UWM expands its Rocket rivalry into mortgage loan servicing
Long-term agreement with ICE Mortgage Technology will help nation’s largest mortgage lender bring $242 billion loan servicing portfolio in-house to boost repeat business and referrals.
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Shrinking economy bolsters the case for a June Fed rate cut
Advance GDP reading suggests the economy shrank by 0.3 percent during Q1, as a rush by businesses to import goods before tariffs took hold and government spending cuts dented growth.
How you can buy a home with just $10,000
Sandra Smith and Luke St Heaps have purchased with an initial $10,000 deposit. Photo: Neil Bennett/The Photo Pitch Aussie home buyers have been snapping up brand new homes with just $10,000. As cost of living increases and housing affordability decreases, Aussies are looking for new and reliable ways to get into the market. Australian prop-tech […]
Interest rate cuts drives Aus refinancing boom
Australia’s first interest rate cut in four years, amid continued growth in property prices, has sparked renewed talk of “mortgage wars”, but homeowners looking for a better deal might need to weigh up a few factors. According to the latest Property and Mortgage Insights reports from PEXA, refinance volumes spiked by 12.5 per cent in […]
Millionaire cruise sells cabins for $86m each
Clydebuilt is constructing a luxury residential cruise ship that launches in 2028. Picture: Clydebuilt Cruise companies are embracing the growing trend of people who want to live full-time at sea by building residential ships instead of pure holiday vessels. More and more people, particularly retirees, are choosing a full-time cruise ship life as a way […]
Save big buying a new home: Queensland’s first-home buyer stamp duty rules explained
Queensland first-home buyers can receive a full stamp duty concession on new homes, providing an opportunity to get onto the property ladder with less upfront cash. Following an announcement in February 2025, Queensland’s new stamp duty concession has officially commenced for first-home buyers. Previously, these buyers could receive a stamp duty waiver for properties valued […]
Savvy QLD buyers discovering Gold Coast residences with resort-like amenities
Set to be completed within 12 months, a new Gold Coast residence promises a holistic, holiday-inspired experience and panoramic views exclusive to buyers. With 360 degree views looking over the ocean, Nerang River, Surfers Paradise CBD and the Gold Coast hinterlands, the Chevron One Residences are bringing a new level of luxury to Chevron Island […]
Moonee Ponds heritage mansion with bank vault in the garage up for sale
Trinafour, a restored 1878 mansion in Moonee Ponds, blends Italianate heritage with luxury finishes, full home automation and rare original features. One of Moonee Ponds’ most iconic homes has hit to the market with a bank vault hidden underneath it. Behind its Italianate facade, the 1878-built mansion ‘Trinafour’ comes with restored 19th-century features, a granite-clad […]
Killara home of sporting legends up for sale
66 Springdale Rd, Killara is up for sale for the fifth time in eight years. Killara’s legendary property Poitiers owned by two sporting greats is back on the market for the fifth time in eight years. The historic c1904 home on 1906sqm of land was home to Bodyline cricketer the late Bert Oldfield and more […]
Embracing the curve: A design trend that stands the test of time
Right angles are out as more organic forms make a big comeback in home design – though history shows that curves never really go out of style. From rounded edges to archways, curves are back in style. Image: realestate.com.au Across the country, new homes are showing off the latest design trends and things have taken a decidedly […]
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