Housing

Living in a glorified tent: new research shows huge energy gaps between older and newer homes

Andrew Merry/GettyEvery winter, millions of Australians are reminded how hard it is to live comfortably in older homes. Warm air constantly leaks out through poorly insulated ceilings, walls and f...

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AI is changing mortgage lending. Business intelligence is making it possible.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded across the mortgage lifecycle, lenders are rethinking how they use data to drive decisions and automate workflows. Chris McEntee, Vice President of ...

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The other half of the lake: Why lifecycle lending is becoming mortgages’ next growth strategy

Loan originator pipeline growth has followed a familiar formula: originate a purchase loan, capture a refinance when rates fall and hope the borrower returns for their next home purchase. ...

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The AI edge for builders: Why institutional knowledge is becoming the industry’s most valuable asset

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of every conversation in homebuilding. But as builders invest in AI to improve sales, marketing and operations, many are overlooking the factor...

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Now’s the time: Market forces and AI align to make property management an appealing option for brokers

The residential real estate market today is fundamentally different than just a few years ago. In April, 5.8% of homes were taken off the market, reaching delisting rates not seen since March 2020....

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Brands by Integra expands in Georgia

Brands by Integra has expanded its presence in Georgia through the addition of Century 21 Crowe Realty, a brokerage based in Locust Grove. As part of the transition, the brokerage will o...

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‘From Chess to Checkers’: Senior Living Operators Refine Sales Strategies to Sustain High Occupancy

Reaching high occupancy may be worth celebrating, but senior living providers know their work does not stop there. To maintain strong census levels, many operators are refining sales and marketing ...

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Compass adds RealTrends Verified Palm Beach agent Daniel Ekerold

Compass recently added Palm Beach luxury real estate professional Daniel Ekerold to its Florida roster, the brokerage said Tuesday. Ekerold, who is coming to Compass from Douglas Elliman...

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Zillow, MRED, Compass await ruling in Chicagoland MLS fight

The hearing regarding Zillow’s motion for a preliminary injunction in its ongoing antitrust battle with Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass International Holdings may have concluded last Th...

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Omnicare, CVS Health Agree to $440M Settlement in False Claims Act Case

Senior care pharmacy Omnicare and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) have agreed to pay $440 million to the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve a nearly $950 million claim, according to a U.S. bankruptcy cou...

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NEW DATA: Five Lessons Learned Across 7 Years, 80+ Communities and $2M+ in Ad Spend

The question of how to best capture the attention of families researching senior care is an essential one, with an answer that can change businesses and lives. But operators following the wo...

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Movers and Shakers: Former FHA Commissioner Joins Walker & Dunlop; Two Partners Promoted at Headwaters Group

Movers & Shakers is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Job Board. Browse and apply to management and executive senior living jobs and positions from leading professional firms serving th...

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Former Stockton Mortgage employees, Novus deny trade secret allegations

Several former Stockton Mortgage Corp. employees have denied allegations that they misappropriated trade secrets and interfered with the company’s business after leaving to join competitor Ixonia B...

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Future Leader: Bridget Banks, Administrator, Friendship Village

Bridget Banks, Administrator at Friendship Village, has been named to the Future Leaders Class of 2026 by Senior Housing News. To become a Future Leader, an individual is nominated by th...

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Better Mortgage settles underwriter overtime lawsuit for $7.185M

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 employee...

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Real estate brokerage retention and recruiting hinge on pipeline timing

Every brokerage leader has experienced the same frustration. An agent leaves, and only afterward, does the pattern of agent retention risk become obvious. The listings had closed. Nothing new was c...

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Your real estate listing is stalled, start with an exposure audit

Let me say something that I think a lot of real estate professionals need to hear right now. When your listing is stalled and sits on the market, it is not automatically your fault. I kn...

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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, p...

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Atlantic Home Mortgage launches LendTrain refinance platform

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 submi...

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Why aren’t mortgage rates lower?

Why aren’t mortgage rates dropping as some people expected with oil prices lower? The 10-year yield this morning is trading at 4.51% and mortgage rates are still close to yearly highs, while oil pr...

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Rate hires Ryan Randle to expand Denver presence

Rate announced on Tuesday that mortgage originator Ryan Randle has joined the company as it continues to expand its presence in the Denver market. Randle brings more than 13 years of mor...

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