The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s proposals to reform federal reverse mortgage programs include seven key recommendations — ranging from the creation of a new securitization option to charging insurance premiums based on the actual amount drawn.  In October, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Ginnie Mae issued a request...

The nation’s top brokerage by transaction side count, eXp Realty, first entered the forms business during the summer of 2024, as the real estate industry prepared for the business practice changes mandated by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement. Nearly 18 months later, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja and his team are once again expanding their efforts in...

Pasadena has no shortage of architectural gems, but every once in a while a property comes along that stops the conversation cold. The Bauer/Cannell Estate — a 1928 Monterey Colonial designed by Reginald D. Johnson — is one of those properties. Set on five sprawling acres in the middle of Pasadena, the estate has been owned by only two families in nearly a century, shielded from time and change...

A sunroom filled with light is often a favorite space in the house, especially during chilly winter months. With windows that wrap three sides of the room, these bright spaces blur the lines between indoors and out. A sunroom can be a pleasant spot to have a cup of coffee in the morning, catch up...

California's housing market posted a modest rebound in October 2025, with home sales rising from both the previous month and a year ago, according to the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.). The increase pushed the statewide pace of single-family home transactions to its highest level since February 2025, highlighting ongoing resilience in the face of mortgage rate volatility and economic...

Image Harvey says REITs have brought governance to the industry, access to capital and liquidity, and exposure to a range of business...

Despite what many assume, running frequent laundry loads might not be the most cost-effective option. Learn how to plan laundry days to save money and...

Some outdoor lighting (like walkway solar lights) can be left on all night, but others should be turned...

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Combining white and light wood finishes in a kitchen brings brightness, timeless appeal and a warm, inviting atmosphere. That enduring palette is on full display in this countdown of the top 10 most-saved kitchens on Houzz in 2025. Each space pairs these classic tones with...