This Trending Now story features the most-saved dining room photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2026. A great dining room is about far more than just a place to sit and eat. The right mix of atmosphere and decor can transform a functional space into a...

The occasional glimpse of a hummingbird or butterfly stopping by for a drink is one of the many reasons people enjoy a garden in flower. But what if you have little or no room to plant a garden, let alone one that attracts butterflies or hummingbirds? Even if your garden space is limited to...

Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation’s largest lender of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mortgages — ran an illegal kickback and steering scheme that funneled borrowers into overpriced loans. The accusations were reiterated Thursday in court filings as the plaintiffs opposed a motion to dismiss an amended complaint that was filed by the lender in...

Century 21 is riding a wave of franchise acquisitions and merger activity — a trend Chief Operating Officer Greg Sexton says is driven by the escalating demands of real estate technology. Sexton, who has spent more than two decades with the company, said the aggressive push into mergers and acquisitions (M&A) began as a strategic initiative following the pandemic and has since transformed into a...

The American Real Estate Association (ARA) is joining the Missouri Association of Realtors and a coalition of organizations opposing Amendments 4 and 5 on Missouri’s Aug. 4 statewide ballot. Amendment 5 would authorize the state legislature to expand sales taxes to a wide range of goods and services without a public vote. ARA said the measure could reopen the door to transfer taxes on home sales,...

Existing home sales came out yesterday showing slight year-over-year growth, but the headlines were all about home prices at an all-time high. However, most people weren’t focused on the fact that wages have been outpacing home prices for some time now, which is a positive. Yesterday I went on Yahoo Finance to talk about how the housing market is getting healthier, and today’s episode of the...

Rechat has launched Testimonials, a new feature that enables real estate agents to collect, manage and use client reviews directly within the Rechat platform. The feature is integrated alongside contacts, transactions and marketing tools, allowing testimonials to automatically populate marketing materials, listing presentations and campaigns without requiring agents to switch between platforms. The...

Most homes with panoramic views of downtown Austin come with close neighbors. This one feels hidden in the trees. Now listed for $10 million, 510 Cater Drive occupies a rare one-acre promontory in one of Austin’s most coveted neighborhoods, combining sweeping skyline views with the privacy and serenity typically reserved for far more remote estates. Represented by Michael Reisor, founder of the...

Image CEO Sam Landy discusses manufactured housing demand, policy momentum, and how REIT access to capital creates a lasting competitive...

Image CEO Chris Constant says Getty Realty’s focus on high-quality locations, redevelopment potential, and strong tenant demand positions the company to capitalize on growth opportunities across convenience and automotive...