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September 2025

Where rental agents are cashing in: The states to watch for the remainder of 2025

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The U.S. rental market is shifting in 2025, but for rental agents, opportunity remains abundant. National vacancy rates reached 7 percent in the second quarter, up from 6.6 percent a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A wave of new construction and moderating rent growth has created a more balanced market, but in […]

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Union Home Mortgage acquires assets of Sierra Pacific Mortgage: sources

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Ohio-based Union Home Mortgage (UHM), led by Bill Cosgrove, has reached an agreement to acquire California-based Sierra Pacific Mortgage‘s assets, sources told HousingWire. The deal marks UHM’s second deal in 2025, following its March purchase of Houston-based Nations Reliable Lending (NRL Mortgage). The move comes less than three years after UHM acquired Amerifirst Home Mortgage.

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How to compete and win with your listing presentation (+ template)

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The real estate listing presentation is one of the most critical tools in your arsenal for demonstrating your knowledge, expertise, experience and authenticity to seller leads. A well-done listing presentation not only distinguishes you from your competitors — it also elevates the seller’s experience of working with you from day one. It’s cliché, but you

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FEMA funds blocked illegally, GAO finds

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A federal watchdog has ruled that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) broke the law by blocking or delaying aid money that Congress had already approved, including funds for programs that provide shelter and food. The Government Accountability Office (GAO), which oversees federal spending on behalf of Congress, said in a decision released this week

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RAND study reveals key strategies to boost housing voucher effectiveness

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RAND and the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at the University of California at Berkeley have released a joint report examining how local housing agencies can more effectively use federal housing vouchers. The study, funded by the Cooper Housing Institute, found that while the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program — popularly known as Section 8

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Emilia Bechrakis Serhant joins SERHANT. as licensed agent

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Nine years after marrying Ryan Serhant, Emilia Bechrakis Serhant is joining the brokerage that bears her surname. On Tuesday, SERHANT. announced that Bechrakis Serhant was joining the firm’s New York City office as a licensed real estate agent. She will work alongside Melissa Post. Born in New York and raised between New York and Athens,

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Real Estate One expands with Michigan acquisition

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Michigan-based Clients First Realtors of Canton has joined the Real Estate One Family of Companies. Founded in 1995, Clients First has operated within Michigan for more than 25 years. “Clients First Realtors’ values align closely with our own, especially when it comes to giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said Dan

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Pacaso launches 30-year mortgage for vacation home co-ownership

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Pacaso on Tuesday announced the launch of the first purpose-built, 30-year mortgage designed for co-ownership of vacation homes in the U.S. The new financing option gives qualified buyers and existing Pacaso owners a standardized way to finance their share of a second home, with a simplified closing process. The product is backed by a $100

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Mortgage lenders top banks, credit unions in tech adoption

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Mortgage lenders are keeping pace with, and in some cases surpassing, banks and credit unions when integrating new technologies. Enlisting outside expertise can be a deciding factor in how successful these efforts are. National Mortgage News’ Emerging Technology and Artificial Intelligence report surveyed 128 professionals across the banking, credit union and mortgage industries on the

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