With headlines dominated by new tariffs, it's natural to wonder how much each state depends on international trade. More broadly, how closely is each state's economy tied to the flow of goods across U.S. borders? While it's still early to measure the effects of recent trade changes, now is a good time to step back and look at the bigger picture, says the National Association of Realtors (NAR) senior...

Berkshire Hathaway’s HomeServices of America has a new CEO, promoting Executive Vice President Chris Kelly as former CEO Gino Blefari steps into a new role. Blefari, who has served as president and CEO of the company for more than five years, is stepping down from the role and transitioning into the position of chairman emeritus, effective immediately. Blefari will remain with the organization...

As a real estate agent in 2025, you have two choices: Learn how to run your entire business from the apps on your phone or tablet or find a new career. The days of running back to the office to write a tricky email to a client, follow up with a lead or post on social media are long gone, and they’re never coming back. If you want to compete with other agents in your farm area, choosing the right real...

Bank of America (BofA) and Citi reported declining mortgage production in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, following similar results from peers Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase last week. Mortgage volumes at BofA and Citi, which were attributed to seasonal trends and rising interest rates, are expected to remain challenged in the coming quarters due to ongoing trade tensions and...

High mortgage rates, low inventory and stagnant demand have made life difficult for real estate brokerages in recent years, and President Donald Trump’s tariff policy isn’t helping. The massive scale and scope of Trump’s new global tariff regime shocked the stock market, shot the dollar downward and briefly tanked the bond market as well, which prompted the president to pause those tariffs just...

The family of a deceased reverse mortgage borrower in Connecticut, who sought to reopen a case involving the foreclosure of their relative’s home after her death, have been denied a motion to reopen the case after a judge found that standard procedures were followed. This is according to court documents reviewed by HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD). The case was first reported by Mortgage...

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This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.A beautiful bedroom can help create a restful environment, especially if the room features sumptuous layered linens, light-limiting window treatments and...

These parents of three in West Chester, Pennsylvania, had had great success working with Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio when remodeling their kitchen and a few other rooms. So when they were ready to take their primary bathroom down to the studs a few years later, they reached out...