A sweeping new anti-money laundering rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), took effect this week, introducing new reporting obligations for certain residential real estate transactions. The regulation, effective March 1, expands federal oversight into parts of the real estate market that historically operated with limited anti-money-laundering reporting requirements —...

Redwood Trust closed a $391 million securitization backed by nonqualified mortgages (non-QMs), marking the inaugural deal from its Aspire platform that was expanded in early 2025, the company announced Friday. The transaction (SPIRE 2026-1) establishes Redwood’s third securitization shelf, alongside Sequoia for nonagency mortgages and CoreVest for business-purpose lending. Aspire’s first...

Virginia-based Allied Title and Escrow has expanded its operations into Ohio and Michigan — bringing its total footprint to 14 states. The move marks another step in Allied’s national growth strategy and expands its presence in the Midwest as leaders cited increased demand from real estate agents, lenders and investors seeking technology-driven title and escrow services. “Our expansion into...

What realistic, visionary, and wise players in the U.S. housing sector believe is that some solutions are already here, hidden in plain sight. Part of the problem is that what often hides those solutions from view is a past history, baggage or a whiff of negative reputation. Manufactured housing is among them. And, because of its relatively low cost, portability, and scalability, the category is...

While some homeowners are doing away with bathtubs, experts explain why they still matter and why you might want to hold onto...

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Set within two miles of I-575 and the exciting collection of shops, restaurants, and events of The Mill on Etowah in Canton, Georgia, David Weekley Homes found an excellent location for its gated townhome community of Grandview Terrace. Conveniently poised in the Cherokee County School District, with a future pool and cabana planned, it has proven a natural draw for families and young professionals. In...

Developers Cut Deals to Spur Demand Macau's residential property market softened in 2025 as developers lowered prices to stimulate demand amid weaker transaction activity and declining asset values, according to new data released by JLL. The territory recorded 2,775 residential transactions last year, representing a 9.2% drop from 2024 levels. Despite the overall slowdown, the pre-sale segment expanded...

A new report from consulting firm Milliman concludes that the average 65-year-old should set aside $135,000 to cover high-intensity long-term care in the future. But averages can mask wide variation depending on gender, location and health.   Women face significantly higher costs than men — an average of $171,000 versus $98,000 — largely because women live longer. Extended life spans increase...