Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent trip to New York City included a visit to the historic home of activist Gloria Steinem—whom the Duchess of Sussex was seen happily embracing in a new video montage of the couple's experiences in the Big Apple. Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, had originally traveled

Dark Matter Technologies has expanded its Empower loan origination system (LOS) to include eClosing capabilities by integrating Wolters Kluwer’s eOriginal ClosingCenter and eOriginal eAsset Management Platform, the company announced Tuesday. The integration enables a fully digital mortgage closing p

Receiving two offers on your home can be exciting and difficult at the same time. After all, it’s up to you, the seller, to decide whose offer to accept. If you’re debating between a “sure thing” cash buyer or first-time buyer relying on financing, things can get even tougher.  While your net procee

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM)’s new partnership with loyalty platform Bilt underscores CEO Mat Ishbia’s vision for the company’s servicing portfolio since bringing these operations in house. Traditionally a seller of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), the lender may now be more focused on retaining

The story of the 2025 housing market hasn’t been as positive as many industry professionals would like, but the last three months of the year could serve as a warm blanket to an otherwise chilly environment. On Tuesday, HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center showed that 30-year conforming loan rates av

President Donald Trump's new tariffs on imported lumber and wooden fixtures have taken effect, potentially raising the cost of home construction and renovations. The tariffs, aimed at boosting U.S. timber production, officially kicked in at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday. They include a 10% tariff on all tim

The Trump administration announced several tariffs last month, which will have a significant financial impact on homeowners considering renovations. The U.S. is now collecting tariffs on imported timber, lumber, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered furniture. The import taxes—initial

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has apologized to his wife, Hilaria, after crashing her white Range Rover into a tree near the family's $11 million Hamptons home—before blaming the accident on a truck that he claims "cut him off" while he was driving with his brother Stephen. Alec, 67, was caught on ca

Boeing handed over 55 aircraft in September, putting it on track for most annual deliveries since 2018 as production stabilizes.

"Sister Wives" star Kody Brown grew emotional as he prepared to leave the Arizona house where he weathered some of the toughest moments of his life—including the death of his son and the end of three of his marriages. Kody, 56, who shot to fame while documenting his life with multiple "wives" in the

Earning rewards points on your mortgage payments has finally become a reality.  United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) and Bilt, announced on Tuesday a historic strategic partnership that they promise will reimagine “the mortgage experience” through the entire homeownership journey. Starting in early 2026,

Housing Trust Group won approval from the city of Hollywood for Hillcrest Village, an all-affordable, eight-story apartment development with 110 units in the city’s Hillcrest area. The Hollywood City Commission voted unanimously last week to rezone the Hillcrest Village development site, approve the

A Boca Raton home in the gated St. Andrews Country Club neighborhood topped luxury contracts in Palm Beach County last week. Buyers signed 10 contracts between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to a market report from Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The ho

While Congress remains at a standstill, the effects of the federal government shutdown are beginning to ripple through Florida’s housing market—and the fallout could soon reach the rest of the country. The warning signs are mounting. Flood insurance renewals are in limbo as the National Flood Insura

An extraordinary megamansion in Los Angeles has come back on the market for the eighth time in six years with an equally extraordinary $35 million increase from its previous listing price. Known as Casa Encantada, the staggering estate first appeared on the market in October 2019 with an asking pric

While aspiring homeowners are facing economic headwinds, rents are becoming increasingly affordable nationwide, with Western and Southern metros leading the way. However, one metro stands out from the rest. In September, Austin, TX, the COVID-19 pandemic-era boomtown and technology hub, overtook Okl

The sprawling New Hampshire home where Ghislaine Maxwell was finally apprehended by authorities after a yearlong search has undergone a significant price cut—just three months after it was put on the market for $2.5 million. Maxwell was arrested five years ago at the home in Bradford, where she had

Architect Donald Wexler was one of the pioneers of midcentury modern design—however, the finest example of his work was not a high-profile commission. Rather, it's the extraordinary Palm Springs, CA, home he built for his own family and lived in for close to 40 years. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom

HW Data shows 2,850 single-family homes sold across the DFW metroplex last week, marking consistent sales volume as the region adjusts to a slower but still active pace. The market data signals a balanced but cooling market. Inventory and pricing trends North Texas inventory continued to grow last w

Jim Bob Duggar's niece, Amy Duggar, has admitted that she forked over "thousands" of dollars for clothes and beauty products to keep up appearances for her uncle's show, "19 Kids and Counting." The 38-year-old opened up in a wide-ranging interview with People about her childhood growing up on the TL