UMortgage has rolled out a broker model designed to give loan originators more autonomy, higher earning potential, and access to a proprietary technology platform. Anthony Casa, President & CEO, shares how the new broker model empowers LOs with entrepreneurial control, unique revenue opportunities,

Travelers are facing hourslong waits at some airport security lines amid TSA staffing shortages.

The ultra-wealthy are finding new ways to shop for their dream homes—they're "subscribing" to developers and joining waiting lists instead. By joining a waiting list, buyers aren't just waiting for a house: they are collaborating on bespoke finishes like Danish ash floors and Calacatta Viola marble

Procedural and zoning barriers are proving to be only the beginning of the gauntlet for adding new ground-up residential supply to America’s housing-starved communities. While removing red tape and outdated zoning laws might formalize more homes on paper, local fee structures still decide whether th

Washington is preparing to pass a bill that would require cities to allow residential development in some commercial areas, a priority for Gov. Bob Ferguson. Washington's Senate Bill 6026 would require cities with more than 30,000 residents to allow residential uses in areas zoned for commercial and

As spring and summer near, investors are turning their attention to beach houses, hoping to profit from the wave of seasonal visitors booking Airbnb and other short-term rentals. You may not think of beaches when it comes to Niagara Falls, but it tops AirDNA's list of beachy short-term rental (STR)

In the crazy world of economics, with all the drama last week, it was a pretty normal housing week. Housing data showed year-over-year growth, weekly pending home sales rose, inventory declined slightly and mortgage rates were very steady, considering the conflict with Iran. Let’s take a look at pro

A developer hopes to bring the old magic back to an abandoned Catskills resort that was once considered iconic. The formerly majestic Nevele Grand Hotel (also known as Nevele Country Club) in Ulster County, NY, used to be an integral part of the postwar communities of summer hotels, resorts, and bun

Palm Springs’ most recognizable housing stock consists mostly of midcentury modern ranches designed by storied architects that include Donald Wexler, Albert Frey, and Charles E. DuBois, and famous for their floor-to-ceiling windows, horizontal lines, and open floor plans. However, the area is also h

An early 19th-century Greek Revival church that was left abandoned on two separate occasions has been "meticulously reimagined" into a stunning $3 million retreat in upstate New York. Spanning just over 37 acres at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, the property retains its original 1837 timbe

A modernized Brooklyn townhome located in the Boerum Hill Historic District with gorgeous park-like private garden has just hit the market for $7.8 million. Built in the 1850s by William Alexander and James Hughes, the 4,400-square-foot brick residence has been thoughtfully updated to preserve the h

Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria Neidhardt’s youngest daughter, then 10, asked a question that led her to trade their New York home for nomadic life. "Do you feel fulfilled?" Victoria had recently divorced and was living with her four kids in a 3,000-square-foot single-family home in New

The Jackson Hole, WY, housing market has surpassed traditional luxury levels and entered ultra-luxury territory. The ultra-high-end market—defined as homes selling for $10 million or more and condos, townhomes, and single-family lots selling for $5 million or more—reported 131% more closings in 2025

Developers James and Marta Batmasian’s revised proposal to build a 12-story hotel complex in downtown Boca Raton got the go-ahead from the city’s planning and zoning board in a contentious meeting Thursday in which a neighboring resident called the board “prostitutes.” Approval for the 219-key hotel

Britney Spears' former personal assistant has warned that the singer needs to "get out of Los Angeles" for the good of her mental health after she was arrested for a DUI near her California home. On March 4, the 44-year-old was arrested in Ventura County after driving "erratically" at a high speed,

Assisted living entrepreneur Jorge Carmenate sold a Broward County group home for more than double what he paid two years ago, underscoring investor interest in South Florida senior housing assets.  Miami Lakes-based My Summit Holdings, managed by Mirvian Rodriguez, paid $20 million for Colonial Ass

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kathy Hilton is being sued by a woman who claims that she sustained permanent injuries while paying a visit to the socialite's opulent $28 million Los Angeles mansion. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Hilton is being sued by a woman named Kimb

Jim Meadlock, an engineer who worked on the Apollo space missions, bought a second mansion in Jupiter’s Bear’s Club for $34.3 million. Records show the trust of his wife, Cynthia Meadlock, bought the mansion at 118 Bear’s Club Drive from Brighton Investment SA, a Panamanian entity linked to Colombia

We saw a softer-than-expected February jobs report, with unemployment rising and employers shedding more than 90,000 jobs.  One bright spot: Earnings growth continued, edging slightly higher. The softer report could mean more tension between the Fed’s two goals, especially if next week’s inflation r

Redwood Trust closed a $391 million securitization backed by nonqualified mortgages (non-QMs), marking the inaugural deal from its Aspire platform that was expanded in early 2025, the company announced Friday. The transaction (SPIRE 2026-1) establishes Redwood’s third securitization shelf, alongside