Older adults are depicted more positively online, but work remains

Negative depictions of Americans ages 50 and older have lessened over a five-year period, with negative sentiment in online media and marketing images dropping from 28% in 2018 to 10% in 2023, according to research published this week by senior advocacy organization AARP.“The 50-plus population is p

Investors are purchasing fewer homes, but they still account for nearly 25% of sales

The share of single-family homes sold to investors peaked at nearly 30% at the start of this year, but these types of transactions dropped significantly in the ensuing six months, according to a CoreLogic report released Wednesday.Investor purchases began to decline in March 2024 and by June represe

After industry criticism, FHFA revises changes to Suspended Counterparty Program

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Wednesday it has changed its proposal to amend the Suspended Counterparty Program (SCP), offering a less severe version after several trade groups raised concerns about its impacts on the mortgage market. The SCP, established in June 2012 during

Real Brokerage expands in 13 states with addition of 40-agent team

The Real Brokerage has scored a 13-for-1 deal. With the affiliation of the RealD2D Team, Real is adding 40 agents to its footprint in 13 different states, providing the company with the relatively rare opportunity to expand in more than one metropolitan area.RealD2D is led by agent and coach Duane R