Earlier this month, the City of Louisville, Ky., announced a partnership with Govstream.ai, a technology company that utilizes AI to speed up the permitting process, reflecting a broader national push to utilize AI to accelerate permitting and approvals.  Municipalities are increasingly under pressure from their constituents and the federal government to streamline residential development amid a...

A new study commissioned by Equitable and conducted by The Wall Street Journal’s Intelligence Unit examines how Gen X is approaching investing and retirement planning. The research is based on a survey of 500 retail investors — primarily Gen X — with millennials and pre-retiree baby boomers included for comparison. Gen X includes more than 65 million Americans who entered the workforce as...

The U.S. appraisal industry is facing a myriad of issues: a workforce shortage, rising regulatory scrutiny and new technology requirements that could reshape the profession altogether. Jim Park, the president and CEO of Collateral Risk Network and a certified general appraiser, spoke with HousingWire about the challenges facing the industry. He spoke about the declining numbers of new appraisers, a...

.RealEstate — an official partner of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) — has launched a unified digital platform designed to help real estate professionals build and manage their online presence. The launch follows the company’s rebrand from Get.Realtor in August 2025 and marks a shift from a domain-focused offering to a broader digital branding and marketing platform. “When we...

Another state vs. local jurisdiction showdown is brewing up in Indiana. Lawmakers there are poised to strip cities of much of their power over where and how new housing is built, setting up a clash over who holds the reins of local growth and – critically – housing development. Indiana’s proposed bill would transform how communities across the state approve housing. If passed, the Statehouse...

A home can have beautiful floors, good light, and quality furniture — and still somehow feel underwhelming. In most cases, it isn’t because of budget. It’s because of a handful of small design missteps that quietly drag the entire space down. Designers see these mistakes constantly, even in some of the most expensive, richly decorated homes. They aren’t about taste so much as proportion, layout,...

Some luxury homes offer waterfront views. Others overlook championship fairways. This one gets both — at the same time. And we’re getting the first look at the newly listed $17.2 million estate tucked inside Admirals Cove, one of Jupiter, Florida’s most prestigious private communities. Located at 107 Schooner Lane, the expansive residence spans roughly 11,200 square feet under air and sits...

Winter isn't ideal for an exterior painting project, but that doesn't mean you can't do it. Discover our expert's top advice to successfully paint your home this...

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Nareit’s CRE Sustainability Priorities 2026 webinar on Jan.27 explored the main themes of REIT sustainability programs for the coming...