Wealthfront, a fintech known for low-cost investing and savings products, is entering the mortgage business. The California-headquartered company announced Wednesday that was offering early access to Wealthfront Home Lending, which offers mortgages through the company’s automated, software-driven platform. The product is currently available for a limited number of Wealthfront clients who plan to...

Bill Ackman’s plan to relist Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac faces skepticism over whether the federal government would be willing to forgive billions of dollars in senior preferred investments. Even if it did, uncertainties around capital requirements would still limit share value, according to analysts at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods (KBW).“While shares are likely to re-rate up sharply if Treasury forgives...

Houston’s real estate market is entering a new era of luxury — and no property embodies that shift quite like The Lodge at Hunters Creek, a monumental 22,000-square-foot estate now listed for $60 million. Set on nearly nine gated acres in the prestigious City of Hunters Creek, this limestone-clad manor sits on a private peninsula along Buffalo Bayou, surrounded by dense forest, manicured gardens,...

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Orlando's housing market showed signs of renewed momentum in October 2025 as mortgage rates eased, sales climbed, and a wave of new listings hit the market -- offering fresh options for buyers who have spent much of the year navigating tight conditions. The average interest rate slipped to 6.0% in October, down from 6.1% in September and marking the lowest level since September 2024. The slight retreat in...

As major builders like D.R. Horton and Tri Pointe Homes trim new home starts to protect margins, Beazer Homes is taking a page out of Lennar’s playbook. Beazer’s Q4 earnings call reveals a builder determined to sustain a robust sales pace, even as it navigates a lower-margin reality driven by a spec-heavy approach and increased incentives. With margins shrinking and homebuyer demand lagging,...