Modular and panelized construction – often positioned as a tool to expand the supply of affordable housing – is also gaining traction in the luxury, custom homebuilding market. At The SHIFT, a placemaking conference hosted by Tavistock Development Company earlier this month in Orlando, Florida, Plant Prefab Founder and CEO Steve Glenn said off-site methods can help builders deliver bespoke homes...
March 2026
Ownli has launched its real estate platform nationwide across 43 states, positioning its commission-free model as an alternative to current compensation fees, the company announced Tuesday. The Denver-based company said that as of March 1, 2026, its platform features more than 500,000 active properties across the U.S., representing $313 billion in total market value and a median home price of $730,000....
Homeowners on Houzz often say they want appliances that make everyday routines easier without turning the home into a high-tech lab. At the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), manufacturers showed they’re moving in that direction. Rather than adding technology for novelty’s sake,...
Once their kids had flown the nest, this Palo Alto, California, couple embarked on a multiphase remodel of their 1947 ranch home. One of their first priorities was an overhaul of the primary bathroom, which had a compact footprint, a cramped shower stall and dated finishes. Creating a space that...
The thought of spring cleaning can be as entrancing as a fairy tale. But getting through a giant list of tasks while having a busy life can be just as unrealistic as a cheerful Snow White twirling about in the forest, with birds tweeting and helping sweep with...
Miami Leads Buyer's Market Surge with 1.6x More Sellers Than Buyers The U.S. housing market is tilting sharply in favor of buyers, with February 2026 seeing a record 46% more home sellers than buyers, according to a new report from Redfin. In absolute terms, that amounts to roughly 629,808 more homes on the market than buyers seeking them, marking the widest gap since Redfin began tracking the data in...
Show of hands. Who among us has purchased a home to live in – any home, in any place, at any price – without feeling at some point like we were on an emotional roller coaster? Anybody? Buying a home is one of those acts few would call entirely rational. For most of us, it is a leap. A stretch. It’s a moment where logic and emotion collide. Where a family or household decides not just...
The Trump administration on Friday issued a “comprehensive national legislative framework” regarding artificial intelligence (AI) policy, aimed at boosting U.S. innovation while protecting consumers, children and national security. The proposal outlines six broad priorities aimed at positioning the U.S. as a global leader in AI while building public trust in the rapidly evolving technology. The...
Detroit-based Rocket Companies is offering voluntary separation packages to some employees as part of its consolidation following last year’s acquisitions of Mr. Cooper Group and Redfin.“Rocket, Mr. Cooper and Redfin share a vision of a stronger, more connected homeownership platform built for long-term strength,” a Rocket spokesperson said. “As integration has progressed, we identified overlapping...
Kentucky-based Stockton Mortgage fired back against two former employees’ claims that the company accessed their personal email accounts multiple times in 2025 and used the messages in separate litigation. Two former loan officers, Christopher Hoehn and Ashley Hoehn, filed a complaint last week in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The complaint accuses Stockton and...
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