Housing

Why real estate brokers want national MLS access and why a federation may be the answer

The call for increased MLS consolidation is nothing new for the housing industry. But recent calls for the MLSs to combine into a single nationwide MLS have resurfaced sparking the question: “Is th...

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HomeServices of America signals a new era with brand refresh and clearer voice

HomeServices of America is debuting brand refresh signifying a new era of the company. The firm unveiled its new logo in an announcement on Monday. According to HomeServices of America,...

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Brief warns cuts to CDFI Fund could harm local economies

The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) and the Center for Affordable Housing Lending released a new policy brief highlighting the bipartisan role that Community Development ...

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GSEs buy MBS at measured pace in January, nudging mortgage rates lower

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac added a combined $12.5 billion in agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) to their retained portfolios in January, a volume that BTIG analyst Eric Hagen described as “low...

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Why the housing inventory map is so startling

Available inventory of homes for sale has been climbing for four years. Overall there are 9% more homes on the market now compared to last year at this time. We see headlines that announce there ar...

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Announcing the 2026 Finance Leaders

HousingWire is proud to unveil the 2026 Finance Leaders, honoring 30 executives who are redefining financial leadership across mortgage, real estate and homebuilding. These leaders are steering the...

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NEXA’s Loren Riddick on reverse refinance churning and debunking HECM misconceptions

Editor’s note: Welcome to the second installment of the Monday Morning Q&A from HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD). Each Monday morning, the RMD newsletter will feature an in-depth inte...

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The 4 best online real estate schools for 2026

Are you aspiring to become a real estate agent and don’t know where to start? Well, you’ve come to the right place. The first big decision you’ll make is deciding where you’ll complete your licensi...

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Why mortgage licensing must be a priority for private lenders In 2026

Private lending has matured. What was once a fragmented, relationship-driven corner of real estate finance has evolved into an increasingly institutional, multi-state industry with sophisticated co...

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Nancy Guthrie abduction sparks fears over senior safety in affluent communities: expert

TUCSON, Ariz. — The apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home has rocked the nation, shining a fresh light on concerns about senior citizens’ safety in neighborhoods typically cons...

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Will war with Iran send mortgage rates higher or lower?

Spring is right around the corner and mortgage rates are already under 6%, but now we have a new variable: war with Iran. Now the question is whether the conflict in Iran will send rates lower or h...

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Mortgage rates fall to multiyear lows in time for spring housing market

Mortgage rates are at multiyear lows, whether you quote Mortgage News Daily at 5.99% or Freddie Mac weekly data at 5.98%. The drop has come at a good time, as the spring housing market is about to ...

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Capital One joins BPC housing affordability council

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) has added Capital One to its Executive Council for Housing Affordability, a group of private-sector leaders focused on expanding access to affordable housing. ...

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Millrose outperforms with disciplined growth, strong partnerships

Now one for the books, the 2025 homebuilding market slowed in new construction, resulting in contract cancellations and reduced takedown activity. Millrose Properties, whose epic scale and t...

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NHI Targets SHOP Growth, Improvement in 2026 After Slight Dip in Occupancy

National Health Investors (NYSE: NHI) is dedicating more resources to its senior housing operating portfolio (SHOP) after average occupancy declined across the portfolio over the past quarter. ...

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New Jersey reverse mortgage counseling bill would have ‘chilling effect’ on senior home equity use, NRMLA says

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) this week sent a letter to a New Jersey lawmaker, stating its opposition to a legislative proposal tied to reverse mortgage counseling requ...

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loanDepot executive Alex Madonna departs, starts Trust One Financial

Just months after loanDepot co-founder Alex Madonna was named to a new role to focus on emerging technology, artificial intelligence and modern sales structures, it was announced that he’s departin...

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AHR Targets More SHOP Growth in 2026 With Interim CEO at the Helm

American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: EHR) is continuing to grow its senior housing operating portfolio (SHOP) segment amid rising occupancy, revenue – and a sudden and temporary leadership change. ...

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Just 18% of Older Adults Say They Want to Move Into Assisted Living

More than half of older adults in the U.S. say they would prefer to age at home. Only 18% said they wanted to live in an assisted living community, according to a new Pew Research study. ...

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Massachusetts bill would mandate fair housing education for real estate licensees

State lawmakers in Massachusetts are looking to codify a requirement for mandatory fair housing education for real estate licensees. State Senate Bill 2959 was introduced earlier this month by lead...

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In Texas, the big rival is the buyer’s memory of 2.65%

Homebuilders are still waiting for the COVID fog to lift, but the virus is no longer the culprit. A fundamental issue affecting the Texas housing market is known in behavioral science as...

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