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Former 1847 Ohio Jail Goes Under Offer for $400K: How One Family Turned Inmate Cells Into Pantries and Closets
# Historic Ohio Jail Listed at $400K After Family's Decades-Long Conversion A rare slice of American penal history sits on the market in Ohio. The fo…
25 years after 9/11, Homes for Heroes has given back nearly $200M
# Homes for Heroes Reaches $200M in Veteran Housing Benefits After 25 Years Homes for Heroes, the nonprofit organization that provides down payment a…
Homeowners insurance costs hit another record high of $209 per month in Q2 2026
# Homeowners Insurance Costs Reach $209 Monthly as Market Volatility Peaks Homeowners insurance premiums hit a new record in the second quarter of 20…
Buying a home now beat waiting in 61% of scenarios, AD Mortgage study finds
# Buying Now Beats Waiting in Majority of Markets, AD Mortgage Analysis Shows Prospective homebuyers face a straightforward conclusion from new data:…
Can tech keep agents out of trouble for listing mistakes?
# Technology Tools Help Real Estate Agents Reduce Listing Liability and Buyer Disputes Real estate agents face mounting pressure to verify property d…
From Postwar Housing Solution to ‘Brady Bunch’ Fame—Is the Split-Level Home Ready for a Comeback?
# Split-Level Homes Stage Quiet Comeback as Remote Work Reshapes Housing Demand The split-level house, America's postwar answer to affordable suburba…
The Costly Pricing Trap Every Smart Homebuyer Can Avoid
# The Costly Pricing Trap Every Smart Homebuyer Can Avoid Sellers have shifted their pricing playbook over the past few years, and buyers who don't r…
Abandoned Graffiti-Covered Mansion on Mulholland Drive Has Wealthy Neighbors Up In Arms
# Vacant Mulholland Drive Mansion Sparks Neighborhood Uproar A deteriorating mansion at 7711 Mulholland Drive has transformed into an eyesore that's …
The missing step in real estate marketing is the reply
# Real Estate Marketing's Silent Killer: Nobody's Responding Real estate professionals waste millions on one-way broadcasts that land in silence. Age…
Florida homebuyers can breathe easier as insurance market rebounds
Florida's homebuying market has gotten a significant boost as nearly 20 insurance companies have entered or reentered the state following the reform w…
Building agent confidence one conversation at a time
# Building Agent Confidence One Conversation at a Time Real estate agents close more deals when they prepare thoroughly and ask the right questions d…
The real estate unbundling trend is moving past commission debates
# The Real Estate Unbundling Trend Moves Past Commission Debates The real estate industry's commission structure is finally fracturing. As average co…
Redfin names former Meta, Intuit executive Alessio Sanfilippo as CEO
Redfin has appointed Alessio Sanfilippo as its new chief executive officer, signaling a strategic shift toward building a more integrated, data-driven…
‘We Bought a Foreclosure in Florida Discounted by Over $220,000—Then Came the Renovations’
# Foreclosure Renovation Reality Check: Florida Buyers Face Hidden Costs After the Deal A Florida buyer's foreclosure win came with sticker shock dur…
Concrete Dome Home That Had Been Left To Rot Returns to the Market for $500K After Jaw-Dropping Renovation
# Concrete Dome Home Sells for $500K After Dramatic Restoration, Five-Year Turnaround from $87K Purchase A striking concrete dome residence has retur…
National Land Realty launches AI-powered property search
National Land Realty has introduced an AI-powered property search tool designed to streamline how buyers and agents discover properties across its pla…
Op-ed calls for stronger means testing, service limitations for Social Security, Medicare
# Means Testing and Service Limits Proposed to Stabilize Social Security and Medicare A Washington Post op-ed has outlined a strategy to address the …
Constellation1 brings HouseValues to Top Producer CRM
# Constellation1 Brings HouseValues Leads Into Top Producer CRM Constellation1, a real estate technology platform, has integrated HouseValues leads d…
Seller choice isn’t a policy. It’s a promise we made a long time ago.
# Three-Phase Marketing Strategy Reshapes Seller Expectations in Real Estate Real estate professionals are pivoting toward three-phased marketing as …
Spheres of Influence: How Geodesic Dome Homes Evolved From Post-War Housing Fix to Disney World Icon
# Geodesic Dome Homes: From Postwar Housing Solution to Modern Design Statement Geodesic dome architecture has traveled a long journey from Buckminst…
The scarcity pitch for private listings leaves out the key condition
# The Hidden Cost of Scarcity Marketing in Private Real Estate Listings Real estate agents routinely pitch off-market and pocket listings to sellers …
Data centers’ effect on utility bills — what real estate agents need to know
# Data Centers Reshaping Utility Costs for Real Estate Markets Data center expansion across the United States creates an unexpected headwind for real…
Using Virtual Tours to Narrow Your Home Search
Virtual tours have become an essential tool for home buyers narrowing their search before scheduling in-person showings. The technology lets buyers ev…
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?
# Summary Timing a home purchase depends on your personal finances, not market cycles. Redfin analysis shows that buying makes sense when you have st…
An Old Mill Transformed by a Family of Designers
A prop stylist has transformed her family's historic mill compound into a carefully curated living space that honors both its industrial heritage and …
‘I Turned a 112-Year-Old Indiana Schoolhouse into the Mansion of My Dreams’
# Stacie Grissom Converts Historic 112-Year-Old Indiana Schoolhouse Into Dream Home Stacie Grissom ditched her New York City marketing career to purs…