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The federal capital gains exclusion – capped at $250,000 for single filers and $500,000 for married couples – has never been adjusted for inflation. Economists say this is hurting Baby Boomers who want to sell their homes. https://t.co/jsfrXscVxt #NAREE2026

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This year’s housing market hasn’t lived up to the expectations of industry leaders, and no matter how it’s sugarcoated, the crux of the problem is that the math isn’t working for average Americans anymore. Editor Kimberley Haas has the story. https://t.co/pLWa3gkcpe #NAREE2026

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Not everyone wants to live and work in towers, but for those who do, Miami is leading the way compared to other cities. Editor Kimberley Haas has the story. https://t.co/XSRh3kO53J #NAREE2026

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Iowa offers a combination that’s hard to find nationally: job stability, safety, short commutes, and outdoor activities. Writer Erin Flynn Jay talked with industry experts about what it's like to live in America's Heartland. https://t.co/0sYOnmSvuH

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Bank of America is doubling down on its Community Homeownership Commitment following seven years of support for American homebuyers. https://t.co/XUeKCjehJG @BankofAmerica

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Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Pro are now using VantageScore 4.0 alongside Classic FICO in the mortgage qualification process. Heather Lovier, chief operating officer of Rocket Companies, answered questions from Editor Kimberley Haas about the changes. https://t.co/qat0qanPrB @RocketOTD

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New home sales fell sharply in April, missing expectations as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty continued to sideline buyers. https://t.co/fIyyvIEQ6B

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Wells Fargo’s investment in 3D-printed homes is culminating in a new mortgage product and an incentive to attract borrowers. https://t.co/OmXav4XF7v @WellsFargo

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U.S. home price growth barely budged in April. https://t.co/UOfr0ObF4S

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The senior vice president of mortgage growth and market expansion at Key Mortgage Services says it is never too early to talk to a lender if you are seriously considering a home purchase. Editor Kimberley Haas sat down with Jen Poniatowski for our latest vodcast. https://t.co/eDjNapoSJF

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In this op-ed, Jared Whitley writes that America's mortgage market is protected by the tri-merge standard for credit reporting, and President Trump should keep it that way. https://t.co/UQ9Nbk5moO

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The commercial real estate mortgage brokerage Eastern Union has arranged a $125 million loan to finance the acquisition of The Pavilion, a 15-story, 1,115-unit multifamily building in Chicago’s O’Hare neighborhood. https://t.co/DG4OkRtTkz

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Mortgage demand took another sharp hit last week as rising rates continued to squeeze borrowers. https://t.co/e4KumVPUfw

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In this op-ed, George Ball, executive chairman of W. Atlee Burpee Company and past president of the American Horticultural Society, writes that landscaping is the best way to improve your home's resale value. https://t.co/rNZQSvxtf8 @BurpeeGardening

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Mortgage performance was largely unchanged in April, despite a rise in serious past-due loans and foreclosure activity. https://t.co/GPKOLu6zFu

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U.S. home price growth continued to soften in March, with major markets registering declines as regional disparities widen. https://t.co/FelYd8thjU