With mortgage rates falling to their lowest level in over a year, 2026 may be the year prospective homeowners who have been sitting on the bench finally get a shot at a new home.  But whether you’re a first-time buyer or a homeowner looking to make a change, landing in a new home this year will take

HGTV star Jenny Marrs has opened up about the heartbreaking challenges that her family had to endure in 2025—while sharing her "prayers" for a happier, healthier year for all of her loved ones. Just before the clock struck 11:59 p.m. on New Year's Eve, the 46-year-old "Fixer to Fabulous" star took t

Moving to a new state can be daunting, especially if you’re a first time homebuyer or a retiree looking to downsize. The good news is that while it can be overwhelming, moving can actually make financial sense for someone on a tight budget. This is especially true for remote workers who have managed

In states where property taxes and homeowners insurance costs are rising the fastest, there has been a spike in the number of people who are delinquent on their mortgages, according to real estate analytics firm Cotality. And an increase in escrow payments may be one of the biggest risks homeowners

While Florida real estate might be struggling, one well-known area has started the new year with a bang: Palm Beach County. Home sales in Palm Beach County accelerated for a third straight month in November 2025, signaling renewed momentum in South Florida's housing market, says the latest report fr

South Florida auto dealer Craig Zinn paid nearly $27 million for a waterfront mansion in Hillsboro Beach.  Zinn acquired a 10,600-square-foot home on Hillsboro Mile, via a Delaware LLC. It has seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and two half-baths. Zinn’s name was crossed off on the $21.4 million mortgag

Prince Harry has reportedly extended an invitation to his father, King Charles, to visit his family's $14.65 million Montecito mansion during the monarch's upcoming trip to the U.S. According to reports, Harry, 41, is "desperately" hoping that Charles, 77, will find time in the schedule for his plan

British investor Pamela W. Starret sold a lakefront estate in Palm Beach for $72 million, marking one of the first trophy deals on the island this year.  Starret sold the mansion at 1460 North Lake Way to an undisclosed buyer in an off-market sale.  Gary Pohrer with Serhant represented the seller, a

A slice of luxury in the Pacific Northwest is on sale—at a deep discount. The units at Ritz-Carlton Residences in Portland, OR, which start at over $1 million, are being offered for up to 50% less, according to KGW and the Portland Business Journal. The outlet reports that Christie's International R

Rilea Group landed a $149.2 million in construction financing for its planned Mohawk at Wynwood, a 300-unit apartment tower. The Miami-based real estate developer secured $124.2 million in C-PACE capital from Nuveen Green Capital and a $25 million senior loan from ABANCA USA, arranged by Javier Herr

Love at first sight and cold feet are common experiences in relationships—and real estate—as two stars of the hit reality TV series “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” soon learned when buying their first home in France. Manon and Anthony Berryman are among six couples chronicling their move out of the U

A group of investors kicked off the new year with a signed contract to sell their non-waterfront Miami Beach home asking nearly $18 million. The pending deal marks the most expensive of seven contracts signed in Miami-Dade County between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4, according to the latest Eklund-Gomes repor

Home insurance is an essential expense when it comes to protecting your home and your finances.  While it’s not always required, without it, you may have to come up with thousands (or even tens of thousands) of dollars out of pocket. If a fire damages your property, someone slips in your driveway, o

"Today" show host Dylan Dreyer had a roller-coaster Christmas celebration in her new suburban home, revealing that the festivities were abruptly cut short when her son ended up in the hospital with a "touch of the flu." The 44-year-old TV personality, who revealed in November that she had followed i

What does it mean to be able to “afford” a home? Certainly, you’ll need enough money to buy the place, even if that means getting help from a mortgage lender. But what about all the other costs associated with homeownership—everything from taxes and insurance to HOA fees and having the cash on hand

An immaculate 1967 Corvette crosses the block at last year’s auction. Photo courtesy of Mecum Auctions Inc. Be still my beating heart. The annual Mecum Kissimmee, the world’s biggest collector car auction with a staggering 4,500 unique cars, trucks, motorcycles, and boats, crosses the block over 13

Affiliated Development scored a $73 million construction loan for a Live Local Act project in Boynton Beach, amid a rush to build apartments under the state workforce housing law.  Fort Lauderdale-based Affiliated, a workforce and affordable rentals developer, started construction of The Dune with 3

Comedian Amy Schumer escaped the bitter New York winter by jetting off on a sun-filled vacation—but not before modeling a host of swimwear and beach attire in an impromptu photo shoot at her Big Apple home. The 44-year-old mother of one, who recently sold the Brooklyn townhouse she shared with her e

In 1998, Karl Bushby set off on the "Goliath Expedition," a mission to walk around the world. Here's the number one lesson he learned about happiness.

NBC host Sheinelle Jones has been given a heartfelt send-off by her co-hosts on the third hour of the "Today" show as she heads off to join Jenna Bush Hager in leading the fourth hour of the popular morning program. Jones, 47, who lost her husband, Uche Ojeh, to brain cancer in May, was announced as