Keeping U.S. Housing Costs Elevated as Inflation Fight Intensifies The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged this week in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chairman, while signaling a more cautious outlook on future rate cuts and opening the door to the possibility of additional tightening if inflation pressures persist. The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to maintain its benchmark...

The real estate industry just got a headline that reads like a misprint. Bed Bath & Beyond is buying a brokerage. The same Bed Bath & Beyond that filed for bankruptcy and closed every store it owned a few years ago. The brand name will grab the attention. The strategy behind it is what industry leaders should study. On June 17, Fathom Holdings signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bed...

The most successful real estate agents aren’t always the ones with the most experience, but rather those who learn how to leverage real estate marketing companies and digital tools for their success. An experienced, results-driven marketing company will help you hone your brand and create marketing assets and campaigns that attract new business like a magnet. The challenge? Finding the one that actually...

PNC Bank closed a $251.4 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) fund that will help finance the development and preservation of affordable rental housing across the country, the bank said in an announcement on Wednesday. The transaction, PNC Multifamily Capital’s LIHTC Fund 104, includes capital from nine financial services and insurance companies, along with PNC. The fund reflects the...

Today, Kevin Warsh finished presiding over his first meeting as Federal Reserve chair, and boy, it was interesting to say the least. Now, keep in mind that I’m the only person on Earth who had #AnyOneButWarsh, so my feelings are well known, but as always, I’m going to call it down the line on what his comments means for the economy. For now, I’m going to give you quick three-step takeaway....

Wait! What?!? Just curious. Is it me, or is anyone else getting at least a chuckle out of one of those moments when the housing universe seems to have hired a comedy writer? For years, if you said “Clayton” in any kind of housing audience, people instantly thought of Berkshire Hathaway‘s Maryville, Tennessee-based manufactured housing giant — the company that sits at the center of perhaps the...

There are large luxury homes. And then there are properties that seem to operate by an entirely different set of rules. Opal, a newly listed $53 million estate on Laurel Way in Beverly Hills, firmly belongs in the latter category. Spanning 19,100 square feet on approximately 1.39 acres, the six-bedroom, ten-bathroom residence reads less like a traditional house and more like a private resort...

A wood vanity can do more than provide storage. It can warm up a palette of hard surfaces, introduce natural texture and set the tone for an entire bathroom. In the 10 spaces featured here, designers use wood vanities in a range of species, finishes and styles to create looks that feel...

Image CEO Lisa Palmer says development and redevelopment provide a major...

Artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and private credit are emerging as some of the most powerful forces reshaping U.S. real estate investment activity in 2026, according to a new midyear outlook from PwC. In its report, Real Estate and Real Assets: U.S. Deals 2026 Midyear Outlook, PwC argues that the industry is no longer experiencing a traditional cyclical recovery. Instead, capital is...