Douglas Elliman launches AI-focused business unit, broader tech overhaul

Douglas Elliman announced today a companywide technology transformation aimed at consolidating systems, automating operations and developing new real estate intelligence capabilities through a newly formed business unit called Elius. The New York-based real estate firm said the initiative will opera

Homeowners Can Lose Money Over Misunderstood Tax Write-Offs for Home Improvements 

Homeowners who decide to replace the roof, update their HVAC, or put in new windows often believe they’ll get a tax benefit for doing so. Maybe a contractor mentioned it, a retailer dropped it into a sales pitch, or it surfaced somewhere in an online search. But when tax season arrives, the reality

Unlock agrees to restitution, compliance with Colorado laws on home equity agreements

Unlock Partnership Solutions Inc., dba Unlock Technologies, has agreed to treat its home equity agreements (HEAs) as consumer credit under Colorado law, pay restitution to affected homeowners, and meet state licensing and disclosure rules, the Colorado attorney general’s office announced June 24. Th

Allentown, PA, Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners

Finding an affordable home can feel increasingly out of reach for prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-class. While the housing market might appear robust on the surface, a closer look reveals a significant disconnect between available homes and what many can truly afford. The 2026 Hou