The Miami City Commission approved a Watson Island land sale that will allow the Motwani family’s Merrimac Ventures and BH3 to develop a plot on the southwest side of the island into a mixed-use project with a condo component.  The proposal drew criticism from residents, who called it a “bad deal” a

"Selling Sunset" alum Christine Quinn has revealed why she quit California and moved to Dallas as she dished on all of her favorite things about living back in the South. The 37-year-old became one of the most divisive women on TV when she was cast as the villain in her five-season run on the Netfli

FirstHome IQ says that millennials and Generation Z face significant gaps in financial knowledge and trust as they approach homebuying age, according to the group’s newly released 2025 Impact Report. The report outlines widespread uncertainty among younger homebuyers — noting that most never receive

The housing market showed faint signs of near-term affordability improvement in late 2025, but it remains dramatically worse than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from Oxford Economics. In the third quarter, a household needed to earn $110,100 a year to afford to own a

Pathway Lending, a Nashville-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), announced on Thursday the launch of the Pathway Housing Fund with $30 million in committed capital to acquire and preserve Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) in Tennessee communities at risk of gentrifi

The holiday season can bring a lull in open houses, but with mortgage rates hovering close to 6%, some homebuyers and sellers aren't ready to slow down. "Any improvement in mortgage rates has the potential to draw more buyers into the market, regardless of the season," says Hannah Jones, senior econ

Nonprofit organizations say the Trump administration has dramatically scaled back fair lending oversight — and they’re stepping in to fill the void.In its latest move, the Department of Justice (DOJ) this week announced the rescission of disparate-impact liability from its Title VI regulations, whil

California Gov. Gavin Newsom gave the state’s “yes-in-my-backyard” coalition celebrated wins this year on housing legislation. Those same pro-housing activists have now sued him over an August executive order that exempts fire-ravaged areas in Los Angeles from a 2021 state law — Senate Bill 9 — that

A board election at a Sunny Isles Beach condo tower devolved into chaos, with multiple people arguing and one person grabbing and tearing ballots, leading officials to cancel the election with plans to reschedule it, according to police.  The fracas erupted on Wednesday during a meeting tied to the

Median list prices in the Prescott metro dropped from $699,250 to $584,900 year-over-year while active listings surged 30.5% to 1,663 homes, marking a sharp reversal in this Arizona mountain market. The price correction represents a significant decline as sellers race to adjust expectations in a shi

Cleveland continues to rock and stand out as a popular place for prospective buyers looking for a bargain. The Realtor.com® November 2025 Housing Trends Report found that more and more buyers nationwide are seeking affordability in a high-cost, high-rate environment. But with national prices slippin

Boston has emerged as HousingWire’s hottest major metropolitan housing market heading into 2026 — fueled by chronic supply shortages, rapid sales and a job base that continues to outpace national trends. Local experts say the metro’s long-standing economic strength and global pull are driving compet

President Donald Trump has touted improvements in mortgage payment costs under his second term, as he pivots his domestic agenda to focus on addressing the affordability concerns of inflation-weary Americans. Speaking at a rally-style event in Pennsylvania on Monday, Trump highlighted his economic a

Beazer Homes announced the appointment of Howard Heckes as a new independent member of the company’s 10-person board of directors, along with the retirement of board member Danny Shepherd.  Heckes has extensive experience in the building materials and services industry and is currently a member of t

Moving in together is a big step, and while most couples agree that being together this time of year with loved ones is a gift, a staggering number also admit that they like their alone time just as much. Yes, 89% of Americans say it’s important for both partners to have their own personal space, ac

In today’s market, the buyer standing in your model home isn’t just asking, “Can I afford this?” They’re questioning: “Will anyone insure it – and how will that affect my payment and resale?” In a cycle where climate risk, hidden ownership costs, and sour sentiment cause as much damage as mortgage r

Raanan Katz is back on the retail court with his $36 million purchase of a shopping center in Broward County.  An affiliate of Katz’s Sunny Isles Beach-based RK Centers bought Riverbend Marketplace at 2510 to 2670 West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, records show. Katz’s family run firm is a p

TV personality Ricki Lake has been reunited with a collection of family photos she thought she had lost forever in the California wildfires—after a stranger stumbled across them at a flea market in Pasadena. Lake's home was destroyed in the January 2025 Palisades fires that decimated 7,000 structure

California is home to hundreds of properties with an illustrious celebrity history—but it's unlikely any dwelling can compete with the legacy of the dwelling that was just offloaded by TV mogul Oprah Winfrey for $17.27 million. The 71-year-old media baron quietly sold off a Spanish-style dwelling th

If you’ve noticed that your heating bills have skyrocketed, you’re not alone. This is a common winter issue for many homeowners with hidden air leaks.  “Leaks are exactly what they sound like—cracks, gaps, or holes that allow the conditioned air in your home to escape, or unconditioned air from outs