Wyoming refund exposes legal risk for local housing fee ordinances

Wyoming refund exposes legal risk for local housing fee ordinances

Small wins on impact fees occasionally occur in costly U.S. housing markets. Teton County, Wyoming, officials agreed last week to refund a $24,325 “affordable workforce housing” fee that a homeowner had to... Read more »
Coldwell Banker Icon Expands through Acquisition

Coldwell Banker Icon Expands through Acquisition

Coldwell Banker Icon owner Jessie Rodriguez made good on an acquisition he hinted at earlier in the year, a move that helped balloon his brokerage overnight. Rodriguez, who moved his business to... Read more »

15 States Sue HUD Over Threat To Withhold Fair Housing Funds

Fifteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, arguing it is unfairly threatening to withhold fair housing funding over political differences. Attorneys general... Read more »
Homebuilder confidence nudges up but remains below par

Homebuilder confidence nudges up but remains below par

Homebuilding business executives maintain a guarded outlook on the homebuilding market, amid tepid demand, shrinking profit margins and weak consumer sentiment. The ongoing conflict with Iran could further complicate the outlook for... Read more »
Mixed-Use Planned for Single-Family Homes in Venice

Mixed-Use Planned for Single-Family Homes in Venice

More single-family homes in Los Angeles are slated for demolition and replacement with multifamily buildings.  The Los Angeles City Planning Commission signed off on a proposal for a mixed-use development at 1410-1422... Read more »
Pregnant ‘Sinners’ Star Hailee Steinfeld Misses the Oscars as She and Josh Allen Hunker Down at Home Before Birth of Their First Child

Pregnant ‘Sinners’ Star Hailee Steinfeld Misses the Oscars as She and Josh Allen Hunker Down at Home Before Birth of Their First Child

“Sinners” was one of the big winners at the 2026 Oscars—but one member of the cast was noticeably absent from the prestigious awards ceremony: Hailee Steinfeld, who remained home with her husband,... Read more »
How agents are helping young homebuyers beat fears, finances

How agents are helping young homebuyers beat fears, finances

Buyers who purchase their first home by age 30 have a 22.5% higher net worth by age 50 compared with those who wait until their 40s — a difference averaging about $119,000,... Read more »
What Is the True Age of the Average First-Time Homebuyer?

What Is the True Age of the Average First-Time Homebuyer?

The rising age of first-time homebuyers has dominated discussion of the housing market in recent months—and multiple sources offer varying estimates of how old the typical first-time buyer really is. Last year,... Read more »
How Public Financing Wins Projects Before You Build

How Public Financing Wins Projects Before You Build

In the homebuilding business, the war is often won or lost before a single foundation is poured. The real battle takes place in conference rooms and municipal offices, where the language of... Read more »
Jaw-Dropping Florida Riverfront Estate Features a  Million Backyard Designed by ‘Insane Pools’ Star Lucas Congdon

Jaw-Dropping Florida Riverfront Estate Features a $2 Million Backyard Designed by ‘Insane Pools’ Star Lucas Congdon

A sprawling riverfront estate in Naples is making literal waves on the Florida luxury market—not only for its $14.5 million price tag, but for its jaw-dropping backyard. The backyard was designed by... Read more »