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If you’ve decided it’s time to transform your yard into the landscape of your dreams, you’re likely eager to get started. But what if your vision comes with a higher price tag than you expected? We spoke with eight landscape design and building pros to learn how to create an outdoor...

For many Realtors, the legal maelstrom that engulfed the industry over the past two years, served as a wake up call of sorts, forcing them to look for ways to mitigate and manage risks. Given this environment, it is no surprise that risk management was a popular topic at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2025 NXT conference.  During a session with the Risk Management Committee on Friday...

Nestled into a hillside in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood, this 1924 home had a yard with a steep slope, lots of shade and very little usable space. Craving a landscape that would inspire them to spend more time outdoors, the homeowners hired Terrain Studio to enhance the yard. A small...

What with cleaning, shopping, table setting and all those dishes to cook, pulling off Thanksgiving dinner is a major accomplishment. If you’re planning to host the big meal this year, whether it’s your first time or your 20th, chances are you’d love to make it a bit easier — which is where this...

Earlier this month, title and real estate services company Stewart Information Services Corp., owned by SISCO Holdings, agreed to acquire the mortgage services of property preservation provider Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) for $330 million. The transaction, which expands Stewart’s suite of services in the property preservation arena, supports default servicing while providing MCS with...

Figure Technology Solutions reached $2.5 billion in consumer loan marketplace volume in the third quarter of 2025 — a 70% year-over-year increase, the company reported Thursday in its first earnings release since going public. Most of Figure’s volume continues to come from home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). New product categories — including crypto-backed loans, small and medium business loans,...

After a year of easing mortgage rates and slightly improved affordability, the U.S. housing market heads into 2026 with expectations for steady, if uneven, progress. First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi said a broader reset remains gradual. “There are no quick fixes — recoveries take time,” she said. “The trends of 2025 will continue into 2026 as the market slowly marches toward...

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Redfin puts forth AI chat tool for home searches Redfin has launched a new AI-powered “conversational home search” on its website, allowing users to find homes through...

As the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its members prepare for Monday’s board of directors meeting, leaders are asking members and directors to consider some proposed changes to both the code of ethics and MLS rules. Repeals are the name of the game When it comes to MLS rules, according to Merri Jo Cowen, the CEO of Steller MLS and the executive committee representative for NAR’s...

The White Lotus has never been shy about showing off jaw-dropping vacation settings, but Season 3 took things to a whole new level — thanks in part to a sprawling, ultra-luxury villa perched above Phuket’s coastline. And here’s the wild part: the place isn’t just TV magic. The real villa — Villa Amaravida in Cape Yamu — is now being exclusively marketed by Feroz Taj of The Agency Beverly...