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The gap between your executive and ops teams will impact your tech stack

The gap between your executive and ops teams will impact your tech stack

As many in the title industry already understand, the conversation around technology selection has become fairly sophisticated. Agents and owners are asking sharper questions before signing contracts, doing more due diligence on vendors and thinking more carefully about implementation timelines and
Stephen Colbert Has Been a New York Institution for Years—but Will L.A. Beckon After His Late Night Show Is Packed Up?

Stephen Colbert Has Been a New York Institution for Years—but Will L.A. Beckon After His Late Night Show Is Packed Up?

TV host Stephen Colbert is preparing to hang up his hat as one of the reigning kings of the late night talk show, when his eponymous series comes to an end on May 21, bringing CBS' aptly named "Late Night" franchise to a close, after more than 30 years on the air. For the last 11 years of those thre
The Ultrarich Are Ghosting San Francisco for Napa Valley’s Luxury Mansions

The Ultrarich Are Ghosting San Francisco for Napa Valley’s Luxury Mansions

Faced with a shrinking supply of premium homes and intensifying bidding wars, San Francisco's affluent tech elite are casting their sights farther afield to Napa's managed estates. Located an hour's drive north of San Francisco, Napa Valley is famous for its iconic rolling hills covered in manicured
Untouched Century-Old Neoclassical Mansion Hits the Market in Pennsylvania for $2.2 Million

Untouched Century-Old Neoclassical Mansion Hits the Market in Pennsylvania for $2.2 Million

A 22-room Neoclassical mansion in Pennsylvania that was built in 1921 and remains virtually untouched has hit the market for $2.15 million. The extraordinary property, which is located in Wallingford, was originally designed for industrialist Howard H. Houston, for whom it is now named—and, while it
Build Your Own AC and Other Budget Ways To Cool Your Home This Summer

Build Your Own AC and Other Budget Ways To Cool Your Home This Summer

Summer is fast approaching and contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to spend a lot to stay cool and comfortable in your home. There are a number of high-efficiency, DIY methods that can get the job done. “Things like curtains, sealing gaps, and ventilating strategically are hard to beat—they r
Artist’s Home That Has Been Covered in Colorful Mosaic Tile Hits the Market for Under $500K: ‘A Living Work of Art’

Artist’s Home That Has Been Covered in Colorful Mosaic Tile Hits the Market for Under $500K: ‘A Living Work of Art’

Home designs can be unique, original, and very varied—yet it is still rare to happen upon a property that is perhaps unremarkable in structure, yet has still been turned into "a living work of art" by a visionary owner who viewed its simplicity as an opportunity for true transformation. Such a home
World Cup Rental Guide: How To Earn $6,000 Per Night and Secure Your Home

World Cup Rental Guide: How To Earn $6,000 Per Night and Secure Your Home

It's finally almost go time for the World Cup, and for some homeowners that means it's time to vacate the premises. Not because they are avoiding the crowds, but because they're welcoming FIFA fans into their homes. With some Airbnbs topping $6,000 per night in hot host areas like New York, New Jers
Stop experimenting with AI. Start using these 5 prompts instead

Stop experimenting with AI. Start using these 5 prompts instead

It's not enough to simply use artificial intelligence tools, Jimmy Burgess writes. You need to use them with intention. These prompts provide the starting point.
Inside Miami’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Condo: How a ‘Steve McQueen Vibe’ Is Beating 400% New Build Markups

Inside Miami’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Condo: How a ‘Steve McQueen Vibe’ Is Beating 400% New Build Markups

In a city where new construction could come with a hefty 400% markup compared with existing homes, one developer is betting on "attainable luxury" with a musical twist. The Rider is bringing a rock 'n' roll edge to Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, offering a rare sub-$600,000 entry point into the new-c
Mortgage rates are at yearly highs, but housing demand is still positive

Mortgage rates are at yearly highs, but housing demand is still positive

Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield both hit yearly highs after the Friday massacre in the bond market, as we didn’t get any positive news on ending the conflict in Iran. Even with all that, our weekly pending home sales data is still positive year over year, for now. The weekly mortgage purchase a
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Renovation Resort’ Stars Reveal Top Tips for Maximizing Your ROI on Home Updates

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Renovation Resort’ Stars Reveal Top Tips for Maximizing Your ROI on Home Updates

The latest round of "Renovation Resort" contestants have revealed judges Scott McGillivray and Brian Baeumler's seemingly foolproof method for identifying the home updates that are almost certain to guarantee the highest return on your investment. It is a method that McGillivray and Baeumler rely on
Townhouse Inside Old Washington Church Comes With ‘Secret’ Whiskey Room and Original Stained Glass

Townhouse Inside Old Washington Church Comes With ‘Secret’ Whiskey Room and Original Stained Glass

An incredible Washington townhouse with a divine history—and a very bright future—has hit the market in Seattle for $2.42 million, having been carefully constructed inside an old church building. The 2,610-square-foot townhome is one of 12 units in the former Church of Christ Scientist in the city's
The Wrong Mulch Choice Could Quietly Damage Your Home’s Foundation

The Wrong Mulch Choice Could Quietly Damage Your Home’s Foundation

Most homeowners know that mulch supports soil and plant health. What often gets overlooked, however, is its effect on a home’s foundation. Certain mulching habits—such as using moisture-trapping materials too close to the siding or piling mulch too high—can lead to termite infestations and foundatio
California’s $33 Million Tiny Home Bet Restarts in L.A. as Homelessness Funding Faces Steep Cuts

California’s $33 Million Tiny Home Bet Restarts in L.A. as Homelessness Funding Faces Steep Cuts

California is finally making progress on a stalled program to build tiny homes to address the state's homelessness crisis. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Hugo Soto-Martínez attended a groundbreaking of a development in East Hollywood earlier this week. It will house 50 people,
Kennedy Heiress Lists Hyannis Port Home for $1.6 Million After Failed ‘Dream’ of Continuing Family’s Cape Cod Legacy

Kennedy Heiress Lists Hyannis Port Home for $1.6 Million After Failed ‘Dream’ of Continuing Family’s Cape Cod Legacy

Former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy's daughter, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, is offering up the chance to enjoy a taste of the political dynasty's storied Cape Cod lifestyle by listing her Hyannis Port home for $1.59 million—after admitting that her own "dream" of recreating the family's le
Housing Market Silver Linings: Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

Housing Market Silver Linings: Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

Your paycheck may be growing, but "inflation contagion" is eating up those gains—and then some. Despite some frustrating macro headlines, there are real silver linings in the housing market worth paying attention to. Mortgage rates are holding steady, sellers are recalibrating their expectations, re
The Preakness Moves to a New Home: Historic Baltimore Horse Race Relocates for First Time in 117 Years

The Preakness Moves to a New Home: Historic Baltimore Horse Race Relocates for First Time in 117 Years

After more than 100 years at its longtime Baltimore home, the Preakness Stakes is officially heading to a new racetrack for the first time in more than a century. The iconic Maryland horse race, which has been nicknamed "the second jewel of the Triple Crown," will temporarily relocate from the Pimli
2027 COLA Could Hit 3.9%— Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode

2027 COLA Could Hit 3.9%— Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode

Inflationary pressure could mean one of the biggest boosts to Social Security benefits in nearly five years, but as essential housing costs outpace inflation, the bump could still fall short of many seniors' needs. A new estimate from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) projects that the Social Secur
Momentum MLS adds Rayse as member benefit

Momentum MLS adds Rayse as member benefit

Momentum MLS and Rayse announced a new partnership aimed at improving transparency, communication and client engagement throughout the real estate transaction process. The collaboration will provide Momentum MLS subscribers with access to Rayse as a member benefit, giving agents tools to guide buyer
How loan officers are saving deals as mortgage rates cross 6.6%

How loan officers are saving deals as mortgage rates cross 6.6%

Loan officers are shifting their playbooks to keep deals alive as mortgage rates climb north of 6.6%. Originators are encouraging borrowers to ask for more seller credits, recalibrate their home search criteria and rush to close deals as quickly as possible. Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages reached
Arbor Homes’ low-$200s Arrival Series battles the affordability gap

Arbor Homes’ low-$200s Arrival Series battles the affordability gap

Arbor Homes, a subsidiary of Clayton, is leaning into its Arrival Series to offer entry-level buyers a home in the low $200s, addressing the growing U.S. affordability gap. The Indianapolis-based homebuilder recently introduced the Arrival Series to the Louisville market, with detached homes availa
MIAMI and RWorld merger targets unified MLS data and tools

MIAMI and RWorld merger targets unified MLS data and tools

MLS consolidation is something numerous industry executives advocate for but few have managed to successfully pull off given all of the logistical challenges of combining two distinct platforms into one. However, MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors (R
The Summer Swarm: Homeowners in These Vulnerable Cities Are Bracing for a Mosquito Explosion This Year

The Summer Swarm: Homeowners in These Vulnerable Cities Are Bracing for a Mosquito Explosion This Year

This summer, don’t be alarmed if mosquitoes decide to ruin your summer cookout. Depending on where you live, you might see a significant spike in mosquito activity in the months ahead. Orkin recently identified the top “hot zones” for mosquitoes, placing Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City at th
2026 HousingWire Homebuilder rankings expand the scoreboard

2026 HousingWire Homebuilder rankings expand the scoreboard

Up to now, homebuilding rankings have mostly answered two questions: who is bigger? And who is the biggest? They remain important questions. Scale matters in U.S. homebuilding. It affects land access, purchasing leverage, trade depth, capital relationships, brand reach, technology investment and res
Supreme Lending’s John Luddy on the ‘3 deadly sins’ of reverse mortgages

Supreme Lending’s John Luddy on the ‘3 deadly sins’ of reverse mortgages

When it comes to the process of selling a reverse mortgage, John Luddy exemplifies the clichéd phrase, “been there, done that.” After 40 years in the mortgage industry, including more than 20 in the reverse channel, there’s not much that surprises the Connecticut-based senior vice president of Supre
KBW says UWM is well positioned despite market pressures

KBW says UWM is well positioned despite market pressures

Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) said UWM Holdings Corp., the publicly traded parent company of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), is positioned for continued growth despite elevated interest rates. It points to expanded broker market share, in-house technology investments and a push to bring
$5.7 Million ‘Summer House’ Mansion Where Amanda and West’s Romance Blossomed Is Now Being Rented Out for Reunion Watch Parties

$5.7 Million ‘Summer House’ Mansion Where Amanda and West’s Romance Blossomed Is Now Being Rented Out for Reunion Watch Parties

As Bravo fans gear up for the explosive reunion episodes of "Summer House," viewers are now being offered the chance to experience the drama from within the very place where it all unfolded—and where Amanda Batula and West Wilson's controversial romance is said to have first started. Amid the furiou

EPIQUE NEWS LIVE

The gap between your executive and ops teams will impact your tech stack

The gap between your executive and ops teams will impact your tech stack

Stephen Colbert Has Been a New York Institution for Years—but Will L.A. Beckon After His Late Night Show Is Packed Up?

Stephen Colbert Has Been a New York Institution for Years—but Will L.A. Beckon After His Late Night Show Is Packed Up?

The Ultrarich Are Ghosting San Francisco for Napa Valley’s Luxury Mansions

The Ultrarich Are Ghosting San Francisco for Napa Valley’s Luxury Mansions

Untouched Century-Old Neoclassical Mansion Hits the Market in Pennsylvania for $2.2 Million

Untouched Century-Old Neoclassical Mansion Hits the Market in Pennsylvania for $2.2 Million

Build Your Own AC and Other Budget Ways To Cool Your Home This Summer

Build Your Own AC and Other Budget Ways To Cool Your Home This Summer

Artist’s Home That Has Been Covered in Colorful Mosaic Tile Hits the Market for Under $500K: ‘A Living Work of Art’

Artist’s Home That Has Been Covered in Colorful Mosaic Tile Hits the Market for Under $500K: ‘A Living Work of Art’

World Cup Rental Guide: How To Earn $6,000 Per Night and Secure Your Home

World Cup Rental Guide: How To Earn $6,000 Per Night and Secure Your Home

Stop experimenting with AI. Start using these 5 prompts instead

Stop experimenting with AI. Start using these 5 prompts instead

Inside Miami’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Condo: How a ‘Steve McQueen Vibe’ Is Beating 400% New Build Markups

Inside Miami’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Condo: How a ‘Steve McQueen Vibe’ Is Beating 400% New Build Markups

Mortgage rates are at yearly highs, but housing demand is still positive

Mortgage rates are at yearly highs, but housing demand is still positive

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Renovation Resort’ Stars Reveal Top Tips for Maximizing Your ROI on Home Updates

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Renovation Resort’ Stars Reveal Top Tips for Maximizing Your ROI on Home Updates

Townhouse Inside Old Washington Church Comes With ‘Secret’ Whiskey Room and Original Stained Glass

Townhouse Inside Old Washington Church Comes With ‘Secret’ Whiskey Room and Original Stained Glass

The Wrong Mulch Choice Could Quietly Damage Your Home’s Foundation

The Wrong Mulch Choice Could Quietly Damage Your Home’s Foundation

California’s $33 Million Tiny Home Bet Restarts in L.A. as Homelessness Funding Faces Steep Cuts

California’s $33 Million Tiny Home Bet Restarts in L.A. as Homelessness Funding Faces Steep Cuts

Kennedy Heiress Lists Hyannis Port Home for $1.6 Million After Failed ‘Dream’ of Continuing Family’s Cape Cod Legacy

Kennedy Heiress Lists Hyannis Port Home for $1.6 Million After Failed ‘Dream’ of Continuing Family’s Cape Cod Legacy

Housing Market Silver Linings: Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

Housing Market Silver Linings: Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

The Preakness Moves to a New Home: Historic Baltimore Horse Race Relocates for First Time in 117 Years

The Preakness Moves to a New Home: Historic Baltimore Horse Race Relocates for First Time in 117 Years

2027 COLA Could Hit 3.9%— Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode

2027 COLA Could Hit 3.9%— Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode

Momentum MLS adds Rayse as member benefit

Momentum MLS adds Rayse as member benefit

How loan officers are saving deals as mortgage rates cross 6.6%

How loan officers are saving deals as mortgage rates cross 6.6%

Arbor Homes&#8217; low-$200s Arrival Series battles the affordability gap

Arbor Homes&#8217; low-$200s Arrival Series battles the affordability gap

MIAMI and RWorld merger targets unified MLS data and tools

MIAMI and RWorld merger targets unified MLS data and tools

The Summer Swarm: Homeowners in These Vulnerable Cities Are Bracing for a Mosquito Explosion This Year

The Summer Swarm: Homeowners in These Vulnerable Cities Are Bracing for a Mosquito Explosion This Year

2026 HousingWire Homebuilder rankings expand the scoreboard

2026 HousingWire Homebuilder rankings expand the scoreboard

Supreme Lending’s John Luddy on the ‘3 deadly sins’ of reverse mortgages

Supreme Lending’s John Luddy on the ‘3 deadly sins’ of reverse mortgages

KBW says UWM is well positioned despite market pressures

KBW says UWM is well positioned despite market pressures

$5.7 Million ‘Summer House’ Mansion Where Amanda and West’s Romance Blossomed Is Now Being Rented Out for Reunion Watch Parties

$5.7 Million ‘Summer House’ Mansion Where Amanda and West’s Romance Blossomed Is Now Being Rented Out for Reunion Watch Parties

Arbor Homes’ low-$200s Arrival Series battles the affordability gap

Arbor Homes’ low-$200s Arrival Series battles the affordability gap