2025

Having bought this big, beautiful house in London, the owners wanted to rethink the kitchen and living space with longevity in mind. They asked Rebecca Nokes of John Lewis of Hungerford to design it using cabinetry and appliances that would last. They wanted her to think ahead too. “They...

Single-family rent prices across the U.S. edged up just 1.4% in August 2025 compared with a year earlier, marking the slowest annual growth in more than 15 years, according to Cotality's latest Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI). This pace is less than half the 3% increase recorded in the same month a year ago. "Annual single-family rent growth fell to its lowest level in more than 15 years this August,...

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Fannie Mae announced new leadership roles on Wednesday for three key existing leaders at the government-sponsored enterprise. It appointed chief operating officer Peter Akwaboah as acting CEO while the company searches for a permanent chief executive. According to a press release, the leadership roles are effective immediately.   Akwaboah joined Fannie Mae from Morgan Stanley, where he served as...

Union Home Mortgage (UHM) has launched a new product suite, UHM Platinum, to broaden its loan offerings and increase its presence in the nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) market. The company said the initiative is part of an effort to strengthen both new and existing relationships with investors and provide greater flexibility in mortgage options. Through UHM Platinum, investors will have access to...

With the rise in gig economy workers and borrowers looking to use their cryptocurrency assets as collateral for a loan, non-QM mortgages and non-agency loans are beating records, according to Tom Davis, the head of sales at Deephaven Mortgage. In an interview at the Mortgage Bankers Association‘s annual conference in Las Vegas, Davis sat down with HousingWire to highlight the company’s record...

The hits against residential real estate listing portal giant Zillow keep coming. On Tuesday, The Capitol Forum published a report claiming that their research and reporting shows that Zillow’s Flex program could violate the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).  According to the report, agents, many of whom were former Zillow Flex agents, told The Capitol Forum that Zillow requires Flex...

With so many real estate brokerages out there competing not only for listings but for you, the real estate agent, it can be tough to know which one is the right fit for you. Choosing the best real estate company to work for is a very personal and important decision, as it can affect your production, mindset and longevity in the industry. Perhaps you’re newly licensed and looking to join the right firm...

Perched in Nevada’s Black Mountains behind the double guard gates of MacDonald Highlands, the aptly-named Horizon House arrives with the kind of views that make you pause — 270 degrees sweeping across the Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock, and DragonRidge Golf Course. Listed at $12,500,000, the 2023 build is equal parts privacy play and architectural flex, designed to live like a single-story with a rare...

A palatial waterfront estate on Key Biscayne is hitting the market at $29.5 million, and it comes with serious boating credentials. Set on a 32,300-square-foot lot, the property delivers 346 feet of water frontage with direct ocean access — a prime setup for the yacht set. The seller is Raúl Rocha Cantú, Mexican businessman, philanthropist, and co-owner of Miss Universe. Behind gates and lush...