Analysts are tempering expectations after reports that the Trump administration aims to sell shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the end of 2025 at a combined valuation of $500 billion — more than double some market estimates. They’re concerned about the feasibility of completing all necessary steps by year’s end. Meanwhile, the federal government’s control post-offering remains uncertain,...
A sprawling 117-acre estate perched high above Jackson Hole is on the market for $39.5 million — and it’s got everything you’d want in a secure Western hideaway: massive Teton views, serious off-grid capabilities, and the kind of rustic elegance that wouldn’t look out of place in a national park. Known as Riva Ridge Reserve, the compound includes 3 separate residences, hand-hewn timber...
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Smart storage solutions are key to creating a home office that functions well. They can also help add welcoming style. In these six inspiring projects, designers carved out efficient workspaces — some in unexpected spots like a breezeway pantry and a light-filled third-floor suite —...
Short-term vacation rentals outperformed traditional hotels across all U.S. regions in the second quarter of 2025, marking a notable shift in the travel accommodation landscape, according to new data from Key Data, which tracked more than 13 million listings nationwide. The firm's latest U.S. Vacation Rental Market Index revealed that short-term rentals (STRs) delivered a nine-percentage-point lead in...
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate Stephen Miran — his top economic adviser — to fill a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve‘s Board of Governors following last week’s resignation of Adriana Kugler. Miran, who currently chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers, is being appointed to serve the remainder of a term that expires in early 2026. Kugler has...
loanDepot on Thursday reported that its second-quarter 2025 revenue increased by 3% to $283 million and adjusted revenue increased 5% to $292 million compared to the prior quarter. loanDepot’s first quarter saw the return of loanDepot founder and executive chairman Anthony Hsieh to the day-to-day operations at the California-based lender. The company’s second quarter marks the first quarter...
Cypress Loan Servicing has reached a $2 million settlement with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) over allegations that it violated state foreclosure prevention and consumer protection laws.According to the AGO, Cypress — formerly known as Rushmore Loan Management Services — allegedly put homeowners at unlawful and unnecessary risk of foreclosure by violating Section 35B, a state law...
LPT Realty founder Robert Palmer is launching his latest venture — Aperture Global Real Estate — in Big Sky, Montana. Aperture, the luxury affiliate of LPT Realty, has established a presence in 17 U.S. states and four international cities. The firm’s expansion comes on the heels of Palmer’s success with LPT Realty, which rose to become one of RealTrends Verified’s top 10 brokerages in the...
The price gap between new and existing homes fell to a record low in the second quarter of 2025 — making newly built properties a more affordable option for many buyers, according to Realtor.com’s quarterly new construction report released Thursday. The nationwide premium for new homes dropped to 7.8% as builders held prices steady while existing-home prices continued to rise. The median list...
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