2025

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has announced three internal promotions as part of a broader effort to strengthen leadership and advocacy across the title insurance industry. Elizabeth Blosser Elizabeth Blosser has been named as chief strategy, communications and innovation officer. She formerly served as ALTA’s vice president of government affairs for state advocacy, and will now lead...

Redfin has launched a new feature in partnership with home services provider Thumbtack to help homeowners find and hire professionals for home improvement and maintenance projects. By claiming their property on Redfin and visiting the Owner Dashboard, homeowners can now access a range of services — including painting, landscaping, cleaning and HVAC maintenance. The feature allows users to review...

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has reopened its office in Asheville, North Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the region’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. The real estate agency, which was severely damaged in the storm, underwent extensive restoration over the past nine months. Its reopening was commemorated with a ceremony on June 16, where a plaque was unveiled to honor the...

A low-curb shower offers several advantages. It provides an easy entry point while preventing water from getting outside of the shower and creating a potential slipping hazard. It creates a natural demarcation line to change up flooring materials. It makes for a sturdy base to affix a shower glass...

Image CEO John Moragne says REIT aiming to deliver consistent AFFO per share...

Image CEO Justin Knight discussed opportunities, strategy, and capital priorities in a shifting hospitality...

Dubai, Palm Beach and Miami Lead the Way Global super-prime real estate--homes sold for $10 million or more--surged into 2025 with strong momentum, as rising wealth and investor appetite fueled luxury transactions across key global cities. According to new data from the international property consultancy Knight Frank, 527 super-prime deals closed in Q1 2025, up 6% from the 498 recorded in the same quarter...

FHFA Director Bill Pulte called for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to resign today, shortly after President Trump urged Powell to cut the Fed funds rate by 2.5% in a social post. This follows the Federal Reserve’s decision yesterday to keep the Fed Funds rate unchanged. Although Powell pointed out the challenges of finding a job right now, he said the Fed is not planning to cut rates anytime...

The U.S. home flipping market showed signs of strain in the first quarter of 2025 as the number of flipped properties dropped to a six-year low and profit margins continued to erode, according to ATTOM’s Q1 2025 U.S. Home Flipping Report. A total of 67,394 single-family homes and condominiums were flipped between January and March, representing 8.3% of all home sales. While that share was up from...

Today, President Trump called Fed Chairman Jerome Powell “Too Late” in a social post and said that he can save the country billions of dollars by shaving 2.5% off the Fed Funds rate. This is part of an ongoing Trump attack on the Fed Chair to cut rates, but is this strategy the best way to do it? As I have written before, one reason the President is pursuing a lower Fed Funds rate is to support the...