Real estate has always had a complicated relationship with lead follow-up. Everyone knows speed matters. Everyone knows consistency matters. And almost every team believes there is missed opportunity sitting somewhere inside its database, even if they’re using real estate AI follow up. The common re

The longtime home of infamous New York serial killer Joel Rifkin has undergone its second price cut in as many months—mere weeks after it was put on the market for $825,000. Located in the quaint Long Island neighborhood of East Meadow, the dwelling—which last changed hands in 2011, when the sellers

“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogues the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics.  Hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe will arrive in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties over the next few weeks as the FIFA World Cup transform

Ambrosi & Sons will host a special Corte Dei Venti wine tasting on June 19. Photo courtesy of Ambrosi & Sons Ambrosi & Sons will host a special Corte Dei Venti wine tasting on June 19 at 4:30 p.m. Special guest host Alessandro Nigrelli of Vinoveritas will guide guests through a showcase of five wine

Sample flavors from Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. Photo courtesy of Unidos If your preconception of Latin food centers around Mexico and Cuba, you may wish to stretch your appetite at Unidos in Naples. With the sizzle of the grill, the sleek bar, and the brightness of ambience and cuisine,

Golden Goal cocktail. Photo courtesy of Le Colonial From now through July 19, Le Colonial in Naples (457 5th Avenue South) will host soccer fans for select World Cup match screenings, complete with signature French-Vietnamese cuisine, celebratory bubbles, and speciality cocktails.   The Golden Goal

Actress Lindsay Lohan has shared a rare glimpse at her "incredible" home life with her husband, Bader Shammas, and their 3-year-old son, Luai—12 years after she relocated from Los Angeles to Dubai in order to escape the endless scrutiny she endured in Hollywood. "Mean Girls" star Lohan, 39, shared a

Ginger apricot shrimp at Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro. Photo by Brian Tietz Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro will launch its Wine Dinner Series, six-course Persian dining experience paired with wines from Black Stallion Estate Winery in Napa, kicking off on June 30. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is designed as

If you’re ready to sell your home, every detail of your home will be under scrutiny from buyers. Case in point: Your fridge may be more important than you think, especially if it’s a different brand or style than the rest of your kitchen appliances. For today's homebuyers who are already stretching

Actress Hayden Panettiere's picturesque childhood home has been relisted for $3.6 million—just weeks after the "Nashville" star released an emotional memoir reflecting on the "brutal" experiences she endured as a child star. The former home of the 36-year-old actress's family is located in the tony

BINGO FOR BAGS & BAUBLES IS A FABULOUSLY FUN WAY TO SUPPORT THE PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) invites you to join them for Bingo for Bags & Baubles on October 22, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the Vineyards Country Club (VCC) at 400 Vine

A new-construction home isn’t immune to flood damage.  Just ask Gloria Odunsi, a first-time homeowner from Abilene, TX.  Only seven weeks after moving into her new build, it has already flooded twice. “I’m so traumatized. I don’t know. I’m devastated. It’s a brand-new house. What is going on? All my

Mortgage rates retreated Thursday after President Donald Trump signed a preliminary accord with Iran, laying the groundwork for a more permanent peace deal—and promising greater economic stability just in time for the summer. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans fell to 6.47% for the week en

Naples Children Foundation Appoints Lant to the Senior Leadership Role of Chief of Staff & Head of People Operations Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the world-renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival, is pleased to announce that Kathleen Lant has been appointed to Chief of

Developer Michael Klinger sold another mansion in Bal Harbour, marking the priciest home sale in the village this year and exceeding his initial expectations.  Affiliates of Klinger’s Saber South Real Estate sold the 10,800-square-foot estate at 56 Bal Bay Drive for just shy of $43 million, accordin

With more eyes on manufactured housing as a solution to the nation's deepening housing crisis, one expert says bringing more information to the field could clear the bottleneck holding the business back. The manufactured home stigma "needs to catch up" with reality, says Greyson Gibson, CEO and co-f

The 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige is elegant and timeless. Photo courtesy of Genesis Say hello to my buddy Dan. In his spare time, he’s an accomplished potter with a kiln and proper potter’s wheel. He throws a mean flower vase. When he’s not playing with clay, or strumming his six-string, he’s Dan

Relationships are everything in real estate, but in this case, an agent claims ending romantic ties with a brokerage founder left him short of a commission share on a high-profile LVMH lease deal in downtown Miami.  Robert Festinger sued Coral Gables-based Carvalho Commercial Real Estate and its fou

Noah Bachow and partners won city approval to build 20 percent more multifamily units at 11 Andrews Avenue, a 27-story mixed-use development in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the developers’ proposals to raise the number of units fr

🏆 New Building: The largest construction permit, valued at $164.5 million, is for The Well Coconut Grove development at 2835 Tigertail Avenue in Miami. David Martin’s Terra and AB Asset Management secured the permit for a 447,969-square-foot mixed-use project that includes condominium units and ret