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Reality TV personality Kyle Richards has revealed how an emotional message from her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, left her heartbroken on their 30th wedding anniversary. Richards, 57, who separated from the 56-year-old real estate mogul in July 2023 after nearly three decades of marriage, adm
Read More USDA Loan Advantages and Disadvantages

For many homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, affordability is one of the biggest challenges in the homebuying process. That’s where USDA loans can stand out. Backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA loans are designed to help eligible buyers purchase homes in qualifying rural and sub
Read MoreMiami Beach resident sues Jeffrey Soffer’s Fontainebleau over controversial water park

When Florida lawmakers passed a bill this spring, creating a loophole for billionaire Jeffrey Soffer’s controversial Miami Beach water park to proceed, a massive legal war was widely expected. The city was angered over being preempted from voting on the project, while residents decried the project’s
Read MoreSouthern Land hires Highland Homes vet to lead homebuilding

Marchbanks will lead homebuilding operations and help scale master-planned communities in Tennessee, Texas and Colorado
Read MoreBackyard Housing Boom: L.A. Sees Record Level of ADU Construction After Easing Restrictions

If you've driven through Los Angeles recently, you may have noticed a glut of new-construction projects taking place on residential properties. But many of these projects aren't brand-new homes. Instead, they're what's often referred to as accessory dwelling units: construction projects meant to exp
Read MoreBuilder sentiment runs soft as affordability strain subdues orders

Homebuilders continue to rely on incentives to drive sales. Those who buck this trend differentiate on product and community offerings
Read MoreSocial Security’s COLA increase in 2027 could be its largest in 4 years

The Social Security Administration is scheduled to announce the official 2027 COLA Oct. 14
Read MoreKeller Williams launches KW Modular agent community

New community offers training, certification and builder connections for KW agents across North America.
Read MoreACTOR KEVIN SORBO TO HEADLINE THE 4TH ANNUAL SPRING INTO THE ARTS GALA, MARCH 9

“HERCULES” ACTOR KEVIN SORBO TO HEADLINE THE 4TH ANNUAL SPRING INTO THE ARTS GALA, MARCH 9 The International Network of Creatives (INC) is proud to announce that iconic actor and filmmaker Kevin Sorbo will headline the 4th annual Spring into the Arts Gala. Sorbo gained international fame in 1993 as
Read MoreKRISTY SCHOEN POLLARD JOINS FOSTERING SUCCESS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Fostering Success is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristy Schoen Pollard to its Board of Directors. Kristy brings a strong commitment to community service to the organization. She earned degrees in psychology and Spanish from Bucknell University and an MBA from the University of Central Flo
Read MoreCHLA wants IMBs to be eligible for FHLBank membership

Group warns against expanded mortgage purchases while urging modernized membership and annual lending reviews
Read MoreCan You Use a USDA Loan for a Manufactured Home?

For many buyers, manufactured homes offer a more affordable path to homeownership than a traditional single-family home. Pairing that affordability with a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan can make buying a home even more accessible, especially for buyers looking in rural and suburban communities.
Read MoreWells Fargo funds rural housing with $1.5M Habitat partnership

The $1.5 million investment aims to expand modular homebuilding in rural areas
Read MoreJ&W Gold Institute launches real estate agent Historic Home Specialist credential

Curriculum covers preservation standards, valuation methods, incentives and design review processes for landmark transactions.
Read MoreFlorida Homeowners Could Win Big Tax Cuts—but Local Hospitals Stand To Lose Millions

This fall, Florida voters will have a chance to weigh in on an amendment to the state constitution that significantly reduces property taxes. The “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes" amendment expands homestead exemptions and lowers assessment caps for non-homestead properties. The propos
Read MoreFormer Ohio Jail With Original Prison Cells Hits the Market as a $400K Home

A historic Ohio property that once housed criminals behind bars is now offering buyers the chance to lock down a very unusual home of their own. The former Old Wood County Jail in Perrysburg, OH, has hit the market for $400,000, nearly 180 years after the brick building was constructed in 1847. Loca
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HGTV star Joanna Gaines knows a thing or two about pulling off a successful home renovation, but recently, the mother of five dropped some helpful knowledge about another topic she’s become well-acquainted with—college move-in day. In an Aug. 16 Instagram post, the “Fixer Upper” co-host opened up ab
Read More Miami Beach home linked to Playboy Mansion owner finds buyer for $25M

A Miami Beach estate linked to Playboy Mansion owner Daren Metropoulos found a buyer last week, landing a contract for $25 million. The contract was one of 14 signed between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The report tracks all listings in
Read MoreMiami voters to decide on restoration, management of historic marine stadium

The fate of the historic Miami Marine Stadium’s future manager will be in the hands of voters at Tuesday’s election. If approved by Miami residents, Miami Referendum 2 will grant a management contract of up to 40 years with Global Spectrum, a subsidiary of Oak View Group, one of the country’s large
Read MoreBerkshire Hathaway Boosts Investment in Homebuilders After Buying Taylor Morrison

Berkshire Hathaway has signaled its long-term confidence in the residential real estate market by increasing its stake in prominent homebuilder Lennar and acquiring new shares of home developer DR Horton this past quarter. Berkshire Hathaway boosted is stake in Lennar by around 30% to $1.157 billion
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