Following about 20 minutes of debate on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday, H.R. 1815 — known as the V.A. Home Loan Program Reform Act — was passed by voice vote and will now be given to the Senate for additional debate. The passage by the House keeps the bill moving through the legislative process. But senators will either have to approve it in its current form, or amend it for...
The spring homebuying season is in full swing. But what is typically the busiest time of year for homebuilders has not lived up to the hype in 2025. As builders struggle to close sales, resulting in declines in builder confidence and in company revenues, many have started to pile on buyer sales incentives. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market...
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Martha Mosier as its new president, the brokerage announced Monday. Mosier — a longtime figure in southern California’s real estate industry — previously served as president and general counsel at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, where she held executive roles since 2008. She brings a background in law and a history...
When looking at the fastest-growing state populations for residents 60 and older, Colorado is not at the top of the list, but it’s close. Outstripped only by Alaska and Wyoming, respectively, Colorado and Oregon have seen their shares of older residents increase by 1.9% between 2013 and 2023. This has led some state residents to a reckoning point about what to do with their housing situations,...
In November, Chicago-based mortgage lender Rate — formerly known as Guaranteed Rate — announced that it was “revamping” its dedicated reverse mortgage division by appointing two longtime industry veterans to lead its efforts with older borrowers. Industry veteran Jesse Allen, formerly of OneTrust Home Loans and American Advisors Group (AAG) is now leading the division as its new president....
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Whether an island is a dedicated workhorse or just for show, it’s often the centerpiece of a kitchen. And by extension, the lighting above it plays a central part in the look and feel of a kitchen design. These 10 pendant lights over islands present a range of possibilities, but all have that...
Wondering if it’s time to hire a professional organizer? This pro is trained to set up spaces that function smoothly and efficiently, eliminate clutter, create filing systems and teach you processes and solutions you can rely on to stay on track after he or she leaves. If you are going through a...
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders took a significant hit in May 2025 as ongoing economic headwinds -- including high interest rates, trade policy uncertainty, and volatile material costs -- continue to dampen sentiment across the residential construction industry. According to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today, builder sentiment...
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