Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled his plan to radically reform the state's property tax system, potentially eliminating taxes on most owner-occupied homes. DeSantis called for a special legislative session to begin on Monday, when state lawmakers can consider putting a new initiative to make ho

While Chicago-based federal Judge John Tharp, Jr. did order Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) to restore its listing feeds to Zillow on Friday, amid the listing portal giant’s antitrust lawsuit against the Chicagoland MLS and Compass International Holdings, Zillow’s Chicagoland listings may still be a

The City of Coral Gables is eyeing a medical office for its portfolio of real estate near city hall. City commissioners plan to discuss purchasing the Biltmore Medical Center at 475-495 Biltmore Way from Georgia-based ShareMD, at their meeting next Tuesday. The prospect comes as a multimillion-dolla

Billionaire Jeff Bezos is doubling down on Florida’s Space Coast with a $600 million real estate and manufacturing expansion. Blue Origin will expand its Rocket Park campus in Cape Canaveral with an 830,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, according to an announcement from Gov. Ron DeSantis, Bloo

In the past, combining finances was the norm, but today’s couples are switching things up. According to Fidelity’s 2026 Couples and Money survey, 42% of couples surveyed merge their finances into joint accounts, while roughly 20% keep their money totally separate.  Younger generations are responsibl

CBS Mornings host Gayle King has opened up about the incredibly painful moment she found her ex-husband cheating on her with her best friend in the Connecticut home that they shared with their young children. King, 71, spoke out about the confrontation during an appearance on Alex Cooper's "Call Her

Mortgage refinancing activity pulled back sharply this week, as higher interest rates put a damper on refi originations. The Mortgage Bankers Association's refinance index dropped 18% for the week ending May 22, compared to a week earlier. The group estimates that average 30-year fixed mortgage rate

Chart-topper Madonna has candidly admitted that she was started a fire in a New York City building where she was "living illegally" while trying to break into the music industry. Today, the songstress, whose real name is Madonna Louise Ciccone, boasts an illustrious decadeslong career in the spotlig

Michelle Tricca with Gaylin Thomas. Photo by Michelle Tricca Photographer Michelle Tricca continues to shine light on the life of the enduring Florida cowboy through her impressive, larger-than-life photo exhibitions. This time, she’s sharing her work across rural counties. It’s all part of the Arts

The Organ Festival at Artis–Naples. Photo by Darron Silva Photography Experience an evening of soaring sound at the Festival of Great Organ Music, presented on June 7 in partnership with the American Guild of Organists at Hayes Hall. One of the season’s final programs, this annual tradition brings t

Sophia Jensen is excelling in the world of fashion design. She was one of two artists selected to submit a design for a six-month display at the General Motors Technical Design Center in Warren, Michigan. Photo by Nick Shirghio “Art was an obvious choice for me. Never did I consider doing something

The resort portion of an oceanfront condo-hotel in Sunny Isles Beach is under new ownership after Mast Capital sold it to a real estate private equity firm. Miami-based Mast Capital, led by CEO Camilo Miguel Jr., sold the 249-key Solé Miami, a Noble House Resort, to South Street Partners for between

Robert Finvarb Companies is the latest developer to zero in on North Beach and join the flexible ownership condo craze, The Real Deal has learned.  The Aventura-based firm, led by CEO Robert Finvarb, is launching sales of NoBe Parc Miami Beach, a 15-story, 232-unit short-term rental-friendly condo b

Woodstock, NY, has one of the most recognizable names in real estate, thanks to a world-renowned music festival that didn't even take place in the town. The name conjures up images of Jimi Hendrix letting loose with "The Star Spangled Banner," Joe Cocker's famous gyrations, and an ominous warning no

🏆 Residential: The top recorded home sale was in Boca Raton, where a waterfront spec mansion sold for $75 million. The deal, in the gated Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, is a record for the city. The estate at 2500 East Maya Drive spans 18,300 square feet. David Roberts of Royal Palm Properties re

Desperate to win bidding wars in low-supply, high-demand markets, buyers often offer well over asking price, only to see the deal stall because the appraisal falls short of mortgage requirements. This leaves them with a stark choice—either pay out of pocket to bridge the financing gap or walk away f

Two separate tragic incidents in Miami’s waters — both tied to prominent local real estate figures and which each ended in the death of a teen — are headed for very different legal outcomes.  Commercial broker George Pino, CEO of Doral-based State Street Realty, faces a felony vessel homicide charge

Brickell Key condo owners are accusing developer Swire Properties of scheming to illegally saddle them with the financial burden for seawall replacement on the triangular island off Miami’s Brickell, according to a lawsuit.  Five residential condo associations sued Miami-based Swire over its $32.3 m

With its corner of Southeast Tennessee growing, Chattanooga has developed a new tool to encourage more housing, without making taxpayers foot the bill. The city has secured the first set of new housing developments using a first-of-its-kind tool, which incentivizes the construction of below-market h

Eastwood Homes’ acquisition of Atlanta-based Peachtree Building Group – announced today – maps out on its surface as a straightforward expansion move. Eastwood Homes, our HousingWire Homebuilder Ranking’s No. 11-ranked private homebuilder, is a fast-growing Charlotte-based builder that, with this de