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Reverse mortgage analysts weigh in on 2025 HECM limit

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced this week that the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) limit for 2025 will be $1,209,750. But reverse mortgage industry

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Home prices rise 4.3% in Q3 2024

U.S. home prices rose 4.3% year over year in the third quarter of 2024, per the latest House Price Index (HPI) released Tuesday by the

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Better’s Chad Smith on mortgage hiring trends, tech tools for 2025

In this week’s episode of the Power House podcast, HousingWire President Diego Sanchez sits down with Chad Smith, president and chief operating officer at Better.

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Real estate agents absolutely worth it, new consumer survey says

Nearly three quarters of recent American home sellers said in a Clever survey that using a traditional real estate agent is the best way to

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Mortgage rates dodge a bullet — for now

Last week we were at risk of breaking a key level in the bond market, which could have sent mortgage rates much higher. We also

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Plaintiff seeks to add 31 names to Lutz commission lawsuit

The plaintiffs in the Lutz homebuyer commission lawsuit are looking to file yet another amended complaint. In a motion filed on Monday, James Lutz told

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How Laser Cleaning Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficient and Eco-Friendly Surface Cleaning

Laser cleaning is a revolutionary, eco-friendly process that efficiently removes rust, paint, oxides, and other contaminants from metal surfaces. It’s increasingly popular across various industries

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Real estate industry challenges, change and what to watch in 2025

Additionally, DellaPelle noted that higher rate of office vacancies also impacts local small businesses such as dry cleaners and sandwich shops, as fewer people visit

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How realtors can leverage micro-market shifts to drive urgency and capitalize on opportunities in a challenging market

With Q4 in full swing, many realtors are seeing buyers and sellers paralyzed by high interest rates and stagnant inventories. Sean Shallis, a “Recovering Realtor”

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Duct Cleaning Near Me: What You Need to Know

When it comes to maintaining a healthy indoor environment, ensuring clean air ducts is essential. If you’ve ever searched for “duct cleaning near me,” you’re