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Instagram Killed the HGTV Star, But the Hustle Might Be Even Tougher for Influencers
# Instagram Killed the HGTV Star, But the Hustle Might Be Even Tougher for Influencers Home design influencers have replaced television personalities…
The Agency hires Jim Lonergan to lead Midwest expansion
The Agency, the luxury real estate brokerage backed by billionaire Mauricio Umansky, has appointed Jim Lonergan as Senior Vice President of Midwest an…
IRES MLS names Julie Dahl CEO, succeeding Jeff Bosch
Julie Dahl takes over as CEO of IRES Multiple Listing Service, one of the largest MLS networks in the United States, effective immediately. Dahl repla…
Huntington promotes Brant Standridge to president
Huntington Bancorp has promoted Brant Standridge to president, elevating the former Truist executive who joined the Indiana-based bank in 2022. Standr…
Social Security reform pressure mounts ahead of midterm elections
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Announcing the 2026 HousingWire Vanguards
# HousingWire Names 100 Housing Industry Leaders to 2026 Vanguards List HousingWire has announced its 2026 Vanguards, a recognition program honoring …
Jamie Cavanaugh to lead Broker Action Coalition as CEO
Jamie Cavanaugh takes over as CEO of the Broker Action Coalition, stepping into a leadership role at an organization focused on representing mortgage …
Remembering Gail Liniger: REMAX pioneer, philanthropist and trailblazer
Gail Liniger, co-founder of RE/MAX International, left an indelible mark on real estate and American philanthropy before her death. The pioneering bus…
Guitar Legend Les Paul’s Family Left Devastated After His Historic $990K New Jersey Home Was Demolished by Developers
# Guitar Legend's Historic Home Demolished in New Jersey Real Estate Dispute Les Paul's historic Mahwah, New Jersey residence sold for $990,000 and s…
ERA Real Estate names Frank Malpica president
ERA Real Estate has appointed Frank Malpica as president, marking a leadership transition at the national real estate franchise network. Malpica assum…
FirstTeam promotes Lauren Henss to chief marketing and strategy officer
# FirstTeam Elevates Marketing Leadership as Brand Modernization Accelerates FirstTeam, a major regional real estate brokerage, has promoted Lauren H…
REMAX co-founder Gail Liniger dies at 81
Gail Liniger, co-founder of RE/MAX International, died at age 81. She launched the real estate franchise with her husband Den Liniger in 1973 and tran…
Vishal Garg takes Better to court over ‘poison pill’
Vishal Garg, the founder and former CEO of Better.com, has filed a lawsuit against the mortgage lender over what he characterizes as a "poison pill" p…
Real REMAX Group closes merger, REAX begins trading Aug. 25
Real Hospitality Group's acquisition of RE/MAX closed on Friday, creating a combined platform with 180,000 agents operating across 120 countries and t…
Judge narrows Roberts suit against eXp and CEO Glenn Sanford
A federal judge has narrowed the scope of a lawsuit filed by Roberts against eXp Realty and CEO Glenn Sanford, preserving some claims while dismissing…
Dream Finders bets empty nesters want amenities, not age limits
Dream Finders Homes is launching Reverie, a new active adult community brand that deliberately abandons age-gating restrictions traditionally found in…
Unlock MLS redefines participants, adds data licensing
Unlock MLS, the broker-owned multiple listing service alternative, is tightening its data access rules. Beginning September 15, platform brokerages pa…
New York City’s Technology Labor Market Has Surpassed San Francisco: Report
New York City's tech sector has overtaken San Francisco for the first time, employing 394,300 technology workers across the metropolitan area. That re…
The Surprising Things Your Movers Won’t Move For You
Professional moving companies refuse to transport certain items due to legal liability, safety hazards, and insurance restrictions. Understanding thes…
Biggerpockets Pro Members Can Now Turn Home Equity Into a Flexible Line of Credit With Aven
BiggerPockets has launched a new benefit for Pro members, partnering with Aven to offer home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) through the platform. The…
Beyond townhomes: tips from the experts on designing for density
Developers pursuing density mandates face a design challenge: create projects that satisfy local zoning while remaining financially viable and marketa…
Modular Building Institute sues Oregon over modular wage rule
The Modular Building Institute filed suit against Oregon over a state wage mandate set to take effect July 1, 2026. The lawsuit challenges House Bill …
Better places co-founder Nicholas Calamari on administrative leave
Nicholas Calamari, co-founder and veteran executive at Better, has been placed on administrative leave. Calamari joined the proptech company in 2014 a…
Eighth Circuit upholds NAR commission lawsuit settlement
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the National Association of Realtors' $418 million settlement in the antitrust lawsuit that fundamentally r…
Share of ‘Equity-Rich’ Homeowners Drops to Lowest in 5 Years as Underwater Mortgages Rise
The share of homeowners sitting on substantial home equity has fallen to its lowest level in five years, signaling a dramatic shift in residential rea…
This is why the US doesn’t have a housing shortage
# The US Housing Supply Story: Builders Fighting Demand with Buydowns The U.S. housing shortage narrative requires revision. Builders across the coun…
Senior homeowners could benefit as multiple states put property tax changes on the ballot
Voters in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Florida will decide on property tax measures this November that could reshape affordability for senior homeowners a…
At New York City Council Hearing on Pied-à-Terre Tax, Complaints of a Sloppy Rollout
New York City's pied-à-terre tax faces mounting criticism over its bungled implementation, with city officials and property owners alike flagging seri…
Get to Know the Broker: Vickey Barron of Compass
Vickey Barron, an associate broker at Compass, has built a career on closing deals with intelligence, charm, and a direct approach. At 69 years old, B…
‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ Star Melanie Lynskey Admits She ‘Dreams’ of Buying a Home in Her Native New Zealand—but Can’t Afford It
The 49-year-old actress Melanie Lynskey revealed she cannot afford to purchase a home in her native New Zealand despite decades of success in Hollywoo…
Southern Land hires Highland Homes vet to lead homebuilding
Southern Land Company has hired Wes Marchbanks as senior vice president of homebuilding operations, bringing experience from Highland Homes to expand …
Social Security’s COLA increase in 2027 could be its largest in 4 years
Social Security beneficiaries could receive their largest cost-of-living adjustment in four years come 2027. The Social Security Administration will a…
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Kyle Richards Shares Emotional Message From Mauricio Umansky on Their 30th Anniversary Amid Separation
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky, one of Los Angeles' most visible real estate power couples, marked their 30th wedding anniversary while navigating…
Bill To Double Capital Gains Tax Exclusion Picks Up Momentum in Congress
A bipartisan bill advancing through Congress would double the capital gains tax exclusion for home sales, raising the threshold to $500,000 for single…
What Types of Properties Benefit Most From Cost Segregation?
Cost segregation studies unlock tax deductions by reclassifying property components into shorter depreciation schedules, but not all real estate benef…
The Orchard House: This Seven Bedroom Montana Home Feels Like Summer In France
# Montana's French-Inspired Estate Offers European Charm at Home A seven-bedroom Montana property brings the aesthetic of a French countryside retrea…
Socialist Candidates Are on the Rise—With a New, Pro-Building Platform for the Housing Crisis
Democratic Socialist candidates running across the country are adopting a pro-development housing platform that breaks from traditional left-wing oppo…
The Anti-Flood City Is Finally Taking Shape
# New York's Flood Defense Infrastructure Moves Forward New York City is constructing a network of physical barriers and landscape modifications to p…
Could a 1,000-Foot-Deep Hole Really Cool Your Subway Station?
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is exploring deep geothermal cooling as a potential solution for sweltering New York City subway stations. T…
The Look Book Goes to the U.S. Track & Field Outdoor and Para Championships
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Outer Banks Beach Cottage That Has Been ‘Lifted Out of Flood Zone’ Is Listed for Under $350K
A renovated beach cottage in the Outer Banks of North Carolina sits on the market for under $350,000, selling as a flood-resilient property after sign…
How the Shotgun Home Went From Affordable Southern Staple to an Endangered Design Gem
# The Shotgun House: From Working-Class Shelter to Architectural Prize Shotgun houses, those narrow, rectangular homes with rooms aligned in a single…
What Is Arian Moayed’s NYQ?
# Arian Moayed's New York Real Estate Profile Arian Moayed, best known for his role as Stewy Hosseini on HBO's "Succession," operates within New York…
The 6-Year Battle Over a Brooklyn Bridge Park Bathroom
A Brooklyn Bridge Park bathroom has remained shuttered for six years after a condo owner launched a legal battle over noise from flushing toilets. The…
ARA expands advocacy, hires John Blount to lead lobbying
The Apartment and Rental Association has hired John Blount as its chief lobbyist, signaling an aggressive shift toward federal advocacy. The move refl…