2026

Dozens of innovative companies have sprung up over the past 15 years, each vowing to revolutionize home building.  Many haven’t, don’t, and won’t make it through the “early-stage” gauntlet of A, B, and C series capital raises, where they can pay off their debt, cover their bills and sustainably generate net earnings from their operations.  A pedigreed strategic and operational brain trust...

Beginning in early June, real estate professionals in Washington state must publicly market their residential real estate listings to all consumers, unless the seller can show doing so would negatively impact their health or safety. This requirement comes after Washington Governor Bob Furgeson signed a bill into law on Monday banning exclusive marketing to select groups of buyers.  Formerly known as...

Top banks in the mortgage space, which have relied on a similar playbook for years, say they could become more active if upcoming changes to capital rules provide more flexibility, several industry executives told HousingWire. But any shift in strategy is expected to take time. Depositories typically focus on their existing customer base, ranging from wealthy clients to first-time homebuyers, with a...

Finance of America (FOA) has expanded access to its HomeSafe Second product into Indiana, Ohio and Michigan, giving senior homeowners more options for tapping record levels of home equity without giving up their low post-pandemic mortgage rates, the company announced Tuesday. Reintroduced in 2023 as what the company called the industry’s first second-lien reverse mortgage, HomeSafe Second is now...

There’s a reason older homes feel different the moment you step inside. It’s not just nostalgia, and it’s not always about size or location. Many historic homes were built with materials, proportions, and details that have become increasingly rare — elements that weren’t added for trend or resale, but simply because that was how homes were made at the time. Over the years, those choices...

A long-held private estate tied to one of America’s most influential hospitality families is quietly entering the Las Vegas luxury market. Located at 36 Quiet Moon Lane inside The Ridges at Summerlin, the nearly 10,000-square-foot compound owned by Michael and Jenna Morton is now asking $19.5 million — marking its first time ever offered for sale. Michael Morton, son of Arnie Morton and part of...

There’s no shortage of big homes in Dallas — but the ones that actually feel livable are the ones buyers keep circling back to. In Highland Park, where demand has stayed steady thanks to an ongoing wave of relocations, homes that strike that balance tend to stand out quickly. The newly listed residence at 3421 Princeton Avenue leans into that idea. Priced at $5,999,999 and located just steps...

A newly listed oceanfront estate in Bridgehampton comes with both architectural pedigree and a backstory rooted in the art and diamond worlds of 1980s New York. The trophy Hamptons property at 15 Dune Road, now asking $45 million, was built by the late Ara Arslanian, a second-generation diamond dealer known not only for rare stones but also for his close ties to artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat,...

Sculptural freestanding tubs have been a popular feature in primary bathrooms in recent years. But another type of soaking tub has been gaining attention lately: bathtubs with slim decks and surrounds.These modern tubs combine elegance with everyday comfort — perfect for a spa-style...

A home should be more than just somewhere to live. It should also be a retreat — a place in which you feel relaxed and nurtured. All too often, though, our houses slip into a more perfunctory role. Sometimes they even cause stress, confronting us with reminders of things to do as soon as we step...