Mortgage rate locks rose in February as lower borrowing costs helped bring more homebuyers back into the market, according to Optimal Blue‘s February 2026 Market Advantage report. The report, released Tuesday, found that total rate-lock volume increased 9% compared to January and was nearly 40% higher than in February 2025. Purchase lock volume climbed more…
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Madelynn Hudson uses soft lighting, sculptural pieces and warm wood tones to channel serenity inside an upstate retreat for her family of three.
Interior design is taking over dining rooms, where the dishes and glassware are just as important as the food.
Over the past several years, private credit has been portrayed as a lifeline for commercial real estate. As banks have tightened under regulatory pressure and rising rates, debt funds stepped in and kept transactions moving. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, private credit funds accounted for roughly 24% of U.S. CRE lending volume last year,…