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Life events, not interest rates, are driving 2026 mortgage originations. Lenders must leverage AI and modern CRMs to help loan officers become true financial advisors for these clients.

Jesse Singh has been appointed chief executive officer of Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. (NYSE: FBIN), the home, security and digital products company said Monday. Fortune Brands is the parent of several core brands in the homebuilding and repair-remodel channels, including Moen, House of Rohl, The...

<p>The three-bedroom property at the centre of the 2018 Salisbury Novichok poisoning incident has been listed for sale at £114,000 as shared ownership. The listing includes disclosure of the property's involvement in the nerve agent incident.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/new...

<p>A property listing in Lincolnshire has been removed from major portals after a virtual tour revealed Nazi-era memorabilia displayed inside the home. The incident has raised questions about pre-listing vetting procedures in the industry.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/u...

<p>House prices have declined in 20 of the 25 local authorities with the highest concentration of second homes in England by the first quarter of 2026, according to wealth manager Rathbones. The number of second homes in England has decreased by 12,000 since 2024, representing a 4.3% decline.</p> <p...

<p>Recognise Bank has provided a £1,697,500 bridging loan to enable a manufacturing company to acquire two industrial units in West Yorkshire. The borrower, a manufacturer with more than 35 years of trading history, produces coatings, adhesives, elastomers and moulded rubber products.</p> <p>The pos...

Affordability is improving, but 70% of owners have rates at 5% or below, limiting inventory and sales momentum.

The Agency report cites AI-era buyers, climate relocation, and tighter supply in the $1 million to $5 million tier shaping luxury demand.

NAR reports 5% of contracts terminated and 13% had delayed settlements, agents can reduce risk by weighing financing and contingencies.

Former HUD official Julia Gordon joins the Center for Affordable Housing Lending as senior fellow, backed by a $1M Citi Foundation grant.

Bed Bath &#038; Beyond Inc. provided new details on Monday regarding the homeownership platform it plans to build.

AI Mode reached 1 billion monthly users in 2026, and 93% of searches there end without clicks, accelerating AEO for real estate.

The company also announced several leadership appointments to oversee its expansion efforts in key regions.

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court denied Trump’s stay request, keeping Fed governor Lisa Cook in place during litigation.

<p>Bridging lender Somo has completed a second charge loan enabling a borrower to acquire a buy-to-let property valued at £500,000 for £350,000, whilst simultaneously clearing six months of mortgage arrears. The transaction involved a seller relocating overseas who required a quick sale.</p> <p>The ...

<p>Almost nine years after the Grenfell Tower fire, 47% of buildings identified with unsafe cladding have yet to begin or complete remediation works. Of 4,411 residential buildings over 11 metres tall, only 1,672 have finished remediation work.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/n...

<p>Fine &#038; Country has introduced redesigned 'For Sale' boards across its network as part of a brand refresh coinciding with the estate agency's 25th anniversary in 2026. The updated boards incorporate the company's recently revised logo and have been deployed across its network of more than 300...

<p>The Property Franchise Group has granted share options to senior executives including CEO Gareth Samples as part of a three-year performance-linked incentive scheme. The awards cover the period to December 2028 following the company's 39% profit increase last year.</p> <p>The post <a href="https:...

Ponsford told HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily that his makeover as a reverse mortgage advocate in financial planning began years ago when he connected with friends at American Advisors Group prior to its acquisition by Finance of America.

<p>The Bank of England is anticipated to maintain interest rates at 3.75% when the Monetary Policy Committee announces its decision on Thursday, though geopolitical tensions are introducing fresh uncertainty. Most economists predict a 7-2 vote split in favour of holding rates, following June inflati...