Miami commissioners voted to approve on first reading a proposal that would allow developers to double their density in specific neighborhoods, starting in Edgewater.  Under the proposal, developers would pay $35,000 per unit into a Resilience Trust Fund for the additional density. Those funds would

HGTV has found itself in hot water with viewers yet again after taking a break from its traditional home renovation content to air the hit Christmas movie "Elf" twice within a matter of days. The network—which recently came under fire for canceling a host of different shows—aired the popular festive

Danish pastry chef Paw Mikkelsen and his wife, Elizabeth, in their eponymous pastry shop. Photo by Rebecca Surman The eponymous owner of Mikkelsen’s Pastry Shop, Danish pastry chef Paw Mikkelsen, has been creating all manner of baked goods for restaurants and retail customers for a quarter-century a

Chef Vincenzo Betulia unveils Tulia Italian Steak. Photo by Reagan Rule Bid “adieu” to The French Brasserie Rustique and say “ciao” to Tulia Italian Steak, as chef Vincenzo Betulia reimagines his restaurant on Fifth Avenue South, Naples. The new place, planned to open last month, expands an approach

Family-style dishes at La Salière. Photo courtesy of at La Salière La Salière Tradition meets timeless European charm at La Salière, which made its official U.S. debut in Naples November 7. For Thanksgiving, the restaurant will invite guests to indulge in a special $29 holiday plate featuring roas

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has opened up about her "unusual" marriage to real estate investor Nicholas Riccio—revealing the "challenging" moment she told her parents that she was in a relationship with a man 32 years her senior. Leavitt, 28, who is the youngest White House press se

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Meghan King has temporarily lost custody of her three kids with ex-husband Jim Edmonds after she allegedly gave one of her children unprescribed ADHD medication. The 41-year-old reality star reportedly gave her son Hayes, 7, Ritalin multiple times, althoug

Billionaire Jeffrey Soffer’s plan for a water park at his Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort is caught in a tidal wave of opposition. At a Tuesday meeting of the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board, neighboring residents, city activists and board members slammed the proposal to redevelop the 1,504

A Texas-based developer is planning a boutique luxury condominium in Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas neighborhood. Bellaire, Texas-based Claremont Property Company, led by Keeley Megarity, is planning an eight-unit, five-story project at 50 Isle of Venice Drive, according to a press release. Prices for t

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan increased to 6.26%, up from 6.24% last week. So how does this affect your monthly mortgage payment? And what does it mean for homebuyers? Here’s the monthly cost of purchasing a typical home today, according to the Realtor.com® mortgage calculator. M

"Today" host Dylan Dreyer and her estranged husband, Brian Fichera, have officially offloaded their longtime marital home in New York City, almost one year to the day after they listed it for $2.5 million. Eight months after putting the property on the market, Dreyer, 44, and Fichera, 38, announced

Many homeowners have seen their places turn into cash machines, with property values across some parts of the nation surging. Even though price growth has slowed because of high mortgage rates, affordability issues, and more homes hitting the market, a handful of metros stand out with big double-dig

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the aptly named Missouri city of Festus, where an "iconic" tree farm has just been put on the market for the first time since it began doling out festive cheer to families from near and far back in the 1970s. Meert Tree Farm, a 150-acre Christmas tree f

The new average age of a first-time homebuyer climbed dramatically to 40 this year, meaning that older millennials, after years of scraping and saving, have finally achieved the American Dream.  For those who have yet to manage the pathway to homeownership, the future may hold the key. Their baby bo

As someone who’s spent decades in the mortgage trenches—and as one of the owners of a $1 billion independent mortgage banking company—I’ve seen a few sunrises and sunsets in this industry. The 2008 crisis. Conservatorship. Waves of QE. Worsening LLPA’s. Adverse market fees. The pandemic housing chao

Morisa Ivory’s path to homeownership began the moment her rent jumped from $700 to $1,000 a month. With four kids and no room to spare, she decided she had to try buying a home, even if the process felt daunting. Her budget was modest: starting around $40,000 and eventually stretching to $90,000 as

Holding a weaker passport means costly fees, long waits, endless documents, and humiliating scrutiny — making travel a hassle.

Homeowners may want to look up: High in the stratosphere, balloon-deployed robots are snapping images of rooftops, yards, and entire neighborhoods. They’re part of a new wave of aerial technology developed by Brooklyn-based startup Near Space Labs, which uses AI-powered robots floated to the edge of

Homebuilders are adjusting to the growing needs of families. Whether its aging parents or property owners looking to make extra money, it's about convenience. The latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report by the National Association of Realtors® reveals that multigenerational dwellings made u

"Landman" actress Ali Larter has opened up about her decision to trade the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for a quiet life in rural Idaho—while looking back on her "simple, beautiful" childhood in an idyllic suburban home. Larter, 49, has enjoyed a hugely varied career in front of the cameras, havin