United Wholesale Mortgage announced Wednesday that independent mortgage brokers working with UWM can now access both FICO and VantageScore credit scoring models for conventional loans, a move aimed at giving brokers more flexibility when evaluating borrowers. In a press release, the Michigan-based lender said brokers using its no-cost credit reports will automatically receive both credit scoring...

There are big houses, and then there’s this. A newly listed $115 million estate outside Tampa isn’t just large or well-appointed, it’s the kind of place that feels like someone kept adding ideas until they ran out of land. A go-kart track? Sure. A bowling alley? Of course. A full automotive gallery? Why not make it large enough to fit nearly two dozen cars? Known as The Oaks Estate, the...

Another major name is back in the mix at one of Manhattan’s most closely watched addresses. A duplex penthouse once owned by Sting has returned to the market at 15 Central Park West, now asking $45 million. The price tag, while still hefty, comes at a significant $5 million discount from the last time the unit traded; the Grammy Award-winning musician and his wife, Trudie Styler, an award-winning...

Some architectural details and finishes in old houses are merely vestigial, such as servant buttons and coal doors. But those we’ve gathered here continue to be beautiful and, in many cases, practical elements of a home, whether they’re original or added with a modern purpose in mind. Take a trip...

The modern real estate market has evolved beyond traditional, simple valuation drivers like square footage and comparable sales. Increasingly, buyers prioritize operational efficiency, sustainability, and technology integration alongside square footage and good locations.  A National Association of Realtors (NAR) study suggests that just under two-thirds (63%) of real estate professionals consider energy...

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Tokyo is Global Leader with 58 Percent Luxury Price Surge, Followed by Dubai Global luxury residential prices extended their gains through 2025, outperforming mainstream housing markets for the second consecutive year as resilient demand from wealthy buyers supported key cities worldwide. The Prime International Residential Index, or PIRI 100, which tracks 100 high-end markets compiled by London-based...

UWM Holding Corp. may not win the bid to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp., but an unsolicited proposal for the real estate investment trust just forced CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco to raise its offering. Two Harbors announced Tuesday that it amended its merger agreement to increase the all-cash price CrossCountry will pay to $11.30 per share. The price is up from $10.80 per share under the...