Real Estate

Midland, Texas – September 17, 2026 -- Home buyers and sellers in Midland, Texas, are being urged to track energy sector activity as a leading indicator of local housing conditions, according to a new HelloNation article featuring insights from Chilton McKnight, an Expert Home Builder at Purple Key Homes in Midland.

The article details how shifts in Permian Basin energy operations directly ripple through the Midland housing market, affecting everything from inventory levels to how long homes sit for sale.

Energy sector expansion drives worker relocation and buyer competition

When energy companies ramp up operations in the Permian Basin, job opportunities expand across the region, drawing new workers to Midland. That influx increases housing demand, intensifies competition among buyers, and tightens available inventory.

New York – September 17, 2026 -- The Financial District building that once processed most of the diamonds entering America is welcoming residents instead of jewelers. The ten-story Diamond Exchange at 14 Maiden Lane, completed in 1894, has been converted into nine full-floor condominium homes plus a commercial space, with pricing starting just under $2.6 million.

The building's oversized bay windows were built for diamond dealers, not daylight photos

Woodbury, Minn. – September 17, 2026 -- Homebuyers in Woodbury, Minnesota, risk losing their earnest money deposit and key legal protections if they miss contingency deadlines built into a standard purchase agreement, according to a HelloNation article examining local real estate transactions.

Inspection windows close in five to ten days

Buyers typically have five to ten days from an accepted offer to complete a professional home inspection in the current Woodbury market. If problems surface, buyers can request repairs, negotiate a lower price, or cancel the deal. Once that deadline passes without a formal response, the article notes, this protection is generally lost.

Howard, Ohio – September 17, 2026 -- A new HelloNation article examines how the design build approach to custom home construction differs from traditional methods, offering homeowners in Knox County, Ohio, a way to simplify planning, manage budgets, and reduce delays during a build.

One team handles design and construction from start to finish

The article explains that custom home projects often become complicated when design and construction are handled through separate contracts. A design build team instead manages everything from the first sketch to the final build, allowing homeowners to make decisions with full knowledge of both design intent and construction realities.

Austin – September 17, 2026 -- Home shoppers hoping to stretch their budget should mark September 27 through October 3 on their calendars, according to Realtor.com's 2026 Best Time to Buy Report.

During that week, buyers may find up to 31.9% more active listings than at the start of the year. Listing prices are projected to sit 3.5% below their seasonal peak, translating to roughly $14,000 in savings on a median-priced home of about $416,000.

Buyer competition drops nearly a third below its annual peak

Competition, measured by Realtor.com listing views per property, is historically 30.1% below its yearly high during this week and 14.4% below the average week. Homes are expected to sit on the market for about 64 days during the Best Week -- roughly 13 days longer than the year's fastest-selling stretch.

Cape Girardeau – September 16, 2026 -- A new HelloNation article featuring insights from insurance agent Nick Hogan breaks down the parts of a homeowners policy that first-time buyers frequently overlook, warning that gaps in understanding can lead to costly surprises after a loss.

Many buyers assume coverage stops at the house itself

According to the article, first-time homeowners often focus on purchase price, mortgage terms, and moving costs while spending little time learning how their insurance actually works. Many mistakenly believe a policy only protects the physical structure, when most homeowners policies bundle several distinct types of protection.

Lake Stevens, Wash. – September 16, 2026 -- KB Home has opened Lakeside Bluffs, a new townhome community in Lake Stevens, Washington, with prices starting in the $490,000s.

The three-story townhomes offer up to four bedrooms and 3.5 baths

Located at the corner of South Lake Stevens Rd. and 15th St. Southeast, the community falls within the Lake Stevens School District. Homes feature modern kitchens overlooking great rooms, expansive bedroom suites with walk-in closets, two-car garages, and ground-floor bedrooms or dens.

Franklin, Tenn. – September 16, 2026 -- REAL Shows Network (RSN) has launched a new television series, The Big Picture, hosted by Cindy Garvey, Owner and Principal Broker of United Country Real Estate | Leipers Fork. Episodes are available to watch now at realshows.tv.

Produced by RSN's Emmy-nominated, Telly Award-winning production team, the series gives Garvey a full 30-minute format to showcase Middle Tennessee real estate alongside local businesses, community organizations, and personalities.

Garvey brings more than 35 years of local real estate experience to the show

Garvey has spent over three decades serving Williamson County and the broader Middle Tennessee region, specializing in luxury homes, farms, equestrian properties, and recreational land. Each episode of The Big Picture goes beyond property tours, exploring the stories behind featured homes and estates while introducing viewers to the people and businesses that shape the area.

Anchorage, Alaska – September 16, 2026 -- A new HelloNation article argues that automated online home value tools often mislead sellers, and that a comparative market analysis (CMA) delivers a far more accurate price.

Automated estimates look official but rarely match real offers

Homeowners frequently see an instant valuation the moment they search their address online. The article notes this figure appears authoritative but typically does not reflect what a buyer would actually pay.

Agents build a CMA by comparing recent nearby sales

Real Estate Expert "King" Gary Cox of Alaska Real Estate King, featured in the article, explains that a CMA involves studying recent sales of similar homes and adjusting for differences in size, age, and condition. A comparable with an extra bedroom might be adjusted downward, while one lacking a garage might be adjusted upward.

Punta Gorda – September 16, 2026 -- Lennar has opened new waterpark-style amenities at Tuckers Cove, its master-planned community within Babcock Ranch near Punta Gorda, Florida.

A lazy river and water slide now anchor the community's amenity center.

The new attractions include a lazy river, a water slide experience, and on-site dining at the Shipwreck Tavern. They join existing offerings such as splash pads, pools, sport courts, a fitness center, a dog park, and the lakeside Luau Beach area.

Prospective buyers can tour the amenities at a pirate-themed showcase on September 19.

Lennar is hosting a Tuckers Cove Pirate Adventure Amenity Showcase from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. that Saturday. The event includes photo opportunities with live pirates, a scavenger hunt, kid-friendly activities, free refreshments, model home tours, and prize giveaways. RSVP is required through the community's event page.