2025

In February 2025, existing-home sales saw a notable increase, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Two major U.S. regions experienced growth in both monthly and year-over-year sales, one region remained steady, and another faced a decline. Total existing-home sales - encompassing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops - rose by 4.2% from January, reaching a seasonally...

After signing a new interagency memorandum of understanding (MOU), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will collaborate in an attempt to keep undocumented immigrants in the U.S. illegally from accessing housing programs funded by U.S. taxpayers. HUD Secretary Scott Turner traveled to DHS headquarters to sign the agreement alongside DHS...

Before rushing to a price reduction for your real estate listing, it’s important to take a step back and evaluate all the factors that could be affecting the sale. Is the home being marketed effectively? Does it show well? Is the seller being flexible with showings? Have seasonal trends been taken into account? Is the price aligned with current market conditions? If the answer to any of these...

In March 2024, Fannie Mae launched a title waiver pilot program that allowed approved lenders to use an automated title review process to assess title risk during loan manufacturing and prior to loan purchase. The pilot is limited to certain refinance loans with loan-to-value ratios less than 80% in certain geographic areas. But one year later, the two lenders that have participated in the project consider...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has moved to cancel a contract that involves a technology service for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counselors, according to a review of the contract details on government websites and an announcement from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA). The HECM Client Budget and Resource Identity Tool (CBRIT), implemented by...

Brad Clayton of ClaytonWolf and Steve Murray of RTC Consulting have teamed up to launch FIJI MarketPlace. The industry veterans describe it as an AI-driven platform for real estate team and brokerage valuations and sales.  According to their announcement, FIJI MarketPlace users will be able to drastically reduce their company valuation costs and time frames, with the platform providing customized...

Today, I’ll take you on a walk around the house and show you my favorites from all the home items FabFitFun has sent me over the years. If you haven’t heard about FabFitFun yet, you must be out of their target demographic entirely. The lifestyle subscription box is both a viral sensation and the hub of a vibrant community of women. It reportedly had over 2 million paying members in 2024, but...

There are probably as many ways to handle cooking and kitchen chores as there are people — is it any wonder the kitchen tends to be a hub for minor (but irritating) household disagreements? Whether you and your partner or housemate have been bickering over dishwashing or garbage duty, here are...

Wondering if it’s time to hire an architect? Architects are highly trained, licensed professionals who design buildings and often oversee their construction. If you are thinking of remodeling, adding on or building from scratch, an architect might be the partner you need to see your project...

Image CEO Scott Brinker sees REIT’s growth supported by medical innovation and demographic...