2025

In a social post on Saturday, President Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage to boost housing affordability, but the idea got a frosty reception online. One reason is that stretching the loan term out that long ends up costing much more in interest over the life of the loan while only shaving a few hundred dollars off the monthly payment. You also have to factor in a higher mortgage rate than...

When you want a kitchen that’s soothing, uplifting and warm all at once, a palette of green, white and wood is your friend. But how much to use of each color? Get ideas from the four kitchens below, which have varying styles but beautifully balanced palettes. Then let us know in the Comments if you...

Your invitation’s been accepted and their tickets are booked — now all that’s left is making sure your guest room is as inviting as it is comfortable. Whether it’s a dedicated space or one that serves double duty, these 10 quick, affordable updates will help you create a welcoming retreat that...

FHFA Director Bill Pulte said Friday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will remain in conservatorship, but that the government would seek to sell up to 5% of their shares. Pulte made the remarks at the ResiDay conference in New York City, according to posts on X by ResiClub Co-founder Lance Lambert. Lambert quoted Pulte as saying: “I anticipate that the president will make a decision either this...

Trump on Saturday posted an image on social that seemed to suggest he would be proposing 50-year mortgages, something FHFA Director Bill Pulte confirmed shortly after on X. The image Trump posted on Truth Social features a head shot of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt under the title 30-year mortgage, and his own head shot under a title of 50-year mortgage. Pulte then replied: “Thanks to President...

Lighting isn’t just functional, it’s a defining element of interior design. At the fall 2025 High Point Market in North Carolina (Oct. 25-29), designers and manufacturers showcased fresh takes on natural forms, earthy materials, artisanal craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, all while...

Opendoor’s recently appointed CEO Kaz Nejatian used the firm’s third-quarter earnings call with investors and analysts to introduce himself and reintroduce the company he has been tasked with turning around.  “I’m a computer nerd turned lawyer, turned founder, but I think of myself primarily as a product manager,” Nejatian said during Thursday evenings call. “That’s what I’ve spent most...

Title and real estate services company Stewart Information Services Corp., owned by SISCO Holdings, has entered into an agreement to acquire the mortgage services of property preservation provider Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) for $330 million. The transaction, announced Friday, expands Stewart’s suite of services in the property preservation arena, which supports default servicing, while...

Two Maryland-based retail mortgage lenders struck an M&A deal this week as NFM Lending has agreed to acquire Homespire Mortgage, the companies confirmed on Friday. The financial terms were not disclosed. With the acquisition, Linthicum-based NFM will expand its presence along the East Coast, while Homespire will gain access to new growth opportunities amid a challenging market for smaller mortgage...

Picture this: a Realtor® walks into a new-home sales office, client in tow, ready to collaborate. The builder’s rep glances up from the desk, wary smile in place. Both sides want the same thing — a sold home — but the air crackles with tension. That moment, repeated across the country, defines one of housing’s longest-running love-hate relationships. According to new research from 1000WATT,...