The American dream of homeownership has been a way to build wealth for decades as people pay down their debt while their homes appreciate in value. The result is a nice home equity nest egg — especially for seniors who have owned homes for many years. But an outdated tax law could claw back much of […]
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Raul Santidrian — a veteran of south Florida’s luxury real estate market — has joined Coldwell Banker Realty’s Pinecrest/Miami office after more than a decade at Douglas Elliman Florida. Santidrian consistently ranks among top agents statewide and brings a track record that includes more than 600 closed transactions and a career sales volume in the
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Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: ICE posts $851M profit in Q2 2025, raises revenue guidance Intercontinental Exchange reported $851 million in net income for the second quarter and a return to profitability in
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As a Realtor, your real estate landing pages are one of your most valuable lead generation assets. They are the final gatekeepers between you and your lead. Get them right, and your ROI from paid leads will soar. Get them wrong, and your conversion rate will plummet. It’s no wonder that most Realtors, and even
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While many expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its September meeting, mortgage professionals caution that even if it happens, it won’t significantly impact the industry. Loan officers have encouraged borrowers to continue with their home loan applications. They note that home sellers and builders are offering concessions to lower rates, while lenders
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Tucson, Arizona-based independent firm KMS Realty is merging with United Real Estate Specialists, according to an announcement on Friday. Suzanne Rothman, who served as the designated broker KMS Realty, will serve as the managing broker of United Real Estate Specialist. She is also the immediate past president of the MLS of Southern Arizona (MLSSA) and
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After several years of sharp hikes in premiums and coverage challenges, the U.S. home insurance market is showing early signs of stabilization, according to a new report from digital insurance agency Matic. Affordability remains a top concern, with climate events, deductibles and aging roofs all playing a role in shaping the current landscape. Premium growth
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The Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday that Adriana D. Kugler will step down from her position as governor. Kugler, whose term was set to expire at the end of January 2026, joined the board of governors in September 2023 after being nominated by former President Joe Biden. She submitted her letter of resignation to
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Bad takes about mortgage rates spread faster than wildfire — especially when they come from politicians or go viral on X. But when these narratives are misleading or flat-out wrong, they don’t just confuse consumers. They erode trust in our industry and inject unnecessary chaos into an already complex housing market. It’s time to set
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Compass and Zillow are taking their legal battle to the courtroom. On Thursday, Judge Jeannette A. Vargas, a New York City-based U.S. District Court judge, ruled that the evidentiary hearing for Compass’s motion for a preliminary injunction in its suit against Zillow will begin on November 18, 2025, and end on November 21, 2025. In
Preliminary injunction hearing in Compass v. Zillow to begin in late November Read More »