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UWM pays $115M for 10-year naming rights to Phoenix Arena
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has partnered with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury to rename the downtown Phoenix arena Mortgage Matchup, effective Friday, under a 10-year, $150 million naming rights agreement.
HUD’s Scott Turner defends website text amid Hatch Act complaint
HUD Secretary Scott Turner defended HUD’s messaging, saying he was “not worried” that it was a violation of the Hatch Act.
How a government shutdown threatens thousands of Florida home sales
The government shutdown suspends NFIP, risking 1,400 daily closings. Florida’s 28K pending homes, face delays, higher costs without coverage.
Why homeowners should focus on blended debt rates and total mortgage costs
In mortgage lending, there’s no shortage of conversation around interest rates and closing costs. But beneath that surface-level focus lies a missed opportunity—one that could dramatically improve the financial well-being of millions of homeowners. It’s the opportunity to help borrowers optimize their blended debt rate and strategically reduce their total mortgage cost over time.
Outdated manufactured home? This reverse LO could save the day
Bill Smith of Reverse Mortgage West talks about a unique way to build new homes using the proceeds from a reverse mortgage.
Treasury eyes Bowman, Jefferson and Logan for Fed Chair
However, additional candidates will be interviewed in the coming weeks, Bloomberg reported.
Homie appeals dismissal of antitrust suit against NAR
Homie’s suit was dismissed in mid-July, but the discount brokerage is not willing to give up its fight, filing an appeal on Thursday.
Bridging the gap: How intergenerational living is combating senior isolation and the housing crisis
The United States faces a pressing dual challenge: an aging population at risk of social isolation and a housing market that has struggled to keep pace with evolving care needs. Traditional senior housing models often separate rather than connect, leaving many older adults without meaningful community and compounding the emotional toll of aging. At the same time, younger adults with support needs are frequently placed in environments not designed to nurture independence or emotional well-being. This disconnect not only reduces quality of life but also contributes to unsustainable costs for families and systems alike.
Aperture Global Real Estate expands into Montana
Aperture — the luxury affiliate of LPT Realty — has established a presence in 17 U.S. states and four international cities.
