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Auction date set for troubled Pembroke Pines condo complex in receivership
An embattled Pembroke Pines condo complex in receivership hit the market. Heron Pond, consisting of 19 two-story lakefront buildings with 304 units at 8400 Southwest First Street, was evacuated last August following monthslong concerns over its structural integrity and unsafe structure notices from
Read MorePrivate equity execs sell Palm Beach house for $18M, down from $29M asking price
Two private equity executives sold their Palm Beach home for $17.9 million, down from its $28.5 million listing price last year. J. Richard Knop and Leslee Belluchie sold the home at 110 Wells Road to a trust named for the address, with local attorney Guy Rabideau signing on behalf of the buyer. The
Read MoreMiami residents cry foul over expansion of transit-oriented zoning
Miami residents spoke against a citywide expansion of transit-oriented zoning incentives at Thursday’s commission meeting, with one member of the public calling it an example of “another money-motivated manipulation at Miami City Hall.” Commissioners voted on first reading to approve the ordinance,
Read MoreSwire sells majority stake in Brickell City Centre retail to Simon for $512M
Swire Properties cashed out of the retail and parking components of Brickell City Centre in a $512 million deal with Simon Property Group. Simon, an Indianapolis-based shopping center-focused real estate firm led by David Simon, bought Swire’s majority 75 percent stake in the 500,000-square-foot ope
Read MoreWhat we know so far about Jeff Bezos' $50 million star-studded luxury Venice wedding
The star-stunned event boasts a guestlist of some 200 celebrities and business elite, from Ivanka Trump to Usher.
Read MoreDeveloper proposes 108-unit multifamily redevelopment of north Miami-Dade retail center
A developer proposes a 108-unit multifamily project at a shopping plaza in north Miami-Dade County. Adell Investments, led by Jorge and Julio Quintana, proposes the five-story HUB Palm Springs North building on the 3.1-acre lot at 17601 and 17775 Northwest 78th Avenue and 7750 Northwest 178th Stree
Read More“In Miami’s favor”: Mamdani’s New York win a boon for South Florida, industry says
As fears grip New York’s real estate industry following Zohran Mamdani’s primary mayoral race win, the feeling is far more upbeat in South Florida. The industry here is gushing over the prospect of an influx of New York investors and high net worth individuals, prompting a second residential and com
Read MoreWhy Americans fell out of love with the hotel minibar
For many prevalent midscale hotel chains, minibars are becoming a relic.
Read MorePajamas at breakfast and bare feet in the lobby: How hotels are tackling bad etiquette
Some hotels are addressing etiquette breaches by providing subtle cues, while others are taking a more heavy-handed approach.
Read MoreMore Southeast Asians are flocking to China's Chongqing city. Social media hype is a big reason
"In 2025 alone, we've captured a nearly 12-fold surge in demand for Chongqing, compared to demand for other cities," says Sarah Wan of Klook.
Read MoreFHFA Director Bill Pulte says arrested Freddie Mac would-be bomber still contacting him
In a social post on X on Thursday, FHFA Director Bill Pulte said a fired Freddie Mac employee who was arrested in March for threatening to blow up the Freddie Mac building in McLean, Virginia has continued to contact him. It’s Pulte’s first public statement on the incident since the woman’s arrest.P
Read MoreModer CTO Joe Trapani: ‘The answer to everything is always data’
Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler recently sat down with Joe Trapani, chief technology officer at Moder, to talk about how he approaches problem solving with tech, the shininess of gen AI and why it’s probably smart to keep humans in the loop for some tasks. Moder was recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Te
Read MoreeXp’s Glenn Sanford fires back at Compass over private listings
While his firm may not be named as a defendant in Compass’s lawsuit against Zillow, it doesn’t that mean Glenn Sanford, the CEO of eXp World Holdings, doesn’t have thoughts to share. In its complaint, Compass (the nation’s largest brokerage by sales volume) named eXp Realty (the top brokerage by tra
Read MoreTrump’s assault on DEI hasn’t ended federal efforts to stop appraisal bias
The appraisal industry shed no tears when the Trump administration sought to undo the Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Interagency Taskforce, the federal effort to investigate racial bias in appraisals implemented by former President Joe Biden.But that doesn’t mean appraisers have seen
Read More“Trash kingpin” Trump appointee sells oceanfront Palm Beach mansion for $39M
“Trash kingpin” Anthony Lomangino sold his oceanfront Palm Beach mansion for $38.8 million, three years after it hit the market. Records show Lomangino sold the house at 1742 South Ocean Boulevard to a trust named for the address and managed by attorney David Klein. The true buyer is hidden. Christ
Read MoreStable mortgage rate environment reshapes how LOs engage with borrowers
Analysts, economists and mortgage professionals are coining this quarter’s activity as one of the most “calm” periods for mortgage rates in recent memory. It follows nearly three years of borrowers being sidelined by higher rates or “stuck” in loans with historically low rates.BTIG analysts said Wed
Read MoreBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate expands in California
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Haven Properties has opened a new office in Monterey, California — extending its reach to a 175-mile coastal service area across the state’s central region. The firm — which already operates offices in San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Santa Maria and Paso
Read MoreHouseSavings.com launches flat-fee, low-commission listing platform
HouseSavings.com — a real estate brokerage based in central Pennsylvania — has introduced a digital-first platform that offers flat-fee and low-commission listing services with the goal of reducing costs for home sellers.The company’s model features three residential listing packages — two flat-fee
Read MoreLongbridge’s Melissa Macerato on how the latest proprietary reverse product came to be
In May, Longbridge Financial debuted Platinum Preserve, a new proprietary reverse mortgage product that aims to help borrowers preserve home equity for their heirs.RMD spoke to Longbridge co-founder Melissa Macerato about the product’s origins, how industry pros have received it thus far, and how it
Read MoreNew Florida condo laws aim to add transparency for buyers
Come July 1, those working and transacting in Florida’s condo market will have some new requirements to deal with. On Monday, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed both HB 913 and HB 393 into law. Many of the changes outlined in the bills were championed by Florida Realtors. These changes include thi
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