2025

Although consumers are doing more independent research and home browsing than ever before, data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that 88% of buyers and 90% of sellers work with a real estate agent. How do these Realtor find consumers? Through real estate referrals. However, the way they meet their agents can differ greatly.  From buying online leads, to farming, to getting...

Groundfloor Lending on Wednesday announced the expansion of its leadership team as its new business unit continues to scale. The recent appointments of Patrick Donoghue as vice president and general manager, Kendall Bazan as vice president of revenue, and Andrew Hurd as vice president of risk mark the next chapter for Groundfloor Lending as it matures into a standalone brand under the Groundfloor...

Quincy Jones’ longtime Bel Air retreat — a home as legendary as the man himself — is up for grabs. Listed for $59.995 million, the sprawling compound sits on a 2.3-acre promontory with jaw-dropping 270-degree views stretching from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Custom built for the music icon and designed by architect Jerry Allison, the estate combines resort-scale amenities with...

Designers are redefining wallpaper borders as chic accents that highlight trim, add pattern, and instantly upgrade any...

Kitchens of between 150 and 250 square feet hit a sweet spot — spacious enough for cooking and entertaining yet compact enough to eliminate wasted space. These midsize layouts maximize storage, streamline workflow and keep everything within reach. In these before-and-after projects, see...

Tenants, neighbors, and local officials shared their priorities for this multi-phase redevelopment in Bethesda,...

Financial literacy is a powerful catalyst for change, particularly for students and people who have not been exposed to the fundamentals of investing and building...

U.S. homebuilders grew more optimistic about future sales even as overall confidence in the new-home market held flat in September, with easing mortgage rates and expectations of imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts offering a glimmer of relief for a sluggish sector. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) registered 32 in September, unchanged from August and well...

The real estate listing presentation is one of the most critical tools in your arsenal for demonstrating your knowledge, expertise, experience and authenticity to seller leads. A well-done listing presentation not only distinguishes you from your competitors — it also elevates the seller’s experience of working with you from day one. It’s cliché, but you never get a second chance to make a first...

Ohio-based Union Home Mortgage (UHM), led by Bill Cosgrove, has reached an agreement to acquire California-based Sierra Pacific Mortgage‘s assets, sources told HousingWire. The deal marks UHM’s second deal in 2025, following its March purchase of Houston-based Nations Reliable Lending (NRL Mortgage). The move comes less than three years after UHM acquired Amerifirst Home Mortgage. HousingWire...