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These updates improve the look and feel of your deck, its quality and longevity, and its ability to host guests while increasing home...

A well-designed laundry room combines style and function in a way that makes washing clothes enjoyable. Throw in some charming personal touches, maybe even a pet-friendly feature or two, and you’ve really got a space that earns its place in a home. Here, designers share the colors, materials and...

When you’re planning a new kitchen, the layout is, of course, key to making the space work efficiently. But there are other things to think about. Take a look at this checklist to ensure that you tick off seven essential elements of a well-designed...

Image Lauren Pesa of Deloitte highlights evolving U.S. and European climate disclosure rules and their implications for the real estate...

Image Experts from Arch and Alliant discuss the growing impact of short-seller reports, market trends, and how REIT-specific D&O strategies are...

Coming in at 6.76 percent to kick off the month of May According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States declined to 6.76% this week, marking a continued easing in borrowing costs. Sam Khater "Mortgage rates again declined this week," said Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac. "In recent weeks, rates for...

Roughly two weeks after HomeServices of America announced that Chris Kelly was taking over as CEO from Gino Blefari, the firm is back with more C-suite changes. On Thursday, the firm announced the appointment of Alex Seavall to chief financial and operations officer, along with the appointment of Candace Adams as executive vice president of HomeServices of America, the role vacated by Kelly. Seavall...

Florida’s housing markets were as hot as any after the COVID-19 pandemic began, but now they’re among the coldest. Stubbornly high mortgage rates, rapidly rising inventory and macroeconomic headwinds are impacting housing markets all over the country, but Florida is notable for both how far it’s fallen and how much it’s slumping. Here are four charts using Altos data that explain Florida’s...

Artificial intelligence has moved from a buzzword to boardroom priority in lending. After years of hype and speculation, we’re finally seeing real transformation in how loans are processed, underwritten, and serviced. What’s most fascinating isn’t just the technology itself but the emerging pattern of success: the institutions making the greatest strides aren’t those attempting to replace human...