Buyers Want Walkability, but Agents Fear to Utter the Word

Buyers Want Walkability, but Agents Fear to Utter the Word

Most Americans say they want to live within an easy walk of shops, parks, and other neighborhood amenities, yet some real estate agents fear that discussing an area’s “walkability” may run afoul... Read more »
Renters Turn to One Cooling Hack to Save on Electricity Bills

Renters Turn to One Cooling Hack to Save on Electricity Bills

For renters these days, energy bills can add up quickly. A new analysis from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates that Americans will spend an average of nearly $800 on electricity... Read more »
The 10 Worst States for Homebuilding and Affordability in 2026—with New York Ranking Dead Last

The 10 Worst States for Homebuilding and Affordability in 2026—with New York Ranking Dead Last

Coastal and Western states trail the rest of the nation when it comes to homebuilding and housing affordability—with New York ranking dead last this year.   The Empire State fared worst among all... Read more »
California Wildfire Survivors Band Together—Against Their Insurers

California Wildfire Survivors Band Together—Against Their Insurers

For Marjan Rajabi, it started as a black cloud she could see from her backyard. Then it kept growing. Soon the evacuation order came. Five days later, she was standing on the... Read more »
.5 Million Arkansas River Retreat Is a Mecca for the Modern Cowboy

$8.5 Million Arkansas River Retreat Is a Mecca for the Modern Cowboy

“Yellowstone” fans who have been hankering after their very own Dutton Ranch but are reluctant to get their hands dirty on the land would do well to turn their attention to Colorado,... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Just Jumped, but 2 Emerging Housing Trends Are Great News for Buyers

Mortgage Rates Just Jumped, but 2 Emerging Housing Trends Are Great News for Buyers

The Federal Reserve has a new chair, but mortgage rates moved in the wrong direction this week. Even so, a review of the spring housing market reveals genuine green shoots—and a clear... Read more »
Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

Your paycheck may be growing, but “inflation contagion” is eating up those gains—and then some. Despite some frustrating macro headlines, there are real silver linings in the housing market worth paying attention... Read more »
Kennedy Heiress Lists Cape Cod Home for .6 Million After Failed ‘Dream’

Kennedy Heiress Lists Cape Cod Home for $1.6 Million After Failed ‘Dream’

Former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy‘s daughter, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, is offering up the chance to enjoy a taste of the political dynasty’s storied Cape Cod lifestyle by listing her Hyannis... Read more »
America’s Aging Homes May Be Getting Harder To Fix

America’s Aging Homes May Be Getting Harder To Fix

While it’s well documented that regulatory friction is gumming up the new-construction pipeline, a new report offers a rare look at how local bureaucracy may also be affecting the homes already standing.... Read more »
Spring Housing Market Remains Resilient Despite Economic Clouds

Spring Housing Market Remains Resilient Despite Economic Clouds

As we navigate the peak spring homebuying season, the economic backdrop remains characterized by a persistent “cloudy” outlook. While geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have injected a fresh dose of volatility... Read more »