March 2026

Study finds 65-year-olds need $135K for long-term care

A new report from consulting firm Milliman concludes that the average 65-year-old should set aside $135,000 to cover high-intensity long-term care in the future. But averages can mask wide variation depending on gender, location and health.   Women face significantly higher costs than men — an average of $171,000 versus $98,000 — largely because women live longer. Extended life spans increase...

Builders started 2026 with margin pressure, then came Iran war risk

Making less money but making steady headway may be a crude way to boil down what early 2026 was looking like for many homebuilding business leaders. Public homebuilder execs were not discussing a plain-and-simple “recovery trade.” The most consistent post-earnings themes – across demand, pricing, margins and capital strategy – indicated a market that is functioning – even promising, but...

New eXp division bridges homebuilder-brokerage service gap

eXp Realty has announced the launch of eXp New Homes, a specialized division designed to help agents expand into the new construction market — from boutique urban developments to large master-planned communities. The division aims to bridge the gap between traditional brokerage services and the specialized needs of developers. By providing education, tools and resources focused on new construction...

11 things people stop doing once they live in a truly well-designed home

Most people don’t notice good design immediately. What they notice is something subtler: life feels easier. Small frustrations disappear. Rooms behave the way they’re supposed to. Light shows up where it’s needed. Everyday routines stop requiring workarounds. In a thoughtfully designed home, the space quietly supports daily life instead of constantly asking for adjustments. Over time, people...

15 ways older homes feel much warmer than new builds

Walk into a well-kept older home and there’s often an immediate shift in how the space feels. The air seems softer. The rooms feel settled. Nothing looks overly perfect, but everything somehow feels right. New construction tends to prioritize efficiency, scale, and speed. Older homes were often built differently. Materials were thicker, details were crafted by hand, and rooms were designed around...

From Air Rights to Digital Rights: A New Asset Class Emerges

In a digital plot twist set to redefine real estate ownership, Boston Properties (BXP) has completed a groundbreaking $132 million sale of its 140 Kendrick Street office campus in Needham, Massachusetts. The buyer is a powerhouse joint venture between Cross Ocean Partners and Lincoln Property Company -- signaling an era where a building's digital identity can hold as much value as its physical...

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