Artificial intelligence is the future—but should it be trusted with our money? On May 15, OpenAI launched a new set of personal finance tools for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S.  The move is likely in response to more and more Americans using artificial intelligence in their everyday lives—espec

The share of first-time buyers in the U.S. housing market has fallen to 21%, the lowest on record. The historical norm is closer to 40%. That gap isn’t a blip, nor is it a rate-cycle artifact that corrects itself when the Fed moves. It’s a structural condition, and it sits at the root of why transac

A lot of real estate investors know the power of a traditional 1031 exchange. Sell one investment property, roll the proceeds into another, and defer the capital gains taxes. It is one of the most valuable tools in real estate investing. But what many smaller investors do not realize is that there i

The conflict with Iran continues to be a threat to mortgage rates, and even today, 100 days into this conflict, Iran shot missiles at Israel and President Trump is trying to stop Israel from firing back, pushing oil prices up 3% late Sunday. This made me think: what if everyone is wrong on the timel

Summer is here, and so is one buyer’s chance to spend it lakeside in Michigan at a "magic" property that was designed to feel like your own private summer camp. The Lake Michigan estate blends the romance of a vintage camp with the comforts of a modern luxury home, offering the kind of nostalgic lak

Delta's president, Peter Carter, told CNBC that the carrier wants to take United on over the Pacific.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, and homeowners from California to New York are planning epic watch parties. If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere warm, you might be thinking about throwing together an outdoor theater to watch some of the 48 games.  Outdoor living has become more pop

Miami-Dade County abandoned a proposed $400 million deal to purchase an aging fuel depot on Fisher Island. Instead, the county will pursue acquiring the property via eminent domain.  The move ramps up the battle between the county and one of South Florida’s wealthiest communities, where access is li

A family ranch that hadn't changed hands in six decades sold in April for the whopping price of $46 million. Within a month of being listed publicly, the "turnkey legacy ranch" dubbed Y Bar O Ranch in far West Texas sold to a local landowner. The sellers were the family of original owners William Bl

A beautifully restored 1808 limestone home that has never before been listed has come to the market in Ohio for just $275,000—replete with original design details that date more than two centuries. It is a "home where generations of life still echo through the walls," according to Vikki Lynch, whose

A custom-built Utah megamansion could end up cementing its place in the local history books after hitting the market for the jaw-dropping sum of $22.5 million—the highest asking price ever attached to a property inside Park City's exclusive Talisker Club enclave. Even in a community that is defined

In early 2023, Anola Johnson had just returned from a trip to Paris and life was good. She had a job she loved, two adult sons with whom she was close, and a group of friends. She was also in a healthy financial position—she not only had around $300,000 in retirement accounts, but her home north of

In one of Oregon’s most exclusive communities, where grand estates line tree-shaded streets overlooking the Willamette River, a celebrated historic property has come to market for $5.29 million. The extraordinary home, which is known as High Hatch Estate, is a landmark property in the upscale commun

Despite rising mortgage rates, the conflict in the Middle East pushing oil prices higher and headlines that say AI is going to take all the jobs, housing demand remains positive year over year. It sounds strange, but for the most part, especially if we take the snowstorm data away from early in the

The FIFA World Cup officially kicks off next week. But while the rest of the globe watches the world's best soccer players vie for the championship, John Sorochan and John "Trey" Rogers III will be watching the field. Sorochan and Rogers—professors of turfgrass science management in the renowned pro

An extraordinary generational compound on Long Island’s North Shore has made a dramatic debut on the market, listing for the first time in its decades-long history with an equally impressive asking price of $24.98 million. Set across 35 picturesque acres—which include land that was once used as a th

A stunning four-bedroom work of art designed by late Italian architect and loft pioneer Giuseppe "Beppe" Zambonini has just hit the market in Pennsylvania for $625,000—listing for the first time in more than two decades. The upside-down 1987 trapezoid-style dwelling in Dingmans Ferry boasts a barrel

Celebrity interior designer Brittny Button has opened the doors to one of her most impressive projects to ever hit the housing market: a multimillion-dollar Malibu mansion listed by “Selling Sunset” star Emma Hernan. The 36-year-old model and Button Atelier founder, who is married to former Formula

Damien Teague has lived in San Lazaro Mobile Home Park in Boulder County, CO, for 18 years. So when he received a Post-it on his door on March 20 saying that the owners were planning to sell the park for $42.5 million, his heart sank. "The next morning, I was sitting on my back porch working with Ch

For Boston real estate agents scanning for the next wave of demand, the most important market signal may not come through mortgage rates or listings — but from where multinational corporations decide to plant their flag. Boston has been named the top U.S. city for foreign multinational business acti