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...

Shoppers aren’t the only ones scouting for deals this Black Friday. While bargain hunters line up for discounted TVs and video game consoles, many prospective homebuyers are scrolling through listings in hopes of snagging their own big-ticket markdown. According to HousingWire Data, price cuts have become a defining feature of the late-fall housing market — with discounts deepening just as the...

Compass’s hearing regarding its preliminary injunction motion in its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow concluded on Friday with closing arguments from both sides. The hearing, which is being held in New York City under the auspices of U.S. District Court Judge Jeanette Vargas, will be used to decide Compass’s motion seeking to block the enforcement of Zillow’s listing access standards...

As nominations continue to roll in for the 2026 Tech100 awards, HousingWire is launching a new Tech100 Spotlight Series to showcase how past winners have continued to innovate, scale and shape the housing industry since receiving their award. Each week, we’ll highlight a new group of last year’s Tech100 honorees and share the latest updates on what they’ve built, improved or expanded over the...

With an eye on New York City voters who favored housing affordability in this month’s mayoral election, Massachusetts housing advocates are optimistic they can win at the ballot box next year with statewide rent control.​ The coalition group Homes for All Massachusetts collected more than enough signatures to place a local option rent control measure on next year’s ballot. Real estate groups and...

I’ve been reading more articles arguing that our housing shortage is artificially created—that it’s caused by the increasing concentration of homebuilders and the decline in private homebuilders. The theory suggests that public builders are “hoarding” lots to drive prices up when they could be selling more homes and lowering prices. I initially dismissed this narrative. But unfortunately,...