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Images of your outdoor projects are key to grabbing the attention of potential customers and showing off the type of work you do. There are, however, a few essential tips that will ensure your photographs look their best and display your skills accurately. Read on to discover simple advice to build...

A record-breaking 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel over the extended July Fourth holiday period this year, according to new projections from AAA. The travel window, which spans from Saturday, June 28 through Sunday, July 6, marks the busiest Independence Day travel period in U.S. history. The 2025 forecast reflects a rise of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year, and a staggering 7...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta — along with a coalition of 20 other attorneys general — is urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to abandon a proposed rule that would eliminate federal requirements prohibiting discriminatory marketing of affordable housing. In a letter sent to HUD on Thursday, the attorneys general argued that the proposal would repeal Affirmative...

It’s been just over a week since Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to start preparing for the use of cryptocurrency in single-family mortgages. With limited guidance beyond the FHFA’s directive, mortgage originators and industry experts are working to assess how cryptocurrency could be applied to mortgages. They’re evaluating potential...

Compass continues to welcome agents to the firm, this time via two independent brokerage integrations in Texas. Vista Real Estate and Halo Group Realty are joining Compass, according to an announcement on Thursday.  Vista Real Estate serves clients in central Texas and has more than 60 agents, while Halo Group Realty serves clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area and has 40-plus...

President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is about to become law. The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to advance the budget reconciliation bill by a razor-thin margin, echoing the 50-50 tie in the Senate that required Vice President JD Vance’s vote in order to advance the legislation. The White House has scheduled a signing ceremony for 9 a.m. ET Friday, which meets the July...

Despite strong interest in home-buying, affordability challenges and misconceptions about down payments are deterring many potential buyers, according to a new survey from NeighborWorks America. The nonprofit organization reports that 27% of U.S. adults say they plan to buy a home within the next year. However, among those who are postponing or not planning to purchase, one-third cite insufficient...

With three energetic boys, these Georgia homeowners wanted a more open, functional layout to replace their aging kitchen and closed-off dining room. The husband, a skilled general contractor, was comfortable doing the construction work; the wife had plenty of creative ideas. But the...

Image Urban retail and active asset management emerge as key focus areas amid rising inflation in...