2026

Some houses are expensive. Some are beautiful. And then there are a select few that actually changed the way America builds, designs, and thinks about homes. These are the mansions and iconic residences that introduced new ideas — open floor plans, indoor-outdoor living, minimalist design, modern materials, and bold architectural experiments that went on to influence everything from suburban homes to...

Small room, big payoff. A powder room is the one place in the house where you can push past your comfort zone — think bold wallpaper, moody colors and unexpected materials — and wow guests without committing to the look everywhere else. Because these spaces are compact and...

Creating your dream living room means finding a balance between aesthetics and practicality, especially if you want to get the design right for both now and later life. But that doesn’t mean you need to compromise with overly sensible choices that don’t match your...

Dubai and Hong Kong lead the world in high-end home sales in Q4 Ultra-prime residential property markets closed the year with a surge in blockbuster transactions, even as annual momentum cooled modestly from mid-year highs, underscoring a bifurcated global luxury housing landscape shaped by tax policy, cross-border capital flows and shifting investor sentiment. Liam Bailey Data compiled by...

Lawmakers in Illinois are reestablishing their position in the real estate industry’s private listings debate.  On Wednesday, State Representative Lillian Jiménez introduced a bill into the state’s House of Representatives seeking to amend the state’s Real Estate License Act of 2000. Rep. Jiménez sponsored a similar bill that was introduced in February of 2025. However, this bill, which was...

Data and analytics firm Verisk said that insured losses to property and automobiles from Winter Storm Fern could reach $4 billion, according to an initial analysis released by the company on Tuesday. Another estimate from Karen Clark & Co. (KCC) is even higher. KCC reported that privately insured losses from Winter Storm Fern are estimated at $6.7 billion, including damage to residential, commercial...

Ryan Ponsford, a veteran financial adviser with more than 25 years of experience in wealth management, real estate and lending, is unequivocal: “The reverse mortgage line of credit is one of the most misunderstood, underutilized tools in retirement planning today.”   “The scary part — put five reverse mortgage people in a room and ask them how line-of-credit growth works, and you are likely to...

Anna-Marie Ellison is on the move again, this time joining the leadership team at John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate. In a post on LinkedIn on Wednesday, the firm announced that Ellison would serve as its new vice president of sales. According to the brokerage’s announcement, Ellison will be supporting the firm’s offices across Southwest Florida, where she will be focused on helping...

Champion Homes (SKY), a Michigan-based manufactured, modular, and mobile homes builder, posted better-than-expected results during a difficult homebuilding sales environment. Amid a challenging market, the builder is leveraging its strong reputation and continually expanding product line to grow its customer base.  Champion’s stock shot up more than 11.0% on Wednesday after the builder released...

When affluent buyers choose their next home, the decision usually goes far beyond size or price. Architecture becomes a statement about lifestyle, longevity, and values. While mainstream housing tends to follow trends, high-end buyers consistently return to a small group of architectural styles that offer privacy, timeless appeal, and thoughtful living. These homes aren’t chosen because they’re...