I’ve been reading more articles arguing that our housing shortage is artificially created—that it’s caused by the increasing concentration of homebuilders and the decline in private homebuilders. The theory suggests that public builders are “hoarding” lots to drive prices up when they could be selling more homes and lowering prices. I initially dismissed this narrative. But unfortunately,...
As nominations continue to roll in for the 2026 Tech100 awards, HousingWire is launching a new Tech100 Spotlight Series to showcase how past winners have continued to innovate, scale and shape the housing industry since receiving their award. Each week, we’ll highlight a new group of last year’s Tech100 honorees and share the latest updates on what they’ve built, improved or expanded over the...
With an eye on New York City voters who favored housing affordability in this month’s mayoral election, Massachusetts housing advocates are optimistic they can win at the ballot box next year with statewide rent control. The coalition group Homes for All Massachusetts collected more than enough signatures to place a local option rent control measure on next year’s ballot. Real estate groups and...
Compass’s hearing regarding its preliminary injunction motion in its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow concluded on Friday with closing arguments from both sides. The hearing, which is being held in New York City under the auspices of U.S. District Court Judge Jeanette Vargas, will be used to decide Compass’s motion seeking to block the enforcement of Zillow’s listing access standards...
Boston’s luxury market recently landed a new headliner: a $33 million full-floor penthouse perched on the 58th floor of the Four Seasons Private Residences One Dalton. Wrapping two corners of the city’s tallest residential tower, the 7,848-square-foot residence delivers jaw-dropping views in every direction, placing Back Bay, the Charles River, and the Boston skyline on full display. The home is...
Power strips are convenient when you’re short on wall outlets, but there are some things you should never plug into one. Discover what they are...
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Bedside lamps do triple duty: They have to be beautiful enough to set the tone for the design; warm and subtle enough to make the room feel cozy; and bright enough to make bedtime reading easy on your eyes. The designs in this roundup check all three boxes. Browse the gorgeous setups and see how to...
High-End Buyers Power Through Rate Pressures U.S. luxury home prices surged to a record for the month of October 2025, climbing 5.5% from a year earlier to a median of $1.28 million, according to a new report from Redfin. High-end properties once again far outpaced the rest of the housing market: prices for non-luxury homes rose just 1.8% to a median of $373,249. The figures, based on sales from August...
Some homeowners want kitchen cabinets to hold everything so countertops are free. Others want some open shelving to showcase a favorite collection. Whatever kind of storage would make you happiest in your kitchen, you’ll find inspiration here. You’ll also find pretty palettes, paneled fridges and...
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