Landscaping Under Pressure: How New Water Restrictions Are Redefining Curb Appeal for U.S. Homeowners

More than 61% of the nation is now in a drought, the highest percentage in nearly four years, according to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor. In places like central North Carolina, officials have imposed water restrictions, which affect over 600,000 residents in Wake County. Low water levels at F

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Penthouse in ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Is Listed for $5 Million: ‘A Distinctive Piece of Cinematic History’

A stunning penthouse that served as the opulent Manhattan home of Leonardo DiCaprio's character in "The Wolf of Wall Street" has been put on the market for $4.95 million—giving one lucky homebuyer the chance to own "a distinctive piece of cinematic history." The three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Manhattan

Home-Purchase Application Activity Up This Week

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, recent mortgage rate declines have boosted mortgage application activity for a second week in a row. According to the latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure of mortgage loan activity volume and includes purchase

FHFA, HUD move to bring new credit score models into mortgages

Federal agencies on Wednesday took steps to bring newer credit scoring models into the mortgage underwriting process, marking a significant shift in how borrower risk is evaluated. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the adoption of FICO 10T and Va