The bipartisan duo that leads the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging — Sens. Bob Casey, D-Penn., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. — introduced a bill this week that is designed to make it easier for U.S. seniors to qualify for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program. The program, which Casey’s office describes as “an alternative model of care to traditional home-based care...

The HousingWire Pulse Survey for Q3 2024 provides a detailed snapshot of current housing market sentiments and challenges faced by real estate agents, brokers, and mortgage professionals. The survey reveals a generally cautious optimism among these sectors, despite varied expectations regarding market trends over the next three months. Real estate agents have mixed outlook Agents exhibit a mixed but...

Coinciding with the effective date for a previously announced reverse stock split, the price for shares of leading reverse mortgage lender Finance of America (FOA) stood well above the minimum threshold the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) requires to maintain trading activity. As of the close of trading on Friday — the day the reverse stock split went into effect — FOA’s share price jumped from...

The U.S. Senate appropriations committee this week approved full funding for the fiscal year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (T-HUD), which provides $98.737 billion in total discretionary funding for agencies including Ginnie Mae. The committee voted 28-1 to approve the bill in its current form, which calls for $67 million for salaries and...

Richard Blumenthal, the senior U.S. senator from Connecticut, sent a letter last week to Acting U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Adrianne Todman asking why what he describes as a “backlog” of housing discrimination complaints has yet to be addressed. The letter, first reported by local Connecticut outlet CT Insider, describes the lag in investigations related to such...

Nantucket has long been a playground for the rich. With its pristine beaches, upscale boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, and opulent mansions, Nantucket has become a popular vacation spot and second home destination for the extremely wealthy. Known as the “Little Grey Lady of the Sea,” the picturesque island attracts celebrities, high-powered executives, and the East Coast elite, who are drawn to...

Despite their appearance, earwigs (or pincher bugs) are typically harmless but can wreak havoc on plants. Here's how to get rid of them. Getty Images Earwigs are small insects easily recognized by their distinctive pincers or forceps, which is why they're sometimes called pincher bugs. They have a false reputation for burrowing into people's ears and laying eggs, but they do nothing of the sort....

From cafe curtains to cordless shades, these are the window coverings interior designers are seeing everywhere this year. Josh Grubbs Window treatments provide the ultimate finishing touch that pulls a space together. They're an often overlooked room element, but interior designer Mimi Meacham stresses the importance of choosing the right option. "Window treatments are important for shade and...

Whether you’re prepping for Summerween or going all-in on the Addams Family aesthetic, the ‘Wednesday’ for Pottery Barn collaboration has something for you. Pottery Barn They're creepy and they're kooky, and they're coming to a Pottery Barn near you.The daughter from the strange and deranged family who loves to hate everything now has a home collection: Wednesday Addams—portrayed by Jenna...

Transform your outdoor space with new comfy seating. Better Homes & Gardens / Walmart Summer’s not quite over yet, meaning there are still opportunities to spend quality time outdoors. Take advantage of the warm weather to host guests for happy hour, grill up your favorite summer bites, and take in charming sunsets on your porch. Wherever and however you decide to spend the final days of...