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Where Deed Fraud Protections Are Strongest—and Where They Fall Short

The daughter of a deceased New Jersey homeowner learned something was wrong with her father’s house when the township tax office contacted her about a fraudulent deed filing. But by then, the Gloucester County residence had been conveyed for $1 using a false quitclaim deed and fake notarization, acc
Read MoreBel-Air’s Lavish Megamansion ‘La Fin’ Slashes Price to $99.95 Million—and Still Takes Crypto

Retired emergency room doctor Joseph Englanoff is once again looking to part ways with two of his over-the-top California mansions. A nine-bedroom spec mansion in the Bird Streets, with a hookah lounge, 30-person Jacuzzi, sand volleyball court, panic room, and shoeshine station, is listed for an eye
Read MoreFormer Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill lists Southwest Ranches estate

Former Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill relisted his Southwest Ranches estate. Hill, widely known as “The Cheetah” for his record-setting speed, was quick to relist his 12,860-square-foot home at 16755 Berkshire Court after pulling it from the market last month, Realtor.com reported. It’s listed at
Read More10 Million Seniors Live in Poverty—Even as They Hold Trillions in Housing Wealth

Older Americans are sitting on enormous amounts of housing wealth. At the same time, poverty among them is rising. About 10 million Americans aged 65 and older lived in poverty in 2025 under the Supplemental Poverty Measure, according to a new AARP Foundation analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. The
Read MorePinnacle taps Broward incentives for apartments with workforce housing units in Sunrise

Pinnacle Communities advanced its development of a mid-rise rental complex in Sunrise where a quarter of the apartments would be workforce housing units with below-market rents. The Sunrise City Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to approve a site plan for the development, called Enspire at Sunr
Read MoreMG Developer faces foreclosure over alleged $31M default tied to Hialeah multifamily project

MG Developer was hit with a foreclosure lawsuit over the Metro Parc South multifamily development in Hialeah after allegedly defaulting on $31.1 million in construction loans. Slate Property Group and The Carlyle Group filed the suit Sept. 22 against the Coral Gables-based developer over a $105 mill
Read MoreHomeowner Discovers Viking Age Silver Hoard in Backyard During Patio Renovations

A simple home renovation turned into a major historical discovery as a Danish homeowner found a large hoard of Viking Age silver. Officials from North Jutland Museums in Northern Denmark shared the discovery in a statement on Aug. 31, declaring it the largest known Viking Age silver hoard ever disco
Read MoreDiane Keaton’s Former Laguna Beach Retreat Is Listed for $10.3 Million

Late actress Diane Keaton became a household name for her work in films including “Annie Hall,” “Father of the Bride,” and “The First Wives Club,” but she was also known for her interior design passion—and now, her final home renovation project is up for grabs in Laguna Beach, CA. The four-bedroom,
Read MoreConnecticut Housing Authority Exec Is Charged With $16.2 Million Loan Fraud

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut has indicted the former executive director of a Connecticut public housing authority on nine counts of fraud and money laundering. Robert Cappelletti of Middlebury, CT, was charged with committing the crimes while heading up Meriden Housing
Read MoreBoeing 737 Max 10 certification delayed by software issue, FAA says

The FAA administrator said the Max 10 will be delayed until the agency can assess a software issue on the aircraft.
Read MoreEXCL: ‘Booksmart’ Screenwriter Lists Stylish West Hollywood Compound for $2.7 Million

The 2019 coming-of-age comedy, “Booksmart,” is all about the importance of fostering connection—so it’s no surprise that the film’s co-writer, Emily Halpern, is the owner of a West Hollywood compound centered around closeness. Halpern, who also wrote the star-studded “80 for Brady,” is looking to of
Read MoreThese Portable Microhomes Can Be Shipped Anywhere for Emergency Housing

Austin-based startup Uplift launched its emergency housing microunits four months ago, raising a $7 million seed funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Uplift co-founder Charlie Nitschelm tells Realtor.com® the idea is to offer small mobile housing units that can be quickly deployed. Think natura
Read MoreInside Dakota Johnson’s Hidden Hills Hideaway With Deep Hollywood Roots

Aside from her starring roles in projects including the “Fifty Shades” franchises and close friend Taylor Swift’s latest music video, Dakota Johnson is known for her stellar interior design taste and recently spilled some details on her newest home. Before offloading her stunning midcentury modern “
Read MorePrince Harry Reveals How Archie and Lilibet Are Adjusting to Life in the U.K. Following Major Move

Prince Harry has offered a rare update on how his and Meghan Markle’s two children are adjusting to their new life in the U.K.—weeks after the family traded California for Britain. The Duke of Sussex, 42, revealed that Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are settling into their new school aft
Read MoreGeothermally Heated 9-Acre Hot Springs Ranch Near Aspen Hits the Market for $6 Million

Along a quiet stretch of Colorado's Crystal River Valley, between the city of Carbondale and the charming historic village of Redstone, is a property that comes with its very own heat source. Hot Springs Ranch, at 14418 Highway 133, came to market earlier this week for $5.95 million. The gated, nea
Read MoreSometimes leaders have to take the stairs

Small, consistent actions can compound when time is limited by market pressure and day-to-day execution
Read MoreMortgage rates have gone wild, so what’s next for housing?

Rates near 7.5% plus volatility delivered a clear hit to weekly demand
Read MoreNor'easter delays hundreds of flights, airlines waive change fees

Flight disruptions were rising in Boston over the weekend.
Read MoreHidden Vermont Sanctuary Sits High Above the Clouds on 210 Acres for $2.5 Million

A magnificent 210-acre mountain retreat nestled near one of Vermont's most popular ski mountains has just hit the market for $2,450,000. Located in Pittsfield, just 15 minutes from Killington Ski Resort, the four-bedroom residence is perched above the Jimmy Dean Brook and Tweed River. Offering 5,707
Read MoreThe ‘Cold Room’ Trend: Could These Greek Housing Layouts Be The Key to Attracting Gen Z Buyers?

Imagine being 21 and strolling off campus in your college town. Depending on your school and its location, you may notice a number of “sleeping porches” or “cold rooms.” Essentially, these are communal spaces found in sorority and fraternity houses where students sleep side by side in rows of bed.
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