In a weaker-than-expected demand environment, marked by declining new-home sales prices, rising incentives and geopolitical uncertainty, select homebuilders have tapped the brakes on new deliveries and deliberately slowed their sales pace to secure margins.  Not all builders are following this blueprint, including M/I Homes and Ashton Woods.  Smith Dougas Homes stands as another exception to a...

It’s difficult to understate the impact that artificial intelligence is having on all aspects of the mortgage industry. From lead generation and borrower qualification to loan servicing and customer retention, companies must find ways to streamline processes to bring more customers in the door and keep their bottom line healthy. At HousingWire’s The Gathering in Austin this week, AI was a central...

In a relatively small space, compromises have to be made, but in the right hands that needn’t result in a lesser design. With this eat-in kitchen in London there wasn’t room for everything initially requested, such as a breakfast bar on the island, but the resulting space feels open, elegant and...

Image From employee equity goals to resident wellness initiatives, Veris Residential is tying responsibility efforts directly to performance, accountability, and shareholder...

Image Allison Marino explains how Easterly is balancing portfolio stability, acquisition discipline, and shareholder alignment amid higher interest rates and evolving capital...

Image DeLuca says REITs have performed well compared to other major indices, with their strategic focus on high-quality assets and...

Asia-Pacific real estate is staging a cautious comeback, with investors signaling a renewed appetite for commercial property acquisitions in 2026 as market conditions stabilize and income visibility improves. A new survey from CBRE Group shows 57% of regional investors intend to expand their property holdings this year, reflecting a steady shift away from the defensive strategies that dominated the past...

Home renovations are exciting. Whether you are knocking down a wall to create an open-concept kitchen, finishing a basement for extra living space, or adding a second story to accommodate a growing family, the focus tends to land on the visible upgrades -- new flooring, modern fixtures, fresh paint. But behind every beautiful renovation lies a network of mechanical systems that need to keep up with the...

At a time when it seems like most real estate brokers can’t agree on anything, one thing they can agree on is that The Real Brokerage’s acquisition of REMAX, announced on Monday, came as a surprise.  “To me it came a bit out of left field because I don’t think anybody had talked about Real,” Gary Ashton, the broker-owner of The Ashton Real Estate Group of REMAX Advantage, said. “There has...

Real Estate Experts ERA Powered has entered into a strategic partnership with Legacy Real Estate & Associates, which will operate under the name Legacy Real Estate Experts ERA Powered, expanding its presence across the San Francisco Bay area. The combined California organization includes more than 300 affiliated sales professionals operating across offices in Campbell, Fremont, Pleasanton and...