July 2026

Image CEO John Albright discusses why power centers are regaining favor, how CTO is targeting high-growth Sun Belt markets, and where he sees long-term value creation in today's retail real estate...

Availability across New York City's prime retail corridors fell to a record low of 11.9% in the second quarter of 2026, according to JLL's Prime Market Statistics report released this month. The figure is the lowest quarterly rate since tracking began in 2017, with the total count of available prime spaces dropping to 164 -- down 24 quarter-over-quarter and 31 year-over-year. SoHo posted a new record-low...

Most underwriting models break at the same place: rent estimates.  The purchase price is locked in. The financing terms are set. And expenses? Most are well-documented and easy to...

Last week saw an escalation of the Iran conflict, with missile strikes and rising mortgage rates as a result, but housing demand still held firm and inventory was only down a smidge year over year. We should be mindful that our data was hit by the 4th of July weekend, but even with that, demand was still positive year over year. Also, be prepared for a rebound in the data next week and look at it in...

After months of deliberation, delays and drama, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has finally crossed the finish line.  The legislation, aimed at cutting red tape and making homeownership more attainable, is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump declined to sign or veto the bill before the deadline of midnight Eastern time Saturday. In a Truth Social post on Friday morning, Trump...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved dining room photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2026. A great dining room is about far more than just a place to sit and eat. The right mix of atmosphere and decor can transform a functional space into a...

In the world of home renovation, establishing and maintaining quality relationships with clients is as crucial as technical expertise. However, it’s normal for tensions to arise in any working relationship, especially when it comes to refusing a client’s request. Here are some effective strategies...

The occasional glimpse of a hummingbird or butterfly stopping by for a drink is one of the many reasons people enjoy a garden in flower. But what if you have little or no room to plant a garden, let alone one that attracts butterflies or hummingbirds? Even if your garden space is limited to...

Century 21 is riding a wave of franchise acquisitions and merger activity — a trend Chief Operating Officer Greg Sexton says is driven by the escalating demands of real estate technology. Sexton, who has spent more than two decades with the company, said the aggressive push into mergers and acquisitions (M&A) began as a strategic initiative following the pandemic and has since transformed into a...

Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation’s largest lender of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mortgages — ran an illegal kickback and steering scheme that funneled borrowers into overpriced loans. The accusations were reiterated Thursday in court filings as the plaintiffs opposed a motion to dismiss an amended complaint that was filed by the lender in...