2025

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has regained control of its financial accounts one month after former CEO Ryan Weyandt seized the accounts, after ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud of Minnesota on Friday. Weyandt seized the accounts after allegations surfaced that the trade group had fallen into disrepair.  According to the ruling, Weyandt — who is facing felony charges in Minnesota for...

A California wildfire recovery bill will be shelved until 2026, after a torrent of online conspiracy theories and confusion overwhelmed public discussion and policymaking, the Los Angeles Times reported. State Sen. Benjamin Allen (D-Santa Monica) announced that he would pause S.B. 549 — legislation that would have created a local authority to buy lots destroyed in the recent wildfires and offer...

As the U.S. population ages, many families are facing long-term care (LTC) issues. Most families either pay for it out of their savings or spend down these savings until they qualify for Medicaid. But there’s a group stuck between the two — those who are too “rich” for Medicaid benefits but not wealthy enough to afford 24/7 in-home care. According to a recent report from Time, about...

Figure Technology Solutions, a blockchain-native capital marketplace, announced on Monday an expansion of Intellidebt, its Direct Debt Payoff (DDP) solution. The move aims to allow borrowers to consolidate existing liens and high-interest debt directly through the loan application process. The upgrade boosts borrower qualification potential by improving combined loan-to-value (CLTV) ratios,...

Kitchens in 120 to 160 square feet strike a sweet spot between spacious and efficient. They’re large enough to comfortably fit key appliances and layout features yet compact enough to encourage a streamlined workflow and easier upkeep. Check out these four kitchens to see how design and...

World Property Ventures, a Miami-based real estate technology and digital finance firm, has begun development this week on REAL ESTATE PREDICTIONS (REP), a groundbreaking decentralized events contract exchange slated to launch in 2026. Positioned as a first-of-its-kind federally regulated platform, REP will enable global users to bet on -- or hedge against -- future outcomes in the real estate and mortgage...

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady in Late July Says Freddie Mac The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States held nearly flat this week, reflecting ongoing stability in borrowing costs amid a broadly resilient macroeconomic environment. According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released July 24, 2025, the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.74%, a...

Even the smallest deck gives you a chance to enjoy being outside. But if you want to take your deck to the next level, consider incorporating a standout element that makes you stop and take a second look at the deck itself. It can be as simple as a unique decking pattern or as elaborate as multiple...

Sometimes you can pick your neighbors. That was the case for this young family of four, which approached the owners of a contemporary home being built next door to their best friends’ lake house in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. The timing was right, and the original owners agreed to sell. By a...

Housing inventory growth is starting to stall, despite elevated mortgage rates. As new listings begin their seasonal decline, we might have already reached our peak percentage growth rate for 2025. The recent stalling has already gradually reduced the year-over-year growth percentage by a slight amount. For the rest of the year I’ll be watching to see if lower mortgage rates make the inventory data...