With the Social Security trust fund less than seven years from insolvency — at which point a 24% across-the-board benefit cut could be triggered — a new proposal suggests capping annual payouts for the nation’s wealthiest retirees. A white paper released by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget advocates for a “six-figure limit” that would cap Social Security benefits at $100,000 per...
March 2026
For the past decade, Dallas-Fort Worth’s housing story has been written in bold letters along the U.S. 75 corridor – Frisco, McKinney, Plano and every patch of land north of there that could support a rooftop and a Starbucks. The northeast corner became a symbol of Texas growth: prices soared, commutes stretched and master-planned communities stacked up so tight you could borrow sugar through the...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last week enacted updates to condominium project standards and property insurance rules for one- to four-unit properties and larger developments, aiming to lower costs for homeowners. The moves have been met with mixed opinions from mortgage professionals. The updates, which Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced on March 18, allow greater leeway in how replacement cost...
When a design-loving empty-nest couple purchased this 1942 Bloomington, Minnesota, home, they were sold on the spectacular Minnesota River Valley views. The dated, closed-off kitchen was a different story. Marred by worn cabinetry and a cramped layout, the space felt worlds away from...
Getting that perfect balance of cozy and functional in a living room can be tricky, which is why homeowners will often turn to a design expert for help. We spoke to five professionals to find out the features they put at the top of the list when designing a client’s living area. They‘re guaranteed...
The rising cost of labor, materials, products and more have had a strong impact on professionals in the construction and design industries. To be able to work economically and secure the viability of your business, you have to pass on some of these costs to your customers. Here’s...
Los Angeles County still boasts the world's largest concentration of soundstage space -- 8.3 million square feet of certified and uncertified stages -- but roughly a third of it sits vacant. Average occupancy across the region's major facilities held steady at 62% in the first half of 2025, according to FilmLA's eighth annual Sound Stage Production Report released March 18, 2026. That figure is essentially...
Image Briddell highlighted some of the benefits of public real estate, noting that volatility should be “embraced, not...
A magistrate judge in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach, Florida, is recommending that the court dismiss the Zea antitrust lawsuit filed against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several local Realtor associations and MLSs. Filed in August, the lawsuit claims that the defendants engaged in a “coordinated scheme” to restrict consumer choice and maintain elevated prices, harming...
Regional market data is reinforcing the same story playing out nationally: Housing demand is holding up across major metros, even as mortgage rates move closer to levels that have historically pressured activity. That national backdrop remains surprisingly firm. Weekly pending sales rose to 71,230, up from 68,726 a year ago, while purchase applications are still showing 12% year over year growth. But...
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