The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Friday announced that it has given conditional approval for Freddie Mac to begin purchasing closed-end second mortgages through a pilot program. The pilot program includes several limitations to the types of loans the government-sponsored enterprise will be allowed to purchase. The program is only for primary residences and the first mortgage must have a...

Real estate mailers aren’t dead — far from it. With so many agents focused on digital marketing, mailers can help you stand out from the crowd to attract new leads, increase brand awareness, generate more referrals, and ultimately close more deals. To get you started on the path to dominating your farm area with direct mail, I used my experience as an agent and coach to put together this guide....

The Montana Board of Housing is aiming to remind the state’s seniors about a government-administered program that is specifically designed to help older adults access their home’s equity — and it should be very familiar to members of the reverse mortgage industry. Recently, officials with the state’s housing authority have been publishing new material related to the state’s Reverse Annuity...

When we saw that Prime Video was planning to release a new series that takes famous former reality TV contestants and puts them all together in a swanky mansion — creating a mix of drama, humor, and outright bizarre challenges — our first reaction was “Sign us up!” And learning that the series was filmed almost entirely on location in a luxurious Atlanta mansion definitely sealed the deal....

More than half a million JoyJolt Glass Coffee Mugs have been recalled after purchasers reported the vessels breaking and cracking when filled with hot liquids.On June 20, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that MM Products has issued a recall of JoyJolt Declan Glass Coffee Mugs after a number of the 16-ounce single-wall glass mugs broke at the base when exposed to hot liquids, causing...

Think: elegant pendant lights, wooden conversation sets, outdoor rugs, and more. Better Homes & Gardens / Tyler Roeland Summer is officially here, which means it’s time to bask in the sunshine, start a lush garden, and connect with mother nature. The onset of the summer season also makes way for plenty of outdoor relaxation and entertainment, whether you love getting cozy by a fire pit or...

From her easy breezy approach to hosting to her evening wind-down routine, Katie Lee Biegel dishes on her rules at home. Katie Lee Biegel “Easy breezy” is a term you’ll hear Katie Lee Biegel use a lot—especially when it comes to her cooking.“I love comforting, simple food,” says Biegel, co-host of The Kitchen on the Food Network and author of four cookbooks. That’s even more true now...

Blueland and influencer and forager Alexis Nikole Nelson have teamed up to create the best-smelling scents of the season. Blueland If you're someone who decorates your home with the seasons, you know it's the details that really make a difference—and that includes your hand soaps. Instead of going with your basic lavender or lemon scents, eco-friendly home cleaning brand Blueland is here to...

If you're planning on grilling this weekend, read this first. Carson Downing For me, summer weekends are all about grilling, preferably with a cocktail in hand. I grill everything from chicken thighs to veggie kabobs, but nothing hits quite like a classic hot dog. So I was instantly intrigued when one of my favorite TikTok accounts, Mama Jill, shared how she marinates and seasons her hot dogs...

The right vanity lighting and mirror combinations can make daily grooming easier and improve the overall look, feel and comfort of a bathroom. For ideas on pairings that work beautifully, check out this collection of bathrooms showing a range of vanity mirror and lighting styles....