2026

War-time economics have, of course, sent gas prices skyrocketing, but have also pushed mortgage rates higher over the last five weeks, from a low of 5.99% to a high of 6.64%. Rates have fallen a bit recently, but higher rates have slowed some of the housing data down. In the past, mortgage rates above 7% would have dampened the data, but we still haven’t broken above 6.64% in 2026. Let’s take a look...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.A well-designed home office supports remote work, creative projects and daily household management with ease. The...

As crazy as this may sound, the jobs data in 2026 has improved from the levels of 2025. That’s how low the bar was this year for growth and today’s jobs report reaffirmed that. Now, with a bar so low we can all trip over it, context is key. Over the last six months of job creation, we averaged 15,000 jobs per month, but year-to-date, we are averaging 68,300 jobs per month. I know, I know, that...

Northwest Multiple Listing Service has filed counterclaims in federal court against Compass, alleging the brokerage’s “three-phase marketing program” is a deceptive scheme that hides listing data from the public and violates Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. In the filing, the Kirkland, Wash.-based MLS argues that Compass’ strategy of scaling so-called “pocket listings” creates a...

New York City is increasing housing density, though much of the early progress stems from state law changes and rezonings that predate Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration. Those moves are now starting to show up in steel and concrete, even as Mamdani advances his own housing agenda. The clearest example is in Midtown South. City officials issued permits for a mixed-use project that will rise...

Better.com says that its new integration with ChatGPT is more than a flashy plugin. According to CEO Vishal Garg, it’s a tool that could shift how mortgage technology is distributed and adopted across the industry. In early March, Better announced the conversational credit decision engine that allows lenders to run underwriting through ChatGPT using its Tinman AI platform. In an interview with...

An upcoming industry webinar hosted by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) aims to demystify what happens to a reverse mortgage long after closing, serving as an educational component for loan officers and the seniors they serve. The April 9 webinar, “From Boarding to Maturity: Understanding Reverse Mortgage Servicing Requirements,” will walk loan officers through the life of...

A shower-tub combo remains one of the smartest setups in bathroom design, offering dual function in a compact footprint while ensuring a home retains at least one bathtub for bathing kids, relaxing soaks and added resale appeal. The four bathrooms featured here show how designers are...

Palm Beach County's housing market showed renewed momentum in February 2026, with transaction volume climbing even as inventory tightened and price trends diverged between property types, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. Closed sales of existing homes rose 9% from a year earlier to 1,847 transactions, led by continued strength in both single-family and condominium segments. Single-family...

Once idle, Pier 94 now supports New York City’s production economy through a REIT‑led studio...