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In an increasingly fast-paced world, homeowners are rethinking home design with a focus on intention and ease. They’re prioritizing warmth, longevity and well-being, choosing spaces that feel personal, calming and built to last. Many of this year’s leading trends — rich materials,...

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Trump administration as it seeks to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by refusing to fund it. The judge ordered the administration to continue to seek funding for the bureau, which was created by Congress but is funded through the Federal Reserve. The Trump administration had argued that because the Federal Reserve is operating at a...

Below is a timeline of the actions the Trump administration or Congressional Republicans have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025, along with additional coverage of those topics. Opinions on Trump administration actions CFPB Trump fires CFPB Director Rohit Chopra  Feb. 1 Trump names Scott Bessent as new acting CFPB director Feb. 3 New CFPB...

2026 is upon us and for this year, I want to keep the housing discussion very simple. As active inventory has returned to near-normal levels and home-price growth has cooled, we are entering a year when buyers, sellers and buyers-to-be are on a much better footing than in the unhealthy housing markets of 2020 to early 2022.Keeping it simple: housing data tends to improve when mortgage rates fall below...

As the title insurance industry moves into 2026, executives say it faces a complex mix of market pressures, regulatory shifts and escalating fraud risks. Leading executives who sat down with HousingWire are focusing on technology, operational efficiency and agent support — aiming to keep operations resilient while preparing for market recovery. Ryan Swed, group president of direct operations at...

REMAX is accelerating the integration of AI and cutting-edge technology to transform how agents engage with clients, generate leads, and deliver results. Initiatives like Max AI, MaxRefer, MaxEngage, and HomeView leverage real-time data, personalized marketing, and AI-driven tools to streamline the homeownership experience and empower its agents. Leading this innovation is Travis Saxton, EVP of Strategy at...

Luxury bathrooms rarely feel busy, even when they’re generously sized or heavily used. That calm isn’t about having fewer products or more discipline, it’s the result of deliberate planning that anticipates how the space will be used every single day. In high-end homes, bathrooms are treated as environments rather than utility rooms. Designers think carefully about movement, sightlines, and what...

There was a time — not that long ago — when certain home features quietly signaled serious money. They weren’t flashy in the way a mansion or a gated driveway might be, but to anyone paying attention, they read as upgrades that went beyond the basics. They suggested choice, access, and a willingness to spend on comfort rather than necessity. What’s striking in hindsight is how many of those...

When the owners of this 2002 traditional rambler in Shakopee, Minnesota, wanted to refresh their beige-and-brown kitchen with its short cabinets and angled peninsula, they turned to design-build pros Steve McDonald and Angela Barnhart. With a large blended family of six young adults and...