Former East Polk County Association of Realtors (EPCAR) CEO Jennifer Garula-Mers has been charged with grand theft after she allegedly stole over $81,000 from the trade association, leaving it “all but broke,” according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). The Florida-based Realtor association’s former CEO was arrested on Friday by the PCSO, which had issued a warrant for her arrest the...

Monthly payments for new and existing homes are now nearly equal, amid a trend of stagnating prices and increased use of mortgage buydowns among builders.  That was one of the main findings from Realtor.com’s Q3 New Construction Report. According to the report, buyers purchasing a new home last quarter had an average mortgage payment only about $30 more per month than those buying an existing home...

Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, is the leading candidate to be the next Federal Reserve chair, advisers and allies of President Donald Trump told Bloomberg, as the deadline for a new Fed governor approaches. Trump has voiced his opposition to the current Fed leader, Jerome Powell. Trump has threatened to fire Powell in previous reports and has voiced frustration...

Plenty of midcentury homes hold a place in L.A.’s design history, but few are as deeply studied — or as beautifully revived — as the Lechner House. Designed in 1949 by R.M. Schindler, one of the defining voices of Los Angeles modernism, the home is a rare example of a fully restored midcentury landmark that still feels completely alive. Privately tucked behind gates and surrounded by greenery, the...

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This Plymouth, Minnesota, primary bathroom was stuck in the past with two aging wood vanities, a tiny corner shower and a massive step-up tub with a tiled deck. The homeowners wanted more function, better storage and a splash of personality — especially for the wife, who uses the space...

The feel of flannel sheets, the sound of stories told aloud, the scent of something delicious baking in the oven — as the Thanksgiving weekend stretches out ahead, plan on nestling with family and friends in the warm embrace of your home. Whether your idea of cozy quality time is sipping cider or...

From famous quotes and childhood observations to sage advice shared by a manager on a summer job, here are the golden nuggets that have shaped and inspired the work of nine design and remodeling professionals on Houzz. What’s the best professional advice you’ve ever received and when have you put...

Lending Rebounds Sharply as Rates Stabilize and Spreads Tighten U.S. commercial real estate lending accelerated in the third quarter of 2025 as calmer interest-rate conditions and narrowing credit spreads helped close the pricing gap that has stalled investment activity for much of the past two years. The pickup is drawing capital back into core property sectors and reviving deal flow across the country,...

Positioned above the turquoise waters of the Caicos Bank, the Arc Penthouse at South Bank represents a new pinnacle of Caribbean luxury and an architectural triumph blending contemporary design with the raw, natural beauty of Turks and Caicos. Designed by globally celebrated Italian architect Piero Lissoni, Arc at South Bank will mark his first completed project in the Caribbean, introducing a new model...