NAHB data maps modest housing affordability gains in 2025

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index, released on Thursday, indicates that housing affordability slightly improved in 2025 as new home prices decreased nationwide and mortgage rates steadily declined during the second half of the year.  The quarterly ind

Counteroffers in Real Estate: A Buyer’s Guide to Smart Negotiation

Key Takeaways: A counteroffer means negotiations are still active. It’s an opportunity to refine terms and move closer to a deal. Review the entire contract, not just the price. Timelines, contingencies, and credits all affect the outcome. A knowledgeable buyer’s agent can help you evaluate risk, un

Amazon, Google, Microsoft Are Among Tech Giants Promising That Homeowners Won’t Pay Higher Electric Bills for Data Centers

President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new pledge from some of the nation’s biggest tech companies, promising that homeowners won't foot the bill for power-hungry AI data centers. Under the deal released on Wednesday, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI agreed to "build,

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jordan’s $10 Million Former Mansion Is Taken Off the Market—Over a Year After Being Offered Up for Rent

NBA legend Michael Jordan's former Chicago mansion has been taken off the market—and Airbnb—after its new owner spent more than a year trying to secure a tenant for the iconic property, having previously offered up the dwelling as a luxury timeshare. The property famously spent 13 years languishing