A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at repurposing vacant buildings into affordable housing. Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.), Maria Salazar (R-Fla.), Johnny Olszewski (D-Md.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) announced the Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environments (RESIDE) Act — which would create a pilot grant program for communities to rehabilitate empty...

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Realtor association tools driving member success Florida Realtors and Virginia Realtors are investing in data-driven platforms, safety apps and legal support tools. Florida’s...

Douglas Elliman is being investigated over the alleged potential acquisition by Anywhere, according to a report published by Reuters on Wednesday.  The report cited letters related to the matter seen by Reuters and conversations with three people familiar with the issue. According to these sources, Douglas Elliman is under scrutiny for potential insider trading related to the rumored Anywhere...

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is continuing to revamp its leadership team. On Friday, the trade association announced the appointment of Amanda Whitehead as its new vice president of event strategy and member engagement. “As NAR charts a new path and as part of our strategic efforts to continue to add and prove value to Realtors, we are transforming our events business to be a bigger and...

Edgewater is set to see another high-rise join its growing skyline. Edge House Miami, a 56-story luxury tower from developer Grupo T&C and designed by architect Kobi Karp, has received the green light from Miami’s Urban Development Review Board. The approval moves the project one step closer to construction at 1825 NE 4th Avenue, in one of the city’s most in-demand neighborhoods. The...

See why designers say accent walls might be on their way out—and what they want you to use...

A family room is a place for movie nights, gatherings with friends and quiet moments to recharge. But a thoughtful dose of color can take these spaces from ordinary to memorable. Whether it’s with bold yellow chairs, deep green velvet sofas, blue cabinets or a vibrant...

Today’s kitchen is more than just a place to cook. It’s the heart and soul of your home — where stories are told, memories are made and moments are shared with those you love. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, throwing a football watch party or simply welcoming a neighbor in for coffee,...

Commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding rose by $47.1 billion in the second quarter, reaching a record $4.88 trillion, according to new data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association. The 1% quarterly gain was fueled by broad-based increases across capital sources, with life insurers and banks leading the expansion. Debt tied specifically to multifamily properties advanced $27.7 billion, or...

Boulder real estate professional Julie Meko has joined The Bernardi Group, a Coldwell Banker Realty team that ranks as the company’s top small team in the Boulder, Colo., region. Meko — a licensed Realtor in Colorado since 1998 — has represented some of Boulder’s major residential projects. She is known for her work in both new construction and resale properties. “It’s an incredible...