The new season is almost here, and Hawkins is still reeling from the so-called 7.4 “earthquake” (aka, The Rift) that shook the town apart. To reality-check the fallout, the experts at Groundworks (foundation repair and basement waterproofing pros) sized up what that level of shaking would do to typical Hawkins-era homes. Below: what likely broke, why it breaks, and the real repairs pros use to...

A modern Hudson Valley retreat with serious music pedigree just hit the market. The former home of Nesuhi Ertegun — music icon, jazz connoisseur, and co-founder of Atlantic Records (d. 1989) — has is on the market for $2,900,0000 at 7 East Lake Drive, Katonah, NY, exclusively with Sally Slater of Douglas Elliman. Designed to celebrate both nature and art, the residence opens to the water at...

A well-designed mudroom entry can make all the difference between calm comings and goings and a daily scramble for shoes and keys. These seven newly remodeled spaces show how smart storage — from cubbies and cabinets to benches and bins — can keep clutter at bay while adding warmth,...

The real estate industry is entering a pivotal year in 2026 of reinvention as technology, demographics, and capital markets forces converge, according to PwC and the Urban Land Institute's newly released Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 report. The annual study -- one of the sector's most closely watched outlooks--draws on insights from more than 1,700 investors, developers, lenders, and advisors across...

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its CEO Nykia Wright have broadly acknowledged that things within the trade organization need to change. And while the trade group and its leadership team have taken steps in that direction, meeting with members across the country and pushing for improved transparency through efforts via its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, some industry leaders don’t feel like...

For Keith Robinson, co-CEO of NextHome, the surge of federal attention on the housing shortage is a positive first step — but one that must be tempered by patience and practicality. “I’m ecstatic that it’s a conversation now, because that’s the first step,” Robinson said. “It’s gone from no one talking about it to it’s at least being talked about. And that’s a win.” He applauds...

Mortgage industry experts are divided over the idea of allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to increase their purchases of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) in order to reduce mortgage rates, a proposal recently suggested by trade groups.  While the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) could create demand quickly amid a reduction in the Federal Reserve’s presence in the MBS market, some fear this...

Rocket Companies reported a third-quarter 2025 adjusted net income of $158 million on adjusted revenue of $1.78 billion, exceeding the high end of its guidance range, the Detroit-based mortgage lender said Thursday. On a GAAP basis, the company posted a net loss of $124 million on total revenue of $1.61 billion, up from Q2 2025’s revenue figure of $1.36 billion. Rocket generated $35.8 billion in...

It has been a messy few months for Zillow Group, including a copyright lawsuit from CoStar, a class action consumer RESPA suit, and antitrust suits from both Compass and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). While some of the listing portal giant’s competitors have said that it is a company of the past, Zillow executives are confident that their firm is well positioned to succeed for years to...

Fresh to market in one of Santa Monica’s most desirable enclaves, a rare Ray Kappe–designed architectural home has been listed for $9.98 million. Built in 2013 and LEED Gold–certified, the residence exemplifies Kappe’s signature balance of sculptural form, environmental sensitivity, and seamless indoor-outdoor connection — all set against panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, coastline, and...