August 2026

Homebuilders continue to rely on incentives to drive sales. Those who buck this trend differentiate on product and community...

Marchbanks will lead homebuilding operations and help scale master-planned communities in Tennessee, Texas and...

The Social Security Administration is scheduled to announce the official 2027 COLA Oct....

When Karen Groebli bought an 1888 Victorian in San Diego in 1997, she wasn’t exactly getting a move-in-ready historic home. The property was boarded up, city-condemned, and in severe disrepair. Bringing it back would eventually require stripping the house down to its studs, reinforcing its foundation, replacing aging systems, restoring original architectural details, and embarking on an ambitious...

Miami is the Nation's Strongest Buyer's Market in Mid-2026 Property broker Redfin reports the U.S. housing market is tilting further toward buyers, but not because Americans are suddenly being flooded with homes they can afford. Instead, the market is being reshaped by a more consequential force: the buyers themselves are disappearing. The number of U.S. homebuyers fell to an estimated 966,752 in July...

To help an aging parent live independently while staying close to family, this couple added a detached accessory dwelling unit to the backyard of their San Francisco Bay Area home. Drawn to clean-lined contemporary style, they also prioritized...

While it’s been a relatively boring year for housing inventory — even with higher mortgage rates — the movement in the last few weeks and easier comps have pushed inventory a tad higher, as we are at the midpoint of August. The question is: can we eke out a bit more growth before the seasonal decline?  Today I will address that, as we are in the sixth month of the Iran conflict and mortgage...

A secluded outdoor seating area can turn even an exposed part of a yard into a peaceful destination, offering a place to rest and reflect, alone or with others. Whether you build a structure, shape the landscape or use strategically placed plants, there are plenty of ways to create a...

As we work — and spend — to make the places we live in beautiful and functional, we sometimes make decor mistakes we come to regret. Unhappy choices nearly always stem from poor planning, rushed decisions, self-doubt or bad advice. Here I’ll show you how to take sound and sensible steps to create...

Shareholders of The Real Brokerage Inc. and REMAX Holdings Inc. on Friday approved Real’s proposed acquisition of REMAX, moving the companies closer to forming Real REMAX Group after their respective votes. The votes were held at special meetings of both companies’ security holders, according to the announcement. The proposed acquisition was first announced in April 2026.  Upon closing, the...