A waterfront residential high-rise in Fort Lauderdale is among the projects developers pitched in a year-end flurry of applications in the city.  An entity tied to Camaco Development, led by Josephine Campeau, wants to develop the 36-unit Harbor Beach Residences building on a 0.8-acre site at 3049 a

The housing market got a small boost from lower mortgage rates last month, with sales of previously owned homes rising for the third-straight month after a weak spring and summer. Closings on existing homes rose 0.5% in November from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.13 milli

"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek has candidly opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer during a candid sit-down on the "Today" show, while addressing fans' concerns about his appearance at a New York City reunion with the cast of his hit teen drama. The 48-year-old actor revealed at th

You may not have this problem today, but airport flight paths constantly change—sometimes temporarily due to shifting winds or seasonal adjustments, and sometimes for long periods or even permanently because of new runways or redesigns. If your once-peaceful backyard is now being buzzed by airplanes

South Florida multifamily landlords felt the sting from elevated expenses this year.  Case in point: The top deal was a $235 million purchase of a Boca Raton apartment building out of bankruptcy proceedings. The seller had put the building into Chapter 11 reorganization, avoiding an impending forecl

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan decreased to 6.21%, down from 6.22% 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

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared a glimpse inside their whirlwind 2025 in a new holiday video released via their charitable foundation, Archewell, while simultaneously announcing that the organization has been renamed "Archewell Philanthropies." In lieu of a traditional Christmas card, Har

First Lady Melania Trump has offered unprecedented insight into her life as the wife of President Donald Trump in a new teaser trailer for her upcoming documentary, which will reveal an "intimate" glimpse inside her role, as well as her relationship with her husband. A first look at the $40 million

Comedian Pete Davidson has become a father for the first time after his girlfriend, actress Elsie Hewitt, gave birth to a "perfect angel girl" named Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson. The happy couple announced the arrival of their baby girl on Instagram on Dec. 18—six days after Scottie was born at a Ne

After decades of young professionals flocking to large metros in search of well-paying jobs and lifestyle amenities, the American heartland is seeing a resurgence, with rural counties posting massive home price increases far outpacing those in urban centers. From November 2019 to November 2025, nonm

Known for his discretion, Carl Gambino quietly brokers some of the highest-profile residential and commercial real estate deals in the country's most expensive markets—often for clients who value privacy as much as price. In a new Realtor.com® video series following a day in the life of luxury real

As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, soccer fans are mapping out their travel plans, opening the door for Airbnb hosts in U.S. match cities to cash in. World Cup Airbnb host earnings are projected to total nearly $156 million, translating to average earnings of approximately $4,000 per

As calls to reform or even abolish property taxes gain steam across the country, there’s a part of the conversation that’s been notably absent: a novel solution to replace the lost revenue. Property taxes generate 70% of local revenue, 90% of school funding, and 25% of all state and local tax revenu

Partial Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has found herself a new "retreat" where she can escape the family turmoil that erupted in the wake of her team's $10 billion takeover—after snapping up a "rare" oceanfront dwelling in Playa del Rey for $4.2 million. Jeanie, who, along with her five siblin

A sprawling estate in Miami’s Coconut Grove asking $135 million secured a buyer, adding to a string of big residential deals inked at the end of the year.  Banyan Ridge, a 4.5-acre waterfront compound at 3585 Anchorage Way, is pending on the Multiple Listing Service as of Thursday. It’s listed with

Renovated homes continue to attract more online interest and sell faster than other older properties — but their long-standing fix-and-flip advantage has narrowed sharply as higher mortgage rates reshape buyer behavior, according to a new Realtor.com report. The analysis builds on earlier research s

A recent Cato Institute survey of 2,000 adults found strong bipartisan support for creating an independent, nonpartisan commission with authority to address Social Security’s long-term funding shortfall. Seventy-one percent of respondents said they favor Congress establishing such a body, reflecting

A judge on Thursday cleared the way for Miami Dade College to hand over a valuable downtown Miami site for use as Donald Trump’s presidential library, dismissing a lawsuit that accused the school of violating state transparency laws. The ruling by Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mavel Ruiz lifts a te

Dwight Schar, the founder and former executive chairman and CEO of NVR Inc., has died, according to posts on LinkedIn.  James Honeycutt, managing partner at Credo Construction, discussed Schar’s legacy in a post on Thursday afternoon.  “Mr. Schar wasn’t flashy or dismissive — just calm, kind, and ve

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are said to be treating their wedding planning process as a "partnership," working together to ensure that they both get everything they want out of their special day—which they are refusing to "rush" into. The singer and her NFL star fiancé, both 36, have been surround