Another state vs. local jurisdiction showdown is brewing up in Indiana. Lawmakers there are poised to strip cities of much of their power over where and how new housing is built, setting up a clash over who holds the reins of local growth and – critically – housing development. Indiana’s proposed bi

.RealEstate — an official partner of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) — has launched a unified digital platform designed to help real estate professionals build and manage their online presence. The launch follows the company’s rebrand from Get.Realtor in August 2025 and marks a shift from

SoftPro has released new integrated software tools designed to help title companies comply with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) new anti-money laundering rule. The company said its Buyer and Seller Collection Forms are available to help users gather required data under the rule —

A trust linked to Morris Flancbaum, the custom homebuilder husband of Conair heiress Susan Rizzuto, bought an oceanfront Hillsboro Beach mansion for $36.5 million. His Land Banc Trust, managed by attorney Russell Macnow, bought the house at 1083 Hillsboro Mile from Deborah Tarrant.  The house is nex

Cardinal Financial‘s third-party origination division announced Wednesday the launch of its nondelegated correspondent program that targets independent mortgage lenders. The program allows approved nondelegated correspondents to originate loans in their own name while using Cardinal Financial’s loan

Lacey Conway is leaving Compass to serve as the president of Long & Foster Real Estate. HomeServices of America, as announced by the parent company of Long & Foster’s on Wednesday.  In this role Conway will work closely with Patrick Bain, the CEO and president of The Long & Foster Companies, and she

Pittsburgh officials voted in December to pursue eminent domain against a troubled senior housing complex, putting a spotlight on a legal tool that allows governments to take private property for public use—and the potentially serious consequences it can have for homeowners. The Homewood House compl

Federal Reserve policymakers have put further interest rate reductions on hold following three consecutive cuts, defying pressure from President Donald Trump to reduce borrowing costs. Fed Chair Jerome Powell joined the 10-2 majority on the Federal Open Market Committee to vote in favor of leaving t

Goddard Investment Group is looking to make a whopper of a land deal.  The Atlanta-based firm led by CEO Robert Goddard listed 80 acres with mixed-use development entitlements in Palmetto Bay, a news release states.  The waterfront site at 17777 Old Cutler Road, which once housed fast food giant Bur

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt has opened up about his decision to run for mayor of Los Angeles, revealing that he reluctantly turned to politics after losing his home in the deadly Palisades wildfire a year ago. "I never wanted to be mayor," Pratt said during an interview with "Fox & Friends"

Florida and Indiana lawmakers are advancing similar proposals to stop local governments from creating land-use restrictions that stifle construction of smaller starter homes. Florida's Senate Committee on Community Affairs voted Senate Bill 948 out of committee Tuesday night, while at the same time,

Real estate tycoon Barbara Corcoran has revealed the one rule she follows when she is buying homes—explaining how it has helped her ensure she "can always sell" a property later down the line. The 76-year-old "Shark Tank" star and Corcoran Group founder made a career buying and selling real estate f

A new wave of employer perks could double the value of your child’s “Trump Account.” Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Intel announced this week they’ll match the federal government’s deposit into the newly created accounts, giving eligible employees’ children a $2,000 head start. Billed as a “ju

Southwest Airlines replaced open seating with assigned seats after more than 50 years.

Rita and Laurence Sibrack pose in front of select pieces. Photo courtesy of The Baker Museum Inspired in part by what they experienced at the inaugural exhibition of Dale Chihuly masterpieces while visiting The Baker Museum in 2000, Laurence and Rita Sibrack made the decision to retire to Naples. Tw

The Member’s Club and Great Lounge. Photo courtesy of The Carnelian Hotel Sterling’s Club, an exclusive private members club housed within The Carnelian, will debut in early 2027 alongside the luxury hotel, bringing world-class amenities, cultural programming, and a vibrant social hub for members an

A luxury penthouse buyer sued Terra and Russell Galbut alleging a bait-and-switch amenity offering at their 48-story Five Park condo tower in South Beach. Former hedge fund portfolio manager Jay Newman, as trustee for the Jay H. Newman trust, alleges the development entity failed to make short-term

Bridgeton Holdings is making a South Florida hospitality play by picking up a Miami hotel that stands to draw scores of soccer fans as guests in the coming years.  An affiliate of New York-based Bridgeton, led by Atit Jariwala, paid $67.5 million for the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel at 3900 Northwes

Mortgage applications decreased 8.5% for the week ending Jan. 23, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. This includes an adjustment for the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. The decrease comes after several weeks of home loan demand rising, but aside from the federal holiday, mortgage

🏆 Residential: The top home sale recorded in South Florida was in Miami Beach. Alan and Nancy Manocherian parted with a condo at 800 South Pointe Drive for $14.8 million. Alan Manocherian is part of the Manocherian New York real estate family, and Nancy Manocherian founded a theater incubator calle