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Royal Caribbean lifts full-year guidance on strong cruise bookings
CEO Jason Liberty told CNBC the cruise company is adapting to take advantage of evolving consumer preferences.
Read More“Exploited”: Two Roads accused of ousting partner in Four Seasons Bahamas project
A partner in a Four Seasons Bahamas project is alleging that he was sidelined by South Florida luxury developer Two Roads Development, as the firm continued to benefit from the work he put into the high-end condo complex. Roger Stein, a Delray Beach resident and attorney who has established profess
Read MoreTalking the talk: Real estate’s communication makeover
Change in real estate is constant. However, 2024 and 2025 haven’t just been about change; they’ve been about disruption. From commission lawsuits to housing market volatility, shifting consumer expectations, and the evolution of buyer representation, our industry has been tested at every level. The
Read MoreTerra, ESJ’s Jungle Island project moving forward
After six deferrals and one meeting cancellation, the Miami City Commission voted to move forward with how it plans to allocate the funds from the pending sale of city land on Watson Island to David Martin’s Terra and ESJ Capital Partners. In November, 62 percent of voters approved a charter amendm
Read MoreBoeing slashes losses as CEO touts 'our turnaround year'
Boeing slashed its quarterly losses as sales jumped after it delivered the most airplanes since 2018.
Read MoreInvestor’s $11M Boca Raton home tops signed contracts
A waterfront home in Boca Raton topped signed luxury contracts in Palm Beach County last week. Buyers signed nine contracts between July 21 and July 27 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to a market report from Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The homes that went pending last
Read More$38M Surf Club Four Seasons closing tops Miami-Dade weekly condo sales
Miami-Dade County’s condo sales and dollar volume rose last week, fueled by two pricey closings in Four Seasons Residences at the Surf Club. Brokers closed 88 condo sales totaling $110.8 million from July 21 to July 27. That’s up from 85 deals totaling $89.2 million the previous week. Last week’s
Read MoreAnthony Hsieh reclaims the helm at loanDepot
Anthony Hsieh is back in the CEO role at loanDepot — the company he founded in 2010 — on a permanent basis. His focus will be on returning the mortgage lender to profitability and regaining market share, the company announced on Monday. Hsieh stepped down as CEO in April 2022 and was succeeded by in
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Alliance regains control of financial accounts amid legal turmoil
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has regained control of its financial accounts one month after former CEO Ryan Weyandt seized the accounts, after ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud of Minnesota on Friday. Weyandt seized the accounts after allegations surfaced that the trade group had f
Read MoreCalifornia wildfire rebuilding bill paused until 2026
A California wildfire recovery bill will be shelved until 2026, after a torrent of online conspiracy theories and confusion overwhelmed public discussion and policymaking, the Los Angeles Times reported. State Sen. Benjamin Allen (D-Santa Monica) announced that he would pause S.B. 549 — legislation
Read MoreCrow buys 376-unit apartment complex in Davie for $98M
Crow Holdings picked up a 376-unit apartment complex in Davie for $97.5 million, marking a pickup of multifamily investment sales in South Florida. Dallas-based Crow bought the 33 West property at 6300 Southwest 24th Place from New York-based commercial real estate investment manager Clarion Partne
Read MoreAmit Kort, Ofir Gabriel partnership score Live Local Act approval for Edgewater site
A partnership between Amit Kort and Ofir Gabriel is adding a Live Local Act sweetener to an Edgewater site that’s on the market with a new asking price of $34 million. The city of Miami recently approved plans for the joint venture, Tulip Developments Group, to build a 47-story tower with 499 apart
Read MoreSpirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots, demote more than 100 others as it prepares to cut flights
Spirit emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March and has been trying to win over customers with more upscale travel options.
Read MoreLong-term health care costs are exploding. A reverse mortgage could help
As the U.S. population ages, many families are facing long-term care (LTC) issues. Most families either pay for it out of their savings or spend down these savings until they qualify for Medicaid.But there’s a group stuck between the two — those who are too “rich” for Medicaid benefits but not wealt
Read MoreFigure expands Intellidebt offerings for debt consolidation
Figure Technology Solutions, a blockchain-native capital marketplace, announced on Monday an expansion of Intellidebt, its Direct Debt Payoff (DDP) solution. The move aims to allow borrowers to consolidate existing liens and high-interest debt directly through the loan application process.The upgrad
Read MoreFirst American Title launches AI tool for agents
First American Title Insurance Co. has introduced a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to streamline how title agents access underwriting and compliance information.The new feature — called AgentNet Assist — integrates with the company’s AgentNet platform and is now rolling out to
Read MoreEntity linked to ex-Credit Suisse CEO sells Sunset Islands home for $22M
An entity linked to former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam sold a waterfront house in Miami Beach’s Sunset Islands for $21.5 million. Tiro Estate LP, a Florida entity managed by Antar Thiam, sold the house at 1425 West 27th Street to an LLC named for the address and managed by Damian Narvaez, accord
Read MoreBoymelgreens’ Miami Beach office building hits market at $20M
The Boymelgreens are looking to sell a 1960s office building in Miami Beach that’s next door to their nearly completed 42 Pine boutique condo project. The six-story building at 301 Arthur Godfrey Road hit the market with an asking price of $19.9 million, according to an offering memorandum. Alex Zyl
Read MoreIt’s a summer scorcher in the New England housing market
Across the country, real estate industry observers are discussing a possible shift to a buyer’s market.“On the whole, the national market has gone back to balanced,” says Kara Ng, a senior economist at Zillow. “We’ve seen sellers return to the market in bigger numbers than buyers this year and sales
Read MoreFHFA plans to eliminate GSEs’ equitable housing finance plans
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is proposing to repeal its fair lending, fair housing and equitable housing finance rule, arguing that the regulation is duplicative that the repeal aligns with prior executive orders aimed at streamlining agency functions.The rule, finalized in May 2024 und
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