In the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, overwhelmingly approved by the Senate on Thursday, is a provision titled, “Homes Are for People, Not Corporations.” This provision seeks to impose new restrictions on institutional investors in the single-family housing market. Under the provision, entities o

A federal judge on Friday blocked subpoenas that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) served the Federal Reserve in a case involving Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony on the central bank’s headquarters renovation, concluding the effort appeared designed to “harass and pressure” him to lower in

Uncertainty, margin compression and the gut-check math of affordability are the givens of a new-home market impatiently waiting for relief on at least one of those three fronts.  Most public homebuilders – facing this indefinite limbo – are doing the same thing: slowing down. Production starts are t

Reuben Brothers is looking to upgrade its W South Beach. The London-based investment firm, led by billionaire brothers Simon and David Reuben, is going before the Miami Beach Preservation Board for approval on Tuesday. The planned changes include a members-only social club, a French bakery and a new

iBuyer Opendoor’s recently launched mortgage product — which promises below-market interest rates after the company removed its markup — has sparked debate across the industry about who absorbs the cost and whether the model is sustainable. Some industry professionals view the offering as similar to

Billy Joel's daughter Alexa Ray Joel has revealed whether he plans to return to the stage amid his brain disorder—weeks after offloading his sprawling Long Island home to spend more time in Florida. The 40-year-old daughter of the "Vienna" hitmaker, 76, who announced on May 23 that he would be calli

The private listings debate just got louder. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has launched HannaList, an internal listing network that allows Howard Hanna agents to share listings exclusively with Howard Hanna buyer agents before those properties ever reach the MLS. Combined with what Compass has b

In rural Mason County, KY, an unnamed Fortune 100 company’s grand plan to build a billion‑dollar data center has run into a formidable obstacle: farmers who say they will not sell their land at any price.  The clash is turning this normally quiet corner of northern Kentucky into a flashpoint in the

Phil Crescenzo Jr., a high-producing loan officer in South Carolina, is joining NFM Lending. The move was announced Friday on social media by NFM managing director Greg Sher. Crescenzo comes to NFM after a two-year stint as Southeast division manager for Nation One Mortgage Corp. His prior experienc

With the closure of its merger with Anywhere Real Estate now in the rearview mirror, Compass International Holdings (CIH) is looking to get all 340,000 real estate professionals under its all-in-one technology platform. On Friday, the firm announced that Shay Artzi will spearhead this effort in his

The pastoral Palm Beach County town of Wellington is growing by 446 acres in a move that handed the Kolter Group a victory. The village council approved the annexation of Artistry Lakes, a 446-acre agricultural area at 18551 Southern Boulevard, along with zoning that allows a Kolter affiliate to bui

The U.S. economy's growth in late 2025 was dramatically slower than initially reported, in large part due to the fallout from last fall's record-breaking government shutdown. Gross domestic product (GDP), the total monetary value of the nation's goods and services, increased at an annualized rate of

Colorado lawmakers are pushing forward a bill aimed at expanding local government ability to develop affordable and middle-income housing. The state House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 26-001, which has several different provisions that are aimed at supporting workforce housing. The 53-10 vo

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have reportedly secured a wedding date and will be getting married ahead of NFL training camp. After revealing that he was returning to the Kansas City Chiefs for another year—and that Swift helped him make his decision—reports have now claimed that the "Lover" hitmaker

If you’re ready to sell an inherited home, you may be contemplating what to do with everything in it. In general, you have two options: Hold an estate sale or hire a junk removal service. The right choice depends on a few factors, such as your property value, timeline for selling, and how much time

Diane Ly was living in Maine when a family emergency pulled her to Southern California. But without kids or a mortgage, what could have been an exhausting move was a relatively seamless pivot. “Had I owned my house or had a mortgage to pay, it would have made things a lot more complicated,” she tell

Former HGTV star Nicole Curtis has blamed her use of a racial slur that got her show "Rehab Addict" canceled on being a boy mom. Curtis' show "Rehab Addict" was abruptly canceled after she was accused of making "an offensive racial comment" during filming of the series. A shocking clip of Curtis, 49

Mortgage rates continued their recent upward trend this week, as the average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.11% for the week ending March 13, according to Freddie Mac. This increase follows last week's 6% and the 5.98% milestone from the week prior, which had been the lowest level since

Dacra, Fort Partners and their development partners are teaming up with a French hospitality firm on their planned luxury hotel and condo project in the Miami Design District.  Fouquet’s, a brand of over 100-year-old French entertainment firm Barrière, will be the flag for the hotel at Miami Design

To see our latest updates on the Nancy Guthrie case, please click here. The Arizona sheriff leading the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie has admitted that he believes the 84-year-old was "targeted," warning that the suspect will "absolutely" attack again. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos opened up ab