2025

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has released the first-quarter results of the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI), showing a score of 63 -- a five-point drop from the previous quarter. While the index remains in positive territory, this marks only the second time since Q1 2020 that the RMI has dipped as low as 63. The Current Conditions Index, a component of the RMI, reflects...

The battle over Clear Cooperation, delayed listings, and private networks is reaching a boiling point—and the portals are right in the crossfire. CoStar CEO Andy Florance is the next leader to speak out after Zillow announced that beginning in May, any property publicly marketed must be entered into a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) within 24 hours or risk not being published on Zillow or Trulia. eXp...

With spring underway, gardens are waking up and the outdoors is beckoning. Take a look at these trend predictions from our panel of experts to see how we might all be using and enjoying our yards this year. From wild planting and permeable landscapes to slow gardening and...

Have you ever sat in your favorite chair and looked out the window, only to see streaks and smears? Or looked out the kitchen window, only to see a community of spiders and bugs all over your screens? Windows can be a challenge to clean. But here are tips, tricks and tools to help you clean your...

Last week, the financial markets reminded us of their dynamism as the 10-year yield rose sharply, pushing mortgage rates higher, but did it impact the housing market data? We’ve witnessed a solid year with purchase application data and our pending home sales contract data has shown year-over-year growth recently. However, did this last move in rates finally break the streak. Purchase application...

Whether neutral and calm or boldly colored and shaped, tile choices keep expanding. New tile collections at The International Surface Event (TISE) and at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), both held in Las Vegas earlier this year, displayed eye-catching, statement-making products along...

With the days lengthening and weather warming, spring is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects. With the threat of winter storms past, you can look for damage and make any needed repairs, as well as prep your home and garden for summer. We spoke with an expert to get some...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Friday that it’s rescinding a rule from the previous administration that requires nonbank financial services providers to register certain enforcement actions and court orders with a new federal database. The regulation was the target of criticism from the mortgage industry.  In practice, the CFPB said it will not prioritize enforcement or...

In an exclusive HousingWire virtual event, HousingWire President Diego Sanchez led a powerhouse discussion with three of the most respected voices in housing: Ivy Zelman, Logan Mohtashami, and Dale Wettlaufer. The panel dissected the housing market’s current state — marked by rising inventory, affordability challenges, elevated mortgage rates, and investor uncertainty — and what it all means for the...

Judge Stephen R. Bough is refusing to step down from overseeing the Gibson commission lawsuit.  “Litigation strategy” and not “ethical concerns” drove the recusal calls, the judge said in a filing on Thursday.  Howard Hanna was the first defendant to ask the court for Judge Bough’s recusal. HomeServices of America parent company Berkshire Hathaway Energy and brokerage defendant...