Home renovations are exciting. Whether you are knocking down a wall to create an open-concept kitchen, finishing a basement for extra living space, or adding a second story to accommodate a growing family, the focus tends to land on the visible upgrades -- new flooring, modern fixtures, fresh paint. But behind every beautiful renovation lies a network of mechanical systems that need to keep up with the...

At a time when it seems like most real estate brokers can’t agree on anything, one thing they can agree on is that The Real Brokerage’s acquisition of REMAX, announced on Monday, came as a surprise.  “To me it came a bit out of left field because I don’t think anybody had talked about Real,” Gary Ashton, the broker-owner of The Ashton Real Estate Group of REMAX Advantage, said. “There has...

United Wholesale Mortgage announced Wednesday that independent mortgage brokers working with UWM can now access both FICO and VantageScore credit scoring models for conventional loans, a move aimed at giving brokers more flexibility when evaluating borrowers. In a press release, the Michigan-based lender said brokers using its no-cost credit reports will automatically receive both credit scoring...

Housing starts spiked in March to their highest point in more than a year, but economists caution that this increase is likely temporary as ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty roil a near- and mid-term outlook.  According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s new residential construction data released on Wednesday, housing starts in March jumped to levels not seen since December 2024.  However,...

Real Estate Experts ERA Powered has entered into a strategic partnership with Legacy Real Estate & Associates, which will operate under the name Legacy Real Estate Experts ERA Powered, expanding its presence across the San Francisco Bay area. The combined California organization includes more than 300 affiliated sales professionals operating across offices in Campbell, Fremont, Pleasanton and...

CoStar Group delivered its 60th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth in the first three months of 2026, posting results at the high end of guidance and raising its profit outlook for the year. The online real estate marketplace operator reported $897 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 31 — up 23% from $732 million a year earlier. Net income reached $3 million compared with...

There are big houses, and then there’s this. A newly listed $115 million estate outside Tampa isn’t just large or well-appointed, it’s the kind of place that feels like someone kept adding ideas until they ran out of land. A go-kart track? Sure. A bowling alley? Of course. A full automotive gallery? Why not make it large enough to fit nearly two dozen cars? Known as The Oaks Estate, the...

Another major name is back in the mix at one of Manhattan’s most closely watched addresses. A duplex penthouse once owned by Sting has returned to the market at 15 Central Park West, now asking $45 million. The price tag, while still hefty, comes at a significant $5 million discount from the last time the unit traded; the Grammy Award-winning musician and his wife, Trudie Styler, an award-winning...

Some architectural details and finishes in old houses are merely vestigial, such as servant buttons and coal doors. But those we’ve gathered here continue to be beautiful and, in many cases, practical elements of a home, whether they’re original or added with a modern purpose in mind. Take a trip...

The modern real estate market has evolved beyond traditional, simple valuation drivers like square footage and comparable sales. Increasingly, buyers prioritize operational efficiency, sustainability, and technology integration alongside square footage and good locations.  A National Association of Realtors (NAR) study suggests that just under two-thirds (63%) of real estate professionals consider energy...