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Report: Rate Decline in January Opened Refinance Opportunity for Nearly 5 Million Homeowners

Early January declines in mortgage rates unlocked refinance opportunities for nearly five million borrowers and helped push affordability to a four-year high, according to the February Mortgage Monitor released Feb. 9 by ICE Mortgage Technology, a provider of an end-to-end mortgage platform.  According to the analysis, “Even small reductions toward 6% rates can significantly boost…

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The McMansion Era Is Over: How American Homes Have Changed in 20 Years

When Zillow® launched 20 years ago this week, the ultimate American home was big, beige and built to impress. In 2026, for-sale listings show that buyers want something very different: Homes that feel personal, flexible and designed for real life. “Two decades of Zillow data reveal a clear cultural shift,” said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home…

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Fathom Realty Appoints Lori Muller as President

Fathom Realty has announced the appointment of Lori Muller as president of Fathom Realty, effective February 9, 2026. Muller succeeds Samantha Giuggio, who will be stepping down from her roles as president of Fathom Realty and chief operating officer of Fathom Holdings. Muller brings more than two decades of leadership experience in residential real estate…

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Compass Promotes Neda Navab to President as Company Reorganizes Post-Acquisition

As Compass moves forward following the closing of its industry-shaking acquisition of Anywhere, the brokerage’s founder and CEO announced that Neda Navab, his former chief of staff and most recently leader of brokerage operations, has been appointed the new president of Compass Real Estate. With the company reorganizing to absorb Anywhere and Reffkin taking the…

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Illinois Latest State to Float Law Restricting Private Listings

State legislatures across the U.S. have been seeing new bills that would restrict private real estate listings, with mandates that such listings also be publicly marketed. Wisconsin enacted such legislation in December 2025 (to take effect in January 2027), while another bill of this nature is under consideration in Washington state.  Now, the Illinois legislature…

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The 42nd Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival

Do you have plans from February 22 to March 1? If not, here's a treat if you're a wine lover!

With all the various events happening this love month, it’s a shame if you can’t attend one! You know how much I love wine! So, why not go out and join in on one of Canada’s oldest events of its kind in the world.

2020 marks the 42nd year of the Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival. Can you believe it? The wine selection is fantastic and the participants have been carefully chosen. With over 775+ wines available for sampling, you won’t go out empty-handed! Get to understand different cultures by the flavour of their wine. Move from one country/region simply by moving from one tasting room to another.

Oh and if you don't have a date for Valentine’s Day, this may be a chance to meet someone special over a glass of wine! Don’t wait any longer! Visit www.VanWineFest.ca and grab a ticket.

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