Tommie Wehrle, a learning consultant with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, has been appointed as the 2026 president of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, a national trade organization representing more than 3,500 members. Wehrle has worked in real estate for nearly 35 years, holding roles as an agent, broker-owner, instructor and coach. She has […]
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A lawsuit filed earlier this year by the state of Massachusetts against home equity investment (HEI) provider Hometap is being allowed to proceed after a ruling in August by a Suffolk County Superior Court judge. And the parties made new filings in court last week as they attempt to convince the court of the merits
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A report released Monday by Capital Group found large disparities between various generations of entrepreneurs and the retirement options available to them. The Small Business America report — based on an April 2025 survey of 1,000 small-business owners regarding their outlook and readiness to offer retirement benefits — found that overall business optimism is high
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A growing share of U.S. homebuyers are using Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans as the housing market leans in favor of buyers. Nationwide, 7.3% of mortgaged homebuyers used a VA loan in August, up from 6.5% a year earlier — the highest level for that month since 2019, according to a report from Redfin.
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Americans are redefining home comfort and value by focusing on efficiency, sustainability and natural design, according to Realtor.com’s 2025 Hottest Home Trends Report. Findings reflect a nationwide shift away from large, aesthetic features toward practical, eco-friendly and tech-driven living. WaterSense fixtures — which reduce water use by at least 20% — were the fastest-rising feature
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Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors.Want unlimited access to top ideas and insights? Subscribe Now Third quarter earnings are in for the residential mortgage industry and the results show both challenges and opportunities in a volatile interest rate market. The rally in the Treasury market has made selling
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A 50-year mortgage on a median-priced US home could reduce borrower’s monthly repayment, but also double the amount of interest the owner pays over the life of the loan, according to UBS Group AG analysts. The longer mortgage could lower the monthly payment by about $119, or increase an average consumer’s purchasing power by almost
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As the government shutdown comes to an end, two congressmen introduced legislation to retroactively restore the National Flood Insurance Program. Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., and Mike Ezell, R-Miss., introduced the Retroactive Renewal and Reauthorization Act to the House Monday, with hopes to backdate the reauthorization of the insurance program to Sept. 30, the day before
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Refinancing slowed down in October after consecutive months of dramatic spikes, pushing down rate-lock activity. Rate locks fell 4.2% to 122 from September to October, but were still up 18% on a year-over-year basis, according to Optimal Blue’s latest Market Advantage mortgage data report. Purchase locks decreased 1.5% last month, following seasonal trends, while rate-and-term
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Key Insight: The Justice Department filed a motion with a court about a “potential lapse in appropriations.” The CFPB said it has enough money to operate through Dec. 31st. Supporting Data: The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel made the decision that the central bank lacks “combined earnings” to fund the CFPB, as required by
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