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Finding Financial Freedom: Julie Han’s journey to independence

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In a time when women’s financial independence is more important than ever, coach Melanie Klein writes, real estate offers an exciting, dynamic pathway to success. Continue reading →

6 new startups taken under the wings of Equity Angels

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Equity Angels was founded in 2024 by Kenya Burrell-VanWormer and Katherine “Kat” Winston, each of whom has a diverse tenure in real estate leadership, technology and entrepreneurship. Continue reading →

Democrats question legality of Fannie, Freddie board purges

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Less than four days after being confirmed as head of the mortgage giants’ federal regulator, housing scion Bill Pulte fired 14 board members and made himself the chair of both companies. Continue reading →

Tariffs, stalled construction threaten to end rent stability

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As of March, the median asking rent dipped slightly year over year to $1,610. That’s just a 0.6 percent decline from the previous year and a slight 0.4 percent increase from February. While those very subtle changes have offered some relief to renters,… Continue reading →

America’s real estate advantage is under siege: eXp’s Leo Pareja

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CEO of eXp Leo Pareja calls for courage, clarity and collaborative leadership in meeting threats to market transparency head-on. Continue reading →

Buying vs. renting: The income gap is widening, Redfin says

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The financial gap between owing and renting has grown significantly, making the dream of homeownership more distant, according to report released by Redfin Thursday. Continue reading →

Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing

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In 2024, a record 39,000 single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5 percent jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Yardi Matrix data released Wednesday. Continue reading →

Condos are selling below list price as fees discourage buyers

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According to a new Redfin report, an overwhelming 68.4 percent of condos sold below their asking price — the highest share in five years. That’s a jump from 63.3 percent last year, signaling a cooling condo market. Continue reading →

Rocket Companies set to acquire Mr. Cooper Group Inc. for $9.4B

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The all-stock deal is set to close in Q4 2025. Mr. Cooper Group Chair and CEO Jay Bray will become president and CEO of Rocket Mortgage while reporting to Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna. Continue reading →

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Jessica Quinn found freedom

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Coach Melanie Klein profiles former pastry chef Jessica Quinn, who found that real estate is a vehicle for financial empowerment and transformation. Continue reading →