Commercial lending surge led by banks and CMBS Based on CBRE's latest research, U.S. commercial real estate lending posted a strong comeback in the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by a surge in bank activity, tighter loan spreads, and increased financing demand. Despite lingering caution around federal policy and economic uncertainty, the market showed notable resilience. CBRE's Lending Momentum...

A modern living room is a place for relaxation, entertainment, and sometimes working from home. The windows and patio doors are the key elements that set its style. Below you'll find the best materials and technologies for contemporary interior design. 1. What makes a living room modern? In a modern living room, design harmoniously blends with functionality to create the perfect space for rest,...

One of the nation’s leading reverse mortgage lenders, Finance of America (FOA), posted strong first-quarter 2025 earnings results. The company beat its estimates for funded loan volume, posted a profit and maintains a bullish outlook for the quarter ahead. Drilling down deeper into the marketing and product landscape for the company, FOA President Kristen Sieffert called the first quarter a “pivotal...

While on its face it represents positive momentum for health in the U.S., rising life expectancy also comes with a key financial concern — longevity risk, or the potential for someone to outlive their retirement savings. This is a key challenge that many prospective retirees may not be ready for. This is according to research published this month and conducted jointly by the Nationwide Retirement...

Is scrolling homes on Zillow a favorite pastime of yours? Do you subscribe to every real estate-related email newsletter? Do you watch every HGTV show? Is your ideal weekend spent going to open houses (even if you have no intention of buying)? Do you play (and win) the “how much do you think this house costs” game? If the answer to these questions is “Yes!” then you are destined to be in real...

Second Century Ventures, the investment arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced the eight startups selected for its 2025 REACH technology accelerator program. The annual initiative — which aims to advance innovation in the real estate sector — focuses on scaling companies that provide digital solutions for the residential and commercial real estate markets. REACH program,...

As the debate over tax reform continues to play out in Congress, housing organizations are lauding the housing provisions in the House of Representatives‘ Ways and Means Committee’s current tax proposal. The National Housing Conference (NHC) praised the housing provisions included in the current draft of the bill through a statement from David Dworkin, its president and CEO. “NHC strongly...

If you’re researching how to find Airbnb for sale, you’re stepping into one of the fastest-growing niches in real estate investing. The US short-term market alone was valued at...

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The celebrated interior designer reveals why inspiration is the key to bold color...