April 2026

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reversing course and throwing support behind a proposed annual tax on high-end second homes in New York City. Hochul, who had previously resisted the measure, now says affluent property owners — particularly those with multimillion-dollar second homes — should help shoulder the burden of growing revenue gaps. The proposed “pied-à-terre” tax would apply to...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home bar photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.A well-designed home bar does far more than serve drinks. These hardworking setups can support morning coffee, casual snacking and easy cleanup —...

More than one-third of U.S. home sellers reduced their asking prices in February 2026, the highest share for the month in more than a decade, underscoring a housing market increasingly tilted in favor of buyers, according to data from brokerage Redfin. A total of 34.2% of sellers lowered their list price during the month, up from 31.5% a year earlier and the highest February share in records dating back to...

More than one-third of U.S. home sellers reduced their asking prices in February 2026, the highest share for the month in more than a decade, underscoring a housing market increasingly tilted in favor of buyers, according to data from brokerage Redfin. A total of 34.2% of sellers lowered their list price during the month, up from 31.5% a year earlier and the highest February share in records dating back to...

Image Hung says establishing clear communication channels early helps ensure...

Image Hung says establishing clear communication channels early helps ensure...

Mortgage rates and inflation are expected to remain elevated through 2026 as pressures tied to geopolitical tensions keep Federal Reserve rate cuts on hold. That’s according to Mike Fratantoni, chief economist and senior vice president of research and business development at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Speaking during an economic outlook session at the MBA’s National Advocacy Conference...

California lawmakers are weighing yet another tool in the housing toolbox to jumpstart high-rise construction in the state’s largest downtown areas. Assembly Bill 2074, dubbed the Downtown Revitalization Act, would ease approvals and offer state-backed, low-interest financing near major transit hubs. The bill calls for seeding a loan fund with $500 million. The bill is moving through the committee...

The White House estimates that the U.S. has a housing shortage of 10 million single-family homes, according to the annual Economic Report of the President released on Monday. This shortage is largely a product of overregulation, the report claims. To combat the housing deficit, White House economists detailed possible regulatory cuts they say could spur new construction. They set their sights on...

In the male-dominated space of real estate tech companies, 26-year-old Brynn Carmody stands out.  “It is definitely hard walking into serious spaces like AI and being taken seriously,” Carmody said. “I’m young, I’m a woman and it’s a bootstrapped company, so I don’t have those typical signals people look for, for credibility, but what I do have is a product I actually built and the lived...