2026

Housing is a top political priority for Americans, and voters overwhelmingly support federal action to address housing affordability, according to a new poll from the Bipartisan Policy Center.  The poll found that 83% of voters believe that Congress should take action to make housing more affordable. Meanwhile, 89% of respondents agree that the House of Representatives and the Senate should work...

A well-designed built-in unit can transform a living room, giving it focus, function and a sense that the space was made to last. Custom millwork brings architecture and personality to a room in a way freestanding furniture simply can’t. For these five new living rooms, designers share...

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Banks Drive Refinancing Wave in 2026, Says MBA Commercial and multifamily mortgage lending surged in early 2026, with originations rising sharply from a year earlier as banks stepped back into the market to refinance maturing debt, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Total originations increased 52% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, marking a...

Rocket Companies reported its most profitable quarter in four years as artificial intelligence initiatives, a larger servicing portfolio and recent acquisitions helped the Detroit-based firm grow market share despite a choppy mortgage backdrop. The Detroit-based company reported net revenue of $2.94 billion for the quarter ending March 31, up from $1.1 billion in the same period a year earlier. Adjusted...

A bill overriding local zoning authority to allow housing on idle Southeast Florida golf courses drew little public attention during Florida’s legislative session. When the Infill Redevelopment Act passed, warnings over problems it could cause bubbled up, but only in limited circles. It passed in March without a single “nay” vote in the Senate and overwhelmingly cleared the House. The bill...

California-based Thomas James Homes (TJH) announced last week that Steve Schlageter has stepped up as the company’s new CEO, after joining the firm as COO in 2024.  The builder, known as the largest single-lot, infill homebuilder in the nation, was founded in 2006 in Southern California. Since then, the company has expanded into the San Francisco Bay Area, and more recently into the Seattle and...

eXp Commercial announced that Mario Alvarez Jr. has joined the firm. Alvarez brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate and more than $1 billion in career gross transaction volume, according to the company. He is based in southern California and is active across the Inland Empire, San Gabriel Valley, Coachella Valley and High Desert markets. Alvarez Jr. said the decision...

As mortgage rates and home prices continue to strain homebuyers, states are rapidly expanding programs aimed at making homeownership more affordable. Housing affordability pressures remain severe nationwide. As of May 1, the median price for a U.S. single-family home sat at $449,038, according to HousingWire Data. Prices vary sharply by state, with Hawaii remaining the most expensive at a median of...