Despite the government shutdown, U.S. Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), leaders of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, have introduced the HOME Reform Act of 2025 — a bill promising to streamline the HOME Investment Partnerships Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The measure represents the first major...

Aivre has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven appraisal platform, becoming the first in the U.S. to complete the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 verification process with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. UAD 3.6 calls for electronic submission of appraisals to align with the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO)’s version 3.6 reference model for mortgage industry...

The inspector general position at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is currently vacant after the reported ouster of Joe Allen.  Allen, who was appointed as acting inspector general in April 2025, also served as chief counsel for the Office of Inspector General (OIG). It remains unclear when he left the position or whether he continues to serve in his counsel role, according to a report...

Luz de Amor Eytalis has filed a brief in support of the appeal she filed of the district court’s dismissal of her antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Paragon MLS Connect, Wichita Falls Association of Realtors and Texas Association of Realtors in August.  In her brief filed on Friday, Eytalis claims that Judge Reed O’Connor of U.S. District Court in Wichita Falls,...

Columbus Realtors has partnered with Rayse — an agent value platform designed to help real estate professionals show their work and impact in real time. The collaboration gives the association’s 9,000-plus members complimentary access to Rayse through their member portal. “Our members work hard to deliver exceptional service, and this partnership helps ensure that effort is visible,” said...

A just-finished modern masterpiece has hit the market in Atherton, long regarded as the crown jewel of Silicon Valley’s luxury enclaves. Priced at $49,888,000 and represented by Joe Piazza of Coldwell Banker Realty, the property delivers the kind of scale and craftsmanship that even among Atherton’s elite, sets it apart. Completed in 2025, the residence spans 16,942 square feet across three...

If you've ever wondered which method of refreshing your walls saves you more time in the long run, the experts are here to...

Designers, buyers and manufacturers gathered Oct. 25-29 in North Carolina for High Point Market, the world’s largest home furnishings event. Elegant silhouettes, handcrafted accents and eclectic vignettes on the trade showroom floors signaled a clear trend for 2026: Furniture will be...

When we think about winter entertaining, we often focus on the big holidays. But we host plenty of other gatherings this time of year — cookie-baking and football-watching parties, casual dinners, chats over a cup of coffee. Here’s how to make your house cozy and welcoming for you and your guests...

Time spent outdoors can be good for your health, and you can enhance your outdoor spaces to bring a sense of calmness and relaxation. “Spending time in nature has many physical and mental health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, it can be an effective tool for managing stress,...