Fannie Mae on Friday announced the promotion of two long-time employees to lead its Single-Family business and general counsel’s office. “We are pleased to announce the promotion of Fannie Mae seasoned veterans Jake Williamson to acting head of single-family and Tom Klein to acting general counsel. These highly respected leaders will help lead the company to increased safety and soundness and...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) on Friday announced that its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will rise 2.8% in 2026. Among the 53 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits in retirement, that will translate to an additional $56 per month. The average monthly payment to retirees will rise to $2,056, the SSA reported. The 2.8% increase for next year outstrips this year’s 2.5% bump...

As James Jensen walked away from work in the life insurance industry the day his son was born 12 years ago, he knew change was coming on multiple fronts. “I was trying to find the right time to make my life change,” Jensen said. “It was a great job with good pay, but it just wasn’t me. I figured, life’s changing anyway — might as well do it all at once.” At the time, Jensen was...

Previewing a life-size floor plan helps you catch problems before you break ground, when it's far less expensive to make...

A powder room offers the perfect opportunity to step outside your home’s usual style and make a statement. Because these small, often windowless spaces are used mostly by guests, they invite bold choices — dramatic wallpaper, moody paint, sculptural vanities or shimmering finishes that...

Image A recent Nareit webinar, “How REITs Attract Sustainable Capital for Long-Term Growth,” brought together industry leaders to discuss how REITs are leveraging data, transparency, and innovation to advance sustainability and attract...

Analysts say transaction activity volume has slowed, but the nature of the activity is highly strategic and...

Existing-home sales rose 1.5% month-over-month in September 2025, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). On a year-over-year basis, sales increased 4.1%, reflecting sustained demand across much of the country. Lawrence Yun The gains were concentrated in the Northeast, South, and West, while the Midwest saw sales decline 2.1%...

Home prices firmed up for the second month in a row in the existing home sales report released Thursday. Demand showed higher year-over-year growth, while inventory growth has slowed down recently. Several months ago, my model showed that the existing-home sales market should show growth compared to last year, even if sales remained flat at 4 million units. The year-over-year increase from June to...

Prosecutors reviewing the mortgage occupancy fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James determined there is evidence that undercuts the allegations against her, according to an ABC News report based on sources.According to a September memo summarizing the findings, any financial benefit James may have received would have been minimal — roughly $800 in the year she purchased the home....