Hotel operators across Asia Pacific expect profitability to remain steady and edge higher in 2026, even as global economic and geopolitical uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over the sector, according to JLL's latest Asia Pacific Hotel Operators' Sentiment Survey. The report reflects a cautiously optimistic industry mood. On average, hotel executives anticipate gross operating profits will rise...

Zillow made waves on Monday when it announced an app integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Through the integration, consumers can type a description of what they’re looking for in a property into ChatGPT, and it will provide them with listings complete with photos, maps and pricing, all powered by Zillow.  This integration differs from other recent announcements involving artificial intelligence, such...

As the U.S. government hits its seventh shutdown day under President Donald Trump, economists and real estate analysts are watching anxiously for cracks in the housing market. One week in, there is limited evidence of direct shutdown effects, but many warning signs and structural risks loom. Carl Gomez, chief economist and head of market analytics at CoStar Group, said the shutdown is already...

Illinois stands out for affordability as sales stay competitive. HW Data’s Oct. 3 report shows a statewide median list price of $317,000 with 16,108 active listings. The Market Action Index continues to lower and about 36% of active listings recorded a price reduction during the week. New supply totaled 1,810 listings while 2,103 homes moved under contract. Statewide affordability versus national...

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation has awarded $105,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across the country, the group announced Tuesday during ALTA ONE. That new round of giving brings the foundation’s total charitable contributions to $1,361,000 since its launch in October 2020. The announcement came with reflection on the recent passing of Mary O’Donnell,...

Florida-based Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty announced that Anne Winicki has joined the firm — following a standout career at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices where she earned top accolades across Florida and the Gulf Coast region. Winicki built a reputation as one of the premier real estate professionals in northwest Florida. According to RealTrends Verified agent rankings, she ranked No. 85...

You know a house has serious design cred when it inspires a fragrance. The Wexler Residence — the personal home of architect Donald Wexler, FAIA — has hit the market for $3.8 million, and it’s the real-life muse behind Perfumehead founder Daniel Patrick Giles’ signature scent, 1272. Represented by Brian Linder and Rick Grahn of Compass, the Palm Springs home is a perfectly preserved slice of...

Perched high in the guard-gated community of MacDonald Highlands, a sleek desert contemporary home with knockout Strip views has just hit the market for $6.499 million. Designed by Pinnacle Architects and listed with Ivan Sher of IS Luxury, the 5,693-square-foot residence combines resort-level amenities with an unmistakably modern design sensibility — all while keeping the focus on what makes Las...

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With its abundance of rich colors and textures, fall is the ideal time to go big with container designs. Layer jewel-tone flowers and foliage, pile on pumpkins and gourds, and mix in grasses, berries and trailing vines for depth and interest. With the right combination, even a small potted display...