2026

It’s inflation week and the continuation of the Iran conflict has complicated how the 10-year yield and mortgage rates may react to the inflation data. Even though oil prices have fallen sharply, many Fed hawks haven’t said anything positive about that change. In fact, some have even gotten more hawkish, believing lower oil prices can be inflationary because people can spend more. So what will be...

Art Falcone — a prominent real estate developer with more than 40 years of experience in developing single-family, multifamily, hospitality, mixed-use and retail properties — recently launched a new homebuilding venture, AmeriCraft Homes.  Falcone’s decision to launch a new homebuilding company during a down cycle reflects the contrarian strategy that has defined his career. “Historically,...

The Kogevinas Group has left Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices to join Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito Brokerage, according to an announcement on Monday. Led by Nancy Kogevinas, the seven-member team was recognized as the No. 36 small team in the nation and the No. 13 small team in California in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, based on 2025 production. The group closed $265.5...

Finding a turnkey estate in Montecito is difficult enough. Finding one with uninterrupted views of both the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains has become even rarer. Now listed for $23.5 million, a gated estate at 999 Romero Canyon Road offers a combination of privacy, panoramic scenery, and proximity to the heart of Montecito that is becoming increasingly hard to replicate. Represented...

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...