After debuting its first homes in Ellis' Phase 4 in 2024, David Weekley Homes is leading construction in the Marietta, GA-based community's 5th and final phase. In addition to award-winning floor plans from the national homebuilder, the swan song for the luxury community boasts 85-foot home sites, access to revered Cobb County Schools, and convenience to local shopping, dining, and recreation destinations....

An inaugural builder from the launch of a sprawling North Georgia master-planned community in 2004, it seems only fitting that David Weekley Homes would be the one to close out construction at Sterling on the Lake. A gated, active adult section aptly named The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake marks the last hoorah for the award-winning national homebuilder at the Flowery Branch community. Featuring floor...

A new report by Zillow paints a stark picture of America's rental affordability crisis, revealing that renters in eight major U.S. cities now need to earn six-figure salaries just to comfortably afford housing - double the number of cities from five years ago. Nationwide, the annual income required to afford a typical rental has surged to more than $80,000, up from $60,000 in 2020. The increase reflects a...

The federal judge overseeing the case brought by reverse mortgage lender Longbridge Financial against market leader Mutual of Omaha Mortgage over allegedly deceptive advertising practices has ruled that some of Longbridge’s claims warrant limited injunctive relief, finding that “the law and facts clearly favor some of Longbridge’s claims.” The order was handed down Tuesday by Judge Dana M....

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...

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools designed to help brokers analyze competitors’ loan estimates and assist borrowers online. The tools aim to improve retention as refinancing activity is expected to rise. The company announced the launches during its UWM Live! event on Thursday in Pontiac, Michigan, amid intensifying competition and M&A...

Vija Williams — a longtime real estate executive and current head of industry at technology platform PLACE — is joining eXp Realty, where she will launch a new agent-focused initiative called UPGRADE. Williams, who also co-owns the Seattle-based Vija Real Estate team, described the move not simply as a career transition but part of a broader push to support real estate professionals across multiple...

If you’re thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Washington, D.C., you’re not alone. From historic brownstones to modern high-rises, D.C.’s housing market has something for everyone. But first, you have to get a real estate license. But, with so many schools offering real estate courses, how do you know which one is actually worth your time and money? That’s where we’re here to...

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...