2024

Data on the intersection between housing issues and politics is clear: in 2024, housing is an issue that resonates strongly with younger voters, but high mortgage rates and high home prices may be issues for years to come. This is according to a report published this week by Politico. Recent data about attributes of the housing market — including existing home and pending sales, mortgage rates and...

As those in or near retirement continue to proclaim a preference for aging in place, there may be challenges for people who aren’t sure about how or when they should get started on making plans. A series of home healthcare, renovation and senior care experts offer tips on ways to begin in a column published by U.S. News & World Report. For reverse mortgage clients looking to use their loan...

Attorneys for both Ginnie Mae and Texas Capital Bank (TCB) are asking a magistrate judge overseeing their case about HECM tail collateral in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas for an extension to decide on separate motions brought by both parties: one seeking a change of venue to a different court, and another seeking a partial summary judgment. The move is a rare point of...

To Andy Florance, the CEO of CoStar Group, the trade secret lawsuit Move, Inc., the parent company of listing portal rival Realtor.com, recently filed against his firm is all a “PR stunt.” “Effectively, you create a bogus story and you use a relatively junior person as a pawn and you get a story out there,” Florance said. “And the question is why? What is their strategy with that? Realtor.com...

A New York jury found Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of digital mortgage lender Better.com, liable for breach of fiduciary duty and conversion in a decade-long lawsuit filed by his former partner, Raza Khan. Garg intends to appeal.  The court ordered Garg to pay $5.5 million to Educational Investment & Finance Corporation (EIFC), the company the partners founded in 2009. This includes $2.3 million...

Skip these costly investments in favor of timeless pieces with staying power. TRIA GIOVAN PHOTOGRAPHY There are some furniture pieces worth investing in, and then there are others that just aren't worth the splurge. But knowing the difference can be tricky. To help you prepare for your next furniture purchase, interior designer Erin Williamson shares the pieces she doesn't recommend splurging...

Is your house ... not haunted? IKEA can fix that. IKEA Halloween fans know that there’s no such thing as too early when it comes to buying decorations. With IKEA’s 2024 iteration of its KUSTFYR Halloween collection, that’s especially true—this eerily adorable collection will be in high demand long before autumn rolls around. IKEA’s Halloween lineup isn’t just about the spooky and...

With the blend of function and aesthetic, it's easy to see why people are obsessed. Umbra If your entryway is too small for a coat rack or your shoe closet is already full to bursting, a wall hook can be just what you need—they're just usually not the most elegant of features. But you don't have to sacrifice style for function: There’s a five-hook wall piece going on viral on TikTok (3 million...

Pre-loved sofas need to be treated before they are rehoused. Avoid pests, bugs, and critters with these simple tips. Getty Images / Taras Grebinets Looking to furnish a new space on a budget? Thrifting is an exciting, cost-effective, and eco-friendly way to rescue furniture that might otherwise end up in a landfill. However, there are a few reasons to forego gently loved upholstered furniture,...

Wood and white are by far the most popular choices for bathroom vanities. But homeowners looking to add a fun or dramatic statement might want to explore the color wheel a bit. If you’re feeling adventurous, check out these 10 bathrooms that showcase vanities in yellow, green, blue, pink and other...