2025

After over a decade in the industry, real estate brokerage Compass has amassed its fair share of critics and supporters. While industry leaders may have differing opinions on the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm, most seem to agree that Compass’s deal to acquire Anywhere Real Estate is impressive. “Congrats to Robert Reffkin,” Anthony Lamacchia, the broker-owner of Lamacchia Realty, said in a video...

A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would create a grant program to help older and disabled homeowners cover the cost of their property taxes, mortgages and essential household bills. Senate Bill 255 — dubbed the “Save the Dream Ohio” program — would allow qualifying homeowners to apply for up to $3,000 per year in grants to help cover monthly housing costs as well as a wide range of...

Katie Sweeney, the former top dog at the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME) and the current executive vice president of strategy and broker advocacy at Rocket Pro, is denying claims by AIME that she misrepresented her role, concealed conflicts and awarded herself payments she wasn’t entitled to. Sweeney is suing the trade group for more than $280,000 in unpaid bonus and severance...

This light-filled, fully revamped loft sits in the historic MacIntyre Building, a pre-war landmark loft building located in the heart of the Flatiron District, near Union Square, and combines cinematic ownership, Union Square views, and a colorful nightlife history. Currently on the market for $3.25 million, the Flatiron loft at 874 Broadway boasts both cinematic ties — reportedly owned by Game of...

Some apartments come with brag-worthy amenities. Others carry a history that’s nearly impossible to top. At The Campanile, a private co-op tucked along the East River, one duplex has both. Listed at $7.995 million, the five-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence sits inside one of Manhattan’s most exclusive buildings — one that has a long-lasting Hollywood connection. This storied address was the...

Flooring experts weigh in on when it's actually time to begin...

Whether you’re working from home, studying for a test or just catching up on bills, your office or study space should feel both functional and inspiring. Luckily, major improvements don’t necessarily require big investments of time or money. Here are 10 easy, affordable ways to refresh any size...

Home flippers in the U.S. are seeing profits evaporate to levels not seen since the financial crisis, as surging acquisition costs squeeze margins even in traditionally hot markets. Roughly 78,600 single-family homes and condos were flipped in the second quarter of 2025, accounting for 7.4% of all U.S. home sales, according to ATTOM's latest U.S. Home Flipping Report. That share was down from 8.3% in the...

Mortgage rates hit a low of 6.13% before the Federal Reserve meeting last week and then rose higher to close the week at 6.35%. I discuss what happened at the Fed press conference in this episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast and then covered the next two days of wild pricing in this episode. Let’s take a look at mortgage rates this weekend and see where rates can go the rest of the year. 10-year...

A small backyard can hold more than a patio, a few plants and some grass. With the right design and some clever moves to visually expand your space, you can add more features than you might imagine. In many ways, renovating a small yard is no different than tackling a larger space — you’ll...