Port of Los Angeles Posts Busiest Month in Its History

The Port of Los Angeles handled 1,042,652 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September, the busiest month in its 118-year history. The volume was more than 20,000 units above the previous monthly record set in... Read more »

Homeowner Discovers Viking Age Silver Hoard in Denmark Backyard

A simple home renovation turned into a major historical discovery as a Danish homeowner found a large hoard of Viking Age silver. Officials from North Jutland Museums in Northern Denmark shared the... Read more »
‘We Transform Abandoned New York City Buildings Into Stunning Guesthouses’

‘We Transform Abandoned New York City Buildings Into Stunning Guesthouses’

An abandoned New York City building with bricked-up windows, rotting plywood, and rusted chains on the front door would make most prospective buyers run in the opposite direction. But for South Carolina... Read more »
Inside the Rise, Fall, and Evolution of Sears Catalog Homes

Inside the Rise, Fall, and Evolution of Sears Catalog Homes

In the early 20th century, the 10,000-plus page Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog served as the original all-in-one marketplace—featuring clothes, toys, and even complete mail-order house kits. These mail-order homes were shipped... Read more »
‘I’m Renovating a Historic Abandoned Store into the Homestead of My Dreams’

‘I’m Renovating a Historic Abandoned Store into the Homestead of My Dreams’

A Virginia resident is transforming a 120-year-old abandoned general store into her dream homestead—and sharing every step of the journey with hundreds of thousands of followers online. Emma Shaye, 32, purchased the... Read more »
How Earthships Evolved From Radical Recycling Experiment to Off-Grid Luxury

How Earthships Evolved From Radical Recycling Experiment to Off-Grid Luxury

Earthship homes have gone by many names: “Star Wars” houses, hobbit huts, and even tin can shacks. But in recent years they have become better known as being among the more luxurious... Read more »
Dwight Provides Largest Construction Loan in Company History for Gilroy Multifamily

Dwight Provides Largest Construction Loan in Company History for Gilroy Multifamily

Dwight Mortgage Trust, the affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has provided a $183-million construction loan for a 530-unit luxury multifamily community in Gilroy, marking the largest construction financing in Dwight’s history. The loan was originated by... Read more »
Modest Delaware Home Boasts Incredible Connections to American History

Modest Delaware Home Boasts Incredible Connections to American History

America’s 250th anniversary is rapidly approaching, and over those years the Spring Grove Mill House in Hockessin, DE, has nearly seen it all. With unbelievable ties to major U.S. events spanning from... Read more »
NAREB President Talks About PLNs And The History Of MLS Exclusion

NAREB President Talks About PLNs And The History Of MLS Exclusion

For the past year, the real estate industry has been caught up in a fierce debate over private listing networks, multiple listing service (MLS) consolidation, and who has the final say over... Read more »
Inside the History of the Midcentury Design Icon

Inside the History of the Midcentury Design Icon

A-frame homes have long been one of the most distinctive architectural styles, known for their open floor plans, unique layouts, and, of course, deeply pitched roofs that resemble the letter “A.” The intriguing... Read more »