2025

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Angie Lawson has joined Jacksonville-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty as a broker associate, the company announced. Lawson will work with home buyers and sellers across the region — offering full-service representation backed by the firm’s in-house mortgage, title and marketing support. “I am thrilled to be joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network...

Denver-based real estate brokerage West + Main Homes has launched a new home improvement service in partnership with contractor Curbio. The program, called Refresh by West, offers West + Main agents and their clients access to expedited, fixed-price proposals for presale or move-in home improvements. Curbio — a Maryland-based contractor that specializes in residential projects for home buyers and...

Terry Cohen — a leading New York real estate broker in the Hamptons with more than $2.5 billion in career sales — has joined Compass after leaving her role as a partner at Hedgerow Exclusive Properties. Cohen, who closed $150 million in home sales in the past year alone, is known for representing a broad range of luxury properties in Long Island’s East End, from $1 million homes to estates priced...

Wealthy U.S. households continue to lead gains in real estate values despite ongoing economic volatility, according to a mid-year report from Sotheby’s International Realty. The 2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook highlights that the luxury housing sector remains a strategic asset for those who are navigating inflation, stock market shifts and global uncertainties while continuing to invest heavily in...

The high mortgage rates that have stymied the broader housing market continue to put a lid on reverse mortgage activity too. According to the June report from Reverse Mortgage Insight, Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements dropped to 2,244 loans, down 2.3% compared to May and part of a sinking trend that resumed after an uptick in April.  Meanwhile, data from New View Advisors revealed...

Do you know how to protect your pets if a natural disaster strikes? Use our guide to get yourself and your furry family members ready in case of an...

From smart thermostat settings to AC-saving tricks, here’s how to stay cool and energy-efficient when temperatures...

Floating vanities help create a lighter, more open feel — especially in tighter spaces. They also make cleaning easier and add a sleek, modern touch. In the four California bathrooms below, designers used floating vanities to enhance both form and function. Take a look for inspiration...

Refreshing your patio with new furniture, decor or color automatically brightens the space and draws you into it. The good news is that giving your existing patio an upgrade doesn’t need to take a whole lot of time or money. Instead, you can tackle many updates in a day or a...