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10 Keys to a Well-Functioning House (10 photos)

The design of a house can have a profound effect on how we feel, but we often attribute this to aesthetics. In fact, it’s about so much more. Good design should enhance our experience of a space, and the way a room looks is almost the icing on the cake. Here are 10 key tips for...

Judges rule that CFPB, HUD probationary employees still have jobs — for now

In separate rulings this week, federal judges in Maryland and California told the Trump administration that it must reinstate thousands of probationary employees who were let go without advance notice or cause. These include many at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “When the federal government terminates large numbers of...

Lower mortgage rates spark housing demand heading into spring

Earlier this year, when mortgage rates soared to 7.26%, a cloud of worry hung over the housing market — many feared that home sales would tumble in 2025, fueled by concerns about inflation and tariffs. But when it seemed doom and gloom would prevail, the 10-year yield dropped, pulling mortgage rates lower in a lovely slow dance. This unexpected turn of events breathed new life into the market, pushing...

5 Trends in Laundry Appliances for 2025 (5 photos)

Laundry appliance manufacturers regularly refine their washers and dryers to make them more effective, efficient and user-friendly, showcasing their latest innovations at the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). Here are five top laundry design and technology trends from the 2025 event,...

World’s first AI real estate agent has already made $100M in sales

Israeli startup eSelf AI has developed a technology that provides interactive AI real estate agents capable of answering questions and guiding prospective buyers through listings at any time. “We are not only a face that is moving and speaking while the agent responds to the user, but we also have sharing video and image capabilities,” eSelf AI co-founder and CEO Alan Bekker told Fox...

Advocus National Title now providing 1031 exchange services

Advocus National Title Insurance Co. has launched a new 1031 exchange service, allowing real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling and reinvesting in like-kind properties. The service, offered through Advocus National 1031 Exchange LLC, is operated by Accruit, a qualified intermediary that specializes in 1031 exchanges. A 1031 exchange allows investors to reinvest proceeds from...

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