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Older women worry about retirement security, making them prime reverse mortgage candidates
HousingWire

Women who are 50 and older are feeling the pinch of rising costs and economic uncertainty, even as they enjoy time with their family and hobbies, according to a new AARP survey.

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Gov. Pritzker calls for zoning reform to buoy Illinois housing access
HousingWire

Illinois state lawmakers took up housing affordability last year. The results underwhelmed. Now, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pushing to put housing at the center of Illinois’ broader affordability agenda.​ “The problem is clear – rent is too high and home ownership is too far out of reach,” Pritzker said ...

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Huntington Bank’s Carolyn Gorman on expanded mortgage footprint with Cadence, Veritex partnerships
HousingWire

Huntington Bank projects a 50% rise in mortgage production after acquiring Cadence and Veritex, expanding in Texas and the Southeast.

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For Toll Brothers, disciplined execution beats market uncertainty
HousingWire

Today’s headwinds new-home market rewards homebuilding teams that do the hardest things the best. In that light, a glib explanation for Toll Brothers’ Q1 2026 performance would be to point to geography and demographics: a luxury buyer profile, higher incomes and lower sensitivity to mortgage r...

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No exodus after all? Manhattan luxury market sales accelerate under Mamdani
HousingWire

With Zohran Mamdani mayor and debate over a possible city wealth tax or property tax increase, market data shows no sign of a luxury exodus.

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FirstHome IQ partners with MBA to boost loan officer advocacy on Capitol Hill
HousingWire

The initiative aims to have at least one LO from every state advocating together on Capitol Hill for housing affordability, access to credit, financial literacy and sustainable homeownership.

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Bachman Realty Group joins The Real Brokerage
HousingWire

Led by Tiffany and Greg Bachman, the team closed 650 transactions in 2025 totaling $245 million in sales volume, according to the company.

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Opendoor lost $1B in Q4, but investors are still bullish
Inman

Opendoor saw revenue drop 17.9 percent to $4.37 billion in 2025. However, a quarter-over-quarter transaction rally from Q3 to Q4 has given company leaders – and investors — hope in a return to profitability.

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The rules have changed. Here’s your legal survival checklist
Inman

The agents who thrive in 2026 won’t be the ones who close the most transactions, coach Darryl Davis writes. They’ll be the ones who close them without legal exposure.

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From scrambling to systematic: A better open house plan
Inman

Grow your database and grow your real estate business with Jen Berbas' systematic plan for goal-setting, open house hosting and buyer follow-up.

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The department store parallel: A warning for the real estate industry
Inman

NYC real estate CEO Dezireh Eyn looks at the state of real estate consolidation through the lens of the high-end retail industry.

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Eviction wait times reach 16 weeks at slowest UK courts
PropertyWire

<p>Landlords seeking to evict tenants are facing wait times of up to 16 weeks at the slowest-performing courts in England and Wales, according to data released by specialist firm LegalforLandlords. The analysis identifies Barnet County Court as having the longest processing times, with the majority ...

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What Guinness can teach you about building a brand that lasts
Inman

In a market flooded with agents who cut corners to close faster, coach Darryl Davis writes, your commitment to doing things right is your greatest competitive advantage.

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How to sharpen your negotiation skills without pricey seminars
Inman

The agents who become exceptional negotiators aren't the ones who took the most courses, Nick Schlekeway writes. They're the ones who treat every conversation like practice.

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NAR to highlight Realtor services, value in new campaign
HousingWire

The campaign showcases Realtors services such as managing negotiations, coordinating stakeholders and navigating complex regulations.

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Rate unveils RateFi, enabling crypto assets for mortgage qualification
HousingWire

RateFi lets borrowers use verified cryptocurrency as income and reserves for mortgages without requiring liquidation.

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Lettings director convicted of fraud receives suspended sentence
PropertyWire

<p>A London lettings agency director has received a 12-month suspended prison sentence after being convicted of fraudulently transferring over £105,000 from his company as it entered receivership. Ghanshyam Sarup Batra was found guilty at the Old Bailey of fraud in anticipation of winding-up under t...

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Residential auction sales rise 53% in January 2026
PropertyWire

<p>Residential property auction sales increased by 53% in January 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from the Essential Information Group. A total of 1,462 homes were sold at auction last month from over 2,000 properties offered.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.property...

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Landlords spend 31 hours monthly on property management
PropertyWire

<p>UK landlords are spending an average of 31 hours per month managing rental properties, with those owning 11 or more homes dedicating 78 hours monthly. New research from Pegasus Insight reveals that using letting agents does not significantly reduce oversight requirements, as compliance and mainte...

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Rightmove reports 50% increase in agent valuation leads
PropertyWire

<p>Estate agents using Rightmove received 50% more valuation leads in January 2026 compared to the same month in 2025. The increase follows the introduction of Online Agent Valuation in late 2025 and upgrades to existing valuation products.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/...

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