Author Archives: Daniel Houston

Mortgage boom for second homes takes hit amid new lending rules

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New lending rules and a return to the office may have dented the prolific rise in demand for second-home loans, according to new data. Continue reading →

Offerpad goes live in Indiana as part of Midwest expansion

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The iBuyer has started buying and selling homes in the Indianapolis area as it eyes new markets in Kansas City, St. Louis and Columbus, Ohio. Continue reading →

House from ‘Meet the Parents’ lists for $2.3M — including indoor pool

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The home, which features prominently in several scenes from the 2000 film “Meet the Parents,” sits on more than 2 acres on Long Island. Continue reading →

Flush with cash: Bathroom revamp startup raises $23M for expansion

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Made Renovation, a bathroom renovation startup, is planning to expand into Los Angeles, Orange County and Seattle after securing new funding. Continue reading →

‘What am I supposed to do?’: As US ages in place, report hits a nerve

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A New York Times story on baby boomers not selling their homes sparked an inter-generational dispute online, complete with accusations and existential dread. Continue reading →

Oregon becomes first US state to ban homebuyer love letters

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Homebuyers have used these so-called “love letters” help their offers stand out, but critics say they leave the door open for discrimination. Continue reading →