Behind the generative AI boom is a rush to build the data centers and server farms that power them—snapping up land, straining power and water systems, and fueling bitter local fights. But in Henrico County, VA, leaders have taken a radically different approach. They are turning this AI-era infrastr

Zoning hearings and land-use ballot measures used to be the kind of thing that made voters' eyes glaze over. But, in the past few years, they've become a political topic du jour—at least by local government standards. In New York City, these conversations took center stage in a mayoral election that

The year 2026 is projected to bring a more balanced housing market after the last tumultuous 12 months, promising improved affordability for buyers—particularly in metros where price growth is expected to slow down the most. Nationally, home prices are forecasted to increase 2.2% year over year, but

Netflix’s "Owning Manhattan" introduced a new face this season: former Corcoran broker Peter Zaitzeff—who has now admitted that he left the fate of his real estate career up to a chance coin flip that decided whether he should quit his longtime job to join Ryan Serhant's eponymous agency. Peter, 41,

A "prominent Silicon Valley billionaire" has become the latest tech tycoon to throw their cowboy hat in the ranch owner ring after purchasing an "astonishing" 900-acre Washington estate that had last been on the market for $14.25 million. The off-market deal, which was handled by Pend Oreille Realty

A proposed transit line that would create a new connection between New York City’s two most populous boroughs—Brooklyn and Queens—has the potential to remake a large swath of the city.  The Interborough Express, or the IBX for short, is slated to connect Jackson Heights in Queens with Sunset Park in

U.S. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) pressed federal housing officials Wednesday on what he described as costly and counterproductive red tape, using a House Financial Services Committee hearing to highlight regulations he feels are worsening the national housing shortage. The hearing focused heavily on in

Convinced they will never be able to afford a home, many young people are giving up on saving for a down payment and adopting reckless financial habits instead, according to a concerning new study. The individual financial consequences and generational economic fallout from growing homeownership des

HGTV star Christina Haack has teased a "big" new project after her hit show "Christina on the Coast" was axed in the network's programming purge. The 42-year-old "Flip Off" star—whose renovation competition series with ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his wife, Heather, was renewed for another season—

President Donald Trump has hired a new architect to take over the design of his $300 million White House ballroom after reportedly clashing with the former project lead over the proposed size of the event space. White House officials confirmed Thursday that Trump has replaced James McCrery II, the m

  A Miami homeowner is accusing the city of attempting to take private property via an allegedly abusive permitting process, a scheme that may affect more than 1,000 homes in Miami, a lawsuit claims. Charles “Chad” Trausch filed an amended complaint against the city on Wednesday. He first sued the c

Zillow says the housing market is on track for a steadier 2026, with modest price growth, slightly higher sales and mortgage rates that remain above 6%. The forecast follows what analysts describe as a year of small but meaningful gains for homebuyers — including improved affordability and more buye

Florida Republicans moved forward four proposals to reduce property taxes in the state, in spite of growing fears of funding impacts to local and emergency services.  The House State Affairs Committee approved four proposed constitutional amendments this week, CBS News reported. Among them is HJR 20

Homeownership is the top means by which the typical American accumulates and builds wealth, and that has never been truer than today. Homeowners are the winners in today’s housing market, experiencing large gains in home equity across the board. These gains allow homeowners to make all-cash purchase

The U.S. is being slammed with yet another winter storm system that is expected to bring snow to the Great Lakes, the interior Northeast, and the Pacific Northwest and Rockies over the next few days.  The setup is producing a little bit of everything: lake-enhanced snow showers in Michigan; squalls

Nearly 11 months after the Eaton fire in Altadena, CA, killed 19 people and destroyed or damaged more than 6,700 homes, the first certificate of occupancy for a fully rebuilt primary home has now been issued. That means Ted Koerner, 67, can move back into his home on East Loma Alta Drive before the

Ohio recorded 2.1 months of supply in the week ending Nov. 28, compared to 2.8 nationally, with Columbus leading price cuts at 51.6% while maintaining the state’s highest median price at $384,900. The statewide data reflects activity across Ohio’s 10 tracked metros, with Columbus, Cleveland-Elyria-M

Atlas VMS is integrating HomeVision’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven collateral underwriting and appraisal review technology into AIM-Port, the company’s appraisal order management system. The company says the move is intended to reduce manual review work for lenders and appraisal management co

As nominations for the 2026 Tech100 awards continue to come in, HousingWire is spotlighting last year’s winners to showcase how they’ve continued to innovate and influence the mortgage and real estate industries. This installment features companies that modernize valuations, transform agent workflow

PulteGroup expects design trends to stay in fashion longer, and forecasts that multigenerational living, a focus on wellness, and an emphasis on quality will have a big impact on home design trends in 2026.  The homebuilder released a 2026 Design Trends Forecast on Thursday that highlights a growing