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Holding one’s cards close to the chest while house hunting is a common approach savvy buyers take to maintain bargaining power—so when one "90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way" cast member abandoned that strategy completely and went into ecstasies over a potential property purchase, it left her husband som

In the latest roundup of South Florida real estate hiring news, top firms made key hires ahead of the region’s busy season.  Eastdil Secured brought in Nick Lavin as a director with its National Housing Group, where he will lead the firm’s Florida multifamily practice, according to a press release.

AI stocks have powered the bull market this year, pushing the Nasdaq to new highs and fueling a frenzy around tech valuations. But in recent days, some of the same companies powering the boom—Nvidia, Oracle, Palantir, Tesla—have swung sharply, sending the index through its worst stretch in a month b

Now that the longest government shutdown is over, it's back to business for the housing market, but don't expect services to get back to normal overnight. Homebuyers and homeowners who are hoping to secure certain types of mortgages will still need to practice patience. For those applying for a gove

Japan's tourism-related stocks fell amid worsening diplomatic standoff between the two nations after Beijing issued a travel and study advisory.

The gentrification of neighborhoods across the U.S. can be a boost to local economies, but it can also be a curse for people who have been the original investors. A quaint street just a little more than a half-mile from the center of downtown Indianapolis has transformed a neighborhood into an upsca

Maximalism is having a moment. From design shows like Magnolia Network’s “Anything But Gray” (which features super colorful designs), to celebrity homes like Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott’s bold New York apartment—maximalist style is making a comeback. Maximalist interiors even made the Realtor

On a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac in Berkeley, CA's iconic Elmwood district stands a beautifully preserved 1929 Craftsman home that boasts not just an incredible architectural legacy but a close connection to the Bay Area's history of activism, social justice, and educational equity. The four-bedroo

If the walls of a 250-year-old home could talk, imagine the stories they would tell—particularly those found within one Hudson Valley property that once served as a toll house where travelers would pause to pay their dues before continuing on their journey. The aptly named Old Toll House, which is l

An architectural marvel that is perched atop a California promontory at the heart of a 40-acre avocado farm has been brought to the market for the first time—with an asking price of $2.99 million. The 4,133-square-foot residence in Valley Center, CA, was the brainchild of prominent San Diego archite

In an affluent Kentucky town lies an 18-acre property that is redefining what luxury means in the Bluegrass State—while offering a touch of European elegance to the heart of the South. Located in the aptly named town of Prospect, the estate sits on a very exclusive stretch called Wolf Pen Lane, wher

With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving nearly here, many homeowners are getting a jump on the Christmas season.  Decorating is a time honored tradition, and every year comes new trends and ideas to spruce up your home to feel warm and inviting for the season.  But if you’re thinking about selling

For many Realtors, the legal maelstrom that engulfed the industry over the past two years, served as a wake up call of sorts, forcing them to look for ways to mitigate and manage risks. Given this environment, it is no surprise that risk management was a popular topic at the National Association of

A seemingly unassuming midcentury modern ranch house on the edge of Lake Michigan is drawing ample attention from eagle-eyed home hunters—thanks to listing images that prove appearances can be very deceiving. Upon first glance, the three-bedroom home looks much like a traditional single-story bungal

Filmmaker Neil Burger and architect Diana Kellogg are looking to part ways with the unique legacy compound they custom-designed in New York. Listed for an eye-popping $30 million, the multiproperty Tribeca listing "that doesn't exist anywhere" includes a 4,100-square-foot townhouse with 1,000-square

Staffing shortages of air traffic controllers forced airlines to chop flights and delay thousands of others that disrupted travel plans of 5 million people.

Affordability is at the top of everyone's minds these days, especially in this challenging economy full of financial uncertainty. As economic conditions remain unstable, lower-budget homebuyers are increasingly drawn to more affordable communities. Mortgage rates continue to hover close to the 6% ma

If you ever wished you could live in the Happiest Place on Earth, your dreams can now become reality. Residents officially began moving into Disney's first-ever residential Storyliving community in Rancho Mirage, CA, earlier this year. It's called Cotino, and it's located near Palm Springs in the Co

Chris Whitten has three children in their late teens and early 20s who are edging into adulthood, but it's not the prospect of becoming an empty nester that keeps him up at night—it's the fear that none of them will be able to buy or even rent a home in their home state of Rhode Island. Whitten, the

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Redfin puts forth AI chat tool for home searches Redfin has launched a new AI-powered “co