The luxury housing market lost momentum in April as financial uncertainty prompted many high-end buyers and sellers to hold off on transactions, according to a new report from Zillow. Defined as the top 5% of home values in each region, the typical luxury home in the U.S. is now valued at about $1.8 million. Despite […]
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In the ongoing lawsuit between two leading reverse mortgage lenders over allegations of improper advertising practices, both parties recently conferred in front of a magistrate judge, but did not reach a settlement. That’s according to the court docket reviewed by HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD). The lawsuit between Longbridge Financial and Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
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Private equity billionaire Justin Ishbia, the brother of United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia, has reached an agreement to acquire the Chicago White Sox from longtime owner Jerry Reinsdorf, Sportico reported on Thursday. This would give the Ishbia family ownership of a second major professional sports franchise after Mat Ishbia acquired the Phoenix Suns and
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As it has grown more popular for older people to choose to age in place in their existing homes, this has become a challenge for the senior living industry. While dedicated senior living facilities can offer a sense of community and enticing amenities, the cost may often be out of reach for many potential customers,
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With the next race for the mayor of America’s largest city in full swing — and as a city that has consistently elected Democrats for the position for much of the past century — the first Democratic primary debate for the 2025 election was rife with attacks and sweeping policy promises. Nine candidates were on
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Blue Sage Solutions has integrated Freddie Mac’s new policy on positive rental payment history into its digital lending platform, allowing lenders to factor on-time rent payments into mortgage applications. The change comes as part of a broader effort to expand access to homeownership, particularly for renters with limited traditional credit histories. Freddie Mac’s Loan Product
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The onset of COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 set off a wave of domestic migration that reoriented housing markets across the country, turning some metro areas into boomtowns and sinking a number of others. The prevailing narrative around this phenomenon took on a life of its own — a mass exodus from urban cities in
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Real estate technology startup Goby Homes has launched a new platform aimed at increasing transparency, security and communication in residential real estate transactions, the company announced during the 2025 Realtors Legislative Meetings. That announcement coincided with the National Association of Realtors naming Goby Homes founder Terrence Nickelson its 2025 iOi Innovator of the Year. Nickelson
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Costanza Genoese Zerbi — a nationally recognized real estate agent and founder of Long Beach, California-based Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates — has joined eXp Realty, the company announced Tuesday. Zerbi, a veteran agent with nearly a decade of experience, brings a strong sales record to the brokerage. She closed $91 million in volume during
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Home-price growth in the U.S. fell to its lowest rate in more than a decade this April, according to the latest data from Cotality. Weighing on the market were continued concerns about the economy, including job stability, inflation and possible tariff impacts — all contributing to sluggish buyer demand. “Housing market headwinds continue to challenge
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