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Attorneys general in 14 states have joined together to send a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director Sandra Thompson that urges the termination of the agency’s title waiver pilot program. The letter, which was sent on Monday, was spearheaded by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and co-signed by attorneys general in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana,...

Will the Federal Reserve pivot in time to save construction workers? We have discussed this topic for some time now because, for the first time in a while, single-family permits are falling and 5-unit permits are already in recession. This is key because, traditionally, residential construction workers are the first to lose their jobs before every recession since higher mortgage rates hit housing first....

Reverse mortgage industry veteran George Morales has been appointed as the new chairperson of the dedicated reverse mortgage development workgroup (DWG) inside the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization. MISMO is a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), which signaled its intent for more reverse mortgage involvement late last year. The reverse mortgage workgroup, which was...

A freshly minted tech startup based in Palo Alto, California, and Seattle believes it has a solution for homeowners looking for insurance. Finaya is adding a marketplace for assessing and comparing home insurance offerings. The company will deliver a network of insurance providers for homeowners looking to insure a new home or sign a new policy to address shifting needs at different points in owning a...

Century 21 is welcoming new affiliates on both coasts On Tuesday, the company announced it was welcoming Staten Island, New York-based Herman & Co. Real Estate to the brand. The firm is now doing business as Century 21 Standard Real Estate. The brokerage was founded in 2004 by broker-owner Herman Herrera, a retired U.S. Marine and former school teacher. The firm serves clients in Brooklyn and...

It doesn’t happen all too often, but sometimes, just sometimes, sprawling mansions with intricate finishes manage to land that perfect blend of upscale elegance and bright, inviting interiors. And this elegant European-style home overlooking beautiful Bellwood Lake in Tyler, Texas, is the perfect example of that. The 8,189-square-foot home — listed for $2,750,000 with The Agency’s Vanessa...

As a real estate investor, you are well aware that you will need access to important data in order to make the best possible investment decisions. Real estate investing...

They sound and feel so much better than your typical keyboard. Eggy Sayoga / Getty Images As the popularity of laptops increased, so did the popularity of specialty keyboards. Rarely will you see someone whip out their laptop at a coffee shop and plug in a second keyboard—no, they're using their laptop with the keyboard that comes attached to the machine.Then, the pandemic happened.Before 2020,...

A raspberry trellis is essential for easy harvesting and keeping your brambles from running wild. Brie Passano Raspberry canes produce big yields of succulent berries when planted in full sun and rich, well-draining soil. To make your brambles grow even better and simplify harvesting, a raspberry trellis is the way to go. Not only does trellising keep raspberry plants tidier and easier to...

Shopping for a new sink? This guide covers the most common sink materials and the considerations to make for each. BHG/Adelyn Duchala Sinks add style and functionality to any space, but with so many options available, searching for the right fit can be a confusing process. Choosing the type of sink can be hard enough, but then you'll have to settle on a material, too. Each sink material has its...