October 2025

From flickering lights to uninvited guests, these are the most common haunted occurrences that homeowners have...

Great TV shows can make viewers feel like they’re part of the story, whether the setting is a New York coffee shop or a medieval castle. To turn that feeling into reality, five leading design and construction firms partnered with Houzz Pro and reimagined iconic TV settings as real-world spaces...

Commercial real estate (CRE) and REITs know that having a talented workforce that reflects the breadth of their stakeholder base is an important element of...

Amid Mixed Trends Across Commercial Property Types Delinquency rates on commercial real estate loans fell in the third quarter of 2025, marking a modest rebound after a surge in the prior quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's latest Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Loan Performance Survey. "After significant increases in the second quarter, delinquency rates declined in the third...

Optimal Blue has responded to a class action lawsuit filed against it and 26 mortgage lenders, calling the claims “baseless” and “frivolous” and vowing to fight the lawsuit “all the way through.” “Optimal Blue is aware of the complaint filed against it, Black Knight, Inc., and many of the largest mortgage lenders, alleging a purported conspiracy to increase rates through the use of Optimal...

A growing number of economists believe that the Federal Reserve is close to announcing the end of its quantitative tightening (QT) program — a move that could have wide-reaching implications for the mortgage industry. Over the past few weeks, central bank officials have signaled they are prepared to wind down the policy aimed at shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet, prompting expectations of an...

Coldwell Banker Yost — a longtime real estate firm serving southern West Virginia — has been acquired by Nathan Hendrick and will operate under the new name Coldwell Banker Hendrick Real Estate. The acquired company has operated in West Virginia for more than 25 years and was previously owned by Steve Yost, who will remain with the firm in a sales role. “After years of building and growing...

We’ve researched the best real estate classes in Washington State for every budget, schedule, and learning style to help you choose the ideal course package for your needs. From Seattle to Spokane to Redmond, our guide will help you find the best schools to quickly knock out your required courses — with convenient online, mobile app and audio course options. With the right school, you’ll be in a...

A growing number of homeowners are putting off necessary maintenance and repairs, leading to safety concerns, higher costs and long-term financial strain, according to a new report from Bold North Roofing. The study found that 71% of homeowners have postponed at least one home project in 2025 — and 60% are actively delaying essential maintenance. Nearly half (45%) said their homes are less safe...

Ellemar Enterprises, a multi-generational, ultra-luxury homebuilder based in South Florida, has listed a fully reimagined oceanfront penthouse at Le Sanctuaire in Highland Beach for $26.9 million. The 6,182-square-foot residence occupies the entire top floor of the boutique, four-unit building at 3425 S Ocean Blvd, Unit PH, offering 180-degree ocean views and a prime stretch of private...