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Weekly home inventory data Housing inventory is now in the traditional seasonal slump for December, but the inventory growth story, which I was pleased to see earlier this year, has changed a lot in recent months. The latest stock growth rate has now fallen to 13.54%, which is still positive, but not as strong as […]
“During this pivotal moment of growth, Barry will play a critical role in driving the execution of our strategic business plans by building a fast-moving and efficient organization.” Feierstein brings more than 30 years of experience. Most recently he was COO of Hamilton Insurance Companyan insurance broker and benefit administration provider, from January 2025 to […]
By NAR: “Sales of existing homes rose for the third month in a row due to lower mortgage rates this fall,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. “However, inventory growth is starting to stagnate.” My central theme when selling existing homes has always been that the bar is so low that we can trip over […]
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) applauds the news, saying it reinforces its warning that AOLs are a “fragile and inferior” alternative to title insurance and that the letters are “inferior products that do not reduce risk.” “For lenders that have adopted AOL programs, the filing raises immediate questions about going concern, liability and counterparty […]
Affordability is also emerging as the central fault line of next year’s election. Polls show that the cost of living is overshadowing other issues as the top concern among voters, and both major political parties are scrambling to create a credible plan to lower prices on everything, including housing. Spanberger’s plan would revive proposals that […]
Yet many still expect growth, especially in the areas of multi-family housing, senior housing and workforce housing. While only 29% of respondents plan to expand their operations by 2026, more than half believe access to affordable housing will increase, reflecting what TD Bank leaders describe as “cautious optimism” across the industry. Andrew Warren, senior vice […]
“My mother-in-law called me for the first time, and when she FaceTimed me, I could see in the background that the fires and flames were right behind her house. When I heard that trauma and that fear in her voice, my heart skipped a beat and I said, ‘You know what, leave everything behind. Everything […]
Over the past year, Abrams said KW has focused closely on connecting its teams and providing them with the opportunity to learn from each other as they look to grow and develop their businesses. “The difference between Keller Williams and almost everyone else is that we are a people development company, which means we lead […]
Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Jonathan Delozier: What are you seeing this year in terms of new fraud patterns or the evolution of what criminals are throwing at the title ecosystem? Tyler Adams: In 2025, the biggest shift we saw wasn’t necessarily brand new types of fraud, but more […]
NatEquity is a California-based originator, administrator and portfolio manager of lifetime shared valuation products for equity access. The company advertises itself as a national provider of equity access for senior homeowners. According to its website, the company’s mission is “to help senior homeowners in coastal California access their home equity to relieve financial stress and […]
