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The mortgage industry’s AI problem is not what you think it is

The mortgage industry’s AI problem is not what you think it is

Every conference I go to right now has the same conversation happening in every room. AI is going to transform the mortgage industry. AI is going to eliminate jobs. AI is going to make everything faster, cheaper, smarter. And maybe all of that is true, eventually. But I keep sitting in those session
How VantageScore 4.0 is expanding opportunity in wholesale lending

How VantageScore 4.0 is expanding opportunity in wholesale lending

Mortgage lenders and brokers are navigating an affordability-constrained market in which a borrower’s qualifying score can determine not only eligibility but also pricing, cash-to-close and purchasing power. UWM moved quickly to introduce VantageScore 4.0 through a new pilot, giving independent mort
‘Magical’ New York A-Frame With Secret Gardens and ‘Breathtaking’ Walls of Glass Is Listed for $1.7 Million

‘Magical’ New York A-Frame With Secret Gardens and ‘Breathtaking’ Walls of Glass Is Listed for $1.7 Million

Just one hour outside of New York City, tucked away on a sun-dappled woodland plot, is an A-frame dwelling so "magical" that it feels almost as if you have stumbled into a totally new world. The A-frame home, which is nestled in Westchester-rock outcroppings in Yorktown Heights, is so bucolic that l
The Orchard House: This Seven Bedroom Montana Home Feels Like Summer In France

The Orchard House: This Seven Bedroom Montana Home Feels Like Summer In France

If you've been dreaming of an idyllic European summer, you may not have to go as far as you think to find it. That's because the Orchard House, a seven bedroom estate in Bigfork, MT on the shore of Flathead Lake, is bringing all the vibes of a summer in the south of France, no passport needed. Recen
16-Acre Ultimate ‘Glamping’ House Tucked Between the Berkshires and Catskills Lists for $4.6 Million

16-Acre Ultimate ‘Glamping’ House Tucked Between the Berkshires and Catskills Lists for $4.6 Million

A wooded sanctuary tucked away on 16.5 acres of privacy in upstate New York has just hit the market for $4,600,000. Known as Red Rock House, the modern estate located in the historic hamlet of Red Rock in East Chatham was designed by Anmahian Winton Architects to blend in with its stunning surroundi
Outer Banks Beach Cottage That Has Been ‘Lifted Out of Flood Zone’ Is Listed for Under $350K

Outer Banks Beach Cottage That Has Been ‘Lifted Out of Flood Zone’ Is Listed for Under $350K

An adorable Outer Banks cottage on the island of Hatteras has just hit the market in North Carolina for $349,500—nearly 10 years after it was raised onto towering stilts that elevated it above any immediate flood risk. Offering just 797 square feet of space, the updated home was lifted up out of har
Miami’s Hottest New Luxury Neighborhood Banks on Walkability and Retail, Not Beaches

Miami’s Hottest New Luxury Neighborhood Banks on Walkability and Retail, Not Beaches

Developer Carlos Rosso remembers growing up in Buenos Aires, Brazil—and the particular feel of the city which, much like New York, is based around walkability, street retail, cafes, and people watching. But when he moved to Miami in 2002, this isn't what he saw or experienced. "Miami isn't known for
How the Shotgun Home Went From Affordable Southern Staple to an Endangered Design Gem

How the Shotgun Home Went From Affordable Southern Staple to an Endangered Design Gem

With their narrow footprints and vibrant facades, shotgun homes stand as one of the most distinctive architectural styles in the American South. Originally designed to maximize efficiency and natural airflow, these compact structures pack a remarkable amount of character into a surprisingly small la
Inventory edges slightly higher year over year as rates rise

Inventory edges slightly higher year over year as rates rise

While it’s been a relatively boring year for housing inventory — even with higher mortgage rates — the movement in the last few weeks and easier comps have pushed inventory a tad higher, as we are at the midpoint of August. The question is: can we eke out a bit more growth before the seasonal declin
From Michelin-Starred Chefs to Private Dining: The New Status Symbol Taking Over Luxury Real Estate

From Michelin-Starred Chefs to Private Dining: The New Status Symbol Taking Over Luxury Real Estate

Luxury real estate has entered a new amenities arms race—and this time, it has very little to do with sprawling spas, cold plunges or tricked-out fitness centers. Instead, some of the biggest names in the culinary world are teaming up with high-end residential developers, with Michelin-starred chefs
Tiny Cape Cod Cottage That Spans Less Than 800 Square Feet Is Listed for a Huge Price

Tiny Cape Cod Cottage That Spans Less Than 800 Square Feet Is Listed for a Huge Price

A petite Cape Cod residence offering less than 800 square feet of living space has just hit the market in Provincetown, MA, for the sky-high asking price of $1.5 million. The asking price for the 788-square-foot residence translates to an astronomical $1,897 per square foot. But while that price tag
Tennessee Winery That Looks Like It Was Plucked Out of Napa Offers a Slice of California Life for a Fraction of the Price

Tennessee Winery That Looks Like It Was Plucked Out of Napa Offers a Slice of California Life for a Fraction of the Price

When you think of a Tennessee mountain estate, a winery might not come to mind. But, maybe it should—particularly for those buyers seeking a slice of vineyard life for a fraction of the price they would find in California. Perched on a beautiful 33.5-acre estate, with rolling fields, mature vineyard
Alabama’s ‘Magic City’ Emerges as Hottest Market for Investor Homebuyers

Alabama’s ‘Magic City’ Emerges as Hottest Market for Investor Homebuyers

Investors are still snapping up properties despite high mortgage rates—but it might surprise you where. Along with investing hotspots like Miami and New York, some of the most popular areas for real estate investors to buy—and hold—are mid-sized Midwest and Sun Belt cities. Among the top 50 metro ar
‘I Turned a 112-Year-Old Indiana Schoolhouse into the Mansion of My Dreams’

‘I Turned a 112-Year-Old Indiana Schoolhouse into the Mansion of My Dreams’

An Indiana mother who has spent the last five years transforming a 112-year-old schoolhouse into a dream home for her family is opening up about the highs and lows of that very lengthy renovation process—while detailing her ambitious plans for the future of the historic structure. Before the massive
Hurricane Ian Razed Fort Myers’ Historic Rainbow Beach Cottages—Now, They’re Being Rebuilt as Multimillion-Dollar Homes

Hurricane Ian Razed Fort Myers’ Historic Rainbow Beach Cottages—Now, They’re Being Rebuilt as Multimillion-Dollar Homes

When Hurricane Ian tore through Florida in 2022, it destroyed not just thousands of homes, but decades of history—particularly in Fort Myers, where a collection of beloved rainbow-hued beach cottages were decimated by the horrifying storm. The properties, which made up an idyllic beachfront communit
MTV ‘The Challenge’ Champion Tyler Duckworth Found Dead in North Dakota Home

MTV ‘The Challenge’ Champion Tyler Duckworth Found Dead in North Dakota Home

MTV reality star Tyler Duckworth was found dead at the age of 44 in his North Dakota home on Aug. 11, a spokesperson for the Grand Forks Police Department has confirmed. After making his television debut in 2006 on “The Real World: Key West,” Duckworth became a fan-favorite of the long-running compe
Socialist Candidates Are on the Rise—With a New, Pro-Building Platform for the Housing Crisis

Socialist Candidates Are on the Rise—With a New, Pro-Building Platform for the Housing Crisis

D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George has admitted she used to be skeptical of the very homebuilding agenda she now champions. But the reality, she said, is visible in other cities that adding more housing works. "Increasing supply, paired with policies to protect residents, really is critical
Christina Haack Praises Boyfriend Chris Larocca for Sticking by Her Side After ‘Losing My Mind’ During ‘The Flip Off’ Filming

Christina Haack Praises Boyfriend Chris Larocca for Sticking by Her Side After ‘Losing My Mind’ During ‘The Flip Off’ Filming

HGTV star Christina Haack has shared an intimate glimpse into how supported her boyfriend Chris Larocca makes her feel during a stressful week of "The Flip Off" filming. On Aug. 8, Haack, 43, opened up about her anxiety-ridden week in an Instagram post. “I have been really stressed and totally losin
Real shareholders approve REMAX acquisition, closing nears

Real shareholders approve REMAX acquisition, closing nears

Shareholders of The Real Brokerage Inc. and REMAX Holdings Inc. on Friday approved Real’s proposed acquisition of REMAX, moving the companies closer to forming Real REMAX Group after their respective votes. The votes were held at special meetings of both companies’ security holders, according to the
Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Lifts the Lid on Childhood at Neverland Ranch—From Strict Screen Time to Earning Access to Its Attractions

Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Lifts the Lid on Childhood at Neverland Ranch—From Strict Screen Time to Earning Access to Its Attractions

Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, has offered a rare glimpse inside her extraordinary childhood at the famed Neverland Ranch. Paris, 28, lifted the lid on her experience residing at the fun-filled estate, which was named after the mythical land of Peter Pan, from 1988 to 2005, while appearing on Al
Summer heat sets in across Northeast housing markets

Summer heat sets in across Northeast housing markets

The Northeast continues to command a disproportionate share of the nation’s hottest housing markets, with four of the top five metros located in New England or New York, according to the latest weekly HousingWire Data. Rochester, N.Y.; Hartford, Conn.; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Boston, Mass.; and Buffalo
Inside Influencer Halley Kate’s ‘Tacky’ NYC Apartment—Complete With Disco Ball Vents and a Fiery Red Kitchen

Inside Influencer Halley Kate’s ‘Tacky’ NYC Apartment—Complete With Disco Ball Vents and a Fiery Red Kitchen

Influencer Halley Kate McGookin has found a new pad in New York City—and with countless bold design features, the apartment’s aesthetic is a far cry from minimalism. “The rumors are true ... I moved,” the recently married content creator, 26, shared in an Aug. 11 TikTok, in which she playfully dance
Rosie O’Donnell Says Trump Made Her ‘Refamous’ After His Presidency Prompted Her Ireland Move

Rosie O’Donnell Says Trump Made Her ‘Refamous’ After His Presidency Prompted Her Ireland Move

Rosie O'Donnell has teased that President Donald Trump made her "refamous" after she ditched the United States and moved to Ireland when he regained his seat in the Oval Office. The comedian, 64, revealed in January 2025 that she had quit the U.S. in hopes of a better, and more peaceful, life in Ire
When Lawn Care Goes Too Far: What Homeowners Can’t Do To Their Lawns

When Lawn Care Goes Too Far: What Homeowners Can’t Do To Their Lawns

It’s no doubt frustrating to spend lots of time and money on lawn care, only for the newly grown grass or planted flowers to be trampled on by neighbors, dogs, and kids on bicycles. But how far is too far when it comes to keeping everyone off your lawn? That’s a question that at least one Minnesota
Appeals court reboots NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout after pause

Appeals court reboots NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout after pause

New York City’s ultra-rich started the week with a reprieve from having to prove residency to avoid a pied-à-terre tax. But as the week ends, the reprieve itself proved fleeting. A state appeals judge yanked back the roadblock on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tax plan Thursday afternoon in a Staten Island
Why 2026 foreclosure gains are not a housing crash signal

Why 2026 foreclosure gains are not a housing crash signal

The quarterly New York Fed foreclosure data came out for Q2, and once again — to the surprise of many doomers — the index fell slightly, still below 2019 levels. Not only that, but this week’s existing home sales report also showed housing inventory down year over year and sales slightly higher, wit
Radian sells real estate services, plans title sale to PLACE

Radian sells real estate services, plans title sale to PLACE

Radian Group has completed the sale of its real estate services business and agreed to sell its title insurance business to PLACE, marking a key step in the mortgage insurer’s shift into a global multi-line specialty insurer. The Wayne, Pennsylvania-based company said last Monday that it closed the

EPIQUE NEWS LIVE

The mortgage industry’s AI problem is not what you think it is

The mortgage industry’s AI problem is not what you think it is

How VantageScore 4.0 is expanding opportunity in wholesale lending

How VantageScore 4.0 is expanding opportunity in wholesale lending

‘Magical’ New York A-Frame With Secret Gardens and ‘Breathtaking’ Walls of Glass Is Listed for $1.7 Million

‘Magical’ New York A-Frame With Secret Gardens and ‘Breathtaking’ Walls of Glass Is Listed for $1.7 Million

The Orchard House: This Seven Bedroom Montana Home Feels Like Summer In France

The Orchard House: This Seven Bedroom Montana Home Feels Like Summer In France

16-Acre Ultimate ‘Glamping’ House Tucked Between the Berkshires and Catskills Lists for $4.6 Million

16-Acre Ultimate ‘Glamping’ House Tucked Between the Berkshires and Catskills Lists for $4.6 Million

Outer Banks Beach Cottage That Has Been ‘Lifted Out of Flood Zone’ Is Listed for Under $350K

Outer Banks Beach Cottage That Has Been ‘Lifted Out of Flood Zone’ Is Listed for Under $350K

Miami’s Hottest New Luxury Neighborhood Banks on Walkability and Retail, Not Beaches

Miami’s Hottest New Luxury Neighborhood Banks on Walkability and Retail, Not Beaches

How the Shotgun Home Went From Affordable Southern Staple to an Endangered Design Gem

How the Shotgun Home Went From Affordable Southern Staple to an Endangered Design Gem

Inventory edges slightly higher year over year as rates rise

Inventory edges slightly higher year over year as rates rise

From Michelin-Starred Chefs to Private Dining: The New Status Symbol Taking Over Luxury Real Estate

From Michelin-Starred Chefs to Private Dining: The New Status Symbol Taking Over Luxury Real Estate

Tiny Cape Cod Cottage That Spans Less Than 800 Square Feet Is Listed for a Huge Price

Tiny Cape Cod Cottage That Spans Less Than 800 Square Feet Is Listed for a Huge Price

Tennessee Winery That Looks Like It Was Plucked Out of Napa Offers a Slice of California Life for a Fraction of the Price

Tennessee Winery That Looks Like It Was Plucked Out of Napa Offers a Slice of California Life for a Fraction of the Price

Alabama’s ‘Magic City’ Emerges as Hottest Market for Investor Homebuyers

Alabama’s ‘Magic City’ Emerges as Hottest Market for Investor Homebuyers

‘I Turned a 112-Year-Old Indiana Schoolhouse into the Mansion of My Dreams’

‘I Turned a 112-Year-Old Indiana Schoolhouse into the Mansion of My Dreams’

Hurricane Ian Razed Fort Myers’ Historic Rainbow Beach Cottages—Now, They’re Being Rebuilt as Multimillion-Dollar Homes

Hurricane Ian Razed Fort Myers’ Historic Rainbow Beach Cottages—Now, They’re Being Rebuilt as Multimillion-Dollar Homes

MTV ‘The Challenge’ Champion Tyler Duckworth Found Dead in North Dakota Home

MTV ‘The Challenge’ Champion Tyler Duckworth Found Dead in North Dakota Home

Socialist Candidates Are on the Rise—With a New, Pro-Building Platform for the Housing Crisis

Socialist Candidates Are on the Rise—With a New, Pro-Building Platform for the Housing Crisis

Christina Haack Praises Boyfriend Chris Larocca for Sticking by Her Side After ‘Losing My Mind’ During ‘The Flip Off’ Filming

Christina Haack Praises Boyfriend Chris Larocca for Sticking by Her Side After ‘Losing My Mind’ During ‘The Flip Off’ Filming

Real shareholders approve REMAX acquisition, closing nears

Real shareholders approve REMAX acquisition, closing nears

Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Lifts the Lid on Childhood at Neverland Ranch—From Strict Screen Time to Earning Access to Its Attractions

Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Lifts the Lid on Childhood at Neverland Ranch—From Strict Screen Time to Earning Access to Its Attractions

Summer heat sets in across Northeast housing markets

Summer heat sets in across Northeast housing markets

Inside Influencer Halley Kate’s ‘Tacky’ NYC Apartment—Complete With Disco Ball Vents and a Fiery Red Kitchen

Inside Influencer Halley Kate’s ‘Tacky’ NYC Apartment—Complete With Disco Ball Vents and a Fiery Red Kitchen

Rosie O’Donnell Says Trump Made Her ‘Refamous’ After His Presidency Prompted Her Ireland Move

Rosie O’Donnell Says Trump Made Her ‘Refamous’ After His Presidency Prompted Her Ireland Move

When Lawn Care Goes Too Far: What Homeowners Can’t Do To Their Lawns

When Lawn Care Goes Too Far: What Homeowners Can’t Do To Their Lawns

Appeals court reboots NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout after pause

Appeals court reboots NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout after pause

Why 2026 foreclosure gains are not a housing crash signal

Why 2026 foreclosure gains are not a housing crash signal

Radian sells real estate services, plans title sale to PLACE

Radian sells real estate services, plans title sale to PLACE