Lights in the landscape create light pollution that adversely affects nocturnal animals and migratory birds. Many animals rely on darkness as part of their habitat and behavior, and lights at night can disrupt their natural cycles. A concept called dark sky lighting is a movement to reduce light...
RSM leaders briefed Nareit members on how AI is shifting from experimentation to enterprise strategy, emphasizing that REITs can gain an edge by aligning AI with tenant experience, investor reporting, data readiness, and responsible...
Hitting Post-Recession Highs in the Third Quarter In a sign of growing strength across historically underserved communities, home prices within federally designated Opportunity Zones continued to climb through the third quarter of 2025--matching the broader U.S. housing market's pace of appreciation, according to a new report released by property data firm ATTOM. Median single-family and condo prices rose...
In a social post on Saturday, President Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage to boost housing affordability, but the idea got a frosty reception online. One reason is that stretching the loan term out that long ends up costing much more in interest over the life of the loan while only shaving a few hundred dollars off the monthly payment. You also have to factor in a higher mortgage rate than...
Last week, housing inventory levels decreased noticeably, while our weekly pending sales showed a notable increase compared to the same period last year. Was the decrease in inventory primarily due to the seasonal decline in housing stock, or did the increase in demand contribute to lowering the inventory unmbers? Let’s dive into this weekend’s tracker to find out. Weekly housing inventory data...
When you want a kitchen that’s soothing, uplifting and warm all at once, a palette of green, white and wood is your friend. But how much to use of each color? Get ideas from the four kitchens below, which have varying styles but beautifully balanced palettes. Then let us know in the Comments if you...
Your invitation’s been accepted and their tickets are booked — now all that’s left is making sure your guest room is as inviting as it is comfortable. Whether it’s a dedicated space or one that serves double duty, these 10 quick, affordable updates will help you create a welcoming retreat that...
FHFA Director Bill Pulte said Friday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will remain in conservatorship, but that the government would seek to sell up to 5% of their shares. Pulte made the remarks at the ResiDay conference in New York City, according to posts on X by ResiClub Co-founder Lance Lambert. Lambert quoted Pulte as saying: “I anticipate that the president will make a decision either this...
Trump on Saturday posted an image on social that seemed to suggest he would be proposing 50-year mortgages, something FHFA Director Bill Pulte confirmed shortly after on X. The image Trump posted on Truth Social features a head shot of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt under the title 30-year mortgage, and his own head shot under a title of 50-year mortgage. Pulte then replied: “Thanks to President...
Lighting isn’t just functional, it’s a defining element of interior design. At the fall 2025 High Point Market in North Carolina (Oct. 25-29), designers and manufacturers showcased fresh takes on natural forms, earthy materials, artisanal craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, all while...
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