CFPB director open to changing mortgage regs to fix refi process

The mortgage industry has complained loudly and often that government regulation and investor requirements are contributing to spiraling costs that get passed on to consumers. And Rohit Chopra, the hard-charging director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, who is often the target of such co

Pennsylvania Home Collapses After 3 Years of Renovations—but It Gets Even Worse

Getty ImagesRick and Shelly Cameron spent three long years renovating their Pennsylvania home—only to see it collapse.Rick, who had lived in the house with his wife and five kids for 15 years, was an experienced construction worker operating as his own contractor. He had already installed a new kitc

Inside James Earl Jones’ Unique Hudson Home—as Actor Who Voiced Darth Vader and Mufasa Dies at 93

Getty ImagesJames Earl Jones was a bona fide Hollywood legend, having lent his talents to an array of iconic movies, including the “Star Wars” franchise and “The Lion King.” But the late on-screen star found his true home thousands of miles away from the bright lights of Los Angeles—in the quaint Hu

U.S. Open Star Jessica Pegula Is a Billionaire Buffalo Bills Heiress—See Inside Her Family’s Incredible Property Portfolio

Jessica Pegula made her first Grand Slam final appearance at the U.S. Open last week, thrilling crowds with dramatic upsets and nearly winning the prestigious title.Although she ultimately lost, the 30-year-old American made a strong showing and led a resurgence in U.S. women’s tennis. Pegula is cur