2025

Mortgage industry experts are divided over the idea of allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to increase their purchases of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) in order to reduce mortgage rates, a proposal recently suggested by trade groups.  While the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) could create demand quickly amid a reduction in the Federal Reserve’s presence in the MBS market, some fear this...

Rocket Companies reported a third-quarter 2025 adjusted net income of $158 million on adjusted revenue of $1.78 billion, exceeding the high end of its guidance range, the Detroit-based mortgage lender said Thursday. On a GAAP basis, the company posted a net loss of $124 million on total revenue of $1.61 billion, up from Q2 2025’s revenue figure of $1.36 billion. Rocket generated $35.8 billion in...

It has been a messy few months for Zillow Group, including a copyright lawsuit from CoStar, a class action consumer RESPA suit, and antitrust suits from both Compass and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). While some of the listing portal giant’s competitors have said that it is a company of the past, Zillow executives are confident that their firm is well positioned to succeed for years to...

Fresh to market in one of Santa Monica’s most desirable enclaves, a rare Ray Kappe–designed architectural home has been listed for $9.98 million. Built in 2013 and LEED Gold–certified, the residence exemplifies Kappe’s signature balance of sculptural form, environmental sensitivity, and seamless indoor-outdoor connection — all set against panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, coastline, and...

Calling all car collectors: a one-of-a-kind North Texas estate built for automotive enthusiasts is rolling onto the auction block. Located in McKinney, Texas, about 30 miles north of Dallas, the property features a 6,200-square-foot climate-controlled showroom designed for 20+ vehicles — complete with a 1950s-style soda fountain bar and museum-worthy display space. Currently listed for $4.495...

If Mark Wahlberg’s recent move to Florida gave you real estate envy, here’s your chance to join the club — quite literally. Another standout luxury home in Delray Beach is up for grabs in the same exclusive gated community as Marky Mark’s latest home purchase, Stone Creek Ranch. Villa Ananda, a serene yet striking contemporary estate is now on the market for $21,995,000. Listed with Senada...

Set in the heart of New York horse country, this renovated kitchen by Curated Nest blends rustic charm with midcentury flair. Designers Erin Coren and Lina Galvão, who use Houzz...

Image Green Street’s Daniel Ismail says “clearly capital wants to be put back to work in real...

Pending home sales held steady in September 2025, showing no change from August and slipping 0.9% from a year earlier, according to the National Association of Realtors' latest Pending Home Sales Report. The data, which track transactions where a contract has been signed but not yet closed, serve as a key forward-looking indicator for housing market activity across the United States. Regional trends were...

As new American Land Title Association (ALTA) President David Townsend steps into his role, he’s wasting no time setting an agenda that includes expanded housing access and a halt to right-to-list agreements — also known as non-title recorded agreements for personal service (NTRAPS). Townsend said these initiatives, along with efforts to improve affordability, streamline permitting and strengthen...