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Zillow investor sues over Redfin rental syndication deal

Zillow is facing yet another lawsuit related to its multifamily rental syndication deal with Redfin, first announced in February 2025. The listing portal giant is already facing a legal challenge from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and attorneys general in five states, who are claiming that the two firms conspired to eliminate competition in the rental listing space and that their syndication agreement...

Why more private homebuilders face a succession test now

A succession challenge homebuilding can no longer ignore A second U.S. President in a row to serve past the age of 80 is in the Oval Office. Whether spoken or not, succession, or rather a sound strategic, operational and organizational cultural plan for it, is on the minds of many.  It’s the same in homebuilding land. No fewer than a half dozen of America’s highest-profile homebuilding...

Fresh off seed round, BrokerBot eyes next phase of brokerage automation

For many real estate brokers, the daily barrage of agent questions — “Where’s the W-9?,” or, “What’s our commission split again?” — adds up to dozens of hours each month, often interrupting nights and weekends. BrokerBot, the artificial intelligence (AI) teammate platform built by Ribera AI, Inc. and a HousingWire 2026 Tech100 Real Estate winner, is changing that math. The company...

Why hazard insurance is becoming a housing market constraint

The U.S. needs a new strategy to address the significant recovery costs following large-scale disasters  Disasters such as fires, floods and tornadoes are striking a widening geographic area across our country, and their frequency appears to be rising. The cobbled-together framework of consumers’ hazard insurance policies, state insurance programs, the national flood insurance program, and federal...

This $2.3M Hill Country home west of Austin makes sustainable luxury look easy

As luxury buyers increasingly seek homes that feel both indulgent and intentional, a newly listed estate in the Village of the Hills, west of Austin, offers a compelling combination of modern comforts, thoughtful sustainability, and deep connection to the surrounding landscape. Known as Refugio, the custom-built residence at 16409 Shane Landon Court is asking $2,295,000 (Julie Stinson with Coldwell...

Now for sale, Dana Point’s whimsical Doheny Estate looks like it was lifted from the European countryside

Every once in a while, a property comes along that feels almost impossible to categorize. It’s not quite a beach house. Not exactly an estate. Certainly not a contemporary mansion. The Doheny Estate in Dana Point feels more like stumbling upon a secret corner of Europe that somehow drifted across the Atlantic and settled near the Pacific Ocean. Preview First Photography / Douglas...

11 Stylish Kitchen Sink Setups (11 photos)

Cabinetry color, countertop material and appliances often get top billing in a kitchen design. But a well-planned sink setup deserves as much attention. The location, sink style, faucet finish, lighting and surrounding details can elevate everyday tasks while adding character and charm....

Asia’s Financial Talent Migration Is Redrawing the Region’s Office Market

Asia's office market in 2026 is entering a significant transition as financial institutions increasingly follow talent rather than traditional financial-center dominance, according to a new report from commercial real estate services firm Colliers. The study, which analyzed more than 200 financial-services markets worldwide, found that the region's future office demand is increasingly being shaped by where...

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