Higher home-care spending by states linked to greater aging-in-place outcomes
Researchers examined state investments in home- and community-based services (HCBS) and associated changes in where older adults lived.
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Art Falcone on launching AmeriCraft Homes and building hospitality-driven communities
Art Falcone — a prominent real estate developer with more than 40 years of experience in developing single-family, multifamily, hospitality, mixed-use and retail properties — recently launched a new homebuilding venture, AmeriCraft Homes.
Can mortgage rates survive hawkish Fed talk during inflation week?
Markets watch monthly core inflation prints and conflict headlines as the 10-year holds near 4.60% and Fed tone stays hawkish.
Kogevinas Group joins Sotheby’s International Realty in Montecito
Kogevinas Group moved from BHHS to Sotheby’s Montecito after $265.5M in 2025 volume and 44 sides, per RealTrends.
Real Brokerage and REMAX set Aug 14 merger votes
Real and REMAX set Aug 14 votes, with a 10 for 1 consolidation and a $13.80 cash option plus $60M to $80M pool.
Iran conflict lifts mortgage rates, but housing demand stays positive
Pending sales rose to 63,971 versus 61,143 in 2025, inventory ended at 844,011, and price cuts were 39.57% versus 41%.
Trump didn’t sign it, but the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law
The legislation, aimed at cutting red tape and making homeownership more attainable, is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump declined to sign or veto the bill before midnight Eastern time Saturday.
Century 21 COO says M&A activity fueled by growing tech demands
Century 21 has completed 16 merger and acquisition deals in 2026, following 24 transactions last year — a roughly 40% increase from 2022.
Plaintiffs oppose Veterans United motion to dismiss amended RESPA class-action suit
Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation’s largest VA mortgage lender — ran an illegal kickback and steering scheme that funneled borrowers into overpriced loans.
Rechat’s Testimonials tool turns client praise into marketing content
Rechat said many agents currently rely on multiple platforms, leaving reviews scattered across websites or stored as screenshots and emails.