Homes don’t usually change overnight. Architectural styles evolve slowly. Furniture trends come and go. But most houses still follow patterns that have been around for decades. Then smartphones entered everyday life. At first they seemed like just another gadget. But over time they quietly replaced dozens of things people used to rely on inside their homes, including alarm clocks, radios,...
Why PropTech Platforms Need an STR Regulations API For nearly a decade, short-term rental (STR) investing operated like a digital gold rush. Investors optimized for nightly rates, occupancy curves,...
While the Maison & Objet design fair in Paris typically signals the direction of the interiors world, this year’s January installment also highlighted the growing importance of the outdoors. As our homes become year-round hubs for entertaining, al fresco spaces now need as much...
A kitchen remodel can be a big and challenging project — but done well it can transform the way you live in your home. The trick to making the renovation of this room a success is clear planning, both in terms of establishing what you want from the space and knowing what to ask your designer. Read...
Industry Associations Back Trump's Push to Fix Housing Affordability This past week president Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at accelerating home construction and expanding access to mortgage financing, a move welcomed by major housing industry groups that say regulatory bottlenecks are worsening America's affordability crisis. The actions direct federal agencies to review and...
The owner of a 900-square-foot home in Davis, California, wanted to expand the living space on her modest lot. She turned to MAK Design + Build to create a versatile backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that could host visiting family. As a medical professional, she also saw the potential to rent...
Lower mortgage rates and less volatility have been one of the key positive stories in 2026 for the housing market. Until last week, rates were under 6.25% all year and we didn’t see much volatility, which is a key variable for a healthy housing market. However, a lot of that changed last week as the conflict with Iran is still escalating, with no end in sight. For now, our data shows housing demand is...
Countertops and other surfaces are showing off fresh colors, enhanced textures and dramatic new looks for 2026. At this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Florida, in February, manufacturers unveiled a wide range of innovative products — warm neutrals,...
As with any large-scale renovation, the costs of a landscape remodel can quickly add up. With the right design moves and decisions to stretch your budget, you can pull off the look and feel of your dream garden without letting the budget get out of hand. But where it can make sense to save —...
A federal judge on Friday blocked subpoenas that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) served the Federal Reserve in a case involving Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony on the central bank’s headquarters renovation, concluding the effort appeared designed to “harass and pressure” him to lower interest rates or resign from his position. The DOJ served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas in...
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