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Reverse mortgage line of credit remains underused — but advisers may be receptive

Ryan Ponsford, a veteran financial adviser with more than 25 years of experience in wealth management, real estate and lending, is unequivocal: “The reverse mortgage line of credit is one of the most misunderstood, underutilized tools in retirement planning today.”   “The scary part — put five reverse mortgage people in a room and ask them how line-of-credit growth works, and you are likely to...

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate taps Anna-Marie Ellison for sales leadership

Anna-Marie Ellison is on the move again, this time joining the leadership team at John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate. In a post on LinkedIn on Wednesday, the firm announced that Ellison would serve as its new vice president of sales. According to the brokerage’s announcement, Ellison will be supporting the firm’s offices across Southwest Florida, where she will be focused on helping...

Champion Homes beats expectations with varied product mix, brand power

Champion Homes (SKY), a Michigan-based manufactured, modular, and mobile homes builder, posted better-than-expected results during a difficult homebuilding sales environment. Amid a challenging market, the builder is leveraging its strong reputation and continually expanding product line to grow its customer base.  Champion’s stock shot up more than 11.0% on Wednesday after the builder released...

The architectural styles wealthy homeowners almost always choose (and why)

When affluent buyers choose their next home, the decision usually goes far beyond size or price. Architecture becomes a statement about lifestyle, longevity, and values. While mainstream housing tends to follow trends, high-end buyers consistently return to a small group of architectural styles that offer privacy, timeless appeal, and thoughtful living. These homes aren’t chosen because they’re...

U.S. Luxury Home Prices Outpaced the Broader Market in 2025

Inventory Constraints Fuel Selective Bidding The median sale price of a luxury home in the United States climbed 4.6% from a year earlier to $1.31 million in December, significantly outpacing gains in the broader housing market, where non-luxury prices rose just 1.4% to $375,000 -- the slowest rate of appreciation recorded since tracking began in 2013. Price declines at the high end were rare, with only...

Long & Foster’s next chapter: Lacey Conway eyes growth, capture and consolidation

The past couple of years have been a whirlwind for industry veteran Lacey Conway. In the spring of 2024, her family firm Latter & Blum, of which she had been serving as CEO, was acquired by Compass, where she would later go on to serve as the executive vice president of mergers and acquisitions. Conway’s latest move as president at Long & Foster Real Estate HomeServices of America brings her...

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