Ten years after: Schaefer Homes revs up its engines for growth

After spending much of its first decade laying the groundwork for growth, Maryland-based Schaefer Homes emerged as the eighth-fastest-growing homebuilder by residential sales volume in HousingWire’s inaugural HousingWire Homebuilder Rankings.  Jim Schaefer, CEO of Schaefer Homes, founded the company

Inventory Challenges Return as Housing Market Headwind

Mortgage rates saw some slight improvement this week, falling 5 basis points after three weeks of increases, but it seems the housing market can’t catch a break as economists note that inventory challenges have returned in many areas. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate decreased to 6.48% from 6

Goal! Best Places to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Orlando

Calling all soccer fans in Orlando! The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming up, with 104 matches taking place from June 11 to July 19. Many Orlando restaurants and bars will be playing ALL 104 matches, so there are plenty of opportunities to catch a match and enjoy good food and good company! Whether you'

Goal! Best Places to Celebrate FIFA World Cup in Orlando

Calling all soccer fans in Orlando! The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming up, with 104 matches taking place from June 11 to July 19. Many Orlando restaurants and bars will be playing ALL 104 matches, so there are plenty of opportunities to catch a match and enjoy good food and good company! Whether you'