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Analysts say the change should boost transparency but is unlikely to move MSR carrying values

The arrival of fall also means the arrival, in many places, of a Spirit Halloween store.  The pop-up retailer that specializes in costumes, decorations, and party supplies for spooky season is almost ubiquitous during September and October, with over 1,500 seasonal locations in shopping centers and

A sprawling 4,400-square-foot home with direct views of Central Park has opened up in the prewar co-op pop culture mavens will recognize from the 1984 film, “Ghostbusters.” In the film—which stars Bill Murray, Dan Akyroyd, Sigourney Weaver, and Harold Ramis—the 19-floor building is named “Spook Cent

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit. Photo by Howard Walker Who didn’t love that 1989 science fiction romp Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? Fast forward to 2026 and Jeep could make an equally-hilarious movie they could call “Honey, I Shrunk the Engine.” If you’re a Jeep lover, you might have heard that for 20

AZP cited 230,000 loans with no reported claims and a framework focused on governance and auditability

Mortgage rates climbed to a 20-month high this week as the average rate on a 30-year fixed home loan jumped 8 basis points to 7.03% for the week ending Sept. 24, moving up from 6.95% the previous week to reach its highest level since January 2025, according to Freddie Mac. Driven upward by spiking i

Experian says its Verify network has a path to cover more than 80 million payroll records across the U.S.

Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg are moving on from their longtime Illinois residence, listing the sprawling St. Charles property for $2.799 million. The singer, 57, and the actress, 53, have owned the residence for more than a decade, having purchased it for $1.1 million in 2015. Built in 1996, t

Failure to comply carries real consequences for licensees

At AIME Fuse, VA lending experts addressed product misconceptions, targeted borrower outreach strategies and a creative renovation solution

Homebuilders will be the first to admit it's very difficult time for the business. But they're also hopeful that the nation's housing crisis will spur new ideas and solutions to bring costs down. This week, at the Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall in Washington, DC, builders touted th

Viewers of “The Real Housewives of New York City” have come to expect lavish homes from the cast members who have opened their doors to reality television camera crews, but new addition Daisy Toye is standing firm in her belief that in the right conditions, a humble apartment can be quite the asset.

A rare September nor’easter is expected to batter the Northeast from New York City to Boston with damaging winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding, and dangerous surf—and its early arrival could make it particularly hard on homes. Meteorologists have been tracking the powerful coastal storm for days, an

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Michigan federal judge said plan terms allowed forfeitures to reduce employer contributions when not used for plan expenses

Nothing says home, sweet home better than a cozy residence on a tree-lined street with interiors that boast lots of charm and character. Longing for a serene, pastoral escape no longer requires moving out to the countryside—the rising trend of urban cottagecore proves that storybook romance is well

Leaders point to consolidation, shifting ownership stakes, and governance changes as drivers of new operating models

The commentary argues many transaction tools track tasks but do not draft, chase signatures, or complete disclosures end to end

A Palm Beach waterfront home that hasn’t changed hands in more than 40 years is under contract with an asking price of $29.8 million. That’s one of the 16 contracts Palm Beach County buyers signed between Sept. 14 and Sept. 20, according to Douglas Elliman’s Eklund Gomes team, which tracks all resid

Meg Ryan has officially closed the deal on her stunning Hamptons property, selling the retreat for its full $15.25 million asking price. The 64-year-old actress first listed the picturesque dwelling, which sits on a lush 1.5-acre parcel in Bridgehampton, NY, in June before finding a buyer just one m