Taskrabbit reimagined the viral mental toughness program with a home transformation challenge that anyone can...

This she shed has so much...

Kitchens of 200 to 230 square feet offer a chance to create a welcoming environment with abundant appliances and cabinetry, adequate workflow and room for both daily living and entertaining. This size kitchen often includes a peninsula or island and can accommodate more than one cook at a time....

This empty-nest couple disliked pretty much everything about their primary bathroom — the dated and boring style, a massive jetted tub they rarely used, a corner shower with glass-block walls, the single-sink vanity. Looking to tackle a major remodel, they hired architect Richard Lundin to rework...

In February 2025, existing-home sales saw a notable increase, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Two major U.S. regions experienced growth in both monthly and year-over-year sales, one region remained steady, and another faced a decline. Total existing-home sales - encompassing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops - rose by 4.2% from January, reaching a seasonally...

In March 2024, Fannie Mae launched a title waiver pilot program that allowed approved lenders to use an automated title review process to assess title risk during loan manufacturing and prior to loan purchase. The pilot is limited to certain refinance loans with loan-to-value ratios less than 80% in certain geographic areas. But one year later, the two lenders that have participated in the project consider...

Before rushing to a price reduction for your real estate listing, it’s important to take a step back and evaluate all the factors that could be affecting the sale. Is the home being marketed effectively? Does it show well? Is the seller being flexible with showings? Have seasonal trends been taken into account? Is the price aligned with current market conditions? If the answer to any of these...

After signing a new interagency memorandum of understanding (MOU), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will collaborate in an attempt to keep undocumented immigrants in the U.S. illegally from accessing housing programs funded by U.S. taxpayers. HUD Secretary Scott Turner traveled to DHS headquarters to sign the agreement alongside DHS...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has moved to cancel a contract that involves a technology service for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counselors, according to a review of the contract details on government websites and an announcement from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA). The HECM Client Budget and Resource Identity Tool (CBRIT), implemented by...

Brad Clayton of ClaytonWolf and Steve Murray of RTC Consulting have teamed up to launch FIJI MarketPlace. The industry veterans describe it as an AI-driven platform for real estate team and brokerage valuations and sales.  According to their announcement, FIJI MarketPlace users will be able to drastically reduce their company valuation costs and time frames, with the platform providing customized...