2025

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) introduced legislation last week that would make it easier for faith-based organizations and colleges to convert unused land into affordable housing. The measure — called the Yes in God’s Back Yard (YIGBY) Act — would direct federal resources to help religious institutions and higher education campuses develop...

On Friday, 46 independent mortgage banks (IMBs) jointly sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and FHFA Director Bill Pulte, laying out priorities for IMBs for a successful Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac exit from conservatorship. Spearheaded by the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA), the only national group that exclusively represents IMBs, this IMB sign-on letter laid out five key...

South Florida has no shortage of luxury estates, but few pack in as much personality as “Casa da Campagna,” a sprawling 11-acre equestrian property in Miami’s Redland community. Asking $7.5 million, the mansion offers the kind of features you’d expect from a boutique resort — a saltwater pool, stables, a mini golf course — along with a few you probably wouldn’t, like a private airstrip,...

Las Vegas has no shortage of spectacle, but even in a city built on surprises, this one takes things underground — literally. Just a few minutes from the Strip, a seemingly ordinary home conceals one of the wildest properties ever built in the U.S.: a sprawling 14,620-square-foot subterranean estate that looks like it was frozen in time in the ’70s. Known as the Underground House, this $8.5...

Discover what experts have to say about these classic prints, how they're being reimagined, and practical tips for incorporating them seamlessly into your...

Functional elements such as layout are essential for making a home renovation work practically for your household, but it’s those well-crafted details that can add real character and warmth. If you’re thinking of enhancing your home with some traditional craftsmanship, take a look at these ideas...

Inventory Rises, But Equity Gains Remain Strong in July Miami's residential real estate market cooled in July 2025, with total sales declining 16% year-over-year to 1,782 transactions, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. Both single-family homes and condominiums experienced notable drops, reflecting elevated mortgage rates, limited financing options, and ongoing supply...

Now that jobs week is over, we are all left with one truth: it really is about the labor market over inflation data when it comes to mortgage rates, which hit a fresh year-to-date low after Friday’s terrible jobs numbers. The question now is whether mortgage rates can drop below 6% and stay there with some duration in 2025 or 2026. That has seemed impossible to do since late 2022. With Fed policy...

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Home design is evolving in thoughtful, exciting ways. And many popular ideas that gained traction earlier in 2025 are continuing to grow stronger. Nearly 50 design and remodeling pros recently told us what they’re seeing most in today’s projects, and 10 clear themes emerged. Read on to...