Opendoor looked like it had the potential to disrupt the entire residential real estate industry when it launched in 2014, but today it and competitor Offerpad are almost afterthoughts. The so-called iBuyers have yet to find a way to consistently turn a profit, and their presence in the industry has slowly shrunk. With macroeconomic headwinds keeping the housing market subdued, there are less...

Plaster is having a major moment on walls and range hoods across the world, but not all materials and finishes are...

This retired couple bought a Colonial-style home in Sterling, Massachusetts, on 4 acres to be closer to their growing family and granddaughter. While they loved the classic architecture, they wanted to update the home’s neutral interiors. A big focus was revamping the kitchen and its basic honey...

Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) ("Landsea Homes" or the "Company"), a publicly traded residential homebuilder, today announced homes are now selling at Trinity Gardens in DeLand, Florida. A grand opening event will take place on Saturday, June 7, from 11 AM to 2 PM, featuring exclusive tours of two new model homes, catered lunch, and a Yeti Cooler Raffle prize. "Our large homes sold quickly at our...

Image Portfolio manager Patrick Wilson says CenterSquare is seeing increased investor interest in...

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...

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...

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...