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4 urgent questions to ask amid the Kevin Warsh Fed chair confirmation

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Dr. Lee Davenport offers insight into Trump’s Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh, his family fortune and potential conflicts of interest in his investment portfolio. Continue reading →

SoFi debuts digital HELOC offering and new advisory council

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The fintech company aims to make HELOCs easier to access. Meanwhile, the advisory council is designed to solicit input from industry leaders. Continue reading →

Renters accelerate buying plans as rental affordability improves

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Zillow data shows rent price growth has reached its lowest level since 2020, saving the typical renter $2,316 annually. Continue reading →

Iran war jolts buyers, but deeper shifts offer hope for housing

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Real estate clients recoiled in April as they assessed the fallout from rising gas prices and mortgage rates. It may be just a blip. Continue reading →

What ‘Summer House’ star Ciara Miller’s story teaches the real estate industry about Black wealth

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The family home is often the first and only model of homeownership a Black child ever sees, Mo Gatling writes. It shapes what feels possible. Continue reading →

New poll finds 1 in 4 Americans say homeownership is out of reach

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A new KeyBank poll finds 1 in 4 Americans say homeownership is out of reach as housing costs and financial pressures continue to rise. Continue reading →

Baby boomers dominate the market as first-time buyers hit record low

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Baby boomers remained the dominant force in the housing market last year while first-time buyers fell to their smallest share on record, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report. Continue reading →

Nearly 1 in 13 homeshoppers are also browsing rentals, Zillow finds

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About 8 percent of homeshoppers on Zillow are also browsing rentals, according to a new analysis, as the monthly cost of owning continues to outpace renting in most U.S. markets. Continue reading →

What you don’t know about down payment programs could cost your clients $18,000

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In this episode, Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource, and Mosi Gatling, New American Funding, break down why buyers are missing an average of $18,000 and how agents are often the reason. Continue reading →

If real estate agents don’t matter, why are FSBOs at an all-time low?

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Real estate professionals aren’t just opening doors, Lori Muller writes. They are guiding people through one of the most complex financial and legal transactions of their lives. Continue reading →