Oak Row Equities and Vlad Doronin’s OKO Group paid a record $520 million this week for a Brickell assemblage they plan to develop with a hotel and branded condos.  It marked the biggest development site deal in South Florida and likely the state.  The pair purchased the 4.25-acre bayfront assemblage

For real estate investors sidelined by traditional income documentation requirements, debt-service-coverage ratio (DSCR) loans are becoming easier to access and are more widely available as lenders refine underwriting and gain confidence in the product’s performance. Like other seemingly “nontraditi

Former Boston Celtics player Jrue Holiday has officially sold his sprawling Massachusetts home for $6.69 million—two months after going into a contract with a buyer and months after he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 35-year-old—who moved from the Boston-based team to the Trail Blazers

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan decreased to 6.18%, down from 6.21% last week, as markets continue to react to the Federal Reserve's decision to lower its benchmark interest rate for the third consecutive time this year. So how does this affect your monthly mortgage payment? And wh

Homebuyers are expected to earn enough to cover monthly housing expenses, which can be a heavy financial burden in pricey markets. However, the nation's most affordable metros demand far lower incomes, giving working families some breathing room. Among the 50 largest U.S. metros, the 10 least expens

A unanimous Arizona Court of Appeals ruling this fall sent a blunt message to city halls: When it comes to short-term rentals, local control has hard limits in this state.  The decision arrives as cities across Arizona, grappling with rising housing costs and shrinking inventory, have pushed to regu

"Queer Eye" star Bobby Berk is best known for transforming the lives of men in desperate need of a lifestyle overhaul—but he is now turning his expert eye to another, much more niche project: tackling the overwhelming world of junk hoarding. The topic takes center stage in Berk's new HGTV series "Ju

A lavish Vermont retreat with recently built pool house and outdoor heated pool, custom designed for après-ski entertaining, has just hit the market in Woodstock for $3,300,000. The 2.37-acre mountain getaway known as the Alta House overlooks Mount Tom Forest, the country's oldest continuously manag

An eye-popping penthouse in Ann Arbor, MI, owned by retired kitchen cabinet mogul Richard Merillat and wife Lynette has just hit the market for $7 million. The maximalist three-bedroom residence located high atop The Brady Apartments boasts a colorful and wildly outfitted interior, custom created by

Waymo again paused it robotaxi service, citing a flash flood warning on Christmas Day.

When a storybook-style home designed by noted architect R. Harold Zook last hit the market in June 2023, it snagged a buyer, who scooped it up for $ 1 million, just 64 days later. Since purchasing, they reimagined the four-bedroom, Cotswold-style cottage in Elmhurst, IL that was built in 1925, takin

A snow covered driveway often means it’s time to grab your shovel and get to work. But while shoveling snow is a routine winter task for many homeowners, it can also be extremely dangerous. “Shoveling snow is tougher on the body than most people realize,” says Gene Caballero, co-founder of GreenPal

Affordability became a central concern in 2025. With rising mortgage rates and tighter budgets, many buyers shifted their focus from competing in the hottest markets to getting the most value for their housing dollar. Although the national median price per square foot hovered around $229 from Januar

Have you ever considered owning a short-term rental property in another country? While opportunities vary, some locations can offer significantly higher returns than others. According to Jamie Lane, chief economist at AirDNA—a firm that compiles and analyzes Vrbo and Airbnb data—it's become a trend

An investor who partnered with Ryan Serhant’s eponymous powerhouse brokerage has shared the story behind getting the star broker to work with investors—while a competing agent opened up about her own cameo on "Owning Manhattan." Jeffrey Berman, a partner at Camber Creek, which is a venture capital f

Country singer Jon Wolfe has earned his spurs as both a celebrated musician and a tequila brand founder, so when it comes to the Texas home where he hangs his cowboy hat, he’s made sure there’s room for all of his creative endeavors to mix together smoothly. The 47-year-old singer-songwriter bought

Travel in 2026 is expected to emphasize less-traveled destinations, decision-free planning, wellness retreats, nostalgia trips & AI‑powered hotel stays.

As the new year approaches, many homeowners are resolving to save more, and few expenses have surged faster than home insurance.  Premiums have climbed nearly 70% since 2021, with an additional 16% increase projected by 2027, according to industry estimates. These spikes have made it financially rec

"Property Brothers" star Jonathan Scott and actress Zooey Deschanel, who got engaged in 2023, have decked the halls of their sprawling Los Angeles home, transforming it into a winter wonderland. Scott, 47, and Deschanel, 45, partnered with Glitterville Studios creator and designer Stephen Brown to g

Kate Middleton has revealed she is looking forward to decorating her and Prince William's new eight-bedroom home, known as Forest Lodge, following the holiday season. In August, it was revealed by the BBC that the Prince and Princess of Wales were planning to leave their home at Adelaide Cottage—whe