
Pantone Picked White for 2026—and Designers, Realtors, and the Internet Have Feelings
Pantone has officially crowned its 2026 Color of the Year, and instead of a bold jewel tone or dramatic moody hue, it went full exhale. Meet Cloud Dancer, a soft, whispery white described as “a moment of tranquility in a noisy world.” Translation: after years of color chaos, Pantone wants us all to

The 2026 Housing Outlook
Where is the Orange County housing market headed next? The short answer: the market is stabilizing—but strategy matters more than ever. After years of volatility driven by interest rates and limited inventory, we’re entering a more nuanced phase. Buyers and sellers who understand the landscape—and a

The Fed’s latest rate cut: what it really means for housing
Realtor.com/Getty Images 📉 The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points—bringing it to a range of 3.75%–4.00%—in an effort to ease pressure on the job market. However, Chair Jerome Powell described this as likely one of the final cuts for 2025, noting that missing economic
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