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HomeServices of America names Chris Kelly CEO, replacing Blefari

Former CEO Gino Blefari has stepped down from the role and will transition into the position of chairman emeritus, the company said.

HomeServices of America names Chris Kelly CEO, replacing Blefari

Homeowners have a collective $700B in ‘trapped’ equity

Home equity investment company Point found that $731 billion in home equity is effectively inaccessible by traditional lending means.

Homeowners have a collective $700B in ‘trapped’ equity

How real estate brokerage stocks have fared since ‘Liberation Day’

Major brokerage equities have underperformed the S&P 500 since April 2, which was Trump’s “Liberation Day” rollout of the new tariffs.

How real estate brokerage stocks have fared since ‘Liberation Day’

How to Clean Old Kitchen Cabinets: A Step-by-Step Guide From Professional Cleaners

Revive your old kitchen cabinets with this expert-backed, step-by-step cleaning guide packed with tips and insights. The post How to Clean Old Kitchen...

How to Clean Old Kitchen Cabinets: A Step-by-Step Guide From Professional Cleaners

Heirs’ attempt to reopen HECM foreclosure fails in Connecticut

An attempt to reopen a HECM foreclosure was denied as a judge ruled that the borrower’s heirs failed to meet state legal requirements.

Heirs’ attempt to reopen HECM foreclosure fails in Connecticut

FirstTeam begins national expansion, introduces new agent compensation plan

Founded in 1976, FirstTeam operates more than 46 branches with 2,200-plus sales agents, with more office openings expected soon.

FirstTeam begins national expansion, introduces new agent compensation plan

RealReports partners with MLS Now, expanding access to AI property tool

The collaboration gives MLS Now members access to RealReports' data aggregation platform and its AI tool, Aiden, which is designed to answer property-...

RealReports partners with MLS Now, expanding access to AI property tool

Blend, Alloy expand fraud prevention partnership

Blend customers can now incorporate Alloy’s identity and fraud prevention capabilities into their consumer banking solutions.

Blend, Alloy expand fraud prevention partnership

FBI warns of home title theft surge

The Boston division of the FBI is sounding the alarm over a rise in home title theft, aka quit claim deed fraud, a scheme in which scammers forge docu...

FBI warns of home title theft surge

These states are the most reliant on global trade

According to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), some states thrive on exported goods, while others lean heavily on imports,...

These states are the most reliant on global trade

Elevate Your Home Décor with Stripe Patterns

Stripe patterns have long been a favorite in interior design, known for their ability to create dynamic visual effects and add texture to any room. Wh...

Elevate Your Home Décor with Stripe Patterns

HUD and DOGE target mixed immigration status households

Families with mixed immigration status are reportedly being targeted by HUD and DOGE, according to the Washington Post.

HUD and DOGE target mixed immigration status households

California insurance regulator sued over ‘unjustified surcharges’ for homeowners

A consumer group is suing California’s insurance department over a plan that would reportedly pass on insurer costs to policyholders.

California insurance regulator sued over ‘unjustified surcharges’ for homeowners

What will happen to mortgage rates as the trade war heats up?

The U.S. economy continues to navigate turbulence that is closely tied to President Donald Trump’s newly enacted trade policies. The mortgage market h...

What will happen to mortgage rates as the trade war heats up?

Tariffs are creating perfect storm for housing market

Over the last month, home sales have definitely picked up, especially when compared to last year’s very low levels. Weekly pending home sales counts h...

Tariffs are creating perfect storm for housing market

EquityProtect partners with title companies to boost fraud awareness

EquityProtect said it can help reduce the risk of long-term financial consequences by ensuring suspicious activity is caught early.

EquityProtect partners with title companies to boost fraud awareness

10 Pros and Cons of Living in Oklahoma

Is Oklahoma a good place to live? Here are ten pros and cons of living in the Sooner State to give you some insight on what to expect. The post 10 Pro...

10 Pros and Cons of Living in Oklahoma

FinCEN renews transparency orders for title companies

The renewed orders, which are effective Tuesday and run through Oct. 9, 2025, require title insurance companies to identify the true, natural owners b...

FinCEN renews transparency orders for title companies

Farewell, COVID-19 loss mitigation waterfall

FHA said that COVID-era loss mitigation tools have been in place far too long, introducing additional financial risk to the MMI Fund.

Farewell, COVID-19 loss mitigation waterfall

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