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Denver sellers cut prices on more than half of homes as market slows
Denver real estate market sees over 50% of homes reduce listing prices and median days on market extend to 70.
By the numbers: Key housing market trends in Columbia, SC
Columbia housing market sees 47.7% price reductions signaling neutral conditions and steady median list price of $315,000.
Portland real estate: Price cuts deepen buyer’s market
Portland, OR real estate market sees nearly half of home listings with price cuts as buyer’s market deepens.
Retirement plans for small-business owners have visible generational gaps
A Capital Group report reveals generational and gender disparities in small business retirement plan readiness.
VA loans rise as housing market shifts toward buyers
During the pandemic’s competitive housing market, VA buyers often lost out to those offering larger down payments.
Homebuyers embrace sustainability, efficiency in 2025
Findings reflect a nationwide shift away from large, aesthetic features toward practical, eco-friendly and tech-driven living.
Helping heroes home: how real estate pros can better serve veterans
Real estate pros can make a difference by guiding veterans through VA loans and community resources for homeownership.
Community association leaders advocate on Capitol Hill
Meetings with legislators addressed affordable insurance, disaster recovery, affordable housing, community self-governance and more.
Covius’s Joe Chappell on Title365 acquisition, home equity footprint
Covius is set to expand its home equity market presence with the acquisition of Title365, pending regulatory approval.
Propy leans on acquisitions, AI to ‘modernize’ title
The company is looking to close $100 million of title company acquisitions in an attempt to modernize the homebuying experience for consumers.
Qualia puts forth FinCEN compliance solution
Incomplete or late FinCEN reports could lead to fines of up to $1,400 per violation and more than $100,000 for patterns of negligence.
Atlas VMS names Trey Cole VP of client engagement for AIM-Port
Cole will focus on customer relationships, expanding client-focused initiatives and promoting adoption of the AIM-Port platform.
Atlas VMS promotes Anneta Pope to chief brand officer
In her new role, she will advise on market intelligence and oversee the development of a unified brand strategy as the company expands.
Judge allows appraisal bias lawsuit against Rocket to proceed
A Colorado federal judge has allowed an appraisal bias lawsuit against Rocket Mortgage to move forward, denying company’s motion to dismiss.
