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Distressed property auctions outperform traditional REO sales

Auction.com released its 2025 Disposition Strategy Report on Wednesday, showing that distressed property sales at auction have increasingly outperformed traditional retail real estate sales over the past two years. The report analyzed more than 390,000 distressed property dispositions from January 2
Read MoreGoogle’s MLS listings via HouseCanary reignites IDX policy debate

The news that Google is now displaying property listings in mobile search results for homes in certain markets, powered by a partnership with HouseCanary subsidiary ComeHome, has perhaps unsurprisingly sparked a bit of a debate online. As with Zillow’s announcement of its app integration with ChatG
Read MoreJ.P. Morgan: Credit card debt a retirement hurdle for many

Nearly half of retirement plan participants carry credit card debt, a factor that increases the likelihood they’ll take a loan from their retirement accounts, according to a new report from J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The “Retirement by the Numbers” study found that high credit card balances are l
Read MoreWill federal AI regulations override state housing efforts?

President Donald Trump’s new executive order that creates a single federal framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is reverberating throughout the housing industry. While states have been moving to regulate AI tools used in home pricing, marketing, tenant screening and mortgage decisions, the new
Read MoreWhy Home Insurance Premiums Keep Going Up—and What You Can Do About It

Home insurance used to just be a formality that your lender required. Most buyers barely thought about it, more concerned with mortgage rates, list prices, and monthly payments. Coverage was easy to get, and the costs were relatively predictable. But that’s no longer the case. Premiums are rising ra
Read MoreExclusive: UWM’s Blake Kolo breaks down the strategy behind the Two Harbors deal

The move by United Wholesale Mortgage’s (UWM) parent company to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 billion — the first acquisition in its history — marks a shift towards a more balanced business model between origination and servicing for the nation’s top mortgage lender. UWM will continu
Read MoreMatic says home insurance market stabilized in 2025

Despite years of sharp price increases, the home insurance market showed signs of stabilization in 2025, according to Matic‘s annual year-end trends and predictions report. The report, released Thursday, is based on proprietary data from properties quoted and insured through Matic. It examines devel
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Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and wife Lauren Sanchez have added an out-of-this-world element to their $165 million Beverly Hills mansion: a UFO-shaped structure that is believed to serve as a custom sauna. Photos obtained by the New York Post reveal the unique addition to the grounds of the sprawli
Read More Indulge in a White Truffle and Barolo Wine Dinner

Chef Gavin Kaysen of The Merchant Room will host an evening celebrating white truffle and Barolo wine December 28. Photo courtesy of Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort On December 28, chef Gavin Kaysen of The Merchant Room at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, will host an evening celeb
Read MoreAD Mortgage survey reveals positive 2026 outlook from brokers

AD Mortgage on Thursday released its first Mortgage Professionals Pulse Report & 2026 Outlook, which offers a glimpse into broker sentiment, performance, challenges and expectations based on a survey of more than 300 mortgage professionals nationwide. The survey, conducted in late November and early
Read MoreAmerican Airlines no longer lets basic economy flyers earn miles

Starting this week, American Airlines will no longer reward customers with miles for basic economy tickets.
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"Weird Science" star Kelly LeBrock was once considered one of Hollywood's most alluring on-screen stars—but today, she lives a world away from the red carpets and glamorous galas she was once a mainstay at, having turned her back on Los Angeles in favor of living a "reclusive" life on a ranch in rur
Read More Housing Market Softens Further, Setting Up a Challenging Start to 2026

The housing market is showing signs of more softness than even the "already-soft year-to-date" figures show, in both prices and the number of homes for sale, according to the Realtor.com® Weekly Housing Trends report. Traditionally, the last few weeks of the calendar year are some of the slowest in
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The first Airbus A321XLR for a U.S. airline took off Thursday from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, bound for Los Angeles.
Read More U.S. admits liability in Army helicopter collision with American Airlines jet that killed 67 people

The U.S. admitted fault in the deadly Army Black Hawk helicopter collision on Jan. 29 that killed all 67 people on board.
Read MoreTrump Claims ‘Most Aggressive Housing Reform in History’ Will Lower Costs

President Donald Trump again vowed to cut housing costs and dangled the promise of dramatic action to address the affordability crisis while making a special address to the nation on Wednesday. "Mortgage payments will be coming down even further early in the new year," Trump said in his speech from
Read MoreHow To Read an HOA Budget and Spot Red Flags Before You Buy

Residences with homeowners associations (HOAs) offer many benefits, including manicured landscaping, amenities such as pools, lakes, and tennis courts, and a slew of other perks. Yet, HOAs can also come with a substantial price tag. The average HOA fee in the country ranges from $200 to $400 monthly
Read MoreMortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Tick Down to 6.21% After Weak Jobs Report

Mortgage rates inched down slightly on Thursday but remained largely steady as markets absorbed the delayed November jobs report, which showed that the national unemployment rate climbed to a four-year high. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans decreased to 6.21% for the week ending Dec. 18
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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have confessed that they are facing tremendous pressure from their daughter, Lola, to quit their New York City lifestyles and relocate to the U.K.—where the 24-year-old wants them to buy a "castle." The daytime talk show hosts, who currently reside in a stunning $27 mil
Read More Ugo Colombo completes Vita at Grove Isle condo project after years of legal fights

Ugo Colombo’s firm brought Vita at Grove Isle to life, despite a decade of nearby property owners raising hell over the seven-story ultra-luxury condo building in Miami’s Biscayne Bay. CMC Group delivered the 65-unit project recently with 85 percent of units presold, according to a news release. Ten
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