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Inside a NYC $80 Million Megamansion: Cold Plunge, Garage Bar, and Wine Cellar

Inside a NYC $80 Million Megamansion: Cold Plunge, Garage Bar, and Wine Cellar

A historical neo-Italian Renaissance carriage house built in 1910 and later transformed into a spectacular residence by former Morgan Stanley CEO John Mack and his wife, Christy, has just hit the market in Manhattan for an astonishing $80 million. The Upper East Side estate once served as a garage a
The next AI advantage in real estate is remembering the buyer

The next AI advantage in real estate is remembering the buyer

Why retaining the context of a buyer's search is the true test of a real estate AI assistant
Beyond closing: The next chapter of affordability

Beyond closing: The next chapter of affordability

Rethinking lender value in a world where customer expectations extend beyond closing
Credit Score Shake-Up Could Help Millions Buy a Home—but Lenders Say There’s a Hidden Risk

Credit Score Shake-Up Could Help Millions Buy a Home—but Lenders Say There’s a Hidden Risk

The Federal Housing Administration's push to modernize credit scores could change the system, but also brings new risk, analysts say. Financial firms studying the FHA's shift to encourage Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt VantageScore 4.0 expect consequences on the system. With VantageScore 4.0, a
Long Beach Homes Sustain Significant Damage Following Tropical Storm Rachel, and 8 Buildings Have Been Red-Tagged

Long Beach Homes Sustain Significant Damage Following Tropical Storm Rachel, and 8 Buildings Have Been Red-Tagged

California beachfront properties are on the verge of ruin after four days of destructive waves from Tropical Storm Rachel. Inspectors have red-tagged eight buildings on the Long Beach Peninsula so far, affecting 13 individual addresses, and one building has been yellow-tagged. The number of tagged b
Beach Boys Star Mike Love Goes to Extreme Lengths To Protect His $43 Million Lake Tahoe Home From Developers

Beach Boys Star Mike Love Goes to Extreme Lengths To Protect His $43 Million Lake Tahoe Home From Developers

Beach Boys star Mike Love has revealed the extraordinary lengths he went to preserve the natural beauty surrounding his sprawling $43 million Lake Tahoe estate, placing 6 acres of neighboring land under conservation protection to prevent future development. The 85-year-old musician, who put his long
Struggling Homeowners Feeling ‘House Poor’ Have More Breathing Room Than They Think

Struggling Homeowners Feeling ‘House Poor’ Have More Breathing Room Than They Think

Homeownership has always come with costs beyond the mortgage payment, but for many Americans, those expenses are becoming harder and harder to manage. A recent LendingTree survey found that 59% of mortgage holders consider themselves “house poor" in the current economy. “Unfortunately, the costs don
Lawsuit claims Compass downplayed regulatory risks ahead of Anywhere acquisition

Lawsuit claims Compass downplayed regulatory risks ahead of Anywhere acquisition

Robbins LLP filed the proposed class action, lead plaintiff deadline is December 7
Park Avenue Penthouse Tops Manhattan Luxury Sales This Week at $25 Million

Park Avenue Penthouse Tops Manhattan Luxury Sales This Week at $25 Million

The most expensive sale in Manhattan last week was a $25 million penthouse that hasn't ever been lived in and comes fully furnished with custom Italian furniture. The triplex condo at 1110 Park Ave., a couple of blocks from Central Park, is in contract, so the final price isn't yet known. The expans
George Foreman’s $6 Million Texas Estate Hits the Market—Complete With a 50-Car Garage and Kitchen Where He Filmed His Famous Grill Commercials

George Foreman’s $6 Million Texas Estate Hits the Market—Complete With a 50-Car Garage and Kitchen Where He Filmed His Famous Grill Commercials

The sprawling Texas estate where boxing legend George Foreman spent the final decades of his life has hit the market for $6 million—offering a rare glimpse inside the private world of the heavyweight champion. Located in Huffman, TX, the 13.49-acre property is anchored by an 11,968-square-foot Medit
Victor Padilla named co-CEO of HIC Land

Victor Padilla named co-CEO of HIC Land

The land banking and land development firm has 48,000 lots under control or under development in eight states across the Southeast
Global equity release market projected to hit $52B by 2035

Global equity release market projected to hit $52B by 2035

New survey found that North America is expected to account for much of the projected growth
Criminals used 79 dormant domains to impersonate a top real estate team

Criminals used 79 dormant domains to impersonate a top real estate team

Unauthorized traffic can damage a brokerage’s and domain’s reputation with email providers
Hispanic homebuyers still want in. Here’s how real estate agents can help

Hispanic homebuyers still want in. Here’s how real estate agents can help

The column highlights FHA 203(k) and conventional renovation loans for financing purchase plus eligible repairs.
A Third of Pandemic-Era Homebuyers Regret Their Real Estate Purchase

A Third of Pandemic-Era Homebuyers Regret Their Real Estate Purchase

Homebuyer’s remorse is happening more and more—even for those who snagged good deals on their homes. A recent study by Clever found that roughly 40% of homeowners felt regret within their first year of owning, including 19% within the first month. And those who bought in 2022 are the most likely to
EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star Precious Achiuwa Snaps Up $1.8 Million Miami Condo in Celebrity-Favored Luxury Tower

EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star Precious Achiuwa Snaps Up $1.8 Million Miami Condo in Celebrity-Favored Luxury Tower

Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa is expanding his real estate portfolio after signing a contract for a $1.84 million condo inside a lavish Miami development that has already attracted several high-profile athletes. The 27-year-old NBA star is set to become one of the newest residents of Jea
Optimal Blue expands into borrower engagement with Usherpa acquisition

Optimal Blue expands into borrower engagement with Usherpa acquisition

Usherpa will be natively integrated into Optimal Blue, the companies say
Why private homebuilders are getting M&A premiums right now

Why private homebuilders are getting M&A premiums right now

Whelan Advisory's Margaret Whelan says five to 10 years of lots in strong markets can command premium pricing
Bob Broeksmit says tri-merge ‘won’t be around for long’

Bob Broeksmit says tri-merge ‘won’t be around for long’

MBA signals end of tri-merge credit reports as FHFA weighs options
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home Searched in Raid Led by Homeland Security

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home Searched in Raid Led by Homeland Security

Federal authorities raided the Washington, DC-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar in the early hours of Monday morning. The raid was conducted as part of a criminal fraud investigation into the Minnesota Democrat's immigration paperwork, which was filled out by her late father when she was a child, Fox New
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Mikayla Matthews Breaks Down in Tears as She Moves Out of Home That Made Her ‘Depressed and Sick’

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Mikayla Matthews Breaks Down in Tears as She Moves Out of Home That Made Her ‘Depressed and Sick’

"Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Mikayla Matthews broke down in tears as she revealed that she and her family are moving out of their longtime Utah home—a property she claims left her feeling "depressed and sick." The 26-year-old reality TV personality took to TikTok to document the emotional mil
Impeccably Preserved Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Usonian Lists in Minneapolis for $2.5 Million

Impeccably Preserved Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Usonian Lists in Minneapolis for $2.5 Million

Designed to blend into the landscape with strong horizontal lines and an abundance of natural light, Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian homes were built from the 1930s until his death in 1959. Today, they can be found across the Midwest and from coast to coast. One of those, the Freida and Henry J. Neils
Midterm Election Housing Ballot Measures Every Homeowner Needs To Know

Midterm Election Housing Ballot Measures Every Homeowner Needs To Know

Voters in 10 states will have the chance to approve ballot measures this year, including a half-dozen changes to property taxes and one that could change statewide zoning. The 2026 midterm elections include six different proposed changes to property tax systems, all in states across the South and We
Mortgage Rates Hitting 8% This Year Is Not Impossible—and Yet, That Shouldn’t Be Buyers’ Biggest Concern

Mortgage Rates Hitting 8% This Year Is Not Impossible—and Yet, That Shouldn’t Be Buyers’ Biggest Concern

Last week, mortgage rates hit a three-year high—a headline that has been on repeat for several months. In fact, in less than four months, the rate has risen a percentage point. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.49% for the week ending July 9—now it stands at 7.40% for the week
Housing Week Ahead: Home Sales, Luxury Trends, and New Inflation Data

Housing Week Ahead: Home Sales, Luxury Trends, and New Inflation Data

The coming week will bring a steady stream of housing market indicators, as well as new reports from the Realtor.com economics team. On Wednesday, senior economist Anthony Smith will have a look at the latest pricing trends in the luxury market with the September Monthly Luxury Report. On Thursday,
Mortgage AI needs a standard of trust built on experience

Mortgage AI needs a standard of trust built on experience

What two decades of mortgage cycles teach lenders and technology providers about adoption, accountability and financial protection
Down payment assistance doesn’t need simplification; it needs standardization

Down payment assistance doesn’t need simplification; it needs standardization

Analysis of $6.5B in declined volume found 35% could have been salvaged with DPA options

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Inside a NYC $80 Million Megamansion: Cold Plunge, Garage Bar, and Wine Cellar

Inside a NYC $80 Million Megamansion: Cold Plunge, Garage Bar, and Wine Cellar

The next AI advantage in real estate is remembering the buyer

The next AI advantage in real estate is remembering the buyer

Beyond closing: The next chapter of affordability

Beyond closing: The next chapter of affordability

Credit Score Shake-Up Could Help Millions Buy a Home—but Lenders Say There’s a Hidden Risk

Credit Score Shake-Up Could Help Millions Buy a Home—but Lenders Say There’s a Hidden Risk

Long Beach Homes Sustain Significant Damage Following Tropical Storm Rachel, and 8 Buildings Have Been Red-Tagged

Long Beach Homes Sustain Significant Damage Following Tropical Storm Rachel, and 8 Buildings Have Been Red-Tagged

Beach Boys Star Mike Love Goes to Extreme Lengths To Protect His $43 Million Lake Tahoe Home From Developers

Beach Boys Star Mike Love Goes to Extreme Lengths To Protect His $43 Million Lake Tahoe Home From Developers

Struggling Homeowners Feeling ‘House Poor’ Have More Breathing Room Than They Think

Struggling Homeowners Feeling ‘House Poor’ Have More Breathing Room Than They Think

Lawsuit claims Compass downplayed regulatory risks ahead of Anywhere acquisition

Lawsuit claims Compass downplayed regulatory risks ahead of Anywhere acquisition

Park Avenue Penthouse Tops Manhattan Luxury Sales This Week at $25 Million

Park Avenue Penthouse Tops Manhattan Luxury Sales This Week at $25 Million

George Foreman’s $6 Million Texas Estate Hits the Market—Complete With a 50-Car Garage and Kitchen Where He Filmed His Famous Grill Commercials

George Foreman’s $6 Million Texas Estate Hits the Market—Complete With a 50-Car Garage and Kitchen Where He Filmed His Famous Grill Commercials

Victor Padilla named co-CEO of HIC Land

Victor Padilla named co-CEO of HIC Land

Global equity release market projected to hit $52B by 2035

Global equity release market projected to hit $52B by 2035

Criminals used 79 dormant domains to impersonate a top real estate team

Criminals used 79 dormant domains to impersonate a top real estate team

Hispanic homebuyers still want in. Here’s how real estate agents can help

Hispanic homebuyers still want in. Here’s how real estate agents can help

A Third of Pandemic-Era Homebuyers Regret Their Real Estate Purchase

A Third of Pandemic-Era Homebuyers Regret Their Real Estate Purchase

EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star Precious Achiuwa Snaps Up $1.8 Million Miami Condo in Celebrity-Favored Luxury Tower

EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star Precious Achiuwa Snaps Up $1.8 Million Miami Condo in Celebrity-Favored Luxury Tower

Optimal Blue expands into borrower engagement with Usherpa acquisition

Optimal Blue expands into borrower engagement with Usherpa acquisition

Why private homebuilders are getting M&A premiums right now

Why private homebuilders are getting M&A premiums right now

Bob Broeksmit says tri-merge ‘won’t be around for long’

Bob Broeksmit says tri-merge ‘won’t be around for long’

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home Searched in Raid Led by Homeland Security

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home Searched in Raid Led by Homeland Security

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Mikayla Matthews Breaks Down in Tears as She Moves Out of Home That Made Her ‘Depressed and Sick’

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Mikayla Matthews Breaks Down in Tears as She Moves Out of Home That Made Her ‘Depressed and Sick’

Impeccably Preserved Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Usonian Lists in Minneapolis for $2.5 Million

Impeccably Preserved Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Usonian Lists in Minneapolis for $2.5 Million

Midterm Election Housing Ballot Measures Every Homeowner Needs To Know

Midterm Election Housing Ballot Measures Every Homeowner Needs To Know

Mortgage Rates Hitting 8% This Year Is Not Impossible—and Yet, That Shouldn’t Be Buyers’ Biggest Concern

Mortgage Rates Hitting 8% This Year Is Not Impossible—and Yet, That Shouldn’t Be Buyers’ Biggest Concern

Housing Week Ahead: Home Sales, Luxury Trends, and New Inflation Data

Housing Week Ahead: Home Sales, Luxury Trends, and New Inflation Data

Mortgage AI needs a standard of trust built on experience

Mortgage AI needs a standard of trust built on experience

Down payment assistance doesn’t need simplification; it needs standardization

Down payment assistance doesn’t need simplification; it needs standardization