2025

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Enjoying Record High Prices as Cash Buyers Dominate Luxury home prices across the United States surged to record highs in September 2025, underscoring the widening divide between the high-end market and the rest of the housing sector. The median price of a U.S. luxury home reached $1.26 million, up 4.8% from a year earlier and marking the highest level ever for the month, according to a new report from...

The unsung hero of the housing market in 2025 has been the improvement in mortgage spreads, because without the spreads improving as much as they have, mortgage rates would not have gotten near 6% this year. I forecast that mortgage spreads should improve by 0.27%-0.41% this year, from a 2.54% average in 2024, giving mortgage rates a better chance to move down toward the bottom end of my mortgage-rate...

A fallen tree is an unpleasant surprise. Here's how to manage the awkward conversation with your...

Time spent outdoors can be good for your health, and you can enhance your outdoor spaces to bring a sense of calmness and relaxation. “Spending time in nature has many physical and mental health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, it can be an effective tool for managing stress,...

Rather than let them sit in the junk drawer, it’s time to put these fasteners to work. Here are nine handy ways to use them in your...

A vanity is the workstation of a bathroom. Washing, brushing, primping, storing — a lot happens here. So when choosing a bathroom vanity, you want to make sure you’re maximizing its potential. Design and remodeling pros have some ideas. We asked more than 40 home professionals which...

A good relationship between client and architect is vital to the success of a project. This goes deeper than skill or artistry — it’s also about that personal connection, how you’ll work together and whether your goals align with their processes. How do...

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Zillow’s Follow Up Boss privacy policy changes spark industry debate Zillow‘s updated privacy policy for Follow Up Boss has sparked debate among real estate agents. The...

Florida Realtors has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan-America Real Estate Coalition Office (JARECO) — strengthening cooperation and expanding business opportunities between real estate professionals in Florida and Japan. Under the memorandum, Florida Realtors and JARECO will focus on professional development, market data sharing and global business outreach. Both groups have...