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Real Estate News

Bridging the gap: How intergenerational living is combating senior isolation and the housing crisis HW+

The United States faces a pressing dual challenge: an aging population at risk of social isolation and a housing market that has struggled to keep pace with evolving care needs. Traditional senior housing models often separate rather than connect, leaving many older adults without meaningful community and compounding the emotional toll of aging. At the same time, younger adults with support needs are frequently placed in environments not designed to nurture independence or emotional well-being. This disconnect not only reduces quality of life but also contributes to unsustainable costs for families and systems alike.

Housing Market News

Will cutting mortgage rates fix the housing market? HW+

Mortgage professionals are navigating one of the most challenging origination markets in recent history. Still, cutting mortgage rates would not be the end-all solution to pacify markets that many claim it to be. While lower rates might temporarily ease borrower costs or support home purchases, they would also expose the housing industry to further risk without meaningfully addressing core issues, like supply shortages or long-term affordability.