The Council of MLS (CMLS), the trade organization for multiple listing services, is pushing back against the rhetoric currently circulating the housing industry that “sellers benefit when their listings are not broadly exposed, that listing brokerages have a fiduciary duty to withhold facts from oth

The U.S. Census Bureau projects that 70% of net new homebuyers between now and 2050 will be Latino — a statistic that Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler said should guide recruiting efforts across the industry. “If we’re going to serve those communities, we also have to get more Hispanic real estate profes

For the third consecutive year, the financial health of rent-stabilized housing in New York City appears to be on the up—at least on paper. Net Operating Income (NOI)—a measure of profitability—for buildings containing stabilized units climbed 6.2% citywide in 2024, according to the 2026 Income and

Mortgage rates jumped Thursday to their highest level in more than six months, as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues to drive elevated oil prices and raises new risks of inflation. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans climbed to 6.38% for the week ending March 26, up 16 basis points fr

A pair of buyers at a Sunny Isles Beach condo project are suing developer Trump Group over alleged construction defects and delays that one of them claims were a “complete disaster.”  In separate lawsuits filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, the buyers allege they have not been able to enjoy their pur

To see our latest updates on the Nancy Guthrie case, please click here. Savannah Guthrie has shared new details about the “chaos” that erupted at mom Nancy Guthrie’s home after the 84-year-old was reported missing from the property nearly two months ago.  Sitting down with her former “Today” show co

🏆 Commercial: An industrial property known as the Tamiami Trade Park at 13815 Southwest 139th Court in Miami sold for $10.5 million, marking the highest commercial deal to come online in the region. An LLC managed by Cofe Properties was the seller, and the buyer was an entity tied to Rodolfo Gonzal

Wine Women & Shoes 2026 Raises $568,000 to Support Naples Cancer Advisors; Sold-Out Event Blends Glamour, Generosity and Community Impact More than 300 supporters of Naples Cancer Advisors gathered at the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club for the third annual Wine Women & Shoes, a sold-out afternoon highl

While pandemic-era low mortgage rates have paralyzed the housing market, a parallel renter "lock-in" effect is gripping the nation's most expensive metros, as tenants in New York City and Los Angeles find it financially impossible to walk away from below-market leases. Long-term renters—defined as h

Social media sensation Samantha Bauchmann has turned innovative dinner party ideas into a fully fledged online career—so it stands to rights that the mother of four is always ready to host a meal inside her Tennessee home, whether it be a casual school night supper with her family, or an over-the-to

On Wednesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac adopted extensive changes to their requirements for approvals of condominium projects that are eligible for their loan purchase.  The changes created more flexibility and affordability with respect to replacement cost and deductible requirements for condo ins

Home prices have been rising faster than paychecks nationwide—but that trend hasn’t played out evenly across the country. Since the first quarter of 2024, the national median home price has risen 8% from $333,438 to $360,000, according to the latest data from ATTOM, a provider of property data and r

Access to top-notch education and citizenship rights make the United States one of the best nations for lifelong economic opportunity, but when it comes to earning potential, America is at the top. That's according to the annual Opportunity Index from London-based finance firm Henley & Partners. The

Amid slowing global sales and store closures in China, Ikea has high hopes for India.

At a chilly February press conference, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled what he called his "option of last resort": a broad 9.5% property tax increase to help close the city's budget gap if Gov. Kathy Hochul refused to raise taxes on New York's wealthiest residents. It was a striking piec

The Federal Reserve lost $18.7 billion last year, as it continues to recover from pandemic stimulus programs and inflation. That's according to audited financial statements the Fed released Wednesday and marks the third year of losses for the institution. The Fed lost $77.6 billion in 2024 and $114.

The Chicago Cubs' new recruit Alex Bregman has admitted that he has no plans to quit his home in Arizona—even after signing a $175 million contract with the Illinois-based team that will see him based out of the Windy City for the next five years. Bregman, 31, sparked huge speculation about his futu

Regional market data is reinforcing the same story playing out nationally: Housing demand is holding up across major metros, even as mortgage rates move closer to levels that have historically pressured activity. That national backdrop remains surprisingly firm. Weekly pending sales rose to 71,230,

Actress-turned-talk show host Drew Barrymore is parting ways with her historical Westchester retreat after putting the sprawling abode on the market for $4.99 million—just two years after she bought it. Barrymore, 51, snapped up the six-bedroom, nine-bathroom property for $4.4 million in 2024, accor

Retired NFL player Rob Konrad, who survived at sea for 16 hours straight, upgraded to a new waterfront home on the same street in Ocean Ridge.  Konrad, a former Miami Dolphins player turned financial adviser, sold the 3,900-square-foot, four-bedroom house at 19 Harbour Drive and bought the 4,400-squ