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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.
With Hsieh in the driver’s seat, loanDepot posts revenue of $283M
loanDepot grew originations 30% and cut expenses in Q2 2025, narrowing its net loss as founder Anthony Hsieh resumed CEO duties
Trump taps economic adviser Stephen Miran for Fed board seat
Miran, who currently chairs the Council of Economic Advisers, is being appointed to serve the remainder of a term that expires in early 2026.
HUD doubles down: No FHA financing for ‘unqualified aliens’
Turner issued a letter to HUD partners and grantees detailing the priority HUD is placing on a recent immigration-related executive order.
NAMB introduces Hive, an online community for mortgage pros
Hive, which is led by NAMB’s Growth Officer Jason Frazier, is open to join starting today by accessing an online forum.
Home prices are cooling, and condos in Florida are experiencing a deep freeze
Early March 2025 data showed that condos saw their first annual price decline in more than a decade, with Florida condos dropping the most.
Inside Real Estate acquires AI property search firm ListAssist
Utah-based Inside Real Estate has acquired ListAssist, which provides artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search and marketing technology that’s designed to enhance the property search experience.
Coldwell Banker’s Kamini Lane blasts potential repeal of CCP
In an op-ed published Wednesday by Newsweek, Coldwell Banker president and CEO Kamini Lane let loose about the potential repeal of CCP, which requires brokers to list a property on the MLS within 24 hours of publicly marketing it.
Berkshire Hathaway denies sale to Compass — but what if it happened?
Industry experts speculate on the potential impact and implications of an acquisition of Berkshire Hathaway by Compass.
