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Reconsideration of value is an opportunity to strengthen appraisal quality

Reconsideration of value is an opportunity to strengthen appraisal quality

How lenders can use ROVs to improve outcomes, transparency and trust
Nothing we make is real. Everything we make is real.

Nothing we make is real. Everything we make is real.

As ChatGPT-era automation scales, leaders are pushed to redesign value beyond faster workflows
‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ Star Melanie Lynskey Admits She ‘Dreams’ of Buying a Home in Her Native New Zealand—but Can’t Afford It

‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ Star Melanie Lynskey Admits She ‘Dreams’ of Buying a Home in Her Native New Zealand—but Can’t Afford It

Actress Melanie Lynskey has had a whirlwind few years in front of the cameras, appearing in hit after hit—from "Yellowjackets" and "The Last of Us" to Adam Sandler's latest Netflix release, "Don't Say Good Luck." But despite being one of Hollywood's most consistent performers, the mother of one stil
This is why the US doesn’t have a housing shortage

This is why the US doesn’t have a housing shortage

The builders have tried their best to manage supply with buydowns
Remodeling Spending Surges in Michigan and Continues To Outpace Construction Nationwide

Remodeling Spending Surges in Michigan and Continues To Outpace Construction Nationwide

Remodeling continues to be a viable alternative to buying a new property for homeowners across the country, and Michigan is seeing more growth in the sector than any other state. The latest State Projections of Remodeling report from the National Association of Home Builders tracks where and how hom
Better sues Vishal Garg over alleged securities violations

Better sues Vishal Garg over alleged securities violations

Better sues former CEO as battle for control intensifies
Zillow faces renewed RESPA claims in amended Taylor suit

Zillow faces renewed RESPA claims in amended Taylor suit

hird amended complaint narrows to 5 plaintiffs and cites a study estimating $2,881 higher costs per ZHL loan.
Meghan McCain Lifts the Lid on ‘Beautiful Chaos’ of Her Life at Home With 3 Kids

Meghan McCain Lifts the Lid on ‘Beautiful Chaos’ of Her Life at Home With 3 Kids

Former "The View" host Megan McCain has opened up about the "beautiful chaos" she experiences at home with her three young children—while revealing the sweet way in which she keeps the memory of her late father, Sen. John McCain, alive for her kids. The 41-year-old—who shares children Liberty, 5, Cl
Senior homeowners could benefit as multiple states put property tax changes on the ballot

Senior homeowners could benefit as multiple states put property tax changes on the ballot

Louisiana, Oklahoma and Florida voters will make their choices in November
Budget season squeezes private builders on how much risk to carry

Budget season squeezes private builders on how much risk to carry

NAHB shows development loan effective rates at 12.59%, while single-family starts fell to an 808,000 pace in July
Real names Jenna Rozenblat president of Real REMAX Group

Real names Jenna Rozenblat president of Real REMAX Group

SEC filings say the current COO will take the president role after the REMAX deal closes in coming weeks.
Multifamily distress grows, but data suggest a contained problem

Multifamily distress grows, but data suggest a contained problem

Real Capital Analytics puts potential distress at $115.3 billion, about 5.7% of multifamily debt outstanding
Big Bend Wall Paused, but Ranchers Still Face Looming Threat to Land: ‘We Stand to Lose Too Much’

Big Bend Wall Paused, but Ranchers Still Face Looming Threat to Land: ‘We Stand to Lose Too Much’

The federal government has pushed ahead with plans for a new border barrier through the Big Bend region of West Texas, despite warnings from landowners that it could hurt their businesses and property values. After mounting opposition to construction inside Big Bend National Park, U.S. Customs and B
Why many real estate AI rollouts fail — and how to make them stick

Why many real estate AI rollouts fail — and how to make them stick

Maneiro runs roughly 600 AI training sessions a year through his own program called AI-Cademy
EXCLUSIVE: Late Actress Diane Keaton’s Beloved ‘Pinterest House’ Sells for Huge Discount—More Than a Year After Listing for $29 Million

EXCLUSIVE: Late Actress Diane Keaton’s Beloved ‘Pinterest House’ Sells for Huge Discount—More Than a Year After Listing for $29 Million

Late actress Diane Keaton's iconic Los Angeles home has officially sold for $18 million—just over eight months after it was returned to the market in the wake of her death. Keaton, who passed away in October 2025 at the age of 79, purchased the property for $4.7 million in 2011 and spent years build
Ariana Madix Returns to New York City for Another Broadway Gig—Months After Offloading $3.1 Million L.A. Home She Shared With Tom Sandoval

Ariana Madix Returns to New York City for Another Broadway Gig—Months After Offloading $3.1 Million L.A. Home She Shared With Tom Sandoval

Reality TV star Ariana Madix may have spent the summer hosting “Love Island USA” in a lavish villa in Fiji, but now the host is packing her bags for New York City—months after finally cutting ties with the $3.1 million Los Angeles home she shared with her ex and former “Vanderpump Rules” co-star, To
The Nationwide Home Insurance Crisis Is About Far More Than Monthly Premiums Skyrocketing

The Nationwide Home Insurance Crisis Is About Far More Than Monthly Premiums Skyrocketing

Homeowners have gotten used to hearing bad news about insurance premiums. But a new nationwide analysis suggests rising prices are only part of the problem. Home insurance is also getting harder to keep. A first-of-its-kind report from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) found
This City Is Forcing a Neighborhood HOA To Tear Down Its Flock Cameras—but Will This Be the New Norm?

This City Is Forcing a Neighborhood HOA To Tear Down Its Flock Cameras—but Will This Be the New Norm?

A homeowners association in Brentwood, CA, is catching blowback after installing Flock cameras on public streets around the neighborhood. Not only are many homeowners up in arms, but the city has pulled approval of the system and is ordering their removal. Brentwood city officials reportedly said t
Inside Marc Jacobs’ $9.2 Million Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed ‘Sanctuary’—as he Details ‘Unexpected’ 4-Year Renovation of the Property

Inside Marc Jacobs’ $9.2 Million Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed ‘Sanctuary’—as he Details ‘Unexpected’ 4-Year Renovation of the Property

Fashion designer Marc Jacobs might be best known for his catwalk creations, but in 2019, he turned his attention to a more ambitious design project: overhauling a $9.17 million Frank Lloyd Wright–designed property in upstate New York that he purchased on something of a whim in 2019. Today, Jacobs, 6
Flock Camera Controversy Spurs Rhode Island Moratorium on Plate-Reading Devices

Flock Camera Controversy Spurs Rhode Island Moratorium on Plate-Reading Devices

As Flock cameras and other surveillance technologies spur controversy, Rhode Island is pausing installation of new cameras and studying their effects. Gov. Dan McKee on Tuesday called for a statewide pause on the installation and activation of any new automated license plate reader cameras such as F
Dramatic Mirror House Designed To Reflect Its Natural Surroundings Is Listed for $15 Million in Star-Studded Enclave of Pound Ridge

Dramatic Mirror House Designed To Reflect Its Natural Surroundings Is Listed for $15 Million in Star-Studded Enclave of Pound Ridge

A striking property with a mirrored exterior that was designed to "seamlessly" blend with its natural surroundings has been brought to the market for $15 million in an exclusive New York enclave. The eye-popping property, which features an exterior made of glass, zinc-coated copper, and stainless st
Pending Home Sales Retreat in July as Mortgage Rates Hit 2026 High

Pending Home Sales Retreat in July as Mortgage Rates Hit 2026 High

Pending home sales continue to lag month over month and year over year, as mortgage rates reached their highest level so far this year. Contract signings on existing homes fell 2.3% in July from the prior month, with declines in all four regions, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Davidson Takes $1.9 Million Upstate New York Home Off the Market—Just 2 Months After Slashing Asking Price

EXCLUSIVE: Pete Davidson Takes $1.9 Million Upstate New York Home Off the Market—Just 2 Months After Slashing Asking Price

"Saturday Night Live" alum Pete Davidson has taken his upstate New York home off the market—two months after he slashed his asking price on the property for a third time. The 32-year-old comedian initially purchased the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home for $1.95 million in 2023 and he was most rece
Single-Family Home Construction Plunges in July, but Permits Offer Signs of Hope

Single-Family Home Construction Plunges in July, but Permits Offer Signs of Hope

July brought a sharp decline in construction of new single-family homes across the U.S., but new permits show some signs of hope on the horizon. Single-family housing starts last month were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 808,000 in July, which is 9.9% below June and 15.7% below that month l
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Evans Finds a Buyer for His $6.4 Million L.A. Home—After Quitting California To Return to East Coast

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Evans Finds a Buyer for His $6.4 Million L.A. Home—After Quitting California To Return to East Coast

"Captain America" star Chris Evans has landed a buyer for his sprawling Los Angeles property, just over two months after he returned the dwelling to the market amid his relocation from California back to the East Coast. The 45-year-old actor first put the dwelling on the market for $6.99 million in
Cash Home Sales Are in Decline in Most Cities, but a Handful Show a Surprising Bump

Cash Home Sales Are in Decline in Most Cities, but a Handful Show a Surprising Bump

Fewer and fewer homebuyers are throwing cash on the table, but a new generation of tech-minted millionaires is bucking the trend. Cash sales overall are on the decline in the national housing market, according to the cash buyer report released by Realtor.com® on Tuesday. They accounted for 31.4% of
The Hidden Cost of the ‘Great Stuff Transfer’

The Hidden Cost of the ‘Great Stuff Transfer’

As a generation prepares to inherit unprecedented wealth, they may be overlooking what comes with it: all the other stuff. More than 8 in 10 recent inheritors of real estate (84%) said the property had to be cleaned out before it could be listed, and 36% called the cleanout one of the hardest parts

EPIQUE NEWS LIVE

Reconsideration of value is an opportunity to strengthen appraisal quality

Reconsideration of value is an opportunity to strengthen appraisal quality

Nothing we make is real. Everything we make is real.

Nothing we make is real. Everything we make is real.

‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ Star Melanie Lynskey Admits She ‘Dreams’ of Buying a Home in Her Native New Zealand—but Can’t Afford It

‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ Star Melanie Lynskey Admits She ‘Dreams’ of Buying a Home in Her Native New Zealand—but Can’t Afford It

This is why the US doesn’t have a housing shortage

This is why the US doesn’t have a housing shortage

Remodeling Spending Surges in Michigan and Continues To Outpace Construction Nationwide

Remodeling Spending Surges in Michigan and Continues To Outpace Construction Nationwide

Better sues Vishal Garg over alleged securities violations

Better sues Vishal Garg over alleged securities violations

Zillow faces renewed RESPA claims in amended Taylor suit

Zillow faces renewed RESPA claims in amended Taylor suit

Meghan McCain Lifts the Lid on ‘Beautiful Chaos’ of Her Life at Home With 3 Kids

Meghan McCain Lifts the Lid on ‘Beautiful Chaos’ of Her Life at Home With 3 Kids

Senior homeowners could benefit as multiple states put property tax changes on the ballot

Senior homeowners could benefit as multiple states put property tax changes on the ballot

Budget season squeezes private builders on how much risk to carry

Budget season squeezes private builders on how much risk to carry

Real names Jenna Rozenblat president of Real REMAX Group

Real names Jenna Rozenblat president of Real REMAX Group

Multifamily distress grows, but data suggest a contained problem

Multifamily distress grows, but data suggest a contained problem

Big Bend Wall Paused, but Ranchers Still Face Looming Threat to Land: ‘We Stand to Lose Too Much’

Big Bend Wall Paused, but Ranchers Still Face Looming Threat to Land: ‘We Stand to Lose Too Much’

Why many real estate AI rollouts fail — and how to make them stick

Why many real estate AI rollouts fail — and how to make them stick

EXCLUSIVE: Late Actress Diane Keaton’s Beloved ‘Pinterest House’ Sells for Huge Discount—More Than a Year After Listing for $29 Million

EXCLUSIVE: Late Actress Diane Keaton’s Beloved ‘Pinterest House’ Sells for Huge Discount—More Than a Year After Listing for $29 Million

Ariana Madix Returns to New York City for Another Broadway Gig—Months After Offloading $3.1 Million L.A. Home She Shared With Tom Sandoval

Ariana Madix Returns to New York City for Another Broadway Gig—Months After Offloading $3.1 Million L.A. Home She Shared With Tom Sandoval

The Nationwide Home Insurance Crisis Is About Far More Than Monthly Premiums Skyrocketing

The Nationwide Home Insurance Crisis Is About Far More Than Monthly Premiums Skyrocketing

This City Is Forcing a Neighborhood HOA To Tear Down Its Flock Cameras—but Will This Be the New Norm?

This City Is Forcing a Neighborhood HOA To Tear Down Its Flock Cameras—but Will This Be the New Norm?

Inside Marc Jacobs’ $9.2 Million Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed ‘Sanctuary’—as he Details ‘Unexpected’ 4-Year Renovation of the Property

Inside Marc Jacobs’ $9.2 Million Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed ‘Sanctuary’—as he Details ‘Unexpected’ 4-Year Renovation of the Property

Flock Camera Controversy Spurs Rhode Island Moratorium on Plate-Reading Devices

Flock Camera Controversy Spurs Rhode Island Moratorium on Plate-Reading Devices

Dramatic Mirror House Designed To Reflect Its Natural Surroundings Is Listed for $15 Million in Star-Studded Enclave of Pound Ridge

Dramatic Mirror House Designed To Reflect Its Natural Surroundings Is Listed for $15 Million in Star-Studded Enclave of Pound Ridge

Pending Home Sales Retreat in July as Mortgage Rates Hit 2026 High

Pending Home Sales Retreat in July as Mortgage Rates Hit 2026 High

EXCLUSIVE: Pete Davidson Takes $1.9 Million Upstate New York Home Off the Market—Just 2 Months After Slashing Asking Price

EXCLUSIVE: Pete Davidson Takes $1.9 Million Upstate New York Home Off the Market—Just 2 Months After Slashing Asking Price

Single-Family Home Construction Plunges in July, but Permits Offer Signs of Hope

Single-Family Home Construction Plunges in July, but Permits Offer Signs of Hope

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Evans Finds a Buyer for His $6.4 Million L.A. Home—After Quitting California To Return to East Coast

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Evans Finds a Buyer for His $6.4 Million L.A. Home—After Quitting California To Return to East Coast

Cash Home Sales Are in Decline in Most Cities, but a Handful Show a Surprising Bump

Cash Home Sales Are in Decline in Most Cities, but a Handful Show a Surprising Bump

The Hidden Cost of the ‘Great Stuff Transfer’

The Hidden Cost of the ‘Great Stuff Transfer’