Seattle-based real estate brokerage Redfin imposed a new round of layoffs on Thursday, a development first reported by GeekWire. A Redfin spokesperson confirmed to the outlet that fewer than 100 employees were affected. The cuts involved the company’s Concierge service — which assists homeowners in improve their home’s appeal before it gets listed — as well as support staff and sales managers....

In a lawsuit filed Thursday, real estate startup Homie Technologies claims that home seller consumers were not the only ones harmed by the real estate industry’s allegedly anticompetitive practices. Defendants in the lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court for the Central District of Utah, include the usual cast of antitrust lawsuit characters: the National Association of Realtors (NAR),...

Artificial intelligence is inching into the real estate space, and CoreLogic has a new tool to help home shoppers find exactly what they want. The OneHome AI Image Search tool lets clients upload photos of any parts of a house and then matches preferences to a listing with similar images. The option is part of OneHome, CoreLogic’s client-facing portal that is designed to help agents better collaborate...

On Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president in this fall’s general election. In July, former President Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for the third time, and both candidates will square off in a campaign that is sure to focus on major hot-button issues heading into November. The Federal Housing Administration...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced the awarding of $3.7 million to a pair of nonprofit organizations and a low-income housing authority to provide low-income seniors with home renovations for the purposes of aging in place. These projects are described as “low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications,” they are designed to “reduce older...

If you were looking for an excuse to channel your inner goddess today, we have the perfect avenue for it, in the form of a spectacular architectural gem that oozes Old World sophistication — and brings a piece of Ancient Greece into the hills of Berkeley, California. Known as the Temple of Wings, the impressive Greco-Roman-style villa was built in the early 1900s and was originally designed by...

Find deals on hammocks, picnic tables, full patio sets, and more. Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten With August coming to an end, there’s a solid chance you’ve at least thought about pulling out your autumn decor. While I’m right there with you (and maybe already have it all out at my house), Target is keeping me in summer mode for just a while longer thanks to its...

Interior designer and color expert Noz Nozawa shares her best tips and tricks for embracing fearless color. Christopher Stark / Interior Designer: Noz Nozawa Noz Nozawa, the San Francisco-based founder of Noz Design and a 2024 BHG Stylemaker, believes good design comes from recognizing inspiration all around you. "My goal as a designer is to free folks from feeling like there are rules, shoulds,...

And they're all under $30. Better Homes & Gardens / Francesca Fasciglione No longer reserved for Christmas time, decorative door wreaths provide a cheerful year-round welcome to your home. Just swap evergreens for eucalyptus and pine cones for dried flowers for an ornamental decor piece that transitions through the seasons. Sure—avid naturalists can forage backyard greenery for a handmade...

Learn the types of projects that require property line surveys and what to do when problems arise. Kim Cornelison If you plan to make changes to your property—including anything from adding a fence or patio to digging a pool—chances are you’ll need a firm understanding of your property lines. “Typically, you need a property line survey if you’re looking at building or renovating a fence...