Rocket Companies has extended the deadline for investors to exchange debt issued by a Mr. Cooper Group subsidiary for the lender’s own paper — a step tied to its $9.4 billion acquisition of the competitor. The deadline moved from Sept. 2 to Sept. 30, still leaving enough time for the deal to close in the fourth quarter as planned. Rocket also signaled it may extend the deadline again until the...

More than one in four U.S. homes — valued at $12.7 trillion — are exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a report released Tuesday by Realtor.com. The analysis found that threats from flooding, hurricane winds and wildfires are increasingly reshaping housing markets, homeowner costs and insurance availability. “Climate risks are no longer a distant threat for U.S. housing —...

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo didn’t just make music together, they built a retreat that hits all the right notes. And now, their former oceanfront estate in Hana, Maui, is now up for grabs, priced at $4,995,000 and listed with Christopher Barca and Bradley Newton of Compass. The Grammy-winning duo custom-built this three-bedroom, four-bath home as a private getaway far from the spotlight. With 1.1...

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It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed when you’re designing a new shower. There are many decisions involved, but once you know what to expect, the process will seem more manageable. Here are seven things to consider while you’re planning your new shower space....

U.S. mortgage rates eased slightly this week, reaching their lowest level in nearly 10 months, a development that could provide some relief to homebuyers after two years of elevated borrowing costs. According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slipped to 6.56% as of August 28, 2025, edging down from 6.58% a week earlier. While the decline is...

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty has added two established real estate agents to its team in central and south Texas, the company announced Tuesday. Eric Copper joins the Austin office with more than 20 years of experience in luxury real estate. He previously served as a broker for Keller Williams, managing more than 1,600 agents and overseeing $1 billion in annual sales volume. Copper has...

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has reorganized its North Carolina marketing support team — naming two specialists who will provide regional services to its agents. Hunter Parrish was appointed senior advisor marketing specialist for the firm’s Asheville and western North Carolina offices, including Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Boone and Linville Ridge. Chris Krauss was named marketing...

Crittora has introduced Qripton Verify — a platform designed to protect title companies, closing attorneys and real estate professionals from fraud attempts that have become increasingly common in property transactions. The American Land Title Association (ALTA) estimates that one in three real estate transactions are targeted for wire fraud attempts. “Real estate professionals are under...