With the rise in gig economy workers and borrowers looking to use their cryptocurrency assets as collateral for a loan, non-QM mortgages and non-agency loans are beating records, according to Tom Davis, the head of sales at Deephaven Mortgage. In an interview at the Mortgage Bankers Association‘s annual conference in Las Vegas, Davis sat down with HousingWire to highlight the company’s record...

Fannie Mae announced new leadership roles on Wednesday for three key existing leaders at the government-sponsored enterprise. It appointed chief operating officer Peter Akwaboah as acting CEO while the company searches for a permanent chief executive. According to a press release, the leadership roles are effective immediately.   Akwaboah joined Fannie Mae from Morgan Stanley, where he served as...

Union Home Mortgage (UHM) has launched a new product suite, UHM Platinum, to broaden its loan offerings and increase its presence in the nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) market. The company said the initiative is part of an effort to strengthen both new and existing relationships with investors and provide greater flexibility in mortgage options. Through UHM Platinum, investors will have access to...

With so many real estate brokerages out there competing not only for listings but for you, the real estate agent, it can be tough to know which one is the right fit for you. Choosing the best real estate company to work for is a very personal and important decision, as it can affect your production, mindset and longevity in the industry. Perhaps you’re newly licensed and looking to join the right firm...

The hits against residential real estate listing portal giant Zillow keep coming. On Tuesday, The Capitol Forum published a report claiming that their research and reporting shows that Zillow’s Flex program could violate the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).  According to the report, agents, many of whom were former Zillow Flex agents, told The Capitol Forum that Zillow requires Flex...

Perched in Nevada’s Black Mountains behind the double guard gates of MacDonald Highlands, the aptly-named Horizon House arrives with the kind of views that make you pause — 270 degrees sweeping across the Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock, and DragonRidge Golf Course. Listed at $12,500,000, the 2023 build is equal parts privacy play and architectural flex, designed to live like a single-story with a rare...

A palatial waterfront estate on Key Biscayne is hitting the market at $29.5 million, and it comes with serious boating credentials. Set on a 32,300-square-foot lot, the property delivers 346 feet of water frontage with direct ocean access — a prime setup for the yacht set. The seller is Raúl Rocha Cantú, Mexican businessman, philanthropist, and co-owner of Miss Universe. Behind gates and lush...

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This Trending Now story features the most-saved exterior photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2025.This countdown of the 10 most-saved new exterior photos on Houzz showcases homes that make a strong first impression. With classic Shingle-style charm to...

Hong Kong's office sector showed signs of recovery in the third quarter of 2025, led by heightened leasing activity from IPO-driven and wealth management tenants, according to JLL's latest Preliminary Market Summary. Total net absorption jumped 137.5% quarter-on-quarter to 646,000 square feet, reversing a subdued first half. Vacancy rates edged lower to 13.4% in September from 13.6% in June, with Central...