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From train travel to staycations: How holidaymakers are adapting to airlines' jet fuel shortage

"I think people will increasingly decide, let's book Portugal, Spain, Italy... let's avoid the Middle East or going long haul," Ryanair's CEO told CNBC.
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Former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy's daughter, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, is offering up the chance to enjoy a taste of the political dynasty's storied Cape Cod lifestyle by listing her Hyannis Port home for $1.59 million—after admitting that her own "dream" of recreating the family's le
Read More Housing Market Silver Linings: Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

Your paycheck may be growing, but "inflation contagion" is eating up those gains—and then some. Despite some frustrating macro headlines, there are real silver linings in the housing market worth paying attention to. Mortgage rates are holding steady, sellers are recalibrating their expectations, re
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After more than 100 years at its longtime Baltimore home, the Preakness Stakes is officially heading to a new racetrack for the first time in more than a century. The iconic Maryland horse race, which has been nicknamed "the second jewel of the Triple Crown," will temporarily relocate from the Pimli
Read More 2027 COLA Could Hit 3.9%— Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode

Inflationary pressure could mean one of the biggest boosts to Social Security benefits in nearly five years, but as essential housing costs outpace inflation, the bump could still fall short of many seniors' needs. A new estimate from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) projects that the Social Secur
Read MoreMomentum MLS adds Rayse as member benefit

Momentum MLS and Rayse announced a new partnership aimed at improving transparency, communication and client engagement throughout the real estate transaction process. The collaboration will provide Momentum MLS subscribers with access to Rayse as a member benefit, giving agents tools to guide buyer
Read MoreMiamians sue to stop Trump presidential library in downtown Miami, again

A group of Miami residents has sued to stop Trump’s presidential library in downtown Miami, marking the second legal battle against the project, only this time they’re alleging the land transfer is unconstitutional. Two Miamians, led by the Constitutional Accountability Center and Miami-based law f
Read MoreHow loan officers are saving deals as mortgage rates cross 6.6%

Loan officers are shifting their playbooks to keep deals alive as mortgage rates climb north of 6.6%. Originators are encouraging borrowers to ask for more seller credits, recalibrate their home search criteria and rush to close deals as quickly as possible. Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages reached
Read MoreArbor Homes’ low-$200s Arrival Series battles the affordability gap

Arbor Homes, a subsidiary of Clayton, is leaning into its Arrival Series to offer entry-level buyers a home in the low $200s, addressing the growing U.S. affordability gap. The Indianapolis-based homebuilder recently introduced the Arrival Series to the Louisville market, with detached homes availa
Read MoreMIAMI and RWorld merger targets unified MLS data and tools

MLS consolidation is something numerous industry executives advocate for but few have managed to successfully pull off given all of the logistical challenges of combining two distinct platforms into one. However, MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors (R
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This summer, don’t be alarmed if mosquitoes decide to ruin your summer cookout. Depending on where you live, you might see a significant spike in mosquito activity in the months ahead. Orkin recently identified the top “hot zones” for mosquitoes, placing Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City at th
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Rishi Kapoor is coming clean about his dirty dealings. As part of his plea deal with federal prosecutors, Kapoor admitted he misappropriated $85 million from investors for his failed real estate projects, including siphoning millions for his personal benefit. At a Friday hearing in Miami federal
Read More 2026 HousingWire Homebuilder rankings expand the scoreboard

Up to now, homebuilding rankings have mostly answered two questions: who is bigger? And who is the biggest? They remain important questions. Scale matters in U.S. homebuilding. It affects land access, purchasing leverage, trade depth, capital relationships, brand reach, technology investment and res
Read MoreSupreme Lending’s John Luddy on the ‘3 deadly sins’ of reverse mortgages

When it comes to the process of selling a reverse mortgage, John Luddy exemplifies the clichéd phrase, “been there, done that.” After 40 years in the mortgage industry, including more than 20 in the reverse channel, there’s not much that surprises the Connecticut-based senior vice president of Supre
Read MoreKBW says UWM is well positioned despite market pressures

Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) said UWM Holdings Corp., the publicly traded parent company of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), is positioned for continued growth despite elevated interest rates. It points to expanded broker market share, in-house technology investments and a push to bring
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As Bravo fans gear up for the explosive reunion episodes of "Summer House," viewers are now being offered the chance to experience the drama from within the very place where it all unfolded—and where Amanda Batula and West Wilson's controversial romance is said to have first started. Amid the furiou
Read More HUD audit warns that some HECM LESA accounts may run dry

An audit from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that more than 1,200 reverse mortgage borrowers could exhaust funds set aside to pay property taxes and insurance years earlier than expected, potentially exposing HUD to hundreds of mi
Read MoreReal estate agents: Before you paste AI copy into the MLS, run this checklist

AI is proving valuable in real estate marketing, quickly turning rough notes into first drafts and maintaining message consistency across channels. It helps solo agents match output from larger brokerages. Used effectively, AI is a practical tool that frees agents to focus on pricing, advising, nego
Read MoreWelcome to the tech-ecosystem brokerage: How recent mergers will change how you work

The real estate industry is entering a new era of consolidation where technology infrastructure — not just brand scale — is becoming the primary driver of enterprise value. Recent acquisitions by Compass, eXp World Holdings and The Real Brokerage illustrate how brokerages increasingly view proprieta
Read MoreNew Jersey Moves To Turn ‘Dying’ Office Parks Into Housing, Bypassing Local Red Tape

New Jersey could soon launch a program that cuts the red tape to allow vacant office parks to be converted into housing. The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee pushed forward a bill, S-1766, that would let developers skip some local zoning rules to repurpose vacant office parks and retail
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