Small wins on impact fees occasionally occur in costly U.S. housing markets. Teton County, Wyoming, officials agreed last week to refund a $24,325 “affordable workforce housing” fee that a homeowner had to pay to obtain a permit to build a single-family home. The payment settles a lawsuit the homeowner filed last year in a Wyoming federal court. Their lawyers at the public-interest law firm...
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Why PropTech Platforms Need an STR Regulations API For nearly a decade, short-term rental (STR) investing operated like a digital gold rush. Investors optimized for nightly rates, occupancy curves,...
While the Maison & Objet design fair in Paris typically signals the direction of the interiors world, this year’s January installment also highlighted the growing importance of the outdoors. As our homes become year-round hubs for entertaining, al fresco spaces now need as much...
A kitchen remodel can be a big and challenging project — but done well it can transform the way you live in your home. The trick to making the renovation of this room a success is clear planning, both in terms of establishing what you want from the space and knowing what to ask your designer. Read...
Industry Associations Back Trump's Push to Fix Housing Affordability This past week president Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at accelerating home construction and expanding access to mortgage financing, a move welcomed by major housing industry groups that say regulatory bottlenecks are worsening America's affordability crisis. The actions direct federal agencies to review and...
The owner of a 900-square-foot home in Davis, California, wanted to expand the living space on her modest lot. She turned to MAK Design + Build to create a versatile backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that could host visiting family. As a medical professional, she also saw the potential to rent...
Lower mortgage rates and less volatility have been one of the key positive stories in 2026 for the housing market. Until last week, rates were under 6.25% all year and we didn’t see much volatility, which is a key variable for a healthy housing market. However, a lot of that changed last week as the conflict with Iran is still escalating, with no end in sight. For now, our data shows housing demand is...
Countertops and other surfaces are showing off fresh colors, enhanced textures and dramatic new looks for 2026. At this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Florida, in February, manufacturers unveiled a wide range of innovative products — warm neutrals,...
As with any large-scale renovation, the costs of a landscape remodel can quickly add up. With the right design moves and decisions to stretch your budget, you can pull off the look and feel of your dream garden without letting the budget get out of hand. But where it can make sense to save —...
President Donald Trump on Friday announced two executive orders that aim to increase the U.S. housing supply and consumer access to mortgage credit. One of the orders directs various federal agencies — including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) — to work together on reviewing and revising a number of regulations related to the...
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