Love it or list it? Survey finds most owners want to stay put after a remodel

The 2019 Remodeling Impact Report, which included responses from more than 5,000 consumers, Realtors, and remodeling experts, revealed that 74 percent of homeowners “have a greater desire” to stay in their homes after a remodeling project. Continue reading

Uptick in mansion tax drags NYC luxury sales to 4-year low

Combined with an rising transfer tax, the uptick has caused luxury sales for properties priced above $2 million to fall 31.5 percent. Continue reading

San Francisco at center of battle over ‘anti-homeless architecture’

Residents in Mission Dolores placed boulders on sidewalk to keep homeless people away while sparking further conversation over the untenable cost of living in the city. Continue reading

Just in time for Halloween, this horror-inspired listing is a ‘Scream’

Century 21 agent James Pyle’s listing, inspired by the Scream movie series, went viral on Zillow this weekend with nearly 560,000 views. Continue reading

Facebook toys with hiding ‘likes’ and views on posts

What happens when one sign of engagement, such as a “like” on Facebook, is hidden? That’s the reality some Facebook users are facing as the platform tests hiding the number of likes and views a post gets. Continue reading

An over-the-top housing complex to rise near Amazon HQ in Seattle

Known as Seattle House, the 45-story towers will feature 8,000 square feet of coworking space, a spa, pool and game rooms, among other amenities. Continue reading

What every homeowner needs to know about upgrading a dishwasher

There are three ways to upgrade an old dishwasher. Here are the pros and cons to each option as well as guides on how to get it done. Continue reading

Sotheby’s adds new exclusive, luxury decor to virtual staging app

The brokerage has partnered with Perigold to allow Sotheby’s agents to virtually stage listings with furniture and decor from Wayfair.com’s luxury brand. Continue reading

Hotels set the pace for consumers’ smart home expectations

Smart home experts Dan DiClerico and John Attala say hotels are often the first places consumers come in contact with smart tech, including occupancy sensor-controlled systems, predictive maintenance, high-tech bathrooms, and smart parking. Continue reading

Hotels set the pace for consumers’ smart home expectations

Smart home experts Dan DiClerico and John Attala say hotels are often the first places consumers come in contact with smart tech, including occupancy sensor-controlled systems, predictive maintenance, high-tech bathrooms, and smart parking. Continue reading