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Why default servicing breaks at the handoffs

Why default servicing breaks at the handoffs

Five default servicing handoffs that cost mortgage investors, servicers and law firms time, visibility and money
The silent failure mode: What happens when your AI model quietly gets worse

The silent failure mode: What happens when your AI model quietly gets worse

A product leader's field notes on model drift, and why "it worked in testing" is no longer good enough
The examiner never called

The examiner never called

No regulator filed the Veterans United case, that is the whole story
How agents can vet a referral partner: 10 questions to ask before signing

How agents can vet a referral partner: 10 questions to ask before signing

From close rates and referral fees to lead sources and response-time requirements, here’s what agents should verify before joining a referral program
Before you say no: 5 borrower scenarios modern LOs can’t afford to miss

Before you say no: 5 borrower scenarios modern LOs can’t afford to miss

Recognizing reverse mortgage opportunities and offering the right home equity solutions starts with asking better questions
Canada’s Huge Population Revisions Reveal A Much Worse Economy

Canada’s Huge Population Revisions Reveal A Much Worse Economy

And just like that, Canada’s shrinking population went the way of its technical recession—revised away. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data shows that the country’s population grew in Q3 2026. More importantly, the data includes the upward revisions we’ve been discussing for months. It turns out that t
She Used IKEA Storage to Make Her Studio Feel Like a One-Bedroom

She Used IKEA Storage to Make Her Studio Feel Like a One-Bedroom

For better (see: these 20 incredibly chic studios) or worse (see: not being able to fall asleep due to a light coming from a random kitchen appliance), studio apartments famously do not have a distinct sleeping zone. But that doesn’t mean they have to stay that way. Renter Ashley Buchanan (@historyi
Senate Bill Would Give First-Time Homebuyers Up to $50K—but It Faces Uphill Battle in Congress

Senate Bill Would Give First-Time Homebuyers Up to $50K—but It Faces Uphill Battle in Congress

A new bill introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) aims to make homeownership a reality for more Americans by allowing them to receive up to $50,000 from the federal government for a first-time home purchase. The Homeownership Promise Act, cosponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, a fellow Oregon Democrat, woul
Unison faces another class-action lawsuit, this time in North Carolina

Unison faces another class-action lawsuit, this time in North Carolina

The case is the latest example of home equity investment providers attracting regulatory and legal scrutiny across the country
KB Home’ build-to-order pivot pays off, but buyers remain cautious

KB Home’ build-to-order pivot pays off, but buyers remain cautious

Q3 2026 revenue fell 20% and deliveries dropped 19%, while gross margin spiked to 16.5%, up from 15.2% in Q2
‘Dead Poets Society’ Star Robert Sean Leonard Reveals Why He Traded NYC for Small-Town Life With His 3 Daughters

‘Dead Poets Society’ Star Robert Sean Leonard Reveals Why He Traded NYC for Small-Town Life With His 3 Daughters

"Dead Poets Society" star Robert Sean Leonard has revealed why he traded life in New York City for a quieter existence in New Jersey when it came time to raise his family. The 57-year-old actor spent much of his younger life in Manhattan, even moving into his own apartment as a teenager. But despite
Elizabeth Holmes Shares Intimate Look Inside Her San Diego Home in Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Documentary

Elizabeth Holmes Shares Intimate Look Inside Her San Diego Home in Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Documentary

The first trailer of filmmaker Nathan Fielder's documentary about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has dropped—and it provides an intimate look at her San Diego home. The A24-produced documentary, "You Can See Everything," follows Fielder, 43, as he moves into Holmes' home with her family in the 34
Perchwell CEO on landmark MLS shift to next-generation tech

Perchwell CEO on landmark MLS shift to next-generation tech

Fairbanks says a recent MLS conversion represents a different pace of industry innovation
Bestselling Author Garth Stein Is Selling His Historic Seattle ‘Forever House’ for $2.5 Million

Bestselling Author Garth Stein Is Selling His Historic Seattle ‘Forever House’ for $2.5 Million

Garth Stein is known for his 2008 blockbuster novel, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” followed by the 2019 film. However, not as much is revealed about his home life. Seven years before the New York Times bestseller was published, he and his wife (filmmaker Andrea Perlbinder Stein) bought their “for
IKEA’s New Lighting Collection Looks So Much More Expensive Than It Is

IKEA’s New Lighting Collection Looks So Much More Expensive Than It Is

Pieces are already selling out. READ MORE...
Clark+Kensington Just Named This Dreamy Blue Its 2027 Color of the Year

Clark+Kensington Just Named This Dreamy Blue Its 2027 Color of the Year

I’m in love with this celestial shade. READ MORE...
AI won’t get sued over a bad listing — the agent will

AI won’t get sued over a bad listing — the agent will

Per the National Association of Realtors' 2026 Technology Report, 48 percent of all Realtors use AI regularly
Hot economic data sends mortgage rates to yearly highs

Hot economic data sends mortgage rates to yearly highs

The 10-year yield climbed to a level not seen since 2006 after hot PMI data and more hawkish Fed messaging
Sam’s Club Is Selling a Portable TV with Bluetooth Speakers

Sam’s Club Is Selling a Portable TV with Bluetooth Speakers

Right now, it feels like so many people are wanting a ’90s-style kitchen. I’ve seen videos of people putting old vintage TVs on their kitchen counters and looking for ways to hang up their cellphone like it’s a wall phone. If you too want a little mini television to put on your kitchen counter — or
Prince Harry Returns to U.S. Just Weeks After Leaving $15 Million California Mansion for New Life in U.K.

Prince Harry Returns to U.S. Just Weeks After Leaving $15 Million California Mansion for New Life in U.K.

Prince Harry has made a swift return to the U.S., just weeks after he and Meghan Markle relocated their family from California to the U.K. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who established their American home base in Montecito after purchasing a $14.65 million mansion in 2020, arrived in the U.K. on A
Trump and Mamdani Discuss Plan for ‘Entire New Neighborhood’ in NYC as Housing Costs Soar

Trump and Mamdani Discuss Plan for ‘Entire New Neighborhood’ in NYC as Housing Costs Soar

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met on Monday to discuss housing affordability and the planned Sunnyside Yard—a massive Queens redevelopment project that has been in discussion for decades. While Trump was in New York to address the U.N. General Assembly, he stopped by
Inside Ina Garten’s East Hampton Estate—and the Design Tricks She Swears By for Effortless Entertaining

Inside Ina Garten’s East Hampton Estate—and the Design Tricks She Swears By for Effortless Entertaining

“Barefoot Contessa” star Ina Garten is an expert at hosting guests, so it comes as no surprise that her East Hampton, NY, home has been thoughtfully equipped for gatherings. Garten and her husband of 57 years, Jeffrey Garten, have lived in the town since the 1980s, and they now reside in a house tha
Inside Panthers Star Jonathon Brooks’ $539K North Carolina Home Where He’ll Recover Following Latest Injury

Inside Panthers Star Jonathon Brooks’ $539K North Carolina Home Where He’ll Recover Following Latest Injury

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is facing another lengthy recovery after suffering a core muscle injury—but he'll have a comfortable place to recuperate in the form of his $539,000 North Carolina home. Brooks, 23, was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 23 after aggravating a groin inj
Jon Hamm and Wife Anna Osceola Are ‘Ready’ for First Baby—but Will ‘Mad Men’ Star’s Bachelor Pad Serve as Their Family Home?

Jon Hamm and Wife Anna Osceola Are ‘Ready’ for First Baby—but Will ‘Mad Men’ Star’s Bachelor Pad Serve as Their Family Home?

“Your Friends & Neighbors” co-stars Jon Hamm has opened up about his feelings surrounding his wife's Anna Osceola pregnancy, with the pair set to become first-time parents. The happy couple, who met on the set of "Mad Men," first sparked speculation that they were expecting after Osceola, 38, was se
Man Shot by Orange City Police Convicted, Faces Up to 30 Years

Man Shot by Orange City Police Convicted, Faces Up to 30 Years

An Orange City man who was shot by police officers in January has been convicted on three charges. 54-year-old Michael Smith was found guilty of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon, resisting an officer with violence, and display of a weapon during the commission of
Jay Collins Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Jay Collins Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Current Florida Lt. Gov. and former gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins has cast his endorsement for Byron Donalds in the 2026 Florida governor election. Collins placed second in the Republican primary on August 18. Donalds, a current U.S. representative for Florida's 19th congressional district, wo
Homeowners With a Hidden Flaw Lurking in Their Foundations Could Soon Get a Tax Write-Off

Homeowners With a Hidden Flaw Lurking in Their Foundations Could Soon Get a Tax Write-Off

Homeowners could soon be able to get a tax write-off for a foundation-wrecking flaw that could be hiding in their homes. The House passed a measure that would allow homeowners to claim a casualty loss deduction if they have to repair a home foundation impacted by pyrrhotite, a rare mineral found mos

EPIQUE NEWS LIVE

Why default servicing breaks at the handoffs

Why default servicing breaks at the handoffs

The silent failure mode: What happens when your AI model quietly gets worse

The silent failure mode: What happens when your AI model quietly gets worse

The examiner never called

The examiner never called

How agents can vet a referral partner: 10 questions to ask before signing

How agents can vet a referral partner: 10 questions to ask before signing

Before you say no: 5 borrower scenarios modern LOs can’t afford to miss

Before you say no: 5 borrower scenarios modern LOs can’t afford to miss

Canada’s Huge Population Revisions Reveal A Much Worse Economy

Canada’s Huge Population Revisions Reveal A Much Worse Economy

She Used IKEA Storage to Make Her Studio Feel Like a One-Bedroom

She Used IKEA Storage to Make Her Studio Feel Like a One-Bedroom

Senate Bill Would Give First-Time Homebuyers Up to $50K—but It Faces Uphill Battle in Congress

Senate Bill Would Give First-Time Homebuyers Up to $50K—but It Faces Uphill Battle in Congress

Unison faces another class-action lawsuit, this time in North Carolina

Unison faces another class-action lawsuit, this time in North Carolina

KB Home’ build-to-order pivot pays off, but buyers remain cautious

KB Home’ build-to-order pivot pays off, but buyers remain cautious

‘Dead Poets Society’ Star Robert Sean Leonard Reveals Why He Traded NYC for Small-Town Life With His 3 Daughters

‘Dead Poets Society’ Star Robert Sean Leonard Reveals Why He Traded NYC for Small-Town Life With His 3 Daughters

Elizabeth Holmes Shares Intimate Look Inside Her San Diego Home in Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Documentary

Elizabeth Holmes Shares Intimate Look Inside Her San Diego Home in Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Documentary

Perchwell CEO on landmark MLS shift to next-generation tech

Perchwell CEO on landmark MLS shift to next-generation tech

Bestselling Author Garth Stein Is Selling His Historic Seattle ‘Forever House’ for $2.5 Million

Bestselling Author Garth Stein Is Selling His Historic Seattle ‘Forever House’ for $2.5 Million

IKEA’s New Lighting Collection Looks So Much More Expensive Than It Is

IKEA’s New Lighting Collection Looks So Much More Expensive Than It Is

Clark+Kensington Just Named This Dreamy Blue Its 2027 Color of the Year

Clark+Kensington Just Named This Dreamy Blue Its 2027 Color of the Year

AI won’t get sued over a bad listing — the agent will

AI won’t get sued over a bad listing — the agent will

Hot economic data sends mortgage rates to yearly highs

Hot economic data sends mortgage rates to yearly highs

Sam’s Club Is Selling a Portable TV with Bluetooth Speakers

Sam’s Club Is Selling a Portable TV with Bluetooth Speakers

Prince Harry Returns to U.S. Just Weeks After Leaving $15 Million California Mansion for New Life in U.K.

Prince Harry Returns to U.S. Just Weeks After Leaving $15 Million California Mansion for New Life in U.K.

Trump and Mamdani Discuss Plan for ‘Entire New Neighborhood’ in NYC as Housing Costs Soar

Trump and Mamdani Discuss Plan for ‘Entire New Neighborhood’ in NYC as Housing Costs Soar

Inside Ina Garten’s East Hampton Estate—and the Design Tricks She Swears By for Effortless Entertaining

Inside Ina Garten’s East Hampton Estate—and the Design Tricks She Swears By for Effortless Entertaining

Inside Panthers Star Jonathon Brooks’ $539K North Carolina Home Where He’ll Recover Following Latest Injury

Inside Panthers Star Jonathon Brooks’ $539K North Carolina Home Where He’ll Recover Following Latest Injury

Jon Hamm and Wife Anna Osceola Are ‘Ready’ for First Baby—but Will ‘Mad Men’ Star’s Bachelor Pad Serve as Their Family Home?

Jon Hamm and Wife Anna Osceola Are ‘Ready’ for First Baby—but Will ‘Mad Men’ Star’s Bachelor Pad Serve as Their Family Home?

Man Shot by Orange City Police Convicted, Faces Up to 30 Years

Man Shot by Orange City Police Convicted, Faces Up to 30 Years

Jay Collins Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Jay Collins Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Homeowners With a Hidden Flaw Lurking in Their Foundations Could Soon Get a Tax Write-Off

Homeowners With a Hidden Flaw Lurking in Their Foundations Could Soon Get a Tax Write-Off