While it’s important to understand the unique challenges faced by older Americans in rural or suburban areas as they seek to age in place in their own homes, there can also be unique challenges for those seeking to age in place in urban parts of the country. This is according to a look at the hurdles faced by Philadelphia residents by the city’s NPR and PBS affiliate, WHYY. According to data from...
Despite a drop in overall profitability in the fourth quarter of 2024, FOA, one of the nation’s leading reverse mortgage lenders, remains optimistic about the total addressable market for home equity-based retirement products and will continue to develop its offerings in 2025. This was some of the perspective shared this week by Kristen Sieffert, president of Finance of America (FOA) when the company...
Utah-based Inside Real Estate has acquired ListAssist, which provides artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search and marketing technology that’s designed to enhance the property search experience. Joe Skousen, CEO of Inside Real Estate, described the acquisition as a step toward revolutionizing how consumers search for homes. “We are thrilled to welcome ListAssist to the Inside Real Estate...
On a desirable stretch of West Chelsea lined with high-profile residential buildings created by world-renowned architects like Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel, and Bjarke Ingels, a sophisticated condo is now up for grabs. Listed for $7,500,000 with Douglas Elliman’s Erin Boisson Aries, the condo is set in the Foster + Partners-designed 551 West 21st Street, a 19-story blue-chip building in the West Chelsea...
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Blinds and shutters could be considered the workhorses of window treatments. These “hard” treatments constructed of wood, composite and vinyl work well in home designs ranging from traditional to modern. When categorizing window treatments, blinds are often grouped with shades, but there are some...
A bathroom in 150 square feet offers a chance to create a roomy space for rejuvenation and relaxation. This size offers flexibility, and it often includes a double vanity and a separate shower and large soaking tub. Have a look at these four bathroom makeovers to see how new layouts, clever...
New data from Redfin shows that nearly three-quarters of the most populous U.S. metro areas (35 out of 50) have seen an increase in wealthy renters, with Raleigh, NC, and Orlando, FL, leading the trend. "For many, renting is about flexibility," said Juan Castro, a Redfin Premier real estate agent in Orlando. "The U.S. economy and job market are evolving, and people want the freedom to move as opportunities...
Compass is in “advanced talks” to acquire HomeServices of America, the real estate wing of Warren Buffett-owned conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway. The news was reported Thursday afternoon by The Wall Street Journal. The outlet cited unnamed sources and said that a deal “could come together soon, if talks don’t hit any last-minute snags.” The outlet later reported that HomeServices sent a...
Generally speaking, retirement sentiment among those currently in the planning stage is high. Two-thirds of pre-retirees express confidence in their plans as it stands, but the metric took a notable dip of 7 percentage points when compared to 2024, according to new survey results from Fidelity Investments. The source of the decline is likely not surprising for after the economic data of the past few...
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