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Top Douglas Elliman team expands into Westchester, Connecticut
The New York City-based Michael Lorber Team is expanding into new territory with the help of new addition Scott Elwell
Rising insurance costs deepen homeownership strain
Data shows that annual property insurance payments for single-family mortgage holders now average nearly $2,370.
Longbridge goes beyond reverse with Figure partnership, new ‘HELOC for Seniors’
Longbridge is expanding beyond reverse mortgages with a new HELOC product designed specifically for older borrowers.
Ohio gubernatorial candidate cites aging in place as campaign issue
Amy Acton, a candidate for governor in Ohio, has cited aging in place as a campaign issue she hopes to address if elected next year.
As trigger leads ban inches closer, MBA’s Broeksmit talks deregulation, conservatorship
MBA’s Bob Broeksmit talks about the trigger lead bill, the plan to remove the GSEs from conservatorship and more at The Gathering.
Former Douglas Elliman agent withdraws lawsuit that sought unpaid commissions
Holly Parker, a former Douglas Elliman agent, has withdrawn a lawsuit to recoup $1.6 million from deals that closed after she left.
NAR repeals optional no-commingling rule
The trade group’s executive committee voted on Wednesday to repeal the optional policy, citing MLS community feedback.
Housing discrimination against LGBTQ+ community is on the rise
The LGBTQ+ Alliance’s annual Real Estate Report found that one-third of respondents reported an increase in discrimination since 2022.
