The quarterly U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer surveys nearly 1,000 construction and architecture and design firms on Houzz about their expected, current and recent business activity. The Q2 2026 Barometer also examines how firms are responding to rising cost pressures, intensifying...

Business activity softened across the residential construction and design industries at the start of 2026, but professionals are entering the second quarter with measured optimism, according to the Q2 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer. Construction firms expect modest improvement...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.Neutral palettes and accessible features define this countdown of the most-saved new bathroom photos on Houzz. But boring they are not. Designers...

You’ve decided to remodel your kitchen. Now what? Not knowing where to start, many homeowners start by looking at kitchen appliances. Others collect inspiring kitchen photos. Some homeowners decide they need more room. Others...

Image As regulatory guidance shifts, Semler Brossy’s John Bornerman says boards face greater responsibility in aligning executive compensation with long-term performance and...

Confidence among U.S. remodelers eased modestly in the first quarter but remained solidly positive, according to data released by the National Association of Home Builders, reflecting steady demand supported by aging housing stock and constrained existing-home turnover. The NAHB's Remodeling Market Index (RMI), compiled with Westlake Royal Building Products, slipped to 62 from the prior quarter, a...

Image Mangin said REITs are turning to private capital, JVs, and institutional funding, much of it from overseas investors and sovereign wealth...

Americans ages 60 and older filed 201,266 complaints with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in 2025. And they reported losses totaling $7.75 billion — a 59% increase over the prior year, according to the agency’s annual report. The average loss per senior victim was $38,500, with more than 12,400 older complainants losing more than $100,000 each. Investment fraud — much of it...

A potent mix of global instability and financial anxiety is supercharging demand for New York City’s priciest homes — even as broader luxury segments grapple with stubborn inventory shortages. HousingWire Data shows pending sales in the ultra-luxury single-family market — defined by a $4.3 million median price — surged 200% in the latest weekly period. At the same time, price reductions among...

New York has joined the growing list of states exploring legislation designed to govern the use of private listing networks for residential real estate listings.  In mid-March, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages introduced the “Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listings Act,” which has since been referred to the committee on judiciary.  If passed, the bill would require real estate professionals to...