Florida’s top state officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, approved conveying a parking lot next to Miami’s Freedom Tower for a Donald Trump presidential library. As board members of the state’s Internal Improvement Trust Fund, DeSantis, Attorney General James Uthmeier, Chief Financial Officer Blai

Missouri homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with both their regional neighbors and the broader U.S. While not as high as storm-prone Gulf Coast states, Missouri’s costs are higher than some nearby Midwestern states, reflecting its exposure to tornadoes, hail, and severe weather. D

Mississippi homeowners benefit from some of the lowest average homeowners insurance costs in the Gulf region, even though the state faces significant exposure to hurricanes and flooding. While nearby Louisiana and Florida struggle with some of the nation’s highest insurance premiums , new data from

After living two years in Dallas, Garret Johnson was offered a new job in Houston, meaning he would have to sell his house. He thought it would be easy—but like many sellers in the market right now, he ultimately decided to delist his place.  “There weren’t many buyers, just lookers, and people were

Minnesota homeowners face mid-range insurance costs compared with the rest of the U.S. While not as affordable as neighboring Michigan or Wisconsin, Minnesota insurance premiums are still far below the levels seen in Gulf Coast states like Florida and Louisiana. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau

Michigan homeowners benefit from some of the lowest insurance costs in the Midwest, with insurance premiums well below the national averages seen in coastal and climate-vulnerable regions. While homeowners in Florida and Louisiana are paying record-high premiums, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau

The Trump administration is preparing to slash funding for permanent housing programs aimed at addressing homelessness and shifting billions toward transitional housing that requires work or service participation, according to a report from Politico. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill has suffered a season-ending injury during his team's match-up against the New York Jets—and will reportedly undergo immediate surgery to repair a dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments. The 31-year-old wide receiver joined the Florida-based team in 2022, ha

Massachusetts homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with other states. While far more affordable than Gulf Coast markets like Florida and Louisiana, Massachusetts households still pay more than some of their New England neighbors. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.

The clock is ticking on the federal flood insurance program, and Florida real estate could take the biggest hit if Congress fails to act.  The National Flood Insurance Program, which covers nearly 1.8 million Florida policyholders, is set to expire Sept. 30 unless lawmakers strike a deal to keep the

Maryland homeowners pay some of the lowest insurance costs in the Mid-Atlantic, even as insurance premiums rise nationally. While storm-prone Gulf Coast states face affordability crises, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Maryland homeowners

The competition for top agents has never been more intense. At the same time, the way business is done is shifting dramatically, fueled by mega-mergers like Compass’ recent plan to acquire Anywhere.   The changes leave agents wondering who’s truly looking out for their business. Some feel that these

Disgraced tech mogul Charlie Javice broke down in tears as she was sentenced to seven years behind bars for "swindling" JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million by falsifying information about the success of her fintech startup, Frank. Javice, 33, sold her company to the banking giant in 2021—however it w

Jon Steinberg, a media executive known for founding Cheddar News, bought a Palm Beach spec home for $14.6 million in an off-market deal.  Records show Steinberg and his wife, Jill Steinberg, bought the house at 234 List Road from Valley Property Management LLC, a Massachusetts entity managed by Phil

Our homes have lives of their own. They’ve sheltered families, witnessed milestones, and held countless untold stories. It’s only natural to wonder: If these walls could talk, what would they say? Some might reveal nothing more than ordinary daily life—but others may hold more mysterious pasts. A re

Maine homeowners benefit from some of the most affordable insurance costs in the nation. While insurance premiums are rising rapidly in coastal states along the Gulf and Atlantic, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Maine remains one of the le

Louisiana homeowners face some of the steepest insurance premiums in the United States, reflecting the state’s exposure to hurricanes, flooding, and other severe weather. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report confirm that affordability pressures in Louisiana

A condo in West Palm Beach’s Bristol tower led luxury contracts in Palm Beach County last week.  Buyers signed 19 contracts between Sept. 22 and Sept. 28 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to a market report from Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The homes that went pending las

Alex Pirez’s Mocca Group found a buyer for a spec home that’s nearly completed in Miami’s Ponce-Davis neighborhood, topping luxury sales activity in Miami-Dade County last week.   The deal is one of 20 contracts signed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 28, according to the latest Eklund-Gomes report, which

Azora Private Solutions, formerly Azora Exan, acquired two Coconut Grove office buildings for a combined $82 million. Azora Private Solutions, a joint venture between Miami-based Exan Capital and Madrid-based Advenir Azora, paid roughly $603 a square foot for a total of 136,000 square feet of office