Thomas James Homes’ new CEO details the firm’s go-forward plan

California-based Thomas James Homes (TJH) announced last week that Steve Schlageter has stepped up as the company’s new CEO, after joining the firm as COO in 2024. The builder, known as the largest single-lot, infill homebuilder in the nation, was founded in 2006 in Southern California. Since then,

Homebuyer aid broadens to middle class amid price pressures

As mortgage rates and home prices continue to strain homebuyers, states are rapidly expanding programs aimed at making homeownership more affordable. Housing affordability pressures remain severe nationwide. As of May 1, the median price for a U.S. single-family home sat at $449,038, according to Ho

Sparks flare over Florida law to target idle golf courses for housing 

A bill overriding local zoning authority to allow housing on idle Southeast Florida golf courses drew little public attention during Florida’s legislative session. When the Infill Redevelopment Act passed, warnings over problems it could cause bubbled up, but only in limited circles. It passed in Ma

How Captions turned busy real estate agents into AI video creators

For many real estate agents, creating polished video content once required expensive equipment, editing expertise or hiring outside production teams. But Mirage, an AI-driven, on-demand video production company, is helping to make these hurdles a relic of the past. CEO and co-founder Gaurav Misra sa