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How can senior living challenge aging in place preferences?
One retired senior care executive described the challenges of competing with aging in place during a recent virtual forum.
Democrats put housing front and center in NYC mayoral debate
Housing took the spotlight immediately out of the gate, with the very first question centered on the affordability of living in the city.
Blue Sage Solutions adds rent payment data to Freddie Mac mortgage assessments
The moves comes as part of a broader effort to expand access to homeownership, particularly for renters with limited credit histories.
New listings data unfazed by 8% mortgage rates
New listing data appears unafraid of the mortgage rate ghost story over the last few months, even as rates have reached 8%.
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan show two different paths for mortgages in Q3 2023
Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, two top-five depository mortgage lenders, reported their earnings on Friday.
Keller Williams, and brokerage’s diversity shortcomings
Some of Keller Williams’ agents slammed the recent white male musical chairs. But the brokerage is hardly alone in lacking diversity at the top. HW+ Premium Content
How homebuilders are competing in this crazy market
Homebuilders are getting better at offering homes at affordable prices. In January, 38% of new homes were sold for less than $300,000. HW+ Premium Content
Rocket Homes could be real estate’s sleeping giant
Rocket Companies is making a play for real estate agent business while also defending its mortgage turf from Zillow Group.