It's not secret that housing is expensive, but what’s less apparent is the widening financial gap between existing homeowners and those looking to gain a foothold in the market.  Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. housing market has fractured into two, mirroring the broader K-shaped economy. On o

Just months after Anne Boice and her brother, Adam Schumacher, started their real estate business in Central Florida, they found themselves in an impossible situation: Their parents died within months of each other, leaving the siblings their homes. To say it was a shock is an understatement. “We we

When “Fire Country” actress Diane Farr landed her role on the hit CBS drama, she was reluctant to leave behind everything she holds near and dear while traveling to Canada to film the show. So, she brought the most important elements from her life in California with her—purchasing a permanent home i

Over the past several months, former President Donald Trump has floated a number of ideas aimed at helping Americans buy homes again. Among them are proposals such as 50-year mortgages and other creative financing tools intended to lower monthly payments for buyers struggling with today’s interest r

Gold-backed lending, a billion-dollar industry, is reshaping India’s retail credit landscape and drawing global investors to the sector.

In late 2025, Barbara and Robbie McBroom needed more than a new house. After the death of Robbie’s mother, the couple found themselves stretched across two households, caring for their nephew while trying to manage grief, legal matters, and the cost of keeping two homes afloat. When Barbara, 76, suf

Hollywood A-lister Kurt Russell has opened up about the roots of his and longtime partner Goldie Hawn's shared "love" of real estate—revealing how a childhood spent in a rustic log cabin sparked a lasting appreciation for unique dwellings. The 75-year-old actor reflected on his upbringing, early car

While condo sales have recently slumped in Florida, it's a different story in Hawaii. In February, Maui’s condominium sales surged 25% as buyers leaned toward more affordable options, according to the Realtors® Association of Maui. "Condo sales have been improving," Evan Harlow, a real estate agent

Did brain damage cloud George Pino’s recollection of his involvement in a 2022 boat crash that killed a teenage girl?  An expert witness’ evaluation of Pino’s injuries may be integral to his defense as the Doral-based broker prepares to go to trial on manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in the

Did brain damage cloud George Pino’s recollection of his involvement in a 2022 boat crash that killed a teenage girl?  An expert witness’ evaluation of Pino’s injuries may be integral to his defense as the Doral-based broker prepares to go to trial on manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in the

The couple behind a video that has gone viral because of a heated argument between them and a renter is speaking out. An HOA president from Puyallup, WA, his wife, and a renter recently had a dispute that went viral on TikTok—racking up 20 million views. The fight ended in an assault arrest, with th

Rick Ross took his hustling mentality straight to the bank. The Grammy-nominated rapper and record executive, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts II, secured $10.7 million in additional financing, backed by his waterfront Star Island estate in Miami Beach. Records show an affiliate of Bricke

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) moved Monday to formally separate access to its multiple listing service (MLS) from mandatory membership with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) — a change the organization’s leader said is aimed at expansion and risk management. MRED offers wholesale listing

Following in the footsteps of an initial dataset for 2025, Reverse Market Insight (RMI) and HECMWorld published updated numbers this week for reverse mortgage broker and third-party originator activity. While the top Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) originators for January 2026 did not vary fr

GL Homes revived a proposal for a residential project near Kendall after yearslong legal battles with opponents and public hearings.  Miami-Dade County commissioners are expected to vote next month on the application for 500-plus homes on the closed 168-acre Calusa golf course, after delaying a deci

The Big Apple is going big on tiny homes. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is all on board, and the city just released a library of "one-stop shopping" for those interested in adding an ADU to their property. Called "ADU for You," the site showcases a collection of eye-catching designs already reviewed for gene

New Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s first-year housing agenda delivered new money and new tools for affordable housing preservation, but it fell short on the package’s biggest supply-side proposal: a statewide push to allow multifamily housing by right in many commercially zoned areas. A pair of

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home is undergoing what appear to be extensive renovations after a woman fired multiple gunshots at the $14 million mansion the singer shares with her partner, A$AP Rocky, and their three kids. Photos reveal that work is underway to fix the bullet holes that were left in the

Compass is dismissing its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow over the listing portal giant’s listing access standards policy. The Robert Reffkin-helmed firm filed its motion to dismiss the lawsuit without prejudice, meaning that Compass could file another lawsuit against Zillow with similar claims in

President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mortgages addresses several concerns raised by banks and nonbanks, which have largely welcomed it as a road map for regulatory change. But it’s also receiving pushback from consumer advocates.Friday’s order on “promoting access to mortgage credit” a