California’s New Redistricting Maps Could Quietly Reshape Real Estate Markets

Proposed Congressional map for California special election.

A highly contentious issue is in the hands of voters in California. Eligible residents are going to the polls in a special election Nov. 4 to decide whether to approve Proposition 50—a proposal to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional district lines. The Golden State hopes to offset a move by Texas that was designed to … Read more

Fed Cuts Interest Rate Again as Layoffs Mount: What it Means for Mortgages as Markets React

Fed Cuts Interest Rate Again as Layoffs Mount: What it Means for Mortgages as Markets React

The Federal Reserve has announced its second interest rate cut in a row, easing monetary policy as concerns grow about rising layoffs and economic fallout from the government shutdown. Fed Chair Jerome Powell joined the majority of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to vote for the quarter-point rate cut at Wednesday’s meeting in Washington … Read more

The $1 Million Stretch: Luxury Markets Where You Get the Most for Your Money—and the Metros Charging Big Bucks for Tiny Condos

The $1 Million Stretch: Luxury Markets Where You Get the Most for Your Money—and the Metros Charging Big Bucks for Tiny Condos

Living a life of luxury comes at different price points depending on which part of the U.S. you’re in. The national benchmark for luxury edged down by 0.5% to $1.24 million in September, according to the Realtor.com® September 2025 Luxury Housing Report. A luxury home looks different if it’s located in a city metro or … Read more