A construction boom is taking off in Arizona with thousands of acres of land being snapped up by investors ready to take on technology and AI. "Typically, 100 acres is the minimum for us. We've been looking at doing large scale data centers," Anita Verma-Lallian, CEO of Arizona Land Consulting, tell

The Trump administration has hinted at declaring a national housing emergency. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent floated the idea, and President Trump confirmed it is under consideration. A “federal emergency” sounds dramatic and grabs headlines. But here’s the reality: declaring one might ease finan

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced Sunday that it expects total single-family mortgage origination volume to increase to $2.2 trillion in 2026, up from $2.0 trillion expected in 2025. Speaking at its 2025 Annual Convention and Expo, Mike Fratantoni, chief economist and senior vice pres

NEXA Lending is continuing to shake up its leadership by adding Tammy Richards to its team as chief strategy officer. The news follows several other leadership announcements for the Arizona-headquartered company. Most recently, NEXA announced a rebrand from NEXA Mortgage to NEXA Lending. Richards co

The generation gap is opening up a shift in wealth. Over the next two decades, $124 trillion will change hands from baby boomers to millennials, Gen Z, and even Gen X, according to Cerulli Associates. And for some millennials—a generation raised on climate anxiety, economic instability, and a search

Detroit-based Rocket Companies announced Friday that it has reduced its workforce following the completion of its acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group. The jobs cut will impact less than 1% of its employees. “Following the Mr. Cooper acquisition, we carefully reviewed our combined structure, identified o

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres' lucrative home-flipping skills may well have earned her a fortune—but it appears that luck has not lingered in her former Carpinteria, CA, abode, which has just been put on the market for $35 million, marking the third time it has been listed in just 18 months. DeGeneres, 6

Florida’s Supreme Court declined to take up the Biscayne 21 condo buyout case.  A brief recap to bring you up to speed: In 2022, Taylor Collins and Reid Boren’s Two Roads Development acquired the majority of condos at Biscayne 21, an older Miami condo building in Edgewater. The developer-controlled

An idyllic tiny house in Vermont that is surrounded by 15 acres of beautiful fall foliage has hit the market for just $225,000—offering enormous earning potential in one pint-sized package. The dwelling, which is nestled in the Green Mountains in Jamaica, VT, already boasts quite the impressive fan

A dreamy "oasis" that sits on the border of Joshua Tree National Park and comes complete with a jaw-dropping artist-designed primary residence has hit the market for $1.35 million. Sitting at the heart of the Yucca Valley, CA, compound, the incredible residence features a penny-tiled floor, stone an

Nine months after devastating wildfires scorched a path of destruction through parts of Los Angeles and surrounding areas, most displaced residents are still struggling to rebuild—with some relying on alternative housing placed on their burned lots.    The January 2025 fires killed at least 30 peopl

Housing demand started to pick up more than three months ago and has stabilized the housing market. One reason many people are behind the curve on housing data is that they rely on outdated reports that are three to six months old. This is why it’s very critical to track weekly live fresh housing da

One of Chicago's grandest Gilded Age mansions that is replete with extraordinary history has hit the market for $18.5 million, having spent more than 100 years serving as the stronghold of the Scottish Rite. Built in 1888, the striking estate has since been renovated for modern living and lavish ent

New and seasoned gardeners alike are always looking for the latest magic remedy that will help them nurture their best gardens yet. But what if we told you that compost of the highest quality you can get is sitting in your yard right now? Introducing leaf mold: the amazing, natural, and free compost

An "extraordinary" 135-year-old Massachusetts estate that is perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean has hit the market in the idyllic town of Nahant for $6.5 million. The imposing eight-bedroom property was conceived by renowned builder Joseph T. Wilson, who was responsible for constructing "many

Nearly 400,000 fans are predicted to attend this weekend's United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX, flooding the city's hotels, motels, and short-term rentals in the process. Formula 1 fandom in the U.S. has reached fever pitch—and that trend only looks set to continue,

A hospital doctor from rural Kentucky with a lifelong passion for European history has purchased and meticulously restored a centuries-old apartment in Venice, Italy—and now divides his time between landlocked Appalachia and one of the world’s most water-bound cities.    Two years ago, Dr. Alexander

The federal government shutdown has now passed the two-week mark, interrupting data releases and likely delaying some home closings. The September inflation report that was originally scheduled for this week will be released next Friday, Oct. 24.  While it’s hard to say what the overall trend will b

HGTV star Christina Haack has shared some very pointed advice with her fans, urging them to "eliminate all toxic people" from their lives and "hire the best attorneys" after finalizing her divorce from Josh Hall. The 42-year-old "Flip Off" star—who split from Hall, 44, in July 2024—reflected on the

Property taxes are surging due to increased home values and changes to local tax rates. The good news is that some states have significantly lower property taxes than others. The median tax bill in the U.S. in 2024 was $3,500, up 2.8% from 2023, according to Realtor.com® data. New Jersey, unsurprisi