Two months after Miami created the Allapattah Community Redevelopment Agency, the city is drilling down on specifics on how to approach its makeover and entice development without losing residents or diversity.  A preliminary plan projects roughly $800 million in revenue from tax increment financing

In South Florida’s latest batch of hiring news, Guillermo Freixas has left Compass to launch his own team at Serhant.  The Miami-based broker will serve as president of My Block Group. He is also the founder of the digital brand “My Block,” a series focused on Miami real estate and culture. He will

🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records in South Florida was in Miami Beach, where a waterfront, 9,200-square-foot mansion at 16 Palm Avenue changed hands for $25 million. The seller was commercial real estate investor Robert Rivani, and the buyer was a company tied to Jose Mas of the billi

The Midwest and South continue to outpace the rest of the nation in affordability and new construction, leaving almost all coastal and Western states far behind, according to the 2026 Realtor.com® Housing Report Cards. "This year's refresh reveals a familiar regional divide, but also some notable sh

First-time homebuyers looking to grow their down payment savings are starting to feel like they’re falling behind—and understandably so.  It’s been long recommended by financial experts to keep down payment savings in less volatile accounts, forgoing the stock market and embracing cash accounts like

Most people working in the mortgage industry today couldn’t pass a basic exam on the industry they work in. I was guilty of that myself, for my first several years originating loans. For me, it wasn’t because I didn’t have the aptitude or didn’t care. I cared, but about the things I knew would benef

Every month, tens of millions of American renters face a structural problem disguised as a personal one: rent is due on the first. But most workers are not paid on the first – and many don’t know how much they’ll be paid until the check arrives. In surveys of renters using payment flexibility tools,

Top producers rarely leave for the reason they put in the resignation email. “Better splits” is the polite exit line. The real reasons are quieter, gradual and, frustratingly, often completely avoidable. Here’s what’s actually driving your best agents out the door and the real estate agent retention

What a crazy weekend: we had the NBA finals, a possible legit deal with Iran and we are all getting ready for Fed week with Kevin Warsh as the new Fed Chair. But the main question is: will mortgage rates get better now? On Sunday, President Trump announced that a deal had been agreed to and that it

The world of celebrity real estate is a heady place, one that is filled with glittering megamansions, luxury developments, and buzz-worthy listings. But there is also a much darker side to this gleaming industry, one plagued by scandal, backlash, and a very hefty dose of uproar. In recent years, the

Summer is when tree roots go into overdrive, aggressively chasing moisture. When this happens, they often crack and invade aging clay or cast-iron sewer lines. “Tree roots invading your sewer line is one of the most common (and costly) plumbing surprises we come across in older properties,” says Sco

Something big is happening in Louisville—and it's not the Kentucky Derby. Sellers are flooding the market. Last month, the midsized Southern city had the highest year-over-year inventory surge of any major metro in the country, up a staggering 32.7%. That's compared with only 2.2% nationwide, accord

The first week of commercial broker George Pino’s criminal trial wrapped up last week.   Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in the 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucia “Lucy” Fernandez and injured ten others. The crash also caused debilitating injuries to now 21-year-ol

An architectural marvel that sits atop a giant boulder-like rock overlooking a lake in Idaho has hit the market for just under $10 million—more than five decades after the mastermind behind the property pulled off a feat of engineering brilliance to bring the vision to life. The 2,190-square-foot "H

Golf has been popular since the turn of the 19th century, but increasingly, the affluent are seeking out fairways that can be lived on in luxurious style, serving as the nexus of their social network. In 2024, there were approximately 3,200 golf facilities in the country with a real estate component

JetBlue faces heavy competition from Miami International Airport, an American Airlines stronghold.

Part rugged workspace, part elegant luxury, the barndominium is redefining what a modern home can be, offering the kind of blank canvas that invites a world of opportunity. This unique architectural style has skyrocketed in popularity among first-time homebuyers looking for a cost-effective build an

One year ago, I talked about how we were about to see a positive shift in the housing market, and with our weekly Housing Market Tracker articles and podcast, I’ve made sure to explain what has really been going on in the housing market since then and what hasn’t. As we sit here on a glorious weeken

An extraordinary castle-like estate in Connecticut is bringing a dash of old-world opulence to one of the state's most upscale neighborhoods—lending a rare sense of regal elegance to an area already famous for its over-the-top mansions. Known as Loch Lane Manor, the striking stone residence has near

Most Americans can’t imagine life without a monthly mortgage or rent payment. But that was exactly the dream Andy Hill, 44, had in mind when shopping with his wife Nicole, 44, for their next family home. His story proves that buying a home can usually be achieved by two, important factors: timing an