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The income is real. The paperwork just doesn’t tell the full story.

The income is real. The paperwork just doesn’t tell the full story.

A plain-English guide to non-QM loans for self-employed borrowers and real estate investors
Mortgage AI is evolving. The next step is connecting the systems behind it.

Mortgage AI is evolving. The next step is connecting the systems behind it.

STRATMOR data shows 68% use AI for document indexing; value depends on data flowing through POS, LOS and close
Don’t let the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act become a road to nowhere

Don’t let the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act become a road to nowhere

More than 50 provisions need new HUD rules and guidance before programs can deliver results
Esteemed Architect Martin Gelber’s Late Modern Los Angeles Home Hits the Market for $3.75 Million

Esteemed Architect Martin Gelber’s Late Modern Los Angeles Home Hits the Market for $3.75 Million

An astonishing piece of Los Angeles real estate history is up for grabs as the personal home of acclaimed architect Martin Gelber, FAIA, has been listed for $3.75 million. The 3,707-square-foot late modern masterpiece is located in the Crestwood Hills neighborhood of Brentwood, CA, boasting beautifu
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Kyle Richards Shares Emotional Message From Mauricio Umansky on Their 30th Anniversary Amid Separation

‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Kyle Richards Shares Emotional Message From Mauricio Umansky on Their 30th Anniversary Amid Separation

Reality TV personality Kyle Richards has revealed how an emotional message from her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, left her heartbroken on their 30th wedding anniversary. Richards, 57, who separated from the 56-year-old real estate mogul in July 2023 after nearly three decades of marriage, adm
USDA Loan Advantages and Disadvantages

USDA Loan Advantages and Disadvantages

For many homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, affordability is one of the biggest challenges in the homebuying process. That’s where USDA loans can stand out. Backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA loans are designed to help eligible buyers purchase homes in qualifying rural and sub
Southern Land hires Highland Homes vet to lead homebuilding

Southern Land hires Highland Homes vet to lead homebuilding

Marchbanks will lead homebuilding operations and help scale master-planned communities in Tennessee, Texas and Colorado
Backyard Housing Boom: L.A. Sees Record Level of ADU Construction After Easing Restrictions

Backyard Housing Boom: L.A. Sees Record Level of ADU Construction After Easing Restrictions

If you've driven through Los Angeles recently, you may have noticed a glut of new-construction projects taking place on residential properties. But many of these projects aren't brand-new homes. Instead, they're what's often referred to as accessory dwelling units: construction projects meant to exp
Builder sentiment runs soft as affordability strain subdues orders

Builder sentiment runs soft as affordability strain subdues orders

Homebuilders continue to rely on incentives to drive sales. Those who buck this trend differentiate on product and community offerings
Social Security’s COLA increase in 2027 could be its largest in 4 years

Social Security’s COLA increase in 2027 could be its largest in 4 years

The Social Security Administration is scheduled to announce the official 2027 COLA Oct. 14
Keller Williams launches KW Modular agent community

Keller Williams launches KW Modular agent community

New community offers training, certification and builder connections for KW agents across North America.
CHLA wants IMBs to be eligible for FHLBank membership

CHLA wants IMBs to be eligible for FHLBank membership

Group warns against expanded mortgage purchases while urging modernized membership and annual lending reviews
Can You Use a USDA Loan for a Manufactured Home?

Can You Use a USDA Loan for a Manufactured Home?

For many buyers, manufactured homes offer a more affordable path to homeownership than a traditional single-family home. Pairing that affordability with a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan can make buying a home even more accessible, especially for buyers looking in rural and suburban communities.
Wells Fargo funds rural housing with $1.5M Habitat partnership

Wells Fargo funds rural housing with $1.5M Habitat partnership

The $1.5 million investment aims to expand modular homebuilding in rural areas
J&W Gold Institute launches real estate agent Historic Home Specialist credential

J&W Gold Institute launches real estate agent Historic Home Specialist credential

Curriculum covers preservation standards, valuation methods, incentives and design review processes for landmark transactions.
Florida Homeowners Could Win Big Tax Cuts—but Local Hospitals Stand To Lose Millions

Florida Homeowners Could Win Big Tax Cuts—but Local Hospitals Stand To Lose Millions

This fall, Florida voters will have a chance to weigh in on an amendment to the state constitution that significantly reduces property taxes. The “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes" amendment expands homestead exemptions and lowers assessment caps for non-homestead properties. The propos
Former Ohio Jail With Original Prison Cells Hits the Market as a $400K Home

Former Ohio Jail With Original Prison Cells Hits the Market as a $400K Home

A historic Ohio property that once housed criminals behind bars is now offering buyers the chance to lock down a very unusual home of their own. The former Old Wood County Jail in Perrysburg, OH, has hit the market for $400,000, nearly 180 years after the brick building was constructed in 1847. Loca
Joanna Gaines Shares Emotional Advice for Parents Facing College Dorm Move-In Day: ‘Wishing Time Would Slow Down’

Joanna Gaines Shares Emotional Advice for Parents Facing College Dorm Move-In Day: ‘Wishing Time Would Slow Down’

HGTV star Joanna Gaines knows a thing or two about pulling off a successful home renovation, but recently, the mother of five dropped some helpful knowledge about another topic she’s become well-acquainted with—college move-in day. In an Aug. 16 Instagram post, the “Fixer Upper” co-host opened up ab
Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Investment in Homebuilders After Buying Taylor Morrison

Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Investment in Homebuilders After Buying Taylor Morrison

Berkshire Hathaway has signaled its long-term confidence in the residential real estate market by increasing its stake in prominent homebuilder Lennar and acquiring new shares of home developer DR Horton this past quarter. Berkshire Hathaway boosted is stake in Lennar by around 30% to $1.157 billion
5 Things You Should Never Say When Renting an Apartment

5 Things You Should Never Say When Renting an Apartment

Renting has become a way of life for many over the past decade. According to the Realtor.com® experts and economists, renting a home is still cheaper than buying one in all of the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas. But that's not to say that renters hold all the cards right now. Even if you hav
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Alum Reece Weaver Shares a Glimpse Inside Her New York City Apartment as She Makes the Move From Alabama—Just Months After Buying a $750K Home

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Alum Reece Weaver Shares a Glimpse Inside Her New York City Apartment as She Makes the Move From Alabama—Just Months After Buying a $750K Home

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders star Reece Weaver is taking fans along for her move to the Big Apple, offering a first look inside her new New York City apartment—just months after putting down roots in Alabama. Weaver, 24, who hails from Florida, shot to fame while appearing in Netflix's hit series "Am
Homebuilder Confidence Inches Up Despite Rising Costs

Homebuilder Confidence Inches Up Despite Rising Costs

Homebuilders are feeling just a tad more confident as the summer housing market draws to an end. Homebuilder confidence in current sales conditions bumped up one point, raising the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index to 35 on Monday. Anything under 50 reflects that
Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 After Being Found Unresponsive in South Carolina Apartment

Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 After Being Found Unresponsive in South Carolina Apartment

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36 after being found unresponsive at an apartment in South Carolina. The "Ice Princess" star died at Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville, SC, on Aug. 16, just five days before what would have been her 37th birthday. Her father, Alan Lee "Skip" Panettiere,
EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX Alum Says His ‘Lego’ Approach to Homebuilding Can Solve the Housing Crisis—and Cut Costs by 50%

EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX Alum Says His ‘Lego’ Approach to Homebuilding Can Solve the Housing Crisis—and Cut Costs by 50%

American Housing Corp. is a vertically integrated real estate developer and manufacturing company that aims to construct pre-built “townhomes” in desirable urban neighborhoods across the United States. The factory-made components—such as pre-wired insulated wall panels, floors, stairs, roofing—are d
Homeowners Are Reaching for Their Credit Cards When Disaster Strikes—and Ignoring a Vital Financial Lifeline

Homeowners Are Reaching for Their Credit Cards When Disaster Strikes—and Ignoring a Vital Financial Lifeline

Being house-rich, cash-poor is the new reality for a majority of Americans, regardless of age. So is racking up debt. With gas and food prices remaining high alongside surging property taxes and home insurance, homeowners face financial pressure from every angle. A common course of action is reach
Renting’s Edge Over Buying Is Shrinking as These 7 Markets Turn Buyer-Friendly

Renting’s Edge Over Buying Is Shrinking as These 7 Markets Turn Buyer-Friendly

Renting a starter home is still cheaper than buying one in all of the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas—but that advantage is beginning to shrink. In July, buying a starter home cost $858 more per month than renting one, according to the July 2026 Rental Report from Realtor.com®. But in Orlando
Housing Week Ahead: New Construction Data, Pending Sales, and Cash Buyer Trends

Housing Week Ahead: New Construction Data, Pending Sales, and Cash Buyer Trends

Get ready for a busy week in real estate. The Realtor.com® Economics team is tracking a packed calendar of reports and key economic indicators that will shed light on where the housing market is heading next. Realtor.com proprietary releases kick off on Monday with senior economist Jiayi Xu’s July r

EPIQUE NEWS LIVE

The income is real. The paperwork just doesn’t tell the full story.

The income is real. The paperwork just doesn’t tell the full story.

Mortgage AI is evolving. The next step is connecting the systems behind it.

Mortgage AI is evolving. The next step is connecting the systems behind it.

Don’t let the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act become a road to nowhere

Don’t let the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act become a road to nowhere

Esteemed Architect Martin Gelber’s Late Modern Los Angeles Home Hits the Market for $3.75 Million

Esteemed Architect Martin Gelber’s Late Modern Los Angeles Home Hits the Market for $3.75 Million

‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Kyle Richards Shares Emotional Message From Mauricio Umansky on Their 30th Anniversary Amid Separation

‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Kyle Richards Shares Emotional Message From Mauricio Umansky on Their 30th Anniversary Amid Separation

USDA Loan Advantages and Disadvantages

USDA Loan Advantages and Disadvantages

Southern Land hires Highland Homes vet to lead homebuilding

Southern Land hires Highland Homes vet to lead homebuilding

Backyard Housing Boom: L.A. Sees Record Level of ADU Construction After Easing Restrictions

Backyard Housing Boom: L.A. Sees Record Level of ADU Construction After Easing Restrictions

Builder sentiment runs soft as affordability strain subdues orders

Builder sentiment runs soft as affordability strain subdues orders

Social Security’s COLA increase in 2027 could be its largest in 4 years

Social Security’s COLA increase in 2027 could be its largest in 4 years

Keller Williams launches KW Modular agent community

Keller Williams launches KW Modular agent community

CHLA wants IMBs to be eligible for FHLBank membership

CHLA wants IMBs to be eligible for FHLBank membership

Can You Use a USDA Loan for a Manufactured Home?

Can You Use a USDA Loan for a Manufactured Home?

Wells Fargo funds rural housing with $1.5M Habitat partnership

Wells Fargo funds rural housing with $1.5M Habitat partnership

J&W Gold Institute launches real estate agent Historic Home Specialist credential

J&W Gold Institute launches real estate agent Historic Home Specialist credential

Florida Homeowners Could Win Big Tax Cuts—but Local Hospitals Stand To Lose Millions

Florida Homeowners Could Win Big Tax Cuts—but Local Hospitals Stand To Lose Millions

Former Ohio Jail With Original Prison Cells Hits the Market as a $400K Home

Former Ohio Jail With Original Prison Cells Hits the Market as a $400K Home

Joanna Gaines Shares Emotional Advice for Parents Facing College Dorm Move-In Day: ‘Wishing Time Would Slow Down’

Joanna Gaines Shares Emotional Advice for Parents Facing College Dorm Move-In Day: ‘Wishing Time Would Slow Down’

Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Investment in Homebuilders After Buying Taylor Morrison

Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Investment in Homebuilders After Buying Taylor Morrison

5 Things You Should Never Say When Renting an Apartment

5 Things You Should Never Say When Renting an Apartment

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Alum Reece Weaver Shares a Glimpse Inside Her New York City Apartment as She Makes the Move From Alabama—Just Months After Buying a $750K Home

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Alum Reece Weaver Shares a Glimpse Inside Her New York City Apartment as She Makes the Move From Alabama—Just Months After Buying a $750K Home

Homebuilder Confidence Inches Up Despite Rising Costs

Homebuilder Confidence Inches Up Despite Rising Costs

Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 After Being Found Unresponsive in South Carolina Apartment

Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 After Being Found Unresponsive in South Carolina Apartment

EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX Alum Says His ‘Lego’ Approach to Homebuilding Can Solve the Housing Crisis—and Cut Costs by 50%

EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX Alum Says His ‘Lego’ Approach to Homebuilding Can Solve the Housing Crisis—and Cut Costs by 50%

Homeowners Are Reaching for Their Credit Cards When Disaster Strikes—and Ignoring a Vital Financial Lifeline

Homeowners Are Reaching for Their Credit Cards When Disaster Strikes—and Ignoring a Vital Financial Lifeline

Renting’s Edge Over Buying Is Shrinking as These 7 Markets Turn Buyer-Friendly

Renting’s Edge Over Buying Is Shrinking as These 7 Markets Turn Buyer-Friendly

Housing Week Ahead: New Construction Data, Pending Sales, and Cash Buyer Trends

Housing Week Ahead: New Construction Data, Pending Sales, and Cash Buyer Trends