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REMAX adds 300-agent Rhode Island brokerage

REMAX has added a large Rhode Island brokerage to its network after HomeSmart Professionals announced it will rebrand and operate as REMAX Revolution. The firm — owned by Dean deTonnancourt — brings more than 300 agents and six offices into the REMAX system. The move adds to the franchise network’s presence in Rhode Island as…

February’s CPI report reveals steady annual inflation of 2.4%

U.S. consumer prices increased moderately from January to February, with annualized inflation holding steady, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% over the 12 months ending in February, unchanged from January. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the index increased 0.3% during the month. Core…

Fix-and-flips fill a critical entry-level home vacuum, data reveals

Fix-and-flip investors brought more homes to entry-level market homebuyers in 2025 than homebuilders, a new data analysis from real estate investment platform New Western asserts.  The report defines starter homes as those priced at $261,000 and below. While there aren’t many homes available at that price point in a wide range of major cities, many…

Finance of America’s 2025 profit soars 175% behind $2.4B in originations

Finance of America Companies Inc. (FOA) reported $110 million in net income from continuing operations in 2025, a 175% increase from the prior year, as the reverse mortgage and home equity lender benefited from higher funded loan volume and improved operating leverage. The company posted basic earnings per share of $5.04 for the year, while…