2025

Fresh to market in one of Santa Monica’s most desirable enclaves, a rare Ray Kappe–designed architectural home has been listed for $9.98 million. Built in 2013 and LEED Gold–certified, the residence exemplifies Kappe’s signature balance of sculptural form, environmental sensitivity, and seamless indoor-outdoor connection — all set against panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, coastline, and...

If Mark Wahlberg’s recent move to Florida gave you real estate envy, here’s your chance to join the club — quite literally. Another standout luxury home in Delray Beach is up for grabs in the same exclusive gated community as Marky Mark’s latest home purchase, Stone Creek Ranch. Villa Ananda, a serene yet striking contemporary estate is now on the market for $21,995,000. Listed with Senada...

Calling all car collectors: a one-of-a-kind North Texas estate built for automotive enthusiasts is rolling onto the auction block. Located in McKinney, Texas, about 30 miles north of Dallas, the property features a 6,200-square-foot climate-controlled showroom designed for 20+ vehicles — complete with a 1950s-style soda fountain bar and museum-worthy display space. Currently listed for $4.495...

Set in the heart of New York horse country, this renovated kitchen by Curated Nest blends rustic charm with midcentury flair. Designers Erin Coren and Lina Galvão, who use Houzz...

Image Green Street’s Daniel Ismail says “clearly capital wants to be put back to work in real...

Pending home sales held steady in September 2025, showing no change from August and slipping 0.9% from a year earlier, according to the National Association of Realtors' latest Pending Home Sales Report. The data, which track transactions where a contract has been signed but not yet closed, serve as a key forward-looking indicator for housing market activity across the United States. Regional trends were...

As new American Land Title Association (ALTA) President David Townsend steps into his role, he’s wasting no time setting an agenda that includes expanded housing access and a halt to right-to-list agreements — also known as non-title recorded agreements for personal service (NTRAPS). Townsend said these initiatives, along with efforts to improve affordability, streamline permitting and strengthen...

The Federal Reserve cut the Fed funds rate today but mortgage rates shot higher. This was not shocking to me as yesterday I wrote about whether Powell would ruin the year’s lowest mortgage rates with his remarks at the Fed press event — and that’s exactly what happened.When mortgage rates are near 6% and bond yields are at yearly lows, that’s when Powell tends to get hawkish, so the backdrop for...

When you typically think of fast-growing brokerages, firms like eXp Realty, Compass and Real typically come to mind, but the rapid ascension of LPT Realty should not be overlooked.  In 2024, agents at LPT Realty closed 36,369 transaction sides for $13.86 billion in sales volume, earning the just 3-year-old firm the No. 10 and No. 14 ranks for sides and volume, respectively, in the 2025 RealTrends...

People only connect online now, and no one uses business cards anymore, right? Not the case at all. I attended two networking events just this week and walked away with 15 physical business cards and one virtual business card. The art of exchanging cards is not dead. For real estate agents who are newer to the business or simply looking to level up their business card game, keep reading for our ultimate...