As the uber wealthy flock to Florida’s east coast, buying waterfront estates in Miami’s Coconut Grove and compounds in the ultra-exclusive towns of Palm Beach and Manalapan, a much quieter wealth hub in the Sunshine State is emerging as a rival: Naples. The city that long attracted “newlyweds and ne

When a 4.25-acre bayfront site in Miami’s Brickell district came on the market, conventional wisdom dictated that one of South Florida’s real estate dynasties would claim it.  The Pérez family’s Related Group was in the running, while others that also have shaped Miami’s skyline showed some interest

Boston is staring down a mass exodus of young residents who are being squeezed out by surging housing costs driving them toward more affordable markets, according to a new survey.  The 2026 Young Residents Survey, commissioned by The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation, found that more tha

If you bought your home in the years following the pandemic, chances are your mortgage is sitting on a rate between 6% and 7%. When the Federal Reserve hiked rates in 2022 to course-correct from historic lows, prospective and current homeowners began the long wait for the "magic number": a rate belo

Nerds are people too Since 1946, economists and others who find themselves alone on Friday nights have studied the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers for indications of consumer attitudes toward the U.S. economy. At its core, the survey measures current conditions and future expectations —

Congress stands at the crossroads of enacting the “21st Century Road to Housing Act.”  A key priority of this bill is manufactured housing – and manufactured housing communities – with the objective of expanding our nation’s affordable housing supply.     As part of this effort, Section 304 of the l

California resident Edwin Castro is the biggest lottery winner of all time, after hitting a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in 2022. But would he be liable under a proposed California law to tax the wealth of billionaires? The answer, it turns out, is complicated and far from clear. But Castro's cas

KB Home Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert R. “Rob” Dillard will step down from his role effective May 8, 2026, the Los Angeles-based homebuilder disclosed in a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29. Dillard’s departure is “not related to any

The acclaimed Apple TV series "Widow's Bay" has become the latest streaming sensation to captivate viewers and critics alike—earning rave reviews across the board, thanks to its witty dialog and dark, eerie undertones. Starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root, the series, which premiere

A North Shore estate with deep roots in Midwestern history has returned to the market with a price adjustment. It presents the opportunity to own a pastoral retreat that feels like a slice of rural Britain rather than a home just 40 minutes from the Windy City. The Tudor-style residence at 499 West

After more than a year off, Formula 1 racing legend Sergio Pérez is back in Miami, where he was welcomed by none other than the city’s condo king, developer Jorge Pérez.  The two Pérezes, who aren’t related, warmed up for the Miami Grand Prix at a new Brickell restaurant earlier in the week. Sergio,

A one-of-a-kind Georgian manor located just 20 minutes from Richmond, VA, has found a buyer after just two days on the market. Known as Walnut Hill Farm, the Greek Revival–influenced home was listed in April for $4.25 million and offers more than 6,500 square feet of interior living space defined by

An enchanting tiny home that has been decked out with delightful "Alice in Wonderland"-themed decor is offering up a bargain opportunity to step through the looking glass and into a property that holds a whole new world behind its doors. And if the whimsical design of the pint-sized property isn't e

Tensions are rising in Archbald, PA, over plans for dozens of new data centers that will span hundreds of acres in the tiny borough. The city of 7,000 is divided over developers' plans to build six data center campuses that would include 51 data warehouses that would each be about the size of a Walm

Spirit Airlines ceased operations overnight after a failed government bailout.

Mortgage spreads are once again the unsung hero for housing in 2026 because they are the sole reason why mortgage rates have been under 6.65% the entire year! Last week, the benefits of mortgage spreads being close to normal were very evident: if we currently had the highest levels of mortgage sprea

Jessica Herrera would never have rented out her new-build home in Decatur, GA, by the hour if she had been able to get the permits on time. A developer by trade, she built a four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 3,500-square-foot home and planned to sell it upon completion. But the build took much longer tha

A dramatic diamond-shaped residence that serves up a feast for the eyes around every corner has just hit the market in Georgia for $799,000—complete with a jaw-dropping spiral staircase that appears to float in the air. The Tom Mozen-designed architectural marvel is nestled in the East Cobb woods in

The Met Gala is set to make a return to New York City on May 4, when some of the world's biggest celebrities will descend upon the storied steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, turning the historic gallery into a star-studded catwalk. Among them will be this year's lead sponsors and honorary co-c

It could be risky to delay buying plane tickets and hoping fares will drop, according to travel experts.