Home equity emerges as a generational growth strategy for originators

With refinance activity constrained and purchase volume under pressure, lenders are being forced to rethink their sustainable growth plans. The answer is becoming clear: home equity. As millions of homeowners remain locked into low mortgage rates, they are turning to second liens and mortgages to ac

Lower Mortgage Rates and Rising Listings Arrive at a Crucial Point for Spring Buyers

The housing market is finally showing signs of the seasonal vitality we’ve been waiting for. After a stubborn climb through much of March, mortgage rates pivoted in April, dipping to 6.23% this week, which marks the lowest level in five weeks. Meanwhile the number of for-sale homes is climbing. This

Victoria’s Secret Model Jessica Stam Lists Her Stunning Hawaii Estate for $5 Million

Canadian supermodel Jessica Stam has put her expansive Hawaii estate on the market for $4.99 million after she traded the hustle of New York for a beach paradise. Victoria's Secret star Stam, 40, moved from the Big Apple to Maui during the pandemic, alongside her husband, Brahman Turner, and their t

Rise of the ‘Zombie HOA’: What Happens When Developers Fail To Hand Over Control to Residents

Homeowner associations are more common than ever, but when developers are unwilling or unable to hand over control to residents, troubling issues can arise. The share of homes for sale in the U.S. that were subject to HOA fees reached 43.6% in 2025, up from 34.3% in 2019, according to recent data fr