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Ginger Wilcox’s leadership formula at Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

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Before she ever stepped into the role of president at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Ginger Wilcox had lived nearly every side of the real estate business. She previously worked as an agent, learning the intense demands of serving clients through one of life’s biggest financial decisions. She also operated as a broker, understanding […]

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Developer sues Denver over its affordable housing fund

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As many local governments continue to face challenges in bolstering their housing stock, one developer is taking action against Denver over a requirement to pay into the city’s dedicated affordable housing fund. The company, redT Homes, states that it’s the Denver area’s “only residential real estate development company […] offering a full suite of services,

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Americans tapped $25B in home equity in Q1 2025

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U.S. homeowners tapped nearly $25 billion in home equity through second-lien mortgages during the first quarter of 2025 — the largest volume for this period in 17 years, according to the ICE Mortgage Technology‘s newest Mortgage Monitor report. That marks a 22% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The first quarter is typically

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Top Connecticut team returns to Coldwell Banker Realty

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Coldwell Banker Realty is welcoming another top-producing team. The Anywhere–owned brokerage announced Monday that the Fowler Sakey Team is making the move from William Raveis to Coldwell Banker. The Connecticut-based team will be joining the Fairfield Coldwell Banker Realty office.  “We are thrilled to welcome the Fowler Sakey Team to Coldwell Banker Realty,” Steven Thomson,

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Culture over commission: Building a top-producing team that lasts

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Some brokerages are what I sometimes think of as “Lily Pads” because they’re waystations where agents sometimes go—albeit briefly—to level up their commission splits. And then they move on. Lily Pad brokerages attract and recruit based on a higher split, but fail to retain a cohesive team because they don’t lead with a culture focused

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Mortgage rates unfazed by crazy economic headlines

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In one of the most chaotic weeks for economic headlines of the year, mortgage rates remained relatively stable, which is a stark contrast to the madness caused by the Godzilla tariffs a few weeks ago. Can this stability last?  Despite elevated rates, having fewer wild fluctuations on a day-to-day basis creates a healthier mortgage market

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The HELPER Act promises to open up housing opportunities and give the real estate business a much-needed lift 

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A firefighter and his pregnant wife were unable to buy a two-bedroom home in the neighborhood where they grew up; two teachers had dashed dreams of owning their bungalow near the school where they work. These are just two examples of the heartbreaking scenarios you hear about in the real estate business. It’s no secret

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Updated list of Bill Pulte’s actions that impact FHFA, GSEs

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Below is a timeline of the actions or reports related to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte that have impacted the regulator or the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac since Pulte was announced as President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role in January and took office in March. January/February Trump

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MISMO reverse mortgage workgroup chair on ‘building a bridge to the mainland’

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The dedicated reverse mortgage development workgroup inside the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) has been working diligently for much of the past year to develop holistic support for reverse programs across new and existing MISMO subscribers. It’s also working to publish data in an industry-standard format to increase efficiency among stakeholders. George Morales, the

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NAHB: Remodeling for aging in place fell in Q1 but receptivity remains high

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Roughly 56% of professional home remodelers in the U.S. reported taking on projects to facilitate a customer’s aging-in-place goals, according to findings from the National Association of Home Builders‘ (NAHB) Q1 2025 Remodeling Market Index (RMI). The survey first added questions related to aging in place beginning in 2004. The first-quarter 2025 results are the

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