Figure Technology Solutions reached $2.5 billion in consumer loan marketplace volume in the third quarter of 2025 — a 70% year-over-year increase, the company reported Thursday in its first earnings release since going public. Most of Figure’s volume continues to come from home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). New product categories — including crypto-backed loans, small and medium business loans,...
After a year of easing mortgage rates and slightly improved affordability, the U.S. housing market heads into 2026 with expectations for steady, if uneven, progress. First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi said a broader reset remains gradual. “There are no quick fixes — recoveries take time,” she said. “The trends of 2025 will continue into 2026 as the market slowly marches toward...
Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Redfin puts forth AI chat tool for home searches Redfin has launched a new AI-powered “conversational home search” on its website, allowing users to find homes through...
As the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its members prepare for Monday’s board of directors meeting, leaders are asking members and directors to consider some proposed changes to both the code of ethics and MLS rules. Repeals are the name of the game When it comes to MLS rules, according to Merri Jo Cowen, the CEO of Steller MLS and the executive committee representative for NAR’s...
The White Lotus has never been shy about showing off jaw-dropping vacation settings, but Season 3 took things to a whole new level — thanks in part to a sprawling, ultra-luxury villa perched above Phuket’s coastline. And here’s the wild part: the place isn’t just TV magic. The real villa — Villa Amaravida in Cape Yamu — is now being exclusively marketed by Feroz Taj of The Agency Beverly...
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Rustic style brings a relaxed, real-world edge to a kitchen. Rough-hewn wood, natural stone and handcrafted details add texture and toughness — a welcome balance in a space made for hard work and happy messes. Even a few rugged touches can give a kitchen that lived-in,...
Nationwide Foreclosure Starts Jump 20 Percent, Completed Repossessions Soar 32 Percent U.S. foreclosure activity edged higher in October, extending a months-long climb as rising borrowing costs and cooling home-price growth continue to pressure a small but growing share of homeowners. According to ATTOM's October 2025 Foreclosure Market Report, 36,766 properties received a foreclosure notice--whether a...
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