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Mortgage industry backs LLPA changes but is divided over priorities

The mortgage industry largely supports changes to the loan-level price adjustment (LLPA) matrix but remains divided on priorities, with a full overhaul unlikely amid a potential stock offering of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Two weeks ago, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte said he had tasked Barry Habib — the MBS Highway founder and CEO and a Fannie Mae board member since July...

The ultimate Lake Winnipesaukee compound lists for $16.95 million in New Hampshire

Tucked away on Black Cat Island in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, this private, gated estate might just be the ultimate lake compound. Listed for $16,950,000 with Ellen Mulligan and Danielle McIntosh of Coldwell Banker Realty, the property stretches across nearly 10 acres with an impressive 989 feet of pristine shoreline in a protected cove. It’s designed for luxurious year-round living,...

Polished $3M L.A. home has the kitchen of our dreams

A newly listed architectural gem in the Hollywood Hills is turning heads for all the right reasons — starting with its dream kitchen. Priced at $2,995,000, the three-bedroom, four-bath home at 6491 Rodgerton Drive captures the spirit of Los Angeles living: open, sunlit, and designed to entertain with ease. Represented by Juliette Hohnen of Douglas Elliman, the home combines mid-century sensibility...

Lake Como vibes above Folsom Lake: a $3.45M villa in El Dorado Hills, CA

A Mediterranean showpiece with serious indoor-outdoor credentials has hit the market in El Dorado Hills. Set behind a private gate at 721 Shoreline Pointe, the five-bed, five-bath residence offers 7,381 sq. ft. of living space on one acre with Folsom Lake views — listed for $3,450,000 with Debi Ambroff, Coldwell Banker Realty. Perched above Folsom Lake, the 7,381-square-foot villa pairs vineyard...

Alpine Luxury Homes Soar as Europe Defies Global Slowdown

Upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics Driving Sales Interest Europe's Alpine property market is defying the global luxury slowdown, with prime mountain homes delivering double-digit growth and attracting high-net-worth buyers seeking year-round retreats, according to Knight Frank's Alpine Property Report 2026. The report shows that prices for top-tier alpine properties have risen 23% over the past five years,...

November Demo Day: Intelligent Quality Control by Blend

Intelligent Quality Control Blend’s AI-powered Intelligent Quality Control product enhances loan quality control, helping QC analysts detect issues more efficiently. It applies digitized underwriting guidelines to loan data and documents and provides step-by-step validation and reasoning, enabling the QC analyst to focus on areas of high judgment. This ensures a comprehensive, accurate, and...

November Demo Day: Nestment Key by Nestment

Nestment Key Nestment Key empowers agents to transform dormant leads into “ready buyers”. Our team fully prepares your buyers with personalized assessment, affordability planning, strategy matching, property analysis, credit and savings support, and gamified education. By the time they return, they’re confident, qualified, and ready to buy. Product Fast Facts #1 Leverage your...

Another Fed rate cut to finish 2025? Not so fast

The odds that the Federal Reserve will cut benchmark interest rates again in December are still high — but not as high as they were before last week’s cut. As of Monday, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool, 70% of interest rate traders are anticipating another 25-basis-point pullback after the Fed’s final meeting of the year, which concludes Dec. 10. That’s down from 91% a week ago and...

November Demo Day: OneHomeowner by Cotality

OneHomeowner OneHomeowner makes long-term client connections easy. It’s an intuitive, branded platform that helps you be your client’s trusted home management resource before and after the sale. Deliver timely content, gain insights, and stay top of mind for years, strengthening your professional sphere. Product Fast Facts #1 Provide ongoing value to homeowners: Clients get a...

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