On Thursday, the devastation of Hurricane Helene reached a grim milestone as the death toll has reached 200, according to reporting by the The Associated Press. In the western regions of North Carolina, “the storm washed out roads and knocked out electricity, water and cellular service,” the AP reported. But the devastation felt in North Carolina may have been exacerbated by a series of decisions...

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is prioritizing its legislative work on a bill that would ban the practice of trigger leads, in which consumer credit reporting agencies share with other lenders that a “hard credit report” was pulled for a mortgage application. This can lead to an onslaught of calls to the consumer vying for their lending business. Bob Broeksmit, the MBA’s president and CEO,...

William Chang is stepping down from his roles as chief capital markets officer at PennyMac Financial Services and chief investment officer for PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, the company announced Thursday. Industry veteran Mark Elbaum will succeed him.  Chang, who joined the company in 2012, will “pursue other interests in the mortgage banking industry” after leaving on Oct. 11. Before joining...

These unusual tips might sound bananas, but banana peels contain oils that make them ideal for shining objects. Getty Images / Vlad Serbanescu / 500px Banana peels typically conjure images of someone slipping, but curiously, the thing that lends them their slippery reputation—naturally occurring wax—makes banana peels perfect for polishing metal items and removing scuffs from leather.In...

Score prices as low as $2. Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten Prime Big Deal Days might not officially begin until Tuesday, October 8, but there are already thousands of deals already live across nearly every category at Amazon. Because the best time to shop any of the retailer’s sales is actually before the event starts, we found the 50 best early cleaning, kitchen, home, gardening...

We’ll be serving up ghostly treats and channeling a nostalgic, informal feel this spooky season, according to a new report from Pinterest. Carson Downing Pinterest just released its annual Halloween Trend Report, and we were a bit ~spooked~ to see what's haunting users' boards (in the best way). From gothic makeup looks, Wicked-inspired costumes, and nostalgic decorations, the 2024 season is...

These convenient detergent pods could actually be ruining your pipes. Getty Images / Erstudiostok Dishwasher pods are pre-measured and individually wrapped single-use capsules that contain dishwashing detergent. One of their main draws is convenience, as all you need to do is pop one in the designated compartment in your dishwasher—no measuring or messy spills to worry about.While dishwasher...

Find out how to grow kale as a cool-season vegetable in fall or spring. Peter Krumhardt Kale (Brassica oleracea) is a popular vegetable for salads, fresh-blended smoothies, and soups. Whether you cook kale or eat it raw, this cool-weather vegetable tastes similar to cabbage. However, its loose, upright, wavy-edged leaves don’t form a head like cabbage. Although kale is classified as a biennial,...

Shrink Expand Timberland REITs specialize in owning timberlands, and through their taxable subsidiaries, harvesting and selling timber for lumber...

Image Landreneau also says need for grid decarbonization is primary challenge for built...