San Francisco

Why non-QM lending is not going away

Aug 8, 2022 |

Non-QM lenders have been going through a turbulent time in the past few months. HousingWire recently spoke with John Jeanmonod, Regional Vice President of Sales at Angel Oak, about non-QM lending and the outlook for the second half of 2022. HousingWire: Given the recent news about a few non-QM lenders shutting down, some loan officers […more]

Mortgage rates drop but not low enough to spur lending 

Aug 8, 2022 |

Mortgage rates trended down in July from their peak above 6% in June, but that wasn’t enough to spur mortgage lending activity. Rate lock volume in July fell 14.4% from June, marking four straight months of decline, according to Black Knight‘s originations market monitor report. The decline was led by 16.9% drop in rate/term refinance […more]

Colorado’s Most Expensive Home Is an Iconic $100M Mansion in Aspen

Aug 8, 2022 |

A 10-bedroom mansion with ski-in, ski-out ski access in Aspen is now available for $100 million. It’s Colorado’s priciest home.

Over 40% More Sub-Million Dollar Homes on the Market in SF

Aug 8, 2022 |

While the net number of condos and single-family homes listed for sale in San Francisco (1,160) ticked down 2 percent over the past week, as is typical for the first week of August, there are still over 30 percent more homes on the market than there were at the same time last year, over twice […more]

What Does Renter’s Insurance Cover?

Aug 8, 2022 |

What does renter’s insurance cover? Having a policy can save you from big expenses—and even bigger headaches—if disaster strikes your rental.

Thatch-Roof House Resembling a Mushroom Is This Week’s Most Popular Home

Aug 8, 2022 |

Mushroom mania? A thatch-roof house designed by Earl Young captivated the web and racked up tens of thousands of clicks.

Listed for $17.5M, Vermont’s Most Expensive Home Resembles a Covered Bridge

Aug 6, 2022 |

Resembling a covered bridge, this one-of-a-kind residence built above a stream is the most expensive home for sale in Vermont.

One Holy Bargain: This Former Church Is Available for Just $55K

Aug 6, 2022 |

The former Harvey United Methodist Church in Iowa offers up over 2,000 square feet of possibilities for just $55,000.

Let’s Peek Inside Brad Pitt’s Extensive Property Portfolio

Aug 6, 2022 |

Actor Brad Pitt is known for his award-winning performances, celebrity romances, and an affinity for architecture.

Mamma Mia! Florida House That ABBA Built Now Available for $3.95M

Aug 6, 2022 |

A waterfront home in Florida where Swedish supergroup ABBA used to soak up the sun in the early 1980s has landed on the market.