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When you’re planning a remodel, there is plenty to think about. But one thing that might not be on your radar is your level of interaction with the process and, by extension, with the pros involved. How this plays out can impact...

It may seem redundant to clean a dishwasher, but that’s exactly what housekeeping experts advise to ensure that your hardworking machine stays in top shape. Cleaning every four to six weeks will help reduce the buildup of limescale and soap scum and eliminate food particles that can diminish the...

Image Din says Rayonier qualifies as a REIT primarily by generating income from sale of...

Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) ("Landsea Homes" or the "Company"), a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced the highly anticipated sales launch of 113 new homes at Oakview and 92 new townhomes at Thompson Village in Apopka, Florida. "We're thrilled to officially launch sales at Oakview and Thompson Village, two exceptional communities that reflect Landsea Homes' commitment to quality,...

Image Lingering instability in interest rates and geopolitics has slowed transaction activity, keeping REITs cautious in early...

Image First quarter REIT performance, early second quarter performance, and how REITs are positioned amid current market volatility was the focus of the April 8 webinar, “FTSE Nareit US Real Estate Indexes in Review & What’s...

Shrink Expand Partnerships are occurring across a range of REIT property...

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 4, 2025, U.S. mortgage applications jumped 20.0% compared to the previous week. The Market Composite Index, which measures total mortgage loan application volume, rose 20.0% on a seasonally adjusted basis and also increased 20% on an unadjusted basis. Refinancing activity saw a substantial boost....

A bipartisan duo of members in the House of Representatives who largely operate with very different political positions have come together to begin what they’re calling an “initiative to gather public input” on the potential reauthorization of two federal housing programs. Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Emmanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), the chairman and ranking members, respectively of the House Financial...

Illustration of a mortgage loan officer struggling with rate volatility. Image created with ChatGPT 4o While the trade war initiated last week by the Trump administration has brought volatility to mortgage rates, some loan officers have seen an uptick in home loan applications as some borrowers are “staying on course.”  “There’s been a tremendous amount of volatility. I don’t think I’ve...