The new color collection also features an exciting new detail. Le Creuset When it comes to cookware, no brand does color like Le Creuset. Picking a favorite collection among the number of beautiful options is like picking a favorite child—and it's not about to get easier. A new addition to the impressive lineup just launched, and it's made for those who are drawn to the night sky.Previously, the...

In August 2024, U.S. builder sentiment declined due to affordability challenges and buyer hesitation caused by high interest rates and elevated home prices. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reported builder confidence for newly built single-family homes at 39, a two-point drop from the revised July figure of 41. This marks the lowest confidence level...

The American Bankers Association (ABA) last week submitted a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in which it expressed “significant concerns” about a proposed rule that would ban medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports. The proposal would bar credit agencies from sharing such debt with mortgage lenders, who in turn would be prohibited from making lending...

Real estate technology firm Rexdat has launched its centralized, cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. The product went live earlier this month, and it helps to streamline real estate services for MLSs, brokerages, appraisers, affiliates, data consumers and Realtor associations. The platform provides industry professionals with a single source for property listings and data, which promotes...

As the cost of living remains elevated, more seniors — even those in “senior strongholds” like South Florida — are choosing to return to work. This pattern among seniors living in and around Fort Lauderdale was recently profiled in an article in the South Florida Sun Sentinel. It falls in line with a broader national trend indicating that nearly 20% of Americans ages 65 and older remain in the...

Ryan Ogata has been leading the reverse mortgage division at Rate — recently rebranded from Guaranteed Rate — for roughly a year, but the division has seen notable growth during that time. According to Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsement data compiled by Reverse Market Insight (RMI), the company grew its endorsement volume by roughly 870% year to date through July, as noted by...

In the newest episode of the Power House podcast, HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins chats with Randell Gillespie, the chief production officer at Lower and a 2023 recipient of the HousingWire Vanguard Award.  The duo dive into several topics, including Lower’s transformed culture and leadership structure following its acquisitions of Thrive Mortgage and Universal Lending. They also discuss fintech...

While the New Haven County town of Guilford may not openly flaunt its prosperity in the same way wealthy coastal towns like Westport do, that’s not to say you won’t find some spectacular real estate in the area. In fact, one newly listed Guilford property is giving Connecticut’s priciest coastal towns some well-deserved competition. Consisting of 3 separate waterfront properties with a...

Whether you’re going for cozy, dreamy, serene, or harmonious (or all of the above), this autumn is the time to make your home your happy place, according to a new Pinterest report. VICTORIA PEARSON Who doesn’t love giving their home a mini makeover when the seasons change? Whether you’re breaking out new scented candles, putting up autumnal decorations, or just trying to make your space feel...

We even found models under $100. Better Homes & Gardens / Wayfair Whether you’re ready to admit it or not, cooler temperatures are on their way. However, that doesn’t mean you should abandon your outdoor space at the first sign of fall. In fact, it’s just an excuse to break out the blankets, s’more kit, and firewood.  If you haven’t already invested in a quality fire pit or patio...