South Florida has long been a favorite destination for wealthy Colombian real estate investors, but worsening political and economic volatility at home has sharpened their focus on the Sunshine State. Although Miami has historically been their favored location, Colombian investors are also expanding

Inheritance fights are largely believed to happen only after death: A will is read, a sibling feels slighted, a family home becomes the center of a dispute. But estate experts say a more troubling version of that conflict is starting earlier—while parents are still alive. “I think the reason we're s

The housing market has spent three years talking about one number: the mortgage rate. That makes sense. The mortgage rate matters. It decides the monthly payment. It decides who can buy, who can refinance, who can move and who has to wait. But the lock-in has lasted long enough that the rate is no l

Elevated mortgage rates, affordability pressures and economic uncertainty continue to shape the housing market in 2026, prompting homebuilders to adopt a more disciplined operating approach. Across the industry, builders are refining product mix, tightening inventory levels and pursuing strategic ho

Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis has opened up about the hilarious childhood pastime that left the residents of her quiet Massachusetts hometown so alarmed that they would regularly phone her mother to report her wild antics. The “Thelma & Louise” star reflected on her humble upbringing in Wareham

Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis has opened up about the hilarious childhood pastime that left the residents of her quiet Massachusetts hometown so alarmed that they would regularly phone her mother to report her wild antics. The “Thelma & Louise” star reflected on her humble upbringing in Wareham

Over the past few years, 72-year-old cinematographer David West saw his whole world fell apart. "My 22-year marriage ended, after raising four kids," he tells Realtor.com®. "The strikes in Hollywood knocked out union and nonunion jobs, and many of them didn't come back. I lost my brother and my dog.

Though there is still a lot of uncertainty, it looks like we could have an actual end to the Iran conflict as tankers are starting to move through the Strait of Hormuz. If we don’t have to worry about oil prices getting much higher for longer, what are the implications for mortgage rates? And what h

In the North Georgia mountains, where trout streams wind through the forest, a newly relisted creekside retreat is offering a fisherman's dream: the chance to quite literally make the catch of the day from your own front porch. Located at 401 Mountain Rivers Road in Mineral Bluff, the fully renovate

There’s been a noticeable shift in how clients approach this business. Buyers and sellers aren’t just hiring agents anymore. They’re vetting them more carefully, asking sharper questions and paying closer attention to how you show up before, during, and after the transaction. The dynamic has flipped

An eco-friendly, sustainable earth home that is tucked away on a lush, green parcel in Colorado Springs' Black Forest has just landed on the market for $1.3 million. Hand-crafted in 1997 using recycled materials, the residence was constructed from more than 1,500 recycled tires, mud, aluminum cans,

Known as the "Cherry Capital of the World," Traverse City, MI, is home to orchards that produce roughly 75% of the world's tart cherries. But a combination of economic pressure, development demand, and generational turnover is lately pushing more cherry farmers to put their prize orchards on the mar

Marglli Gallego was supposed to be a savior for South Florida’s largest homeowners association.  She rode to power at the Hammocks, first elected to the board of directors as treasurer in 2015 and then rising to president in 2017. Some homeowners say at first, they saw her as their way out from prev

U.S. House appropriators unveiled a fiscal 2027 spending bill that includes the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with proposed cuts drawing criticism from housing advocates. The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations (THUD) Act, 2027, appr

For some real estate brokers and team leaders, coaching can be difficult to scale. Individual coaching offers more personalized guidance but can be costly, while group training reaches more agents but may not address each agent’s specific needs. Phillip Gagnon, founder and CEO of broker management p

Like other segments of the broader housing industry, the appraisal space is rapidly evolving through consolidation, technology adoption and federal policy shifts. Reverse mortgage professionals should be mindful of these factors as they work with appraisers to close deals. Erik Morin, CEO of Miami-b

New York City's elite have long looked north of the city for more land, more house, and more bang for the buck. Then there's the buyer who can afford a $17 million entry point to the ultra-luxury threshold, defined as the top 10% of the market. Buyers on that level—celebrities, sports figures, found

One of America’s most notorious billionaires says he’s in favor of tax breaks for those who need it most: the working class.   Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and the fourth-richest man in the world, spoke last week with CNBC on the state of the American economy, the AI boom, and most notably, wealth

For years, the mortgage industry wore integrations like a badge of honor. Legacy loan origination systems have hundreds of them, connecting to every vendor, service provider and data source imaginable. The more, the merrier. Sounds impressive? Look closer. Think about the incentives. For a service p

David Barbosa is one of the most prestigious brokers in the idyllic suburb of Westfield, NJ, with regular listings valued in the multimillions. But in 2019, he was handed the strangest listing he'd ever had: a gorgeous 1905 Dutch Colonial at 657 Boulevard that had been at the center of one of the to