Housing

As AI in housing grows, buyers demand transparency and to keep humans in the loop

Three in four homebuyers assume artificial intelligence already plays a role in the homebuying process, but most still want humans making or verifying key decisions, according to a new global surve...

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Inside the bidding war that sank UWM’s acquisition of Two Harbors

UWM Holdings Corp. tied its acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp. to its stock price, ultimately failing to complete the deal even after adding a cash portion. When CrossCountry Intermediate ...

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Down payments and private listings, not commissions, remain buyers’ biggest hurdles

Real estate commissions for first-time homebuyers have barely budged since the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement, while the rising popularity of pocket listings ...

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House subcommittee weighs FCRA changes, CFPB complaint limits

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions held a hearing on Thursday morning examining ways to expand access to credit, with lawmakers also considering several bills aimed...

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The 9 best real estate CRMs for every budget in 2026

Today’s real estate CRM software makes it easy to stay organized, generate, convert and nurture leads on autopilot and automate the tedious but crucial daily tasks that build lasting client relatio...

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Construction pros see spring rebound despite economic uncertainty

A new survey indicates that residential contractors and remodelers began the second quarter on an optimistic note, but economic uncertainty driven by the war in Iran could complicate the picture. ...

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Foreclosure filings accelerate in early 2026 as servicer pressure builds

Foreclosure activity accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, with signs of mounting operational pressure for mortgage servicers and downstream vendors, according to ATTOM’s latest U.S. Foreclosur...

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REMAX agents get Zillow Preview, Showcase in Marketing Studio

Zillow has signed an agreement with REMAX that makes its Zillow Preview and Zillow Showcase listing products available to REMAX agents nationwide through the REMAX Marketing Studio, according to an...

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Sweeping residential zoning reform becomes law in Idaho

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law a sweeping set of housing reforms as lawmakers sought to avoid a piecemeal legislative approach to the state’s housing affordability problem. The l...

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Boomers and Gen X Love Passive Income From 5 of the Safest Monthly Dividend Stocks

The post Boomers and Gen X Love Passive Income From 5 of the Safest Monthly Dividend Stocks appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..Passive income is revenue generated without the earner’s continuous activ...

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Sue Woodard joins HousingWire as strategic advisor

Mortgage industry leader Sue Woodard has joined HousingWire as a strategic advisor, bringing decades of experience in origination, fintech and lender advisory work to the company’s growth strategy....

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The brands raising the bar in housing: The 2025 Exhibit Awards finalists announced

There is a shift happening in real estate and mortgage, and it has less to do with rates or technology than with how companies show up. Branding was once treated as a finishing touch. Today, it is ...

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Dark Matter promotes Vikas Rao to CEO, announces 5% cut to workforce

Dark Matter Technologies on Thursday appointed Vikas Rao as CEO, elevating him from the role of chief technology officer as the mortgage technology firm is poised to accelerate its AI-driven strate...

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Age matters in home equity decisions

A borrower’s age should shape every financing recommendation, yet it is often treated as a secondary detail when a senior wants, or needs, access to a portion of their equity. Consider t...

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Side launches AI-powered compliance, reporting features inside Side App

Side has embedded a new suite of AI tools into its proprietary Side App to automate document checks, extract offer details, auto-tag signatures and deliver real-time business reporting for real est...

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16 indispensable AI tools for real estate agents

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. While ChatGPT has become a go-to tool for many of us, there are tons of AI tools for real estate that of...

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Inside the ‘Big Opportunity’ of Implementing Next-Gen Memory Care Practices

Memory care providers are improving their services, engagement and lifestyle offerings to meet changing preferences among residents. Today, memory care providers are raising the bar for ...

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Will new tax on ultra-luxury NYC homes derail red hot demand?

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reversing course and throwing support behind a proposed annual tax on high-end second homes in New York City. Hochul, who had previously resisted the me...

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Little Moments Are Big Opportunities for Senior Living Resident Engagement

Incoming senior living residents desire purpose and passion, and senior living operators can give it to them. Even “little moments” can result in lasting connections – with some forethought, anyway...

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Movers and Shakers: LifeSpire of Virginia Welcomes Board Members; Distinctive Living Promotes SVP

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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‘Rich Traditions, Magical Storytelling’: Disney’s Asteria Community Takes Shape

Storyliving by Disney is crystallizing the details of Asteria, a new master-planned residential community that includes 55+ housing linked to The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). A cent...

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