5 best real estate classes in Washington for 2025

We’ve researched the best real estate classes in Washington State for every budget, schedule, and learning style to help you choose the ideal course package for your needs. From Seattle to Spokane to Redmond, our guide will help you find the best schools to quickly knock out your required courses — with convenient online, mobile app and audio course options. With the right school, you’ll be in a...

Fed prepares to pivot balance sheet, with potential ripple effects for mortgages

A growing number of economists believe that the Federal Reserve is close to announcing the end of its quantitative tightening (QT) program — a move that could have wide-reaching implications for the mortgage industry. Over the past few weeks, central bank officials have signaled they are prepared to wind down the policy aimed at shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet, prompting expectations of an...

Financially stressed homeowners are delaying essential repairs

A growing number of homeowners are putting off necessary maintenance and repairs, leading to safety concerns, higher costs and long-term financial strain, according to a new report from Bold North Roofing. The study found that 71% of homeowners have postponed at least one home project in 2025 — and 60% are actively delaying essential maintenance. Nearly half (45%) said their homes are less safe...

Coldwell Banker affiliate changes ownership in West Virginia

Coldwell Banker Yost — a longtime real estate firm serving southern West Virginia — has been acquired by Nathan Hendrick and will operate under the new name Coldwell Banker Hendrick Real Estate. The acquired company has operated in West Virginia for more than 25 years and was previously owned by Steve Yost, who will remain with the firm in a sales role. “After years of building and growing...

Full-floor penthouse redone by its original developer wants $26.9M in Highland Beach, FL

Ellemar Enterprises, a multi-generational, ultra-luxury homebuilder based in South Florida, has listed a fully reimagined oceanfront penthouse at Le Sanctuaire in Highland Beach for $26.9 million. The 6,182-square-foot residence occupies the entire top floor of the boutique, four-unit building at 3425 S Ocean Blvd, Unit PH, offering 180-degree ocean views and a prime stretch of private...

What $16.7M buys in Ponce Davis: a 12,000-square-foot modern estate with art sensibility

As Florida’s luxury real estate market continues to show strength, a standout property has hit the market in one of Miami’s most coveted neighborhoods. The Ponce Davis mansion of New York attorney and art collector Ian Krawiecki Gazes and his husband, Serge Krawiecki Gazes, has been listed for $16.7 million with Lourdes Alatriste of Douglas Elliman. The listing comes as Florida’s high-end...

Superyacht Marina penthouse with private plunge pool and $1.5M in art and furniture lists for $9.65M

As the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show kicks off this week, one waterfront residence is making waves of its own. Suspended above one of the world’s largest superyacht marinas, the Azul Penthouse at Pier Sixty-Six Residences has hit the market for $9.65 million, listed with Patricia Gulati of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. Set within Fort Lauderdale’s legendary Pier Sixty-Six...

9 Paint Colors Poised to Dominate in 2026 (9 photos)

If you’ve been tracking home color trends, you’ve likely noticed a clear shift toward warmth — both inside and out. Blues and greens are still going strong, but the cool, icy tones of recent years have melted away. In their place are earthier blue and green shades touched with yellow or...

Rents Hit 18-Year High in Tokyo as Japan’s Office Market Defies Gravity

Japan's office market tightened further in the third quarter of 2025, with vacancies falling in half of the nation's major cities and rents climbing to record levels, according to a new report by CBRE. The data underscores a broad recovery in office demand across Japan's regional markets, led by strong absorption in Yokohama, Fukuoka, and Tokyo. Vacancy Rates Decline Across Major Markets CBRE reported that...

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