Donald Trump, as both a citizen and president, has railed against modern dishwashers, washing machines, light bulbs, showerheads and toilets, claiming that onerous government regulations render them less effective and more expensive. Since returning to the White House in January, he’s turned his ire into an edict. On April 9, Trump issued an executive order…
As a real estate broker of 10 years, working with clients whose budgets range from $300,000 to $3 million, I can confidently say that there is no perfect house. Many buyers begin their home search with a long list of “must-haves” and “nice-to-haves.” This is a great starting point, but you can quickly get stuck…
In a landmark shift for the U.S. housing finance system, the Federal Housing Finance Agency has issued a directive ordering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to formally consider cryptocurrency as an asset in single-family mortgage loan risk assessments. The move, signed by FHFA Director William J. Pulte on Wednesday, signals a new era of crypto…
The median home sale price in the U.S. just touched a record high, but new data shows that buyers are nevertheless paying below asking price. The median sale price hit a record $396,500 for the four weeks ending June 15, or a 1% increase from a year earlier, according to a Friday report from Redfin. But…
New Delhi: The global market for super-prime residential properties recorded a 6 per cent rise in transactions during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, a new report said on Friday. In total, 527 super-prime deals worth $9.43 billion were recorded across 12 global cities in Q1 2025, up from 498 deals in the previous quarter,…
Home sellers hoping to get the highest price for their listings should pay particular attention to room paint colors, among other aesthetic considerations that can drum up interest among buyers. Why? Rooms’ paint colors can boost a home’s sale price by almost $2,600, according to a new report from real estate marketplace Zillow. The hottest…
Homes under construction at the Toll Brothers Preserve at Folsom Ranch community in Folsom, California, US, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. T Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Higher mortgage rates and uncertainty in the broader economy continue to weigh on consumers — and consequently on the nation’s homebuilders. Builder sentiment in June dropped 2…
