2026

Engel & Völkers has released a new report examining how high-earning young adults are influencing the luxury housing market in North America. The report, titled “The New HENRYs: How the Next Generation Is Shaping Luxury Real Estate,” analyzes homeownership and purchasing behavior among individuals classified as “High Earners, Not Rich Yet,” or HENRYs. The data focuses on consumers born...

Baird & Warner has launched a customized social media marketing assistant for its agents through an exclusive agreement with Rejig.AI in the Chicagoland market. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform was rolled out companywide on Tuesday under a one-year exclusive agreement, according to Baird & Warner leaders. The tool is designed to create, manage and schedule social media...

Housing affordability continues to dominate the headlines, but most proposed “solutions” rely on assumptions that are either unlikely or insufficient on their own. Falling interest rates, off-site construction, government subsidies and value engineering all play a role. None of them – individually or even together – as they are currently being pursued, will move the needle enough. Rates are...

The Real Brokerage has brought on RealTrends Verified-ranked The Sandra Rathe Team, adding 20 agents and $135 million in annual sales volume across South Florida. Led by Sandra Rathe and founded in 2009, the team operates in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The group closed 220 sides in 2025, including 45 classified as luxury properties. The team placed 159th nationally and 16th in...

The City of Portland, Oregon, has tapped PadSplit as a Qualified Home Sharing Provider for its new Home Sharing Pilot Program — marking the first time a municipality has formally partnered with the company and attached direct financial incentives to participation. Launched by the Portland Housing Bureau, the 12-month pilot aims to unlock spare bedrooms across the city to ease affordability pressures...

Luxury isn’t always about price. In fact, some of the most expensive-looking homes rely on surprisingly simple tricks — the kind that designers use all the time but rarely talk about openly. What makes a space look elevated usually comes down to proportion, materials, and restraint. A room with the right lighting, the right hardware, and a few thoughtful details can feel far more polished than one...

A newly completed estate at 126 Spinnaker Lane has hit the market for $33.25 million, adding a bold architectural statement to one of Jupiter’s most tightly held addresses. Located inside Admirals Cove — the guard-gated golf and yacht enclave known for its privacy, marina access, and championship fairways — the home spans roughly 9,971 square feet under air (12,600 total) on 0.71 private...

Houston’s luxury condo scene is about to get a serious health upgrade. A new boutique tower called Ace & Ivy has officially launched sales, bringing 31 wellness-focused residences — including three penthouses — to 3100 W Alabama Street in River Oaks. Developed by Everlight Group, the project is built around a simple idea: daily life should support longevity, movement, and recovery. And in...

Some homes quietly work with you. Others seem to require constant effort. One feels calm, functional, and forgiving, while the other needs constant attention in the form of surfaces to clear, lights to fix, furniture to rearrange, or clutter to manage. The difference usually isn’t size or cost. It’s design. Supportive homes are built around how people actually live. They anticipate routines,...

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