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Private club residences greenlighted amid Boca Raton condo frenzy

BDT & MSD Partners’ proposals for an eight-story condominium and a three-story fitness center on the grounds of The Boca Raton won endorsement from Boca Raton’s Planning and Zoning Board this week. The development will replace the luxury resort’s golf maintenance facility with a 76-unit multifamily
Read MoreLuxury Florida Haven Sees Boom in Buyers Seeking Third Homes at More Affordable Prices

Florida’s luxury real estate market is seeing a notable shift as affluent buyers who want to add a sun-drenched home to their portfolio seek third homes inside a laidback waterfront community known for its golfing. Palm Beach Gardens is "a great neighborhood for third-home buyers who are seasonal,"
Read More400,000 Retirees in New Mexico Qualify for the ‘Senior Deduction’ Under Big, Beautiful Bill

A sweeping federal tax reform may bring much-needed relief to retirees in New Mexico. The 2026 tax season officially commenced on Jan. 26, and the updated code includes pivotal changes that could save taxpayers money on their 2025 filings. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by the Trump
Read MoreBillionaire Greg Mondre flips Palm Beach teardown for $5M-plus gain

Private equity billionaire Greg Mondre sold a teardown in Palm Beach for $36.3 million, after buying it last March for $31 million. Mondre’s 1160 NOB LLC sold the 0.8-acre property at 1160 North Ocean Boulevard to a trust named for the address and managed by attorney Jessica Shapiro. Marley Overman
Read MoreHanna, Windermere and three more brokerages settle home seller commission lawsuits

An additional five home seller commission lawsuit settlement agreements have gained final approval. On Thursday, Judge Stephen Bough, a Kansas City-based U.S. District Court judge, granted final approval to settlements reached by Hanna Holdings, William Raveis Real Estate, EXIT Realty Corp., Winderm
Read MoreHouse scales back proposed VA mortgage fee hike

Just weeks after mortgage trade groups expressed concern about a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would raise fees on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans, Republicans in Congress have revised the original proposal. The bill, H.R. 6047 — also known as the Sharri Briley and Er
Read MoreNew Jersey Pitches New Savings Accounts for First-Time Homebuyers

New Jersey Democrats have proposed an idea to create special savings accounts for first-time homebuyers that will allow them to accrue tax benefits while they save for their first home. It's part of a larger housing tax package the state Legislature is advancing that also includes tax changes and a
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has taken his now-infamous $12.5 million "Drake compound" off the market—hours after he beat out New England Patriots star Drake Maye to win the 2025 NFL MVP award. Despite missing out on the chance to compete in this year's Super Bowl when his team lost
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Hoda Kotb was reduced to tears Friday while opening up about the disappearance of her friend and former costar Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, during a return to the "Today" show. Kotb, 61, who officially stepped down as a "Today" host in January, appeared alongside Craig Melvin, Carson Daly, and
Read More 700,000 Retirees in Louisiana Qualify for the ‘Senior Deduction’ Under Big, Beautiful Bill

The Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is poised to deliver meaningful tax relief to retirees in Louisiana. The 2026 tax season officially kicked off on Jan. 26, bringing updates that could lower the tax bill on your 2025 filings. At the heart of the law is the senior deductio
Read MoreRestitution checks possible for some reverse mortgage borrowers after CFPB action

Reverse mortgage borrowers whose loans were previously serviced by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subcontractor NOVAD Management Consulting LLC may receive reimbursement checks in the mail following a 2024 enforcement action brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Excitement about the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks has reached fever pitch—but not before the prices of luxury accommodations near Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, soared to new heights. As a host of A-list celebrities, sporting legends, and
Read More Judge denies Compass injunction against Zillow listing policy

A New York City-based U.S. District Court judge has denied Compass’s preliminary injunction motion in its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow. As a result of Judge Jeannette Vargas’ ruling, Zillow may continue enforcing its listing access standard policy, which bans listings from its site that have be
Read MoreRedfin rolls out ChatGPT app for real estate searches

Redfin, which is now owned by Rocket Companies, is following in Zillow’s footsteps and launching an app integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The company announced Friday that ChatGPT users now have access to a Redfin app within the platform that allows users to locate property listings relevant to th
Read MoreInternational Network of Creatives Gala Thursday March 5th 2026, Naples Grande Beach Resort

International Network of Creatives Gala Discipling Creatives to Transform Hearts and Change Lives Honoring 6 outstanding SWFL creatives who make a difference The International Network of Creatives (INC) will hold its 3rd Annual Spring into the Arts Gala on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Naples Gran
Read MoreForeign investors keep U.S. real estate moving

While many of the latest conversations around the U.S. real estate market have focused on affordability and interest rates, one segment continues to move forward: foreign investors. While domestic buyers remain more cautious, investors from abroad are driving much of the transaction volume in many U
Read More2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction Exceeds $1 Million

This brings total NWWF online auction proceeds to nearly $6 million since inception in 2015, helping to fulfill the mission of the Naples Children Foundation The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), announced that its 12th annual onli
Read More‘Your listing, your lead’ isn’t the problem — professionalism is

It’s a story of frustration that many buyers and agents can relate to. Buyers repeatedly reaching out to listing agents to see properties, only to receive no response. Calls go unanswered, questions linger and access to homes stalled. That frustration is real and deserves acknowledgment. Consumers s
Read MoreRocket, Redfin air first joint Super Bowl ad focused on community

Rocket Companies and Redfin on Thursday unveiled a Super Bowl commercial centered on community and the importance of neighborliness, marking the companies’ first shared national ad and Redfin’s first appearance in a Super Bowl broadcast since the company’s founding 20 years ago. The 60-second spot,
Read MoreHip To Be Square: 2026 Subaru Outback Premium

The 2026 Subaru Outback Premium. Photo courtesy of Subaru If you thought an Outback is where you go for Bloomin’ Onions and shrimp on the barbie, think again. Outback is Subaru‘s third best-selling model which, for 2026, has just had the kind of makeover Fixer Upper’s Chip and Joanna Gaines could on
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