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...

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...

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...

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...

eXp Realty has unveiled eXp Sports & Entertainment — a new division within eXp Luxury aimed at serving professional athletes, entertainers and other high-profile clients. The announcement was made Tuesday during eXpCon Miami, the brokerage’s annual real estate conference. eXp Sports & Entertainment provides agents with certification, branding tools and access to a global network designed...

CoStar Group has found itself on the defendant side of a lawsuit. On Tuesday, REcore Solutions, a vendor providing licensing services for California Regional MLS (CRMLS), as well as other MLSs across the country, filed a lawsuit against the Andy Florance-helmed firm, over alleged breach of contract.  In the lawsuit, REcore claims that CoStar and its subsidiary Homes.com have failed to pay the full...