New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s attempt to revive an old plan to build 12,000 affordable units over a borough railyard is seen as a long shot, even if he gains support from President Trump. Mamdani has garnered headline attention for proposing to build units on a platform above Sunnyside Yard, a 180-acre freight and marshaling area in Queens. The ambitious idea has been stuck in neutral for more...

A strong loan pipeline is never built on a single referral source. The homebuying cycle is unpredictable, with rates changing and transaction volume rising and falling. Relying too heavily on one source leaves the pipeline lacking. Loan officers who cultivate a variety of referral partners create stability, consistency and sustainable growth through every market cycle. Building a durable, scalable...

A recent op-ed argues that President Donald Trump’s proposal to expand access to 401(k)-style retirement plans could become a meaningful step toward a universal savings system — but only if it goes further than currently outlined. Karl Polzer, founder of the Center on Capital and Social Equity, wrote that roughly half of American workers lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan with...

A striking architectural residence in Trousdale Estates has hit the market for $13.8 million, offering something increasingly rare in the neighborhood: an authentic midcentury modern home that hasn’t been replaced by a contemporary rebuild. And the irreplaceable charm didn’t go unnoticed: the rare property was quickly swept off the market by a buyer, mere weeks after listing. Located at 340...

A lakefront estate in Lake Las Vegas is bringing a rare architectural pedigree to the desert. The $9.99 million residence at 10 Sunrise Beach Circle was designed by Swaback Architects + Planners, the Scottsdale-based firm founded by a former apprentice of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Spanning roughly 12,015 square feet, the home reflects Wright’s philosophy of organic architecture, with...

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Bathrooms measuring between 120 and 170 square feet strike an ideal balance of comfort and possibility. With room for separate showers and tubs, double vanities and thoughtful extras like makeup stations or water closets, these generously sized spaces invite both function and...

Retail REITs own, lease, and manage retail real estate and rent space in those properties to...

Homeowners Stay Put the Longest in California, Hitting 20 Years According to new data from Redfin, the median U.S. homeowner now stays in the same house for 12 years, the longest stretch since 2022. That represents a modest rebound from 11.8 years in 2024, as elevated mortgage rates and persistently high home prices continue to suppress turnover. Homeowners are increasingly "locked in," reducing the...

Baird & Warner has launched a customized social media marketing assistant for its agents through an exclusive agreement with Rejig.AI in the Chicagoland market. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform was rolled out companywide on Tuesday under a one-year exclusive agreement, according to Baird & Warner leaders. The tool is designed to create, manage and schedule social media...