As the title insurance industry moves into 2026, executives say it faces a complex mix of market pressures, regulatory shifts and escalating fraud risks. Leading executives who sat down with HousingWire are focusing on technology, operational efficiency and agent support — aiming to keep operations resilient while preparing for market recovery. Ryan Swed, group president of direct operations at...
Luxury bathrooms rarely feel busy, even when they’re generously sized or heavily used. That calm isn’t about having fewer products or more discipline, it’s the result of deliberate planning that anticipates how the space will be used every single day. In high-end homes, bathrooms are treated as environments rather than utility rooms. Designers think carefully about movement, sightlines, and what...
There was a time — not that long ago — when certain home features quietly signaled serious money. They weren’t flashy in the way a mansion or a gated driveway might be, but to anyone paying attention, they read as upgrades that went beyond the basics. They suggested choice, access, and a willingness to spend on comfort rather than necessity. What’s striking in hindsight is how many of those...
When the owners of this 2002 traditional rambler in Shakopee, Minnesota, wanted to refresh their beige-and-brown kitchen with its short cabinets and angled peninsula, they turned to design-build pros Steve McDonald and Angela Barnhart. With a large blended family of six young adults and...
We spend roughly a third of our lives in our bedrooms, yet they tend to get short shrift when it comes to remodeling budgets. Fortunately, whether your bedroom is big or small, these 10 relatively easy, inexpensive changes can make a big difference in how it looks and feels — and might even help...
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