February 2026

Realtor.com Q2 revenue rises 10% as visitor traffic outpaces rivals

Visitor traffic was a high point for Realtor.com during the second quarter of parent company News Corp.’s fiscal year. The firm announced its financial results for the quarter ending on December 31, 2025, on Thursday.  During the quarter, revenue at Move, the operator of Realtor.com was $143 million, a 10% increase from the year prior. The company said this was driven by “premium offerings,...

House scales back proposed VA mortgage fee hike

Just weeks after mortgage trade groups expressed concern about a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would raise fees on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans, Republicans in Congress have revised the original proposal. The bill, H.R. 6047 — also known as the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025 — was introduced in November by Rep. Tom Barrett...

Hanna, Windermere and three more brokerages settle home seller commission lawsuits

An additional five home seller commission lawsuit settlement agreements have gained final approval. On Thursday, Judge Stephen Bough, a Kansas City-based U.S. District Court judge, granted final approval to settlements reached by Hanna Holdings, William Raveis Real Estate, EXIT Realty Corp., Windermere Real Estate Services and William L. Lyon & Associates with the Gibson suit plaintiffs. The financial...

9 Famous homes that forever changed American architecture

Some houses are expensive. Some are beautiful. And then there are a select few that actually changed the way America builds, designs, and thinks about homes. These are the mansions and iconic residences that introduced new ideas — open floor plans, indoor-outdoor living, minimalist design, modern materials, and bold architectural experiments that went on to influence everything from suburban homes to...

How to host like a Bridgerton (without needing a ballroom)

Bridgerton hosting isn’t really about chandeliers or grand staircases. It’s about atmosphere, and the sense that gathering together is an occasion, even when it’s casual. The show’s parties and teas feel irresistible because everything is thoughtful: lighting is warm, rooms feel dressed, drinks feel intentional, and the whole evening moves with a gentle sense of rhythm. That’s the real...

Ultra-Luxury Home Sales Surge Globally in Late 2025 as 555 Mega-Deals Close

Dubai and Hong Kong lead the world in high-end home sales in Q4 Ultra-prime residential property markets closed the year with a surge in blockbuster transactions, even as annual momentum cooled modestly from mid-year highs, underscoring a bifurcated global luxury housing landscape shaped by tax policy, cross-border capital flows and shifting investor sentiment. Liam Bailey Data compiled by...

Champion Homes beats expectations with varied product mix, brand power

Champion Homes (SKY), a Michigan-based manufactured, modular, and mobile homes builder, posted better-than-expected results during a difficult homebuilding sales environment. Amid a challenging market, the builder is leveraging its strong reputation and continually expanding product line to grow its customer base.  Champion’s stock shot up more than 11.0% on Wednesday after the builder released...

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate taps Anna-Marie Ellison for sales leadership

Anna-Marie Ellison is on the move again, this time joining the leadership team at John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate. In a post on LinkedIn on Wednesday, the firm announced that Ellison would serve as its new vice president of sales. According to the brokerage’s announcement, Ellison will be supporting the firm’s offices across Southwest Florida, where she will be focused on helping...

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