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UWM adds VantageScore alongside FICO for conventional loans

United Wholesale Mortgage announced Wednesday that independent mortgage brokers working with UWM can now access both FICO and VantageScore credit scoring models for conventional loans, a move aimed at giving brokers more flexibility when evaluating borrowers. In a press release, the Michigan-based lender said brokers using its no-cost credit reports will automatically receive both credit scoring...

Palatial $115M Tampa estate has a 22-car gallery, go-kart track, bowling, and its own boathouse

There are big houses, and then there’s this. A newly listed $115 million estate outside Tampa isn’t just large or well-appointed, it’s the kind of place that feels like someone kept adding ideas until they ran out of land. A go-kart track? Sure. A bowling alley? Of course. A full automotive gallery? Why not make it large enough to fit nearly two dozen cars? Known as The Oaks Estate, the...

Sting’s massive former Central Park West penthouse is on the market, at a discount

Another major name is back in the mix at one of Manhattan’s most closely watched addresses. A duplex penthouse once owned by Sting has returned to the market at 15 Central Park West, now asking $45 million. The price tag, while still hefty, comes at a significant $5 million discount from the last time the unit traded; the Grammy Award-winning musician and his wife, Trudie Styler, an award-winning...

The New Drivers of Home Value in Modern Real Estate

The modern real estate market has evolved beyond traditional, simple valuation drivers like square footage and comparable sales. Increasingly, buyers prioritize operational efficiency, sustainability, and technology integration alongside square footage and good locations.  A National Association of Realtors (NAR) study suggests that just under two-thirds (63%) of real estate professionals consider energy...

Global Luxury Home Prices Climb for Second Straight Year in 2025

Tokyo is Global Leader with 58 Percent Luxury Price Surge, Followed by Dubai Global luxury residential prices extended their gains through 2025, outperforming mainstream housing markets for the second consecutive year as resilient demand from wealthy buyers supported key cities worldwide. The Prime International Residential Index, or PIRI 100, which tracks 100 high-end markets compiled by London-based...

The Gathering 2026: Mortgage execs debate the hidden risks of credit score reform

Mortgage industry executives say the shift to new credit score models and lender choice could raise mortgage delinquencies, reshape pricing grids at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and ultimately push costs back onto borrowers, even if the costs for scores fall on the front end. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Federal Housing Finance Agency...

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