid-year luxury report highlights buyer shifts tied to AI and tech wealth, climate volatility, and multigenerational living. AI Summary In a report published last week, The Agency examined trends that are currently impacting the luxury real estate market including multigenerational living, the new wave of AI/technology millionaires searching for properties a…
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The Agency report cites AI-era buyers, climate relocation, and tighter supply in the $1 million to $5 million tier shaping luxury demand.
Inman
Jun 29, 17:41
New agent, phantom buyers and the career-ending consequences
A California agent created three fake offers to keep a luxury listing from expiring. Troy Palmquist and Summer Goralik look at how the scheme unraveled in their latest True Crimes of Real Estate episode.
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New agent, phantom buyers and the career-ending consequences. A California agent created three fake offers to keep a luxury listing from expiring. Troy Palmquist and Summer Goralik look at how the scheme unraveled in their latest True Crimes of Real Estate episode.
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A California agent created three fake offers to keep a luxury listing from expiring.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 17:35
The best real estate offer is not always the highest price, here’s how to spot risk
NAR reports 5% of contracts terminated and 13% had delayed settlements, agents can reduce risk by weighing financing and contingencies.
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The best real estate offer is not always the highest price, here’s how to spot risk. NAR reports 5% of contracts terminated and 13% had delayed settlements, agents can reduce risk by weighing financing and contingencies.
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NAR reports 5% of contracts terminated and 13% had delayed settlements, agents can reduce risk by weighing financing and contingencies.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 17:15
Julia Gordon named senior fellow at Center for Affordable Housing Lending
Former HUD official Julia Gordon joins the Center for Affordable Housing Lending as senior fellow, backed by a $1M Citi Foundation grant.
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Her work will focus on barriers to affordable homeownership, including starter home supply and property insurance costs. AI Summary The Center for Affordable Housing Lending , the 501(c)(3) research and policy partner of the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL), announced Monday that former U.S.
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Former HUD official Julia Gordon joins the Center for Affordable Housing Lending as senior fellow, backed by a $1M Citi Foundation grant.
Realtor
Jun 29, 17:12
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Mayim Bialik Says She Felt Unsafe in her Home After Sparking Fury by ‘Questioning’ BLM Marches and COVID Closures
"The Big Bang Theory" star Bialik, 50, says she faced brutal scrutiny after questioning COVID-19 school closures and BLM marches.
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"The Big Bang Theory" star Bialik, 50, says she faced brutal scrutiny after questioning COVID-19 school closures and BLM marches.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 17:02
Bed Bath & Beyond sets road map built around three housing pilots
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. provided new details on Monday regarding the homeownership platform it plans to build.
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Bed Bath & Beyond sets road map built around three housing pilots. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. provided new details on Monday regarding the homeownership platform it plans to build.
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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Realtor
Jun 29, 16:55
Trump Administration To Finance 5 New Nuclear Plants as Data Centers Demand More Energy
The new reactors would generate enough power for 10 million homes. The nation is seeing an explosion of power-hungry data center projects.
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Trump Administration To Finance 5 New Nuclear Plants as Data Centers Demand More Energy. The new reactors would generate enough power for 10 million homes. The nation is seeing an explosion of power-hungry data center projects.
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The new reactors would generate enough power for 10 million homes.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 16:53
The new real estate playbook is getting cited by AI, not clicked on
AI Mode reached 1 billion monthly users in 2026, and 93% of searches there end without clicks, accelerating AEO for real estate.
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AI-driven search results are reducing outbound clicks, which changes how real estate brands compete for discovery. AI Summary For two decades, the playbook for promoting a real estate brand found online was stable enough to teach: optimize the website, win the keywords, climb Google’s rankings, capture the click. The implication for real estate marketers is direct.
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AI Mode reached 1 billion monthly users in 2026, and 93% of searches there end without clicks, accelerating AEO for real estate.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 16:41
DeCaro auctions announces global market expansion
DeCaro Auctions is expanding across North America, the Asia-Pacific region, and Mexico to strengthen its international luxury real estate auction platform.
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DeCaro Auctions is expanding across North America, the Asia-Pacific region, and Mexico to strengthen its international luxury real estate auction platform. and Canada, Joyce Lee as managing director for Asia Pacific and Hong Kong, and expanded roles for Mitch Abundis and new advisors Joshua Hawkins and Tyler Lively.
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The company also announced several leadership appointments to oversee its expansion efforts in key regions.
Inman
Jun 29, 16:23
A record 20% of house hunters looked to relocate in Q1
A record share of U.S. house hunters looked to leave their home metro in the first quarter, Redfin found — and the data reveals which markets are still drawing movers and which pandemic boomtowns are losing them.
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A record share of U.S. house hunters looked to leave their home metro in the first quarter, Redfin found — and the data reveals which markets are still drawing movers and which pandemic boomtowns are losing them.
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house hunters looked to leave their home metro in the first quarter, Redfin found — and the data reveals which markets are still drawing movers and which pandemic boomtowns are losing them.
Inman
Jun 29, 16:11
We can’t be bought, and we won’t be bullied
Inman does not work for the biggest brokerages, the loudest portal or whoever is writing the largest check this quarter. We work for the agents and brokers.
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We can’t be bought, and we won’t be bullied. Inman does not work for the biggest brokerages, the loudest portal or whoever is writing the largest check this quarter. We work for the agents and brokers.
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We work for the agents and brokers.
Realtor
Jun 29, 15:57
Karoline Leavitt Praises Husband Nicholas Riccio for Caring for Their Baby Daughter at Home So She Can Return to Work
Leavitt, 28, and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, 60, welcomed their second child together on May 1—weeks before she returned to work.
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Leavitt, 28, and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, 60, welcomed their second child together on May 1—weeks before she returned to work.
Realtor
Jun 29, 15:07
Snow in June? Homeowners Near the Rockies See Several Inches Before July 4th
It happens, but the fact that a snowstorm in June is happening just before a heat dome means homeowners have to prepare very differently.
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It happens, but the fact that a snowstorm in June is happening just before a heat dome means homeowners have to prepare very differently.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 14:24
7 best places to buy real estate leads in 2026
Want a shortcut to the closing table? Our team of agents weigh in on the best places to buy real estate leads to build your pipeline for 2025.
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Want a shortcut to the closing table? Our team of agents weigh in on the best places to buy real estate leads to build your pipeline for 2025.
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Our team of agents weigh in on the best places to buy real estate leads to build your pipeline for 2025.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 14:20
13 of the best real estate agent retention strategies
If you’re a broker/owner or team lead looking to keep your agents longer, check out our top 13 best strategies for real estate agent retention.
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Learn more With over 100,000 brokerages in the US competing for the approx 2 million licensed real estate agents , retention is just as important as recruiting when it comes to the success of a brokerage’s growth. The same is true for real estate team owners. Real estate agents, especially agents newer to the business, love having a full training calendar available to them.
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If you’re a broker/owner or team lead looking to keep your agents longer, check out our top 13 best strategies for real estate agent retention.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 14:17
33 proven real estate marketing ideas & tools top agents swear by
Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more Want to build a real estate career that lasts?
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Learn more Want to build a real estate career that lasts? Mastering the art (and science) of real estate marketing is a crucial first step. Here are our best online marketing strategies:
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Our playbook of 33 savvy real estate marketing ideas to get more clients, listings and closed deals in 2026.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 14:14
The best real estate software for 2026: 20 top picks for agents + teams
Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.
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Learn more It’s hard to overstate how dramatically real estate software has changed over the last few years. With that much cold, hard cash being thrown at making your job easier, the cost-benefit ratio of real estate software has never been better.
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We zero in on the best real estate software for 2025 to help you make the best decisions for your business.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 14:10
The 8 top real estate lead generation companies for 2026
These top real estate lead generation companies can help you find and nurture more qualified leads and close more deals.
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We pinpointed the top real estate lead generation companies for 2026 based on their cost, software features, the lead quality and whether those leads are exclusive to you. We’ll review eight exceptional real estate lead generation companies that can supercharge your lead generation efforts and get you to the closing table faster (and more often).
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These top real estate lead generation companies can help you find and nurture more qualified leads and close more deals.
Realtor
Jun 29, 14:09
Inside Serena Williams’ $35 Million Property Portfolio as She Gets Set for Blockbuster Wimbledon Comeback
Williams is making a Wimbledon comeback on June 30, nearly four years after she retired from professional tennis.
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Inside Serena Williams’ $35 Million Property Portfolio as She Gets Set for Blockbuster Wimbledon Comeback. Williams is making a Wimbledon comeback on June 30, nearly four years after she retired from professional tennis.
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Williams is making a Wimbledon comeback on June 30, nearly four years after she retired from professional tennis.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 13:57
22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2026
Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more It’s time to level up your real estate marketing game.
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Learn more It’s time to level up your real estate marketing game. We know you didn’t get into real estate for the love of marketing or tech. Your website is the most foundational of all the real estate marketing tools.
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Save time, scale faster and attract more clients with these savvy real estate marketing tools.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 10:00
Ryan Ponsford on cementing reverse mortgage partnerships with financial advisers
Ponsford told HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily that his makeover as a reverse mortgage advocate in financial planning began years ago when he connected with friends at American Advisors Group prior to its acquisition by Finance of America.
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Ryan Ponsford describes how financial advisers and loan officers can better align on retirement cash-flow planning using reverse mortgage lines of credit. AI Summary Business relationships between financial advisers and reverse mortgage professionals have always been tricky arrangements .
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Ponsford told HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily that his makeover as a reverse mortgage advocate in financial planning began years ago when he connected with friends at American Advisors Group prior to its acquisition by Finance of America.
Realtor
Jun 29, 10:00
America Could Have Too Many Homes by 2035—Just Not Where Buyers Need Them
The U.S. may build more homes than demand can absorb by 2035—but only if cheaper housing fails to unlock delayed households.
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America Could Have Too Many Homes by 2035—Just Not Where Buyers Need Them. may build more homes than demand can absorb by 2035—but only if cheaper housing fails to unlock delayed households.
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may build more homes than demand can absorb by 2035—but only if cheaper housing fails to unlock delayed households.
Realtor
Jun 29, 09:32
Americans Tapped $47 Billion in Home Equity So Far This Year—and That’s a Slippery Slope To Be On
Your home is your most valuable asset and tapping into your equity is your right—but you need to do it the right way, experts warn.
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Americans Tapped $47 Billion in Home Equity So Far This Year—and That’s a Slippery Slope To Be On. Your home is your most valuable asset and tapping into your equity is your right—but you need to do it the right way, experts warn.
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Your home is your most valuable asset and tapping into your equity is your right—but you need to do it the right way, experts warn.
Inman
Jun 29, 09:14
Stop trying to predict the housing market. Start building a business that lasts.
After more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, I’ve seen more predictions than I can count. And today, agents are surrounded by questions about what’s going to happen. Will interest rates go down? Will inventory open up? How will AI impact operations? What part of the cycle is this? These are […]
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And today, agents are surrounded by questions about what’s going to happen. Will interest rates go down? How will AI impact operations?
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After more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, I’ve seen more predictions than I can count.
Inman
Jun 29, 09:00
Even once the war ends, real estate agents see longer road ahead: Intel
Talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have calmed some corners of the financial sector, but real estate brokerages aren't feeling it yet.
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But most real estate agents surveyed by Intel have yet to see any improvement in their business prospects, results from June suggest. Even though agents in recent weeks have become a bit more optimistic they’ll find new homebuyer clients in the year ahead, they remain stuck for now in buyer and seller purgatory, according to the most recent Inman Intel Index survey.
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Talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have calmed some corners of the financial sector, but real estate brokerages aren't feeling it yet.
Inman
Jun 29, 08:45
Your listings, your feed and the AI in between
The path from buyer curiosity to listing page ran through the same handful of portals for two decades. That infrastructure is starting to move — and the agents paying attention now will be the ones ahead of it.
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Your listings, your feed and the AI in between. The path from buyer curiosity to listing page ran through the same handful of portals for two decades. That infrastructure is starting to move — and the agents paying attention now will be the ones ahead of it.
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The path from buyer curiosity to listing page ran through the same handful of portals for two decades.
Inman
Jun 29, 08:30
Down market, zero budget: The lead-gen playbook that actually works right now
These low- and no-cost lead-gen strategies are built for exactly this kind of market — and they'll still be working when it turns.
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We’re four years into one of the most transaction-starved markets in recent memory, which is running parallel with the increasing adoption of AI and fears for what that could mean to agents. The agents who are still winning aren’t outspending anyone. Last week, one of our most-read stories was from Inman contributor Jimmy Burgess .
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These low- and no-cost lead-gen strategies are built for exactly this kind of market — and they'll still be working when it turns.
Inman
Jun 29, 08:00
The No. 1 negotiation mistake real estate agents make
In this episode, Brown Harris Stevens top-producer for 11 years, Lisa Lippman, discusses why great negotiators remove their own emotions from the transaction.
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The biggest negotiation mistake in real estate has nothing to do with price. In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered , Lisa Lippman, the No. From working alongside Barbara Corcoran to building one of Manhattan’s most respected real estate businesses, Lippman shares the habits, mindset and professionalism that have kept her at the top for more than a decade.
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In this episode, Brown Harris Stevens top-producer for 11 years, Lisa Lippman, discusses why great negotiators remove their own emotions from the transaction.
Inman
Jun 29, 07:30
The 2-track conversation every real estate agent needs to nail now
When a potential buyer asks about dual agency, Darryl Davis writes, agents need to honestly communicate the potential drawbacks.
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The 2-track conversation every real estate agent needs to nail now . When a potential buyer asks about dual agency, Darryl Davis writes, agents need to honestly communicate the potential drawbacks.
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When a potential buyer asks about dual agency, Darryl Davis writes, agents need to honestly communicate the potential drawbacks.
Housingwire
Jun 29, 07:19
The rate obsession is fading. Here’s what’s replacing it
Life events, not interest rates, are driving 2026 mortgage originations. Lenders must leverage AI and modern CRMs to help loan officers become true financial advisors for these clients.
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The rate obsession is fading. Life events, not interest rates, are driving 2026 mortgage originations. Lenders must leverage AI and modern CRMs to help loan officers become true financial advisors for these clients.
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Life events, not interest rates, are driving 2026 mortgage originations.
Bbc
Jun 28, 22:14
How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more
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How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?. A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more
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A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more
Realtor
Jun 28, 21:17
Florida Developer Accused of Running ‘Zombie HOA’ for 20 Years
Developer Larry Abbo's Prime Group is accused of maintaining an iron grip on the HOA for decades, while continuing to charge residents dues.
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Developer Larry Abbo's Prime Group is accused of maintaining an iron grip on the HOA for decades, while continuing to charge residents dues.
Realtor
Jun 28, 17:09
Homeowners Preparing for Summer Will Be Hit With Another Price Increase on July 1—and It’s Not for Gas
Supply chain issues and environmental hurdles all have homeowners stretching their budgets to the max to enjoy their yards this summer.
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Homeowners Preparing for Summer Will Be Hit With Another Price Increase on July 1—and It’s Not for Gas. Supply chain issues and environmental hurdles all have homeowners stretching their budgets to the max to enjoy their yards this summer.
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Supply chain issues and environmental hurdles all have homeowners stretching their budgets to the max to enjoy their yards this summer.
Realtor
Jun 28, 15:01
135-Year-Old Virginia Lighthouse That Has Been Turned Into the Ultimate Off-Grid Haven Hits the Market for $995K
Known as Middle Ground Lighthouse, the structure was built in 1891, when it was used to guide sailors safely home.
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135-Year-Old Virginia Lighthouse That Has Been Turned Into the Ultimate Off-Grid Haven Hits the Market for $995K. Known as Middle Ground Lighthouse, the structure was built in 1891, when it was used to guide sailors safely home.
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Known as Middle Ground Lighthouse, the structure was built in 1891, when it was used to guide sailors safely home.
Realtor
Jun 28, 11:59
All About the Cape Cod Home—and How It Went From 17th-Century Survival Shelter to Coastal Luxury Icon
Equipped with a symmetrical facade, a coastal cottage aesthetic, and a white picket fence, these homes are the emblem of timeless charm.
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All About the Cape Cod Home—and How It Went From 17th-Century Survival Shelter to Coastal Luxury Icon. Equipped with a symmetrical facade, a coastal cottage aesthetic, and a white picket fence, these homes are the emblem of timeless charm.
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Equipped with a symmetrical facade, a coastal cottage aesthetic, and a white picket fence, these homes are the emblem of timeless charm.
Inman
Jun 28, 08:00
I asked AI how to dominate a geographic farm. Its simple answer surprised me
No shortcuts. No complicated funnels. Jimmy Burgess shares your no-fuss guide to becoming the most visible, valuable and trusted person in a specific area.
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I asked AI how to dominate a geographic farm. Its simple answer surprised me. Jimmy Burgess shares your no-fuss guide to becoming the most visible, valuable and trusted person in a specific area.
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Jimmy Burgess shares your no-fuss guide to becoming the most visible, valuable and trusted person in a specific area.
Housingwire
Jun 28, 00:04
How the housing market survived the Iran conflict
Mortgage spreads improved in 2026, keeping rates below 7% and helping demand hold up, even as oil spiked and inflation stayed hot.
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Housing demand remained steadier than many expected in the first half of 2026 because improved mortgage spreads limited the rate shock. Let’s take a look at the data and wrap up the first half of 2026. Our total pending home sales data is different than our weekly total pending sales data as it’s more of an average duration of sales rather than something weekly.
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Mortgage spreads improved in 2026, keeping rates below 7% and helping demand hold up, even as oil spiked and inflation stayed hot.
Worksinprogress
Jun 27, 21:07
Should European housing politics be Americanized?
European policy debates often become Americanized because of the American domination of social media.
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Should European housing politics be Americanized?. They agree that their country has a housing shortage ; they agree that it is caused mostly by land-use restrictions, especially zoning, which bans additional housing from being built in suburbs ; and they agree that the main cause of these restrictions is suburban NIMBYism .
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When Europeans do debate housing, they tend to argue about rent controls, expropriation, public housing, and environmental regulations.
Realtor
Jun 27, 16:02
$14 Million Peninsula Estate in Maine Feels Like It’s Floating in the Middle of the Ocean
Located on a seven-acre spread overlooking Dead Man's Cove, the property is surrounded by water on almost every side.
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$14 Million Peninsula Estate in Maine Feels Like It’s Floating in the Middle of the Ocean. Located on a seven-acre spread overlooking Dead Man's Cove, the property is surrounded by water on almost every side.
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Located on a seven-acre spread overlooking Dead Man's Cove, the property is surrounded by water on almost every side.
Realtor
Jun 27, 10:00
Those Bunker Construction Videos Flooding TikTok Are Fake—but the Real Bunker Business Is Booming
The time-lapse videos of bunker construction sweeping social media are AI-generated, but interest is growing in real bunkers, experts say.
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The time-lapse videos of bunker construction sweeping social media are AI-generated, but interest is growing in real bunkers, experts say.
Curbed
Jun 27, 08:00
A Roaming Art Fair Finds a Home in Robert Wilson’s Southampton Retreat
Nomad takes over the late theater director’s Watermill Center in the first exhibition since his passing.
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A Roaming Art Fair Finds a Home in Robert Wilson’s Southampton Retreat. Nomad takes over the late theater director’s Watermill Center in the first exhibition since his passing.
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Nomad takes over the late theater director’s Watermill Center in the first exhibition since his passing.
Realtor
Jun 26, 23:25
Hilaria Baldwin Reveals She’s Taking Her Kids to Spain for the Summer—Amid Ongoing Struggle to Sell $19 Million Hamptons Retreat
Hilaria revealed in a new interview that she is taking her children to Spain for the summer in order to spend time with her family.
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Hilaria Baldwin Reveals She’s Taking Her Kids to Spain for the Summer—Amid Ongoing Struggle to Sell $19 Million Hamptons Retreat. Hilaria revealed in a new interview that she is taking her children to Spain for the summer in order to spend time with her family.
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Hilaria revealed in a new interview that she is taking her children to Spain for the summer in order to spend time with her family.
Realtor
Jun 26, 21:31
Washington Awaits Next Move on Stalled Bipartisan Housing Bill
Housing experts hunted for signs of progress on the comprehensive housing bill awaiting a presidential sign-off Friday. They got few.
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Housing experts hunted for signs of progress on the comprehensive housing bill awaiting a presidential sign-off Friday.
Realtor
Jun 26, 20:36
Congress Aims To Lower Housing Costs With New Bill: What Homebuyers Need To Know Now
As new-home sales slow and mortgage rates tick up to 6.49%, a surprise White House delay stalls a bipartisan bill to lower housing costs.
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As new-home sales slow and mortgage rates tick up to 6.49%, a surprise White House delay stalls a bipartisan bill to lower housing costs.
Housingwire
Jun 26, 19:51
Decade-long accessibility push earns Seattle agent fair housing honor
Home accessibility search standards co-developed by agent Barry Long are being adopted by multiple listing services nationwide.
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Barry Long, a real estate agent, advocate and former motivational speaker, helped develop MLS accessibility standards now adopted nationwide, enabling searchable home features like entrances and bathrooms. real estate market.
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Home accessibility search standards co-developed by agent Barry Long are being adopted by multiple listing services nationwide.
Housingwire
Jun 26, 18:46
New York AG charges suspect in alleged deed theft involving 92-year-old homeowner
New York Attorney General Letitia James has charged a Queens resident with allegedly stealing the Brooklyn home and savings of a 92-year-old woman with dementia, in a case highlighting how deed theft continues to strip home equity and housing security from elderly homeowners in New York City.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted Queens resident Mark Salkey for allegedly stealing the East Flatbush home and savings of 92-year-old homeowner Althea Garrick using forged documents and fraudulent bank transactions.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has charged a Queens resident with allegedly stealing the Brooklyn home and savings of a 92-year-old woman with dementia, in a case highlighting how deed theft continues to strip home equity and housing security from elderly homeowners in New York City.
Realtor
Jun 26, 18:04
Drew Barrymore Takes Fans on a Tour of Her RV and Hints She’s Ready To Hit the Road—After Finding Buyer for $5 Million Country Retreat
The actress took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse at her space in a silly video, during which she sported a baseball cap and a flannel.
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Drew Barrymore Takes Fans on a Tour of Her RV and Hints She’s Ready To Hit the Road—After Finding Buyer for $5 Million Country Retreat. The actress took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse at her space in a silly video, during which she sported a baseball cap and a flannel.
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The actress took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse at her space in a silly video, during which she sported a baseball cap and a flannel.
Housingwire
Jun 26, 17:25
VA updates appraisal rules, adjusts fees in some regions
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has updated several home loan appraisal requirements, removing and revising certain Minimum Property Requirements.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs revised its lender handbook to remove or update Minimum Property Requirements and adjust appraisal fees in select regions. The agency says the goal is to cut delays, as average VA appraisals take about 7 business days. I cover the cost of the appraisal for my veteran and active-duty buyers.
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Department of Veterans Affairs has updated several home loan appraisal requirements, removing and revising certain Minimum Property Requirements.
Realtor
Jun 26, 17:24
The ‘Unretirement’ Map: Where To Buy Real Estate If You Plan To Keep Working After 65
A new report has identified the top states for older workers, but whether you should buy your next home there requires more analysis.
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A new report has identified the top states for older workers, but whether you should buy your next home there requires more analysis.
Realtor
Jun 26, 17:07
Should You Do Home Upgrades Now or Right Before You Sell?
It can be hard to decide when you should update a house to sell. Here’s what you can take care of at every stage.
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Should You Do Home Upgrades Now or Right Before You Sell?. It can be hard to decide when you should update a house to sell. Here’s what you can take care of at every stage.
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It can be hard to decide when you should update a house to sell.
Realtor
Jun 26, 16:27
EXCLUSIVE: 2 ‘Exceptionally Rare’ Ski-In, Ski-Out Montana Mansions Head to Auction in Big Sky—and Could Sell for as Little as $1
Two properties that have previously been listed for a total of $13 million are now going under the hammer with no reserve.
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EXCLUSIVE: 2 ‘Exceptionally Rare’ Ski-In, Ski-Out Montana Mansions Head to Auction in Big Sky—and Could Sell for as Little as $1. Two properties that have previously been listed for a total of $13 million are now going under the hammer with no reserve.
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Two properties that have previously been listed for a total of $13 million are now going under the hammer with no reserve.
Inman
Jun 26, 16:25
Bipartisan poll backs housing policies as ROAD Act awaits Trump
Most Americans want the federal government to address housing costs. Whether the ROAD to Housing Act will become law depends on a president who has so far declined to sign it.
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Bipartisan poll backs housing policies as ROAD Act awaits Trump. Most Americans want the federal government to address housing costs. Whether the ROAD to Housing Act will become law depends on a president who has so far declined to sign it.
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Most Americans want the federal government to address housing costs.
Housingwire
Jun 26, 16:04
Portals and brokerages escalate real estate vertical integration race
Portals and brokerages expand across the stack to defend engagement and margins, as AI makes shopping and expertise more portable.
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Recent M&A and competitive moves signal a vertical integration race aimed at owning more of the housing value chain. AI Summary The modern battlefield offers a lesson in real estate vertical integration. Picture the stack between a consumer and a home: discovery, engagement, the MLS that pools listings, financing, the brokerage, and the agent who does the work.
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Portals and brokerages expand across the stack to defend engagement and margins, as AI makes shopping and expertise more portable.
Realtor
Jun 26, 15:50
Inside the $1 Million White House UFC Lawn Fix and the Real Cost of Resodding Your Own Property
The White House is prepping to fix the lawn after the UFC fight. $1 million has been pledged in repairs.
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Inside the $1 Million White House UFC Lawn Fix and the Real Cost of Resodding Your Own Property. The White House is prepping to fix the lawn after the UFC fight. $1 million has been pledged in repairs.
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The White House is prepping to fix the lawn after the UFC fight.
Housingwire
Jun 26, 15:43
Falcone-backed AmeriCraft targets Southeast luxury communities
AmeriCraft Homes, a new for-sale builder backed by veteran developer Art Falcone, has launched a multi-state platform to deliver “attainable luxury” communities in Florida and the Carolinas, with a hospitality-style customer experience. The Boca Raton-based company, announced June 24, positions itself at the overlap of semi-custom and production building. The model leans into curated design […]
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Falcone-backed AmeriCraft targets Southeast luxury communities. The Boca Raton-based company, announced June 24, positions itself at the overlap of semi-custom and production building. The model leans into curated design […]
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AmeriCraft Homes, a new for-sale builder backed by veteran developer Art Falcone, has launched a multi-state platform to deliver “attainable luxury” communities in Florida and the Carolinas, with a hospitality-style customer experience.
Housingwire
Jun 26, 14:55
Mortgage performance steady in May as calendar drives delinquency bump
U.S. mortgage performance remained stable in May even as headline delinquencies rose due to a Sunday month-end that pushed some payments into June, according to Intercontinental Exchange’s First Look report.
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While overall performance remains stronger than before the pandemic, serious delinquencies are up 111,000 year over year and active foreclosure inventory has climbed 34% to 280,000 loans, the highest level in six years. The national delinquency rate climbed 15 basis points in May to 3.50%, up 4.5% from April, ICE reported.
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mortgage performance remained stable in May even as headline delinquencies rose due to a Sunday month-end that pushed some payments into June, according to Intercontinental Exchange’s First Look report.
Housingwire
Jun 26, 14:53
Bright MLS joins Google home listings via HouseCanary
Bright MLS plans to send opt-in brokerage listings into Google search through HouseCanary ComeHome.com, expanding listing distribution.
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Bright MLS said it will roll out a brokerage-level opt-in integration that publishes listings into Google’s properties-for-sale search experience through HouseCanary’s ComeHome.com. AI Summary Bright MLS is preparing to launch an integration that will push participating brokerages’ listings directly into Google search results at no additional cost, according to a company annou…
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Bright MLS plans to send opt-in brokerage listings into Google search through HouseCanary ComeHome.com, expanding listing distribution.
Realtor
Jun 26, 14:17
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Every Year After’ Star Elisha Cuthbert Relists L.A. Home for $2.1 Million—Weeks After Return to Hollywood Spotlight
The 43-year-old actress, who is originally from Canada, first brought the dwelling to the market in 2025 for a much higher price.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Every Year After’ Star Elisha Cuthbert Relists L.A. Home for $2.1 Million—Weeks After Return to Hollywood Spotlight. The 43-year-old actress, who is originally from Canada, first brought the dwelling to the market in 2025 for a much higher price.
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The 43-year-old actress, who is originally from Canada, first brought the dwelling to the market in 2025 for a much higher price.
Realtor
Jun 26, 14:12
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.49% Rate
Mortgage rates ticked up slightly this week, driving home economists outlook that mid-6% mortgages are here to stay.
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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.49% Rate. Mortgage rates ticked up slightly this week, driving home economists outlook that mid-6% mortgages are here to stay.
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Mortgage rates ticked up slightly this week, driving home economists outlook that mid-6% mortgages are here to stay.
Housingwire
Jun 26, 12:00
BOK Financial’s Michael Merritt breaks down ROAD to Housing Act impact on homebuyers
Michael Merritt, BOK Financial's senior vice president of customer care and default mortgage servicing, told HousingWire the bill represents a “good start, but not everything."
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BOK Financial SVP Michael Merritt says the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a start toward affordability by targeting supply constraints. Sarah Wolak: Many housing experts argue that the affordability crisis is ultimately a supply problem. Do you think that could be remedied by the ROAD to Housing Act, should it become law ?
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Michael Merritt, BOK Financial's senior vice president of customer care and default mortgage servicing, told HousingWire the bill represents a “good start, but not everything."
Housingwire
Jun 26, 11:53
Mamdani wins rent freeze for stabilized NYC apartments
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered on a key campaign promise to freeze rents for many residents. The Rent Guidelines Board gave him what he sought last night. It froze rents on one-year leases and, for the first time, two-year leases in rent-stabilized apartments. Those units make up roughly 41% of the city’s apartment […]
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Mamdani wins rent freeze for stabilized NYC apartments. It froze rents on one-year leases and, for the first time, two-year leases in rent-stabilized apartments. Those units make up roughly 41% of the city’s apartment […]
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered on a key campaign promise to freeze rents for many residents.
Housingwire
Jun 26, 11:46
Bill Gaul named data ambassador at GDX and IMLSF
GDX – Global Data Exchange and the International MLS Forum (IMLSF) have appointed Bill Gaul as their official ambassador for new construction and builder data, the organizations announced. Gaul has decades of experience in real estate technology, MLS innovation and data-focused products for the new-home sector. He is the CEO of Builders Update, a new […]
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Bill Gaul named data ambassador at GDX and IMLSF. Gaul has decades of experience in real estate technology, MLS innovation and data-focused products for the new-home sector. He is the CEO of Builders Update, a new […]
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GDX – Global Data Exchange and the International MLS Forum (IMLSF) have appointed Bill Gaul as their official ambassador for new construction and builder data, the organizations announced.
Realtor
Jun 26, 10:00
The Rules That Once Helped Americans Buy Homes Now Risk Leaving Them in the Red
High mortgage rates, slower home price growth, and rising ownership costs are changing the math behind homebuying's most familiar advice.
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The Rules That Once Helped Americans Buy Homes Now Risk Leaving Them in the Red. High mortgage rates, slower home price growth, and rising ownership costs are changing the math behind homebuying's most familiar advice.
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High mortgage rates, slower home price growth, and rising ownership costs are changing the math behind homebuying's most familiar advice.
Realtor
Jun 26, 09:34
Las Vegas Is Betting on High Rollers To Fuel a Luxury Real Estate Renaissance
Las Vegas luxury real estate and tourism are booming as the city pivots toward ultra-wealthy "whales" and affluent California transplants.
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Las Vegas luxury real estate and tourism are booming as the city pivots toward ultra-wealthy "whales" and affluent California transplants.
Bbc
Jun 26, 09:17
Record temperatures driving up home air conditioning inquiries
Finding an air conditioned space during the heatwave has been a topic of conversation for many people.
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Finding an air conditioned space during the heatwave has been a topic of conversation for many people. But some people are going a step further and installing air conditioning in their homes. In England, 4% of homes currently have air conditioning , external according to the University of Reading.
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Companies see inquiries surge during heatwaves as UK households look to cool down their homes.
Realtor
Jun 26, 09:03
Abandoned 1822 Federal-Style Estate That Was Relocated and Then Carefully Rebuilt Hits the Market for $1.6 Million
A property that was built in 1822 has been lovingly restored by a couple who broke it down, relocated it, then rebuilt it.
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Abandoned 1822 Federal-Style Estate That Was Relocated and Then Carefully Rebuilt Hits the Market for $1.6 Million. A property that was built in 1822 has been lovingly restored by a couple who broke it down, relocated it, then rebuilt it.
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A property that was built in 1822 has been lovingly restored by a couple who broke it down, relocated it, then rebuilt it.
Inman
Jun 26, 08:55
Compass International Holdings COO: ‘I’ve been advocating for consumer choice for years’
"I have always felt that a consumer should have a right to choose how they market their home," the Compass International Holdings COO told Inman.
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Sue Yannaccone stepped into one of the biggest operational jobs in residential real estate this spring, becoming the first Chief Operating Officer of Compass International Holdings after Compass closed its acquisition of Anywhere.
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"I have always felt that a consumer should have a right to choose how they market their home," the Compass International Holdings COO told Inman.
Inman
Jun 26, 08:00
Europe just connected real estate listings directly to ChatGPT, Claude
Troy Palmquist talks to Philippe Wellens, co-founder and CEO at Kleio, about what AI access to listings means for agents and their clients.
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My subsequent search led me to a major European real estate network that’s reframing how property discovery works by making its entire property catalog natively readable by AI systems like ChatGPT, Google AI Overview and Claude.
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Troy Palmquist talks to Philippe Wellens, co-founder and CEO at Kleio, about what AI access to listings means for agents and their clients.
Housingwire
Jun 26, 07:11
In land acquisition, the fastest decision wins
Competitive land buying is constrained by analysis capacity, not by the amount of available data. Many builders can fully underwrite only about 120 to 200 parcels a month, while AI-driven workflows can evaluate thousands and move faster on off-market opportunities.
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In land acquisition, the fastest decision wins. Competitive land buying is constrained by analysis capacity, not by the amount of available data. Many builders can fully underwrite only about 120 to 200 parcels a month, while AI-driven workflows can evaluate thousands and move faster on off-market opportunities.
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Competitive land buying is constrained by analysis capacity, not by the amount of available data.
Curbed
Jun 26, 07:00
It’s a Good Week for Garden Apartments
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Every product is independently selected by editors. 390 Pacific Street #2 in Boerum Hill Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photos: Compass Listen, it’s not as though getting an apartment in New York has ever been easy. Lastly, please enjoy this video from Veronika , which hit me in a specific and personal place.
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This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
Curbed
Jun 26, 07:00
‘I’m Sorry You’re in This Beautiful House We Pay For!’
Thanks to the punishing real-estate market, there’s a glut of middle-aged children living with their parents in the Hamptons for the summer.
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Keep your room neat, keep your room neat!” says Nina’s mother, trailing her through the halls of her waterfront mansion in East Hampton wearing pearls and The Row slides. Nina, a social worker in her 40s, spends long stretches of the summer at her parents’ second home with her husband and young son.
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Thanks to the punishing real-estate market, there’s a glut of middle-aged children living with their parents in the Hamptons for the summer.
Curbed
Jun 26, 07:00
The Long Island Deed Schemer
Michael O’Sullivan promised his clients their dream home. What they got was a never-ending real-estate nightmare.
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The Long Island Deed Schemer. Michael O’Sullivan promised his clients their dream home. What they got was a never-ending real-estate nightmare.
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Michael O’Sullivan promised his clients their dream home.
Realtor
Jun 26, 00:04
Zohran Mamdani’s New York City Rent Freeze Passes in Landmark 7-1 Vote
NYC's Rent Guidelines Board approved a 0% increase for stabilized leases, delivering Mamdani a major win as landlords warn of distress.
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NYC's Rent Guidelines Board approved a 0% increase for stabilized leases, delivering Mamdani a major win as landlords warn of distress.
Bbc
Jun 25, 23:03
Yes, there have been rows but here's how I've made moving back home work
Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.
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Yes, there have been rows but here's how I've made moving back home work. Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.
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Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.
Realtor
Jun 25, 22:51
Landmark Housing Bill Set To Be Sent to Trump After He Abruptly Canceled Signing
Trump will have 10 days to sign or veto the bill. If he takes no action while Congress is in session, it will automatically become law.
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Landmark Housing Bill Set To Be Sent to Trump After He Abruptly Canceled Signing. Trump will have 10 days to sign or veto the bill. If he takes no action while Congress is in session, it will automatically become law.
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Trump will have 10 days to sign or veto the bill.
Realtor
Jun 25, 22:38
EXCLUSIVE: Tamera Mowry Lists California Home for $2.7 Million—as They Build ‘Dream’ Dwelling in Napa Valley
Mowry and her husband, Adam Housley, are parting ways with their longtime family dwelling after buying a new property in Napa Valley.
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EXCLUSIVE: Tamera Mowry Lists California Home for $2.7 Million—as They Build ‘Dream’ Dwelling in Napa Valley. Mowry and her husband, Adam Housley, are parting ways with their longtime family dwelling after buying a new property in Napa Valley.
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Mowry and her husband, Adam Housley, are parting ways with their longtime family dwelling after buying a new property in Napa Valley.
Inman
Jun 25, 21:38
Discrimination and a lack of support is keeping LGBTQ+ Gen-Zers behind: Report
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance's sixth annual report reveals the impact of workplace and housing discrimination on Gen-Zers' financial futures.
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The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance’s sixth annual report reveals the impact of workplace and housing discrimination on Gen-Zers’ financial futures. Although Gen-Zers are currently a small part of the housing market — they accounted for only 4 percent of sales in 2025 — real estate leaders have already identified the generation as the next tastemakers .
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The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance's sixth annual report reveals the impact of workplace and housing discrimination on Gen-Zers' financial futures.
Realtor
Jun 25, 21:35
Lakefront Estate Where Jimmy Carter Kicked Back With Musical Royalty Hits the Market in Georgia for $2 Million
The property was once owned by Capricorn Records founder Phil Walden, who used it as the location for his "legendary" summer parties.
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Lakefront Estate Where Jimmy Carter Kicked Back With Musical Royalty Hits the Market in Georgia for $2 Million. The property was once owned by Capricorn Records founder Phil Walden, who used it as the location for his "legendary" summer parties.
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The property was once owned by Capricorn Records founder Phil Walden, who used it as the location for his "legendary" summer parties.
Housingwire
Jun 25, 21:24
KB Home Q2 2026 earnings point to scale vs execution debate
Homebuilding’s mid-year public company earnings season is now looking through the prism of the back half of 2026. Each of the sector’s players had better have put themselves in a good position for some heavy lifting and outperformance, rather than lugging around a forgettable first half. In that light, it’s welcome news that one of […]
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KB Home Q2 2026 earnings point to scale vs execution debate. Each of the sector’s players had better have put themselves in a good position for some heavy lifting and outperformance, rather than lugging around a forgettable first half. In that light, it’s welcome news that one of […]
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Homebuilding’s mid-year public company earnings season is now looking through the prism of the back half of 2026.
Realtor
Jun 25, 21:04
Dr. Phil’s Palatial Former Mansion Hits the Rental Market in Beverly Hills—for $65K a Month
The property was custom-built for Dr. Phil in 2001—and served as his primary residence for a decade before he sold it.
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Phil’s Palatial Former Mansion Hits the Rental Market in Beverly Hills—for $65K a Month. The property was custom-built for Dr. Phil in 2001—and served as his primary residence for a decade before he sold it.
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Phil in 2001—and served as his primary residence for a decade before he sold it.
Housingwire
Jun 25, 20:42
Experienced Realtors hold the line in a tough housing market
NAR 2026 Member Profile shows 13 years experience, nine sides in 2025, and affordability as the top buyer constraint at 27%.
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AI Summary Seasoned real estate agents are anchoring the residential market as buyers confront the toughest affordability environment in decades, according to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2026 Member Profile, published on Thursday.
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NAR 2026 Member Profile shows 13 years experience, nine sides in 2025, and affordability as the top buyer constraint at 27%.
Curbed
Jun 25, 20:14
Mamdani Gets His Rent Freeze
The Rent Guidelines Board voted not to increase rents on nearly 1 million apartments, fulfilling the mayor’s campaign promise.
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Now, the board finally has its answer for how much landlords could adjust the annual rent on the city’s nearly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments: None at all. And, for the first time in the board’s history, a freeze for two-year leases, too.
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The Rent Guidelines Board voted not to increase rents on nearly 1 million apartments, fulfilling the mayor’s campaign promise.
Inman
Jun 25, 20:02
‘Project 42’ brings live robots, AI workflows to real estate agents
Inman CEO Tom Bohn said he will speak at Project 42, a two-day AI event coming to Niagara Falls, Ontario, in August that promises live humanoid robots on stage and working agentic workflows agents can keep.
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A Las Vegas-style AI event billed as “The Greatest Show in Real Estate” is headed to Niagara Falls, Ontario, this summer, with organizers promising live humanoid robots, agentic workflow demonstrations and a day-two build session where attendees compete for a $1,000 cash prize — and Inman CEO Tom Bohn said he will be among the speakers.
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Inman CEO Tom Bohn said he will speak at Project 42, a two-day AI event coming to Niagara Falls, Ontario, in August that promises live humanoid robots on stage and working agentic workflows agents can keep.
Housingwire
Jun 25, 19:31
Young buyers are priced out in most U.S. metros, Pew data shows
Buying a first home has gotten materially harder for young adults in most major U.S. metros since 2019, as home values have far outpaced income gains and higher mortgage rates push monthly payments out of reach, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of American Community Survey data. The study focuses on households headed […]
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Young buyers are priced out in most U.S. metros, Pew data shows. metros since 2019, as home values have far outpaced income gains and higher mortgage rates push monthly payments out of reach, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of American Community Survey data.
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Buying a first home has gotten materially harder for young adults in most major U.S.
Realtor
Jun 25, 19:08
Hornets Star LaMelo Ball Traded to Timberwolves—Just 2 Years After Buying Charlotte Home from NFL Legend Cam Newton
Ball, 24, will join the Timberwolves for the upcoming NBA season after being traded by the Hornets in a blockbuster move.
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Hornets Star LaMelo Ball Traded to Timberwolves—Just 2 Years After Buying Charlotte Home from NFL Legend Cam Newton. Ball, 24, will join the Timberwolves for the upcoming NBA season after being traded by the Hornets in a blockbuster move.
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Ball, 24, will join the Timberwolves for the upcoming NBA season after being traded by the Hornets in a blockbuster move.
Realtor
Jun 25, 19:07
Trump Administration Streamlines Mortgage Rules to Make FHA Loans Easier
Realtor.com® Real Estate App 314,000+ Open in App Skip to content Buy Homes for sale Homes for sale Foreclosure homes New construction for sale All new construction New home construction Explore the…
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The June 23 rules changes will cut down some of the friction when it comes to home transactions using FHA loans.
Inman
Jun 25, 18:34
HUD’s retreat on transgender housing protections puts added responsibility on agents
Your reputation is not built on the policy of the moment, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is built on how every client and every person who walks into your open house gets treated.
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HUD’s retreat on transgender housing protections puts added responsibility on agents. Your reputation is not built on the policy of the moment, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is built on how every client and every person who walks into your open house gets treated.
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Your reputation is not built on the policy of the moment, coach Darryl Davis writes.
Realtor
Jun 25, 18:20
Inside Airbnb’s July 4th Party Crackdown: The Holiday Restrictions Targeting Rogue Renters
If you want to throw a party to celebrate America's 250th birthday, do it at home. Airbnb will make sure you don't use one of its rentals.
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Inside Airbnb’s July 4th Party Crackdown: The Holiday Restrictions Targeting Rogue Renters. If you want to throw a party to celebrate America's 250th birthday, do it at home. Airbnb will make sure you don't use one of its rentals.
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If you want to throw a party to celebrate America's 250th birthday, do it at home.
Inman
Jun 25, 18:13
AI voice cloning is here — and it’s coming for real estate closings
AI voice cloning has made wire fraud harder to detect and harder to stop. Real estate pros explain how it works and who's most at risk.
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AI voice cloning is here — and it’s coming for real estate closings. AI voice cloning has made wire fraud harder to detect and harder to stop. Real estate pros explain how it works and who's most at risk.
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AI voice cloning has made wire fraud harder to detect and harder to stop.
Inman
Jun 25, 18:11
Mortgage rates aren’t coming to save us. They’re not supposed to
Stop worrying about interest rate fluctuations, and start worrying about how you can serve the client in front of you, Century 21 New Millennium's Kyle Crawford writes.
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Mortgage rates are not coming to save us. They talk about where it is right now. Across the Bright MLS footprint, active listings were up about 10 percent year over year this spring.
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Stop worrying about interest rate fluctuations, and start worrying about how you can serve the client in front of you, Century 21 New Millennium's Kyle Crawford writes.
Realtor
Jun 25, 16:38
The Housing Gap Trapping Older Owners and Shutting Out Young Buyers
Older homeowners and young buyers are competing for the same scarce housing: smaller, affordable homes near the communities they know.
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Older homeowners and young buyers are competing for the same scarce housing: smaller, affordable homes near the communities they know.
Inman
Jun 25, 16:27
Bess Freedman: Real estate is falling for the Madoff playbook
New York City: Photographers waiting outside the entrance to Bernard Madoff apartment block where he was under house arrest.
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New York City: Photographers waiting outside the entrance to Bernard Madoff apartment block where he was under house arrest. We hire people for that very reason. Willingly, people handed over their life savings, thinking if such smart people are investing and doing well, why shouldn’t I? Madoff was running a sham business that seemed too big to fail.
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What happens when our trusted professionals fail us and erode confidence by steering us in the wrong direction?
Realtor
Jun 25, 16:08
Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.49% Despite Iran Deal as Buyers Face a ‘New Normal’
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.49% for the week ending June 25 as the U.S.-Iran peace deal failed to bring relief.
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The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.49% for the week ending June 25 as the U.S.-Iran peace deal failed to bring relief.
Housingwire
Jun 25, 15:44
Mortgage payments rise 2.2% in May as rates, loan sizes grow
MBA's PAPI rose 2.2% to a reading of 159.4 in May as median purchase payments increased to $2,198 due to higher rates and loan sizes.
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MBA data shows affordability deteriorated in May, with the PAPI rising 2.2% to a reading of 159.4 and the median monthly purchase mortgage payment increasing to $2,198. AI Summary Homebuyer affordability deteriorated in May as higher mortgage rates and larger loan application amounts pushed monthly mortgage payments higher, according to data released Thursday by the Mortgage B…
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MBA's PAPI rose 2.2% to a reading of 159.4 in May as median purchase payments increased to $2,198 due to higher rates and loan sizes.
Housingwire
Jun 25, 15:39
ERA’s Alex Vidal: Why leadership development should aim to drive real growth
Real estate leadership training is moving to practical execution, focusing on data, culture and accountability to results.
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ERA’s Alex Vidal: Why leadership development should aim to drive real growth. Real estate leadership training is moving to practical execution, focusing on data, culture and accountability to results.
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Real estate leadership training is moving to practical execution, focusing on data, culture and accountability to results.
Curbed
Jun 25, 15:07
Building a ‘Mommune’ in Harlem
Two single mothers share an apartment, the child care, and the bills. There’s only one firm rule: no men.
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Building a ‘Mommune’ in Harlem. Two single mothers share an apartment, the child care, and the bills. There’s only one firm rule: no men.
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Two single mothers share an apartment, the child care, and the bills.
Realtor
Jun 25, 14:59
San Diego’s ‘Iconic Waterfall House’ With Its Own Grotto Pool in the Living Room Hits the Market for $3.4 Million
The incredible dwelling was built around a natural waterfall and pool, creating an impressive oasis at the heart of the home.
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San Diego’s ‘Iconic Waterfall House’ With Its Own Grotto Pool in the Living Room Hits the Market for $3.4 Million. The incredible dwelling was built around a natural waterfall and pool, creating an impressive oasis at the heart of the home.
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The incredible dwelling was built around a natural waterfall and pool, creating an impressive oasis at the heart of the home.
Housingwire
Jun 25, 14:29
Housing demand holds steady as regional inventory trends reshape the market
Regional inventory trends are reshaping the housing market even as buyer demand remains positive across every major U.S. region.
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Housing demand remains resilient across every major region, but the regional inventory story is becoming far more complex. AI Summary As Logan Mohtashami outlined in this week’s Housing Market Tracker , the key question for the second half of 2026 is whether housing can continue to hold up with mortgage rates hovering near 6.6%.
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Regional inventory trends are reshaping the housing market even as buyer demand remains positive across every major U.S.
Housingwire
Jun 25, 14:00
Real Brokerage, Frano Team dismissed from Taylor RESPA suit
Plaintiffs dismissed Real and the Frano Team from the Taylor RESPA suit without prejudice after a judge ordered arbitration.
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Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed The Real Brokerage and the Frano Team from the Taylor RESPA case without prejudice. AI Summary The list of defendants in the Taylor Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) just got smaller.
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Plaintiffs dismissed Real and the Frano Team from the Taylor RESPA suit without prejudice after a judge ordered arbitration.
Realtor
Jun 25, 12:30
EXCLUSIVE: Josh Duhamel Lists His Encino Home for $3 Million After Revealing Desire to Commit to Life at Off-Grid Prepper Cabin
Duhamel, 53, has owned the Encino dwelling for nine years—but has been spending more time at his off-grid cabin in recent years.
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EXCLUSIVE: Josh Duhamel Lists His Encino Home for $3 Million After Revealing Desire to Commit to Life at Off-Grid Prepper Cabin. Duhamel, 53, has owned the Encino dwelling for nine years—but has been spending more time at his off-grid cabin in recent years.
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Duhamel, 53, has owned the Encino dwelling for nine years—but has been spending more time at his off-grid cabin in recent years.
Housingwire
Jun 25, 12:00
Pennsylvania broker sues to end physical office rule
A Pennsylvania broker sued state regulators, arguing the in-state main office mandate is unconstitutional and costs him about $35,000 a year.
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A Pennsylvania broker filed suit against state regulators challenging the requirement that licensed brokers maintain a main office in the state. AI Summary Under Pennsylvania law, real estate brokers licensed by the state are required to maintain a physical main office in the state. The office is one of three units in a multi-family property Gaughen purchased in 2010.
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A Pennsylvania broker sued state regulators, arguing the in-state main office mandate is unconstitutional and costs him about $35,000 a year.
Housingwire
Jun 25, 11:02
Michigan’s single-stair reform gains as housing package languishes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to “build, baby, build,” but a bipartisan housing reform package is limping in the legislature. Nonetheless, a single-stair bill outside that comprehensive package has stepped up. The Michigan Senate is now weighing a pair of bills that would allow multifamily buildings up to six stories to be built with a single […]
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Michigan’s single-stair reform gains as housing package languishes. Nonetheless, a single-stair bill outside that comprehensive package has stepped up. The Michigan Senate is now weighing a pair of bills that would allow multifamily buildings up to six stories to be built with a single […]
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Gretchen Whitmer wants to “build, baby, build,” but a bipartisan housing reform package is limping in the legislature.
Realtor
Jun 25, 10:00
Meta’s Massive $115 Million Blue-Collar Blitz: The 4 States Bracing for a New Housing Surge
A new pilot project from tech giant Meta has the potential to affect both housing supply and demand in Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, and Indiana.
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A new pilot project from tech giant Meta has the potential to affect both housing supply and demand in Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, and Indiana.
Realtor
Jun 25, 09:34
Inside the 7 Levels of Luxury Real Estate
A new report ranks the premium housing market across 7 levels of luxury, revealing how the classic million-dollar benchmark has shifted.
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A new report ranks the premium housing market across 7 levels of luxury, revealing how the classic million-dollar benchmark has shifted.
Realtor
Jun 25, 09:13
Christian Pop Singer Sarah Reeves Opens Up Texas Starter Home Where She Began Her ‘Fresh Chapter’
Reeves, 37, purchased the three-bedroom, two-bathroom, modern-style property just outside of Fort Worth, TX, in 2024.
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Christian Pop Singer Sarah Reeves Opens Up Texas Starter Home Where She Began Her ‘Fresh Chapter’. Reeves, 37, purchased the three-bedroom, two-bathroom, modern-style property just outside of Fort Worth, TX, in 2024.
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Reeves, 37, purchased the three-bedroom, two-bathroom, modern-style property just outside of Fort Worth, TX, in 2024.
Inman
Jun 25, 08:45
Two types of Realtors are emerging in the AI era. Here’s the difference
Surveys show 82 percent of real estate agents use AI. Interviews with agents across the country reveal the real divide isn't adoption — it's who has rebuilt their workflow around it.
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Two types of Realtors are emerging in the AI era. Surveys show 82 percent of real estate agents use AI. Interviews with agents across the country reveal the real divide isn't adoption — it's who has rebuilt their workflow around it.
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Surveys show 82 percent of real estate agents use AI.
Inman
Jun 25, 08:00
The 3-letter mailing system any agent can set up this month
A single just-listed postcard after a single sale is a coin toss, not a campaign, coach Darryl Davis writes. Marketing works on the principle of effective frequency.
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The 3-letter mailing system any agent can set up this month. A single just-listed postcard after a single sale is a coin toss, not a campaign, coach Darryl Davis writes. Marketing works on the principle of effective frequency.
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A single just-listed postcard after a single sale is a coin toss, not a campaign, coach Darryl Davis writes.
Housingwire
Jun 25, 07:30
The next credit gap: When BNPL, rent and trended data collide
As credit scoring modernizes with alternative data like rent and BNPL, consumers face a growing information gap. Financial counseling must be integrated into the lending process to help borrowers navigate these new rules.
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The next credit gap: When BNPL, rent and trended data collide. As credit scoring modernizes with alternative data like rent and BNPL, consumers face a growing information gap. Financial counseling must be integrated into the lending process to help borrowers navigate these new rules.
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As credit scoring modernizes with alternative data like rent and BNPL, consumers face a growing information gap.
Realtor
Jun 24, 22:26
Home Costs Could Drop 30% With Innovative New Construction Methods, JPMorganChase Says
Those techniques could also cut down the time needed to build new homes by 30% to 50%. Think having a home two months sooner.
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Home Costs Could Drop 30% With Innovative New Construction Methods, JPMorganChase Says. Those techniques could also cut down the time needed to build new homes by 30% to 50%. Think having a home two months sooner.
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Those techniques could also cut down the time needed to build new homes by 30% to 50%.
Realtor
Jun 24, 21:55
EXCLUSIVE: Chip and Joanna Gaines Prove Their Selling Power as $935K ‘Magnolia Table’ Flip Snags Buyer in Days
The Gaineses have secured a buyer for an iconic Texas property that featured in Joanna's hit series "Magnolia Table."
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EXCLUSIVE: Chip and Joanna Gaines Prove Their Selling Power as $935K ‘Magnolia Table’ Flip Snags Buyer in Days. The Gaineses have secured a buyer for an iconic Texas property that featured in Joanna's hit series "Magnolia Table."
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The Gaineses have secured a buyer for an iconic Texas property that featured in Joanna's hit series "Magnolia Table."
Realtor
Jun 24, 21:48
The Cost of Mamdani’s Rent Freeze: Experts Warn Mayor’s High-Stakes Vote Could Trigger a NYC Housing Crisis
Pitting tenant relief against the preservation and expansion of affordable housing could deepen New York City’s housing crisis.
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The Cost of Mamdani’s Rent Freeze: Experts Warn Mayor’s High-Stakes Vote Could Trigger a NYC Housing Crisis. Pitting tenant relief against the preservation and expansion of affordable housing could deepen New York City’s housing crisis.
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Pitting tenant relief against the preservation and expansion of affordable housing could deepen New York City’s housing crisis.
Realtor
Jun 24, 21:03
Deadly Surfside Condo Collapse Stemmed From Flaws Dating Back to 1981, Probe Finds
The deadly 2021 partial collapse of a condominium building in Surfside, FL, was rooted in severe design and construction flaws.
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The deadly 2021 partial collapse of a condominium building in Surfside, FL, was rooted in severe design and construction flaws.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 20:34
FHFA pushes GSEs to embrace chattel loans in Duty to Serve proposal
The FHFA has proposed replacing its existing Duty to Serve regulation with an outcome-based framework that would change how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation and rural housing.
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FHFA proposed an outcome-based Duty to Serve framework that increases expectations for chattel loan initiatives tied to manufactured housing. The proposal, released in a notice of proposed rulemaking on Wednesday, would emphasize chattel loans , broaden how Low-Income Housing Tax Credit ( LIHTC ) activities are treated and expand “high-needs” coverage, FHFA said.
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The FHFA has proposed replacing its existing Duty to Serve regulation with an outcome-based framework that would change how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation and rural housing.
Realtor
Jun 24, 20:26
Yolanda Hadid Gets Engaged to Real Estate Mogul Randy Kendrick—2 Months After Relisting Farm Where She Met Ex-Fiance Joey Jingoli
Multiple reports have claimed that Hadid, 62, is engaged to Kendrick, just one year after ending her relationship with fiance Joey Jingoli.
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Yolanda Hadid Gets Engaged to Real Estate Mogul Randy Kendrick—2 Months After Relisting Farm Where She Met Ex-Fiance Joey Jingoli. Multiple reports have claimed that Hadid, 62, is engaged to Kendrick, just one year after ending her relationship with fiance Joey Jingoli.
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Multiple reports have claimed that Hadid, 62, is engaged to Kendrick, just one year after ending her relationship with fiance Joey Jingoli.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 20:26
The checklist real estate agents need for estate sale referrals and timing
Adults 55 plus own over 50% of homes, so agents need a repeatable estate sale plan, timelines and vetted referral partners.
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As more listings originate with older owners, clearing a home of belongings is increasingly a prerequisite to pricing, repairs, and staging. AI Summary For a decade, the housing industry has waited for a “ silver tsunami, ” a wave of homes released as older owners downsize or pass away.
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Adults 55 plus own over 50% of homes, so agents need a repeatable estate sale plan, timelines and vetted referral partners.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 20:18
From recovery to real estate: Tracy Jones Team climbs to No. 1 in Ohio
The Keller Williams-affiliated team ranks No. 1 in Ohio among medium teams for transaction sides with 300 in 2025.
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From recovery to real estate: Tracy Jones Team climbs to No. The Keller Williams-affiliated team ranks No. 1 in Ohio among medium teams for transaction sides with 300 in 2025.
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1 in Ohio among medium teams for transaction sides with 300 in 2025.
Inman
Jun 24, 19:41
May’s new-home sales data reveals a shrinking affordable market
New single-family home sales fell 7.3 percent in May, but the bigger story is the shrinking share of affordable new homes.
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A year ago, roughly one in five new homes sold for under $300,000. Median sales price came in at $424,900, unchanged year over year. When the average rises but the median stays flat, it means more expensive homes are selling — not that the same homes are getting pricier.
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New single-family home sales fell 7.3 percent in May, but the bigger story is the shrinking share of affordable new homes.
Inman
Jun 24, 19:31
Why the Bed Bath and Beyond deal is worth your attention
Big companies are racing to own more of the homeownership lifecycle, Deb Siefkin writes. Agents need to earn more trust in the client’s decision-making process.
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Why the Bed Bath and Beyond deal is worth your attention. Big companies are racing to own more of the homeownership lifecycle, Deb Siefkin writes. Agents need to earn more trust in the client’s decision-making process.
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Big companies are racing to own more of the homeownership lifecycle, Deb Siefkin writes.
Inman
Jun 24, 19:23
7 tips for turning social media content into measurable results
Social lead gen hub POP.STORE is expanding its focus on real estate, helping agents turn content and social media engagement into measurable business results. Troy Palmquist talks with GM Jo Wong about the platform’s upcoming VidCon appearance featuring Andrew Jevin and Glennda Baker.
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7 tips for turning social media content into measurable results. Social lead gen hub POP.STORE is expanding its focus on real estate, helping agents turn content and social media engagement into measurable business results. Troy Palmquist talks with GM Jo Wong about the platform’s upcoming VidCon appearance featuring Andrew Jevin and Glennda Baker.
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Social lead gen hub POP.STORE is expanding its focus on real estate, helping agents turn content and social media engagement into measurable business results.
Inman
Jun 24, 19:08
Luxury clients can spot a pitch, but they can’t ignore your expertise
Stop trying to sell yourself, and start emphasizing your expertise to make a big impression on high-net-worth clients, coach Verl Workman writes.
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One of the biggest misconceptions in real estate is that luxury clients hire luxury agents . After spending years buying, renovating and selling homes, she found herself holding two luxury properties when the 2007 market collapsed. I’m going to get my real estate license.'”
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Stop trying to sell yourself, and start emphasizing your expertise to make a big impression on high-net-worth clients, coach Verl Workman writes.
Realtor
Jun 24, 18:54
Anne Hathaway Flaunts Baby Bump After Praising Husband Adam Shulman for ‘Holding It Down’ at Home As They Await Baby No. 3
Hathaway is focusing on her growing family alongside her husband, Adam Shulman, who has "stepped it up" as they await baby number three.
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Hathaway is focusing on her growing family alongside her husband, Adam Shulman, who has "stepped it up" as they await baby number three.
Realtor
Jun 24, 18:10
As Tornado Alley Shifts East, These Unprepared Housing Markets Face Massive Risks
Where is Tornado Alley? In the past 10 years, the answer has quickly changed and new homeowners are faced with difficult insurance problems.
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As Tornado Alley Shifts East, These Unprepared Housing Markets Face Massive Risks. Where is Tornado Alley? In the past 10 years, the answer has quickly changed and new homeowners are faced with difficult insurance problems.
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In the past 10 years, the answer has quickly changed and new homeowners are faced with difficult insurance problems.
Realtor
Jun 24, 18:02
In Home Equity Theft Case, Supreme Court Says Auction Price Can Count—but Won’t Define a Fair Sale
The Supreme Court ruled that tax-foreclosed homeowners are generally owed auction proceeds, not market value—but only if the sale was fair.
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In Home Equity Theft Case, Supreme Court Says Auction Price Can Count—but Won’t Define a Fair Sale. The Supreme Court ruled that tax-foreclosed homeowners are generally owed auction proceeds, not market value—but only if the sale was fair.
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The Supreme Court ruled that tax-foreclosed homeowners are generally owed auction proceeds, not market value—but only if the sale was fair.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 17:53
AARP announces $8.3M in senior-focused housing and community improvement grants
The funds come at a time when the U.S. population is aging rapidly and seniors are overwhelmingly expressing a desire to age in place in their current homes.
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AARP announces $8.3M in senior-focused housing and community improvement grants. The funds come at a time when the U.S. population is aging rapidly and seniors are overwhelmingly expressing a desire to age in place in their current homes.
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population is aging rapidly and seniors are overwhelmingly expressing a desire to age in place in their current homes.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 17:29
New home sales fall in May as rate shock, inflation squeeze buyers
New home sales pulled back in May as elevated mortgage rates, sticky inflation and consumer uncertainty again tested the upper limit of what buyers can afford, the latest U.S. Census and HUD report shows. Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 7.3% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580,000 units, according to […]
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New home sales fall in May as rate shock, inflation squeeze buyers. Census and HUD report shows. Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 7.3% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580,000 units, according to […]
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New home sales pulled back in May as elevated mortgage rates, sticky inflation and consumer uncertainty again tested the upper limit of what buyers can afford, the latest U.S.
Inman
Jun 24, 17:28
Real Brokerage surpasses 35K agents as REMAX deal progresses
Real said that it added more than 3,200 agents in the first half of 2026 and more than 15,000 agents since the beginning of 2024.
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The Real Brokerage has surpassed 35,000 agents across the U.S. Real Chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg framed the milestone as a validation of the company’s agent-first pitch. “Surpassing 35,000 agents is an incredible milestone, but more importantly, it’s validation that agents are looking for a partner that puts their success first.
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Real said that it added more than 3,200 agents in the first half of 2026 and more than 15,000 agents since the beginning of 2024.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 17:17
Most AI-altered listings go undisclosed, California law bans it
More than 90% of altered images showed no visible disclosure language on the image itself, captions, listing descriptions or adjacent text.
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A Coraly study found 10.8% of listing photos on major real estate portals showed digital alterations, yet more than 90% lacked disclosure. The analysis by real estate intelligence platform Coraly examined just under 40,000 primary listing images from Zillow , Redfin , Realtor.com and Homes.com during the first quarter.
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More than 90% of altered images showed no visible disclosure language on the image itself, captions, listing descriptions or adjacent text.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 17:01
Why we can’t get more housing construction in the US
Builders have managed demand with incentives, but new home sales remain range bound and fell in May 2026.
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Builders have managed demand with incentives, but new home sales remain range bound and fell in May 2026. AI Summary New home sales tanked this morning and had a slightly lower negative revision. Imagine if they didn’t have that option — sales and housing construction would be worse today.
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New home sales fell to 580,000 in May 2026, and elevated completed units for sale continue to limit permits and starts.
Inman
Jun 24, 16:33
Attorney sentenced in dual-contract mortgage fraud scheme
The Maryland attorney used dual contracts, a hidden side agreement, and his own trust account to defraud lenders in a Baltimore apartment sale and a 42-home same-day flip, receiving 15 months in federal prison.
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Jacob Rappaport was sentenced on June 23 for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Rappaport represented Alexander Schultz and his company, Limitless Management on a variety of real estate transactions, including the purchase and sale of a Baltimore apartment complex and a wholesaling scheme involving 42 Baltimore homes.
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The Maryland attorney used dual contracts, a hidden side agreement, and his own trust account to defraud lenders in a Baltimore apartment sale and a 42-home same-day flip, receiving 15 months in federal prison.
Inman
Jun 24, 16:28
Supreme Court unanimously upholds foreclosure status quo
The Court upheld foreclosure rules that let local taxing authorities recover unpaid balances through auctions instead of listing homes on the open market.
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Michael Pung lost his home after failing to pay $2,241.93 in property taxes. However, the homeowner believed “just compensation” would have come from the tax authorities selling the home on the open market, where it could have sold for closer to its assessed value, increasing the surplus proceeds.
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The Court upheld foreclosure rules that let local taxing authorities recover unpaid balances through auctions instead of listing homes on the open market.
Inman
Jun 24, 16:24
Trump stalls housing bill signing, demands SAVE Act first
On Tuesday, Congress passed its most significant response to the housing shortage in 36 years, but whether President Trump will sign it remains unclear.
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That’s how many homes the country is short. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act is Congress’ most sweeping attempt to reverse that trend. But on Wednesday, Trump abruptly canceled a planned signing event, posting on Truth Social that he would not rubber stamp the housing bill until Congress passes the SAVE America Act.
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On Tuesday, Congress passed its most significant response to the housing shortage in 36 years, but whether President Trump will sign it remains unclear.
Realtor
Jun 24, 16:22
Melissa Gilbert Quits Her ‘Perfect’ New York City Home To Relocate to Remote Catskills Cabin Amid Husband Timothy Busfield’s Sex Abuse Case
Gilbert revealed in an Instagram post that she and her spouse are relocating permanently to their Catskills cabin.
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Melissa Gilbert Quits Her ‘Perfect’ New York City Home To Relocate to Remote Catskills Cabin Amid Husband Timothy Busfield’s Sex Abuse Case. Gilbert revealed in an Instagram post that she and her spouse are relocating permanently to their Catskills cabin.
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Gilbert revealed in an Instagram post that she and her spouse are relocating permanently to their Catskills cabin.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 15:49
Trump abruptly delays signing of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Trump paused signing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, saying he will act only after the SAVE America Act advances in Congress.
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Trump canceled a planned signing for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, despite a 358-32 House vote. The housing package , which passed the House in a 358-32 vote, seeks to lower the cost of homeownership and expand the nation’s housing supply while reflecting priorities shared by Congress and the White House .
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Trump paused signing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, saying he will act only after the SAVE America Act advances in Congress.
Realtor
Jun 24, 15:02
Trump Abruptly Cancels Major Housing Bill Signing Ceremony
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Trump said his voter security bill, the SAVE Act, should be passed before the bipartisan housing measure.
Realtor
Jun 24, 14:51
Pete Davidson Cuts Another $255K Off Price of Upstate New York Home After Moving Back to Staten Island
Davidson initially put the property on the market for $2.5 million in February, less than three years after buying it for $1.95 million.
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Pete Davidson Cuts Another $255K Off Price of Upstate New York Home After Moving Back to Staten Island. Davidson initially put the property on the market for $2.5 million in February, less than three years after buying it for $1.95 million.
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Davidson initially put the property on the market for $2.5 million in February, less than three years after buying it for $1.95 million.
Realtor
Jun 24, 14:42
New-Home Sales Tumble in May as Mortgage Rates Remain High
Sales of newly built homes dropped in May while prices increased, following gains in both existing and pending home sales.
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Sales of newly built homes dropped in May while prices increased, following gains in both existing and pending home sales.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 13:58
Real Brokerage tops 35,000 agents across U.S. and Canada
The Real Brokerage Inc. said it surpassed 35,000 agents across the U.S. and Canada after adding more than 15,000 since early 2024. The firm reported 3,200 new agents in H1 2026 and cited top 5 U.S.
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The Real Brokerage Inc. AI Summary The Real Brokerage Inc . “Surpassing 35,000 agents is an incredible milestone, but more importantly, it’s validation that agents are looking for a partner that puts their success first.” Real has also leaned into putting current or former agents in leadership roles.
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Real Brokerage passed 35,000 agents, added 3,200 in H1 2026, and says it has a presence in all 50 states and Canada.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 13:53
How real estate agents are losing deals — and what to do about it
Slow or missed inquiries can cost agents two deals a month, or $192,000 a year, use tracking, follow up and automation to improve response.
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Real estate agents can lose deals when inbound calls and form leads are answered too slowly, especially after hours and during showings. AI Summary For many real estate agents, the challenge isn’t just generating leads — it’s capturing them. Buyers and sellers expect fast responses, especially when they’re ready to act on a hot listing or finally make the decision to sell.
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Slow or missed inquiries can cost agents two deals a month, or $192,000 a year, use tracking, follow up and automation to improve response.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 13:44
Mortgage applications rise 1.0% as rates hold near 6.6%
MBA shows apps up 1.0% for June 19, 2026, as refis rose 3% and purchases slipped 1%. Xactus' mortgage intent index fell -10.38%.
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Mortgage applications rise 1.0% as rates hold near 6.6%. MBA shows apps up 1.0% for June 19, 2026, as refis rose 3% and purchases slipped 1%. Xactus' mortgage intent index fell -10.38%.
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MBA shows apps up 1.0% for June 19, 2026, as refis rose 3% and purchases slipped 1%.
Realtor
Jun 24, 13:44
Inside Zendaya and Tom Holland’s Marital Homes as They Embark on First Press Tour as Newlyweds
Holland, 30, confirmed in a recent interview that he and Zendaya, 29, have married—putting an end to months of speculation.
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Inside Zendaya and Tom Holland’s Marital Homes as They Embark on First Press Tour as Newlyweds. Holland, 30, confirmed in a recent interview that he and Zendaya, 29, have married—putting an end to months of speculation.
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Holland, 30, confirmed in a recent interview that he and Zendaya, 29, have married—putting an end to months of speculation.
Realtor
Jun 24, 12:42
EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner Takes Her $48 Million Concrete Fortress Off the Market Just 6 Months After Listing It
Jenner, 28, listed the Holmby Hills mansion for sale in December, weeks before putting a nearby Hidden Hills dwelling on the market.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner Takes Her $48 Million Concrete Fortress Off the Market Just 6 Months After Listing It. Jenner, 28, listed the Holmby Hills mansion for sale in December, weeks before putting a nearby Hidden Hills dwelling on the market.
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Jenner, 28, listed the Holmby Hills mansion for sale in December, weeks before putting a nearby Hidden Hills dwelling on the market.
Housingwire
Jun 24, 10:46
Massachusetts court strikes rent stabilization bid from 2026 ballot
Massachusetts’s highest court has blocked a statewide rent stabilization initiative from the November 2026 ballot on a technicality. A single religious exemption in the measure violated the state’s constitution, the court ruled. In a unanimous ruling Tuesday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court killed a petition that would have capped annual rent increases statewide at either […]
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Massachusetts court strikes rent stabilization bid from 2026 ballot. A single religious exemption in the measure violated the state’s constitution, the court ruled. In a unanimous ruling Tuesday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court killed a petition that would have capped annual rent increases statewide at either […]
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Massachusetts’s highest court has blocked a statewide rent stabilization initiative from the November 2026 ballot on a technicality.
Realtor
Jun 24, 10:00
Middle-Class Incomes Are Rising Much Faster Than Living Costs in 2 Surprising Deep South States
Most middle-class Americans are losing the struggle with the rising cost of living, but two Deep South states are actually coming out ahead.
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Most middle-class Americans are losing the struggle with the rising cost of living, but two Deep South states are actually coming out ahead.
Realtor
Jun 24, 09:32
‘Haunted’ Civil War-Era Octagon Mansion Hits the Market in Virginia for Less Than $300K After Being Left ‘Vacant for First Time in Years’
Built in 1870 during the height of the octagon home fad, the property has since been the subject of many paranormal investigations.
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‘Haunted’ Civil War-Era Octagon Mansion Hits the Market in Virginia for Less Than $300K After Being Left ‘Vacant for First Time in Years’. Built in 1870 during the height of the octagon home fad, the property has since been the subject of many paranormal investigations.
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Built in 1870 during the height of the octagon home fad, the property has since been the subject of many paranormal investigations.
Inman
Jun 24, 08:55
RealScout CEO on how agents are adapting in a down market
Real estate agents are going on four years of a down market, and RealScout CEO Andrew Flachner has a unique view of how that has impacted their businesses.
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Real estate agents are going on four years of a down market, and RealScout CEO Andrew Flachner has a unique view of how that has impacted their businesses. He spoke with Inman about that and the biggest stories in real estate right now.
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Brokers are getting hyper-focused on ROI, and agents are doing more with AI after four years of a down market.
Curbed
Jun 24, 08:40
Why Claire Valdez Wants Universal Rent Control
The democratic socialist who won the Democratic nomination for Congress says her housing platform is rooted in history, not fantasy.
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Photo: Karya Schanilec Update: On June 23, 2026, Claire Valdez won the Democratic primary for Nydia Velasquez’s House seat by a wide margin. Claire Valdez rents her Ridgewood two-bedroom apartment and is running to take over Nydia Velázquez’s open congressional seat in District 7, which is, like most of the city, a constituency that’s majority tenant.
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The democratic socialist who won the Democratic nomination for Congress says her housing platform is rooted in history, not fantasy.
Inman
Jun 24, 08:00
Referral fees, private listings, double-dipping: What the data says
Consumer Policy Center fellows Stephen Brobeck and Wendy Gilch discuss three controversial reports examining buyer agent commissions, referral fees, and Compass's growing market influence.
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What happens when consumer advocates, real estate researchers, and industry leaders sit down to debate commissions, referral fees, private listings and market concentration? In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered , Consumer Policy Center fellows Stephen Brobeck and Wendy Gilch take a deep dive into some of the most controversial issues facing real estate today.
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Consumer Policy Center fellows Stephen Brobeck and Wendy Gilch discuss three controversial reports examining buyer agent commissions, referral fees, and Compass's growing market influence.
Inman
Jun 24, 08:00
Expired listing surge: Old-school strategies to win your next listing
Every expired listing you convert opens up all the marketing opportunities to generate additional business from a new listing, trainer Bernice Ross writes.
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As of April 2026, more than 78,000 homes have failed to sell every week. This answer is very much old school Real Estate 101. Here’s what to do. Sellers whose homes have been “rejected” by the market often blame their agent for not doing enough to get the property sold.
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Every expired listing you convert opens up all the marketing opportunities to generate additional business from a new listing, trainer Bernice Ross writes.
Foxbusiness
Jun 22, 06:00
California exodus 2.0: How SpaceX, tech IPOs could trigger the next massive wealth flight to Florida
IPO debuts from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could trigger a "Tech Exodus 2.0" out of California, as newly minted millionaires flood South Florida real estate.
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The 'geopolitics of oil' have shifted under Trump: Sec Doug Burgum Wisconsin lawmaker says congressional trading crackdown bill has ‘real teeth’ Trump's economic policies boost household income, curb inflation compared to Biden era, economists say Backing out of Iran now is not the way to defend troops in the region, expert says WAPO editorial board rips Bernie Sanders' Medica…
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IPO debuts from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could trigger a "Tech Exodus 2.0" out of California, as newly minted millionaires flood South Florida real estate.