2026

Some homes feel different the moment you walk in. Not because they’re larger or more expensive, but because they seem to have a kind of quiet energy. The air feels fresher. The light moves. There are small signs of life in every room, even when no one is speaking. That feeling doesn’t come from design alone. It comes from a mix of natural elements, daily habits, and subtle details that shift a...

For years, “luxury” in real estate was fairly easy to define. It meant larger homes, prime locations, and price tags that placed them well out of reach for most buyers. That definition is starting to shift. Across the country, a new category has been taking shape: homes that borrow the look, feel, and features of high-end properties, but come in at far more accessible price points. They’re...

When a design-loving empty-nest couple purchased this 1942 Bloomington, Minnesota, home, they were sold on the spectacular Minnesota River Valley views. The dated, closed-off kitchen was a different story. Marred by worn cabinetry and a cramped layout, the space felt worlds away from...

Getting that perfect balance of cozy and functional in a living room can be tricky, which is why homeowners will often turn to a design expert for help. We spoke to five professionals to find out the features they put at the top of the list when designing a client’s living area. They‘re guaranteed...

The rising cost of labor, materials, products and more have had a strong impact on professionals in the construction and design industries. To be able to work economically and secure the viability of your business, you have to pass on some of these costs to your customers. Here’s...

Los Angeles County still boasts the world's largest concentration of soundstage space -- 8.3 million square feet of certified and uncertified stages -- but roughly a third of it sits vacant. Average occupancy across the region's major facilities held steady at 62% in the first half of 2025, according to FilmLA's eighth annual Sound Stage Production Report released March 18, 2026. That figure is essentially...

Image Briddell highlighted some of the benefits of public real estate, noting that volatility should be “embraced, not...

Regional market data is reinforcing the same story playing out nationally: Housing demand is holding up across major metros, even as mortgage rates move closer to levels that have historically pressured activity. That national backdrop remains surprisingly firm. Weekly pending sales rose to 71,230, up from 68,726 a year ago, while purchase applications are still showing 12% year over year growth. But...

A magistrate judge in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach, Florida, is recommending that the court dismiss the Zea antitrust lawsuit filed against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several local Realtor associations and MLSs.  Filed in August, the lawsuit claims that the defendants engaged in a “coordinated scheme” to restrict consumer choice and maintain elevated prices, harming...

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. announced Wednesday that it has appointed Hugh Frater, a founding partner of BlackRock and former CEO of Fannie Mae, to its board of directors as the company leans further into its Tinman AI mortgage platform. Frater, whose role became effective March 23, brings experience spanning mortgage-backed securities (MBS), agency finance and commercial real estate lending...