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Blend posted a $9.4 million loss in the first quarter as the slow pace of home sales pulled revenue from its mortgage software suite down 22 percent from Q4. Its consumer banking suite brought in $9.6 million.

The peninsula county at the southwestern tip of England has historic farmhouses, Georgian-style homes and modern seaside retreats.

A street artist had to depend on patrons to help him buy a 19th century house and had to depend on himself to restore it.

Anyone is a digital homebuying and selling solution for agents and consumers looking to improve the traditional sales experience.

Not everyone who's thinking about listing a home "by owner" is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you.

Forget fancy cameras, Drew Thompson writes. Real estate videos that sell are about connection. This AI stack turns photos and your voice into an emotional engine that makes buyers need the keys.

Treat real estate agents right, broker-owner Michelle Valverde writes, and results will follow, including brokerage growth and resilience.

Prosecutors added more charges in the sex-trafficking case against Oren and Tal Alexander, who were known as top brokers in luxury real estate, and their brother Alon Alexander.

Move Inc. grew revenue for the second-consecutive quarter, despite declines in lead volume and suppressed web and mobile traffic at Realtor.com, earnings data released Thursday shows.

This week’s properties are in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Ridgewood, N.J.

The Appraisal Institute faces concerns that one of its leaders has a history of harassing women and that it did not disclose that some certification exams were incorrectly scored.

With up to $800,000 to spend, a couple aimed to combine the serenity and the amenities that the Hudson Valley has to offer.

This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, on the Upper West Side and in Jackson Heights.

In every state but one, less than half of the under-35 population own homes.

A condo in Washington, a 19th-century home in St. Charles and a ranch house in Clemson.

What you need to do when the blooming season ends to make sure next year’s crop thrives.

Why some Chicagoans are skipping the city is a question many are asking as they notice an increasing number of people opting for suburban homes instead of city living. Though the idea of living in an urban hub is alluring to a lot, rising costs and the changing work-life balance have made Chicagoans consider alternative options for their residences...

Take a look inside the “Queer Eye” star’s Manhattan apartment.

The businesswoman is listing the apartment for $12 million, bidding a bittersweet goodbye as she and her husband move to a home that’s easier to navigate.