Michigan’s Whitmer steps up, signs single-stair reform into law

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took a big step toward clearing the path for developers to build smaller apartment buildings more affordably. Whitmer signed Michigan’s single-stair legislation into law this week, a green light for developers to build multifamily housing up to six stories more economically, wi

How to Evaluate Natural Light When Buying a Home

Natural light can transform the way a home looks, feels, and functions, making it an important feature for many buyers during their search. Knowing how to evaluate natural light when buying a home can help you understand how sunlight moves through each space, how rooms will feel throughout the day,

‘Landmaxxing’ Is Leading Trend Among Affluent Buyers

The trending real estate buying habits of the super rich have ushered a new term into our vernacular: “Landmaxxing.”  Coldwell Banker’s new term for the frequency of affluent buyers scooping up neighboring larger properties and homes to maximize privacy, preserve views and create multigenerational l

Housing Market Spotlight: Lower-priced metros show greater resilience as demand softens

Transaction activity slowed across much of the housing market as mortgage rates remained elevated, but metros where homes remain within reach of buyers continued outperforming higher-priced markets. Mortgage rates remained above 6.64% for most of the week, creating another headwind for housing deman