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WSJ: DOJ leadership halted antitrust review of Compass–Anywhere deal

News that the proposed merger between Compass and Anywhere would close this week came as a surprise to many in the industry, especially those who were anticipating a robust antitrust review of the deal. Several news outlets are reporting that antitrust regulators were blocked from a deeper investigation into the deal by officials higher up in the Justice Department, something that HousingWire has not been...

Housing starts fall to lowest point since 2020, led by a stall in the Sun Belt

Residential construction fell to its lowest point since May 2020, according to an October U.S. Census Bureau report that was delayed by last year’s government shutdown. Widening air pockets of demand over the past year led to an overbuild of speculative homebuilder inventory in — formerly booming — Sun Belt and Mountain West markets. Builders hit the brakes on new production to reset the...

10 home features that defined the 1990s (and where they went)

The 1990s were a fascinating moment in American home design. Houses were getting bigger, technology was becoming central to daily life, and ideas of comfort and success were shifting fast. “Nice” homes weren’t minimalist or restrained: they were expressive, layered, and eager to show what they had. Many of the features that defined the decade were meant to signal modernity, progress, and a...

29 Backyard pools that will make you miss summer even more

There’s something about a backyard pool that instantly shifts the mood. Even in the middle of winter — or during a long workday — it’s hard not to linger on sparkling pools and imagine you’re somewhere else entirely, enjoying warm air, quiet afternoons, and nothing on the schedule. From resort-style setups to classic family pools surrounded by trees, these private backyard pools tap into...

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