Monthly Archives: April 2022

B&A: A Laundry Room with Wire Shelving Gets a Cozy, Functional $500 Upgrade

Apr 25, 2022 |

DIYer Karen Sloan added form and function over a six-week project. READ MORE…

CrossCountry strikes a deal to acquire LendUS

Apr 25, 2022 |

Ohio-based CrossCountry Mortgage has entered into an agreement to acquire California-based retail lender LendUS, multiple sources familiar with the deal told HousingWire.  Founded in 2003 by mortgage broker Ron Leonhardt, CrossCountry originated $52 billion in mortgages in 2021, up 22% year-over-year, checking in as the 17th biggest lender in the country, according to Inside Mortgage […more]

The South Pacific in Santa Monica? Beautiful Bali-Style Mansion Is Listed for $9.5M

Apr 25, 2022 |

With this premium Balinese residence in Santa Monica, CA, you’d never need to venture across the Pacific Ocean for vacation.

Jim Linnane tapped to lead retail mortgage lending at Flagstar

Apr 25, 2022 |

Jim Linnane, the former head of retail at Stearns Lending, has joined Flagstar Bank as the president of the company’s distributed retail mortgage division. Linnane, who worked at Wells Fargo for 15 years and also ran national sales at Guaranteed Rate, will head Flagstar’s efforts in strategy, sales, growth, recruitment and operations for the division. […more]

LEGO Announced a Succulents Collection That You’ll Never Have to Water

Apr 25, 2022 |

Why get your mom a bouquet of flowers that will only last a few days when you can get her one that can last forever? READ MORE…

CFPB to use “dormant” Dodd-Frank power to regulate “risky” nonbanks

Apr 25, 2022 |

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) plans to revive “dormant” Dodd-Frank Act powers that would allow the watchdog to conduct supervisory exams on nonbanks or any “fintech” it believes is risky. “Given the rapid growth of consumer offerings by nonbanks, the CFPB is now utilizing a dormant authority to hold nonbanks to the same standards […more]

Wonderful Waterfront Living: 5 Floating Homes for Sale Right Now

Apr 25, 2022 |

We set sail to find five fabulous floating homes on the market right now. Slip on your deck shoes and have a look.

This Wallpaper DIY From Design on a Dime Has Me Majorly Inspired

Apr 25, 2022 |

Rayman Boozer’s creative wallpaper treatment is totally DIY-able. READ MORE…

Mortgage Market Guide Mondays- 4/25/2022

Apr 25, 2022 |

  A Look Into the Markets   This past week, home loan rates touched the highest level in a decade as global bond yields were on the rise. Let’s discuss some potentially positive signals for those looking for a rate peak as well as what to watch for next week. “So, you got to let […more]

These Are the Most Wanted Wedding Gifts of 2022, According to Zola

Apr 25, 2022 |

Here are the trends. READ MORE…