As we approach Jobs Thursday, certain Federal Reserve members have still not changed their tune about rate hikes, even with oil prices back down to $70 today. Why haven’t mortgage rates dropped along with oil prices? Because Fed policy has shifted, and some Fed members want more rate hikes. Today, I will use Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack as an example, looking at her remarks on CNBC. ...

When the homeowner purchased this century-old bungalow in a charming enclave outside Seattle, she knew a down-to-the-studs restoration was in its future. To breathe new life into the home, she hired contractor Victor Ruzhin of Rucon Build and a talented interior designer to undertake a whole-house...

This fairy-tale phase of a home remodel is the tail end of any major project. The Honeymoon has come and gone....

A steady cash flow is one of the most important parts of running a business, but it can be tricky to manage. Here, three home design and construction professionals on Houzz share the tips and tricks they use regularly to maintain a healthy flow of cash in their...

Image Deloitte's latest commercial real estate outlook points to stronger capital markets, continued demand for high-quality assets, and growing use of strategic...

Image CEO Brent Smith says location, amenities, and workplace experience are driving leasing demand as companies invest in long-term office...

Image CEO Michael Anderson says the REIT intends to move toward a 100% senior housing-focused...

Broward County home sales rose year over year for the third consecutive month in May 2026, signaling continued resilience in South Florida's housing market even as price gains moderate and inventory dynamics diverge across property types, according to data released by the Miami Association of Realtors. Total closed transactions increased 0.9% from a year earlier, rising from 2,124 to 2,145 sales. The...

 The phone rang on Sept. 8, 2022, and Britany Boatwright put the doctor on speakerphone, expecting routine news from a second biopsy. Instead, she heard words that would redefine everything; breast cancer. Sitting in her office with her director of operations planning a team meeting, Boatwright’s first thought wasn’t about her brokerage or her growing real estate business. It was about her...

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act on Friday, cementing the state’s commitment to building affordable housing. House Bill 1389 takes effect July 1. It extends state preemption of local zoning rules and closes a loophole that local governments used to discriminate against affordable housing projects with relative impunity. Since the original Live Local Act was passed...