The inspector general position at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is currently vacant after the reported ouster of Joe Allen. Allen, who was appointed as acting inspector general in April 2025, also served as chief counsel for the Office of Inspector General (OIG). It remains unclear when he left the position or whether he continues to serve in his counsel role, according to a report...
Columbus Realtors has partnered with Rayse — an agent value platform designed to help real estate professionals show their work and impact in real time. The collaboration gives the association’s 9,000-plus members complimentary access to Rayse through their member portal. “Our members work hard to deliver exceptional service, and this partnership helps ensure that effort is visible,” said...
A just-finished modern masterpiece has hit the market in Atherton, long regarded as the crown jewel of Silicon Valley’s luxury enclaves. Priced at $49,888,000 and represented by Joe Piazza of Coldwell Banker Realty, the property delivers the kind of scale and craftsmanship that even among Atherton’s elite, sets it apart. Completed in 2025, the residence spans 16,942 square feet across three...
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Designers, buyers and manufacturers gathered Oct. 25-29 in North Carolina for High Point Market, the world’s largest home furnishings event. Elegant silhouettes, handcrafted accents and eclectic vignettes on the trade showroom floors signaled a clear trend for 2026: Furniture will be...
When we think about winter entertaining, we often focus on the big holidays. But we host plenty of other gatherings this time of year — cookie-baking and football-watching parties, casual dinners, chats over a cup of coffee. Here’s how to make your house cozy and welcoming for you and your guests...
Time spent outdoors can be good for your health, and you can enhance your outdoor spaces to bring a sense of calmness and relaxation. “Spending time in nature has many physical and mental health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, it can be an effective tool for managing stress,...
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Enjoying Record High Prices as Cash Buyers Dominate Luxury home prices across the United States surged to record highs in September 2025, underscoring the widening divide between the high-end market and the rest of the housing sector. The median price of a U.S. luxury home reached $1.26 million, up 4.8% from a year earlier and marking the highest level ever for the month, according to a new report from...
The unsung hero of the housing market in 2025 has been the improvement in mortgage spreads, because without the spreads improving as much as they have, mortgage rates would not have gotten near 6% this year. I forecast that mortgage spreads should improve by 0.27%-0.41% this year, from a 2.54% average in 2024, giving mortgage rates a better chance to move down toward the bottom end of my mortgage-rate...
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