Despite higher oil and gas prices, higher mortgage rates and no indication that the conflict in Iran is ending, existing home sales still posted another positive week. However, with every week that goes by with mortgage rates above 6.25% and heading higher, it gets harder to maintain that growth, and housing data in the past hasn’t performed well when mortgage rates pass 6.64% and then exceed 7%....

This Portland, Oregon, couple wanted to transform the basement of their historic home into a special place for entertaining. As parents in a blended family with three kids, they envisioned an adult-oriented retreat with a lounge, a home office, storage for their large wine collection and a bar for...

I’ll be honest with you — I’m not always the most charitable voice when it comes to the National Association of Realtors. Those of you who follow me know I say what’s on my mind, and for a while, my mind hasn’t been particularly generous toward NAR leadership. So, when I received an invitation to visit their headquarters in Chicago and meet with CEO Nykia Wright and several department heads, I...

The passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act felt like a rare event in Washington: genuine, overwhelming bipartisanship. In a political climate defined by caustic friction, an 89-10 vote in the Senate isn’t a legislative victory; it is a confession. It is an admission by both parties that housing affordability has reached a breaking point that threatens the very fabric of the American Dream; and,...

Deltec Homes, an Asheville, North Carolina-based builder of prefabricated, round houses, says its designs can withstand the extreme wind loads associated with a Category 5 hurricane. CEO Meg Gore said the company’s circular footprint and roof system reduce pressure points that can lead to structural failure in high-wind events. “Round really works with nature, instead of fighting against it,”...

Built-for-rent multifamily construction surged at the end of 2025, extending the cycle’s heavy tilt toward rentals and keeping average apartment sizes below pre-Great Recession levels, according to a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis of Census Bureau data. NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz reported that 96,000 multifamily units started construction in the fourth quarter of 2025. Of...

The Iran conflict finally pushed the 10-year yield above a key level on Friday morning and if this move sticks and the conflict escalates further, mortgage rates are at risk of heading much higher during the spring season, something that wasn’t the case even a few weeks ago. Even some doves at the Federal Reserve turned hawkish this week, as Fed Governor Christopher Waller took a hawkish stance in a...

A distinctive Aspen mountain home with direct ski access and a sculptural architectural profile has come to market for $35 million. Owned by jewelry designer Jane Berg, founder of the Jane Berg Collection, the property brings together alpine setting, modern design, and a layout built around both privacy and entertaining. Located within a forested enclave at Aspen Highlands, the residence spans just...

Heather and Terry Dubrow have added another trophy residence to their Los Angeles portfolio, this time doubling down on a building they already know well. The Real Housewives couple has purchased penthouse 37A at The Century in Century City for $13,750,000, marking the highest condo sale in Century City this year and one of the most significant transactions across Los Angeles County in 2026 so...

Beautiful materials take the spotlight in these five kitchens, where designers layered natural stone, warm wood cabinetry, handcrafted tile and refined finishes to elevate everyday function. Thoughtful layouts, carefully edited palettes and a mix of modern, classic and artisanal details...