General property and real estate news across residential, commercial, and investment markets.
Pennymac profit drops in Q2 as rates bite, layoffs follow
PennyMac, one of the nation's largest mortgage originators, reported second-quarter net income of $22 million, an 84% decline from the prior year. The…
Cloze unveils app to capture, organize open house leads
Cloze launched a new app designed to digitize the open house experience for real estate agents. The platform replaces traditional paper sign-in sheets…
LeBron James: Supercommuter? Inside Wild Rumors NBA Pro Will Live in New York City and Travel to Philadelphia 76ers Via Helicopter
LeBron James at 41 years old may reshape NBA logistics if he joins the Philadelphia 76ers. The rumored arrangement would place the four-time NBA champ…
The “Repeatable” Strategy That Helped Him Buy 6 Rentals in 6 Months (Working 9-5)
Brian Waters developed a systematic approach to rental acquisition that allowed him to purchase six properties in six months while maintaining his ful…
Meet Me at the AI-Insurance-Startup Café
Corgi, an AI-insurance startup, has established its headquarters in Nomad with a workplace culture that demands employees work seven days a week. The …
Couples can boost retirement savings with one simple conversation
Most couples leave money on the table by failing to coordinate their retirement accounts. Research shows that only 40% of couples actively synchronize…
loanDepot picks Miami for new tech and fulfillment corporate center
loanDepot will open a new corporate center in Miami this September, marking the mortgage lender's expansion into an East Coast hub. The facility will …
Miami Realtors + RWorld’s Dionna Hall on building a unified South Florida MLS
Dionna Hall, co-CEO of Miami Realtors + RWorld, is navigating a pivotal moment for South Florida's fractured real estate infrastructure. The region op…
Homeownership Rate Remains Flat as Affordability Strains New Buyers
The U.S. homeownership rate has flatlined while affordability pressures continue to lock younger buyers out of the market. Limited inventory of homes …
EXCLUSIVE: Myles Garrett Lands a Buyer for $2.1 Million Ohio Home Just Days After Listing It Amid Trade to Rams
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sold his Ohio home for $2.1 million just days after listing it, capitalizing on quick buyer interest foll…
New York City posts notice of new tax levy to pied-a-terre owners
New York City has begun mailing tax notices to pied-à-terre owners worth more than $5 million, triggering a wave of professional consultations for acc…
Agent movement stalls as retention takes hold in Q2
Agent switching between brokerages ground nearly to a standstill in the second quarter, with external moves hovering at 3,390 agents. This represents …
Why Red Tape Reform Is Key to the Housing Bill’s Success
# Red Tape Reform Key to Housing Bill Success Permitting delays and regulatory hurdles remain the biggest obstacles to increasing housing supply acro…
Savannah Guthrie Begs Mom Nancy’s Abductors to ‘Help Us Find Her’—Nearly 6 Months After 84-Year-Old Was Taken from Her Home
I appreciate the request, but this article doesn't fit my role as a property journalist. The story concerns a missing person case, not real estate mar…
NYC Wants Landlords To Disclose AI-Edited Listing Photos—Could Your City Be Next?
New York City is pushing landlords to disclose when they use artificial intelligence to edit or manipulate listing photos, following complaints from r…
‘I Rented a Bland, Beige Studio—and Turned It Into a Vibrant Rainbow Paradise That Sparks Joy Every Day’
Alexandra Danko transformed a bland studio apartment into a colorful, personalized living space through strategic design choices and creative renovati…
Historic Maisonette That Was Once Home to the ‘First Lady of American Decorating’ Is Listed for $3.5 Million
Sister Parish's storied Fifth Avenue maisonette enters the market at $3.5 million, marking a rare opportunity to own a piece of design history in Manh…
Workers Are Feeling the AI Squeeze: How It Could Define the Next Housing Cycle
# Workers Are Feeling the AI Squeeze: How It Could Define the Next Housing Cycle AI adoption is accelerating job displacement across sectors, creatin…
What New York’s World Cup Traffic Experiment Proved
# What New York's World Cup Traffic Experiment Proved New York City tested restrictions on vehicle traffic during the 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation…
The Rise of the Everything-But-News Newsstand
# The Rise of the Everything-But-News Newsstand Traditional newsstands across major cities face extinction. Declining print circulation, shrinking fo…
Equity Union expands into Nevada with first market outside California
Equity Union, a California-based brokerage, has opened its first office outside the state by entering the Nevada market. The expansion marks a strateg…
As Electric Bills Soar, Homeowners Search for Money-Saving Ways to Stay Cool this Summer
# As Electric Bills Soar, Homeowners Search for Money-Saving Ways to Stay Cool this Summer Nearly three out of four homeowners (77%) report that summ…
The Math on a Money Pit: Is Buying the ‘Worst House’ in the Best Neighborhood Still a Smart Money Move?
The strategy of buying the lowest-priced home in an upscale neighborhood remains viable for value-conscious buyers, but success hinges on financial di…
If House Flipping is “Dead,” How Is She Flipping 10+ Houses THIS Year?
House flipping remains profitable for disciplined investors, despite widespread predictions of its demise. The strategy hasn't disappeared. Rather, th…
BiggerPockets Pulse: Investors Are Resilient, But Sentiment Continues to Drop
# BiggerPockets Pulse: Investor Sentiment Declining Despite Market Resilience BiggerPockets' third-quarter 2026 Pulse survey reveals a disconnect bet…
Coldwell Banker Warburg folds into Compass in New York
Coldwell Banker Warburg has merged into Compass, rebranding as Warburg at Compass in the New York market. The brokerage giant completed this consolida…
Don’t fall for a fake foreclosure crisis
Foreclosure filings jumped 21% year-over-year, but this rise signals market normalization rather than distress. New listings remain depressed across m…
Berkshire completes Taylor Morrison deal valued at $8.5B enterprise value
Berkshire Hathaway completed its acquisition of Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, paying $72.50 per share in an all-cash deal. The transaction values …
Inside the Midwest Housing Revolution Giving Artists an Affordable Path to Ownership
Art Place Initiative, a St. Louis-based nonprofit founded in 2019, is reshaping homeownership for artists across Midwest neighborhoods by providing fi…
Billionaire Ken Griffin Buys Historic Cottage From City of Miami as Part of His Quest To Own a Full City Block
Citadel founder Ken Griffin has purchased the James Jackson Cottage and its underlying land from the City of Miami for nearly $3 million, advancing hi…
Miami Realtors + RWorld expands into Treasure Coast with new merger
Miami Realtors and RWorld have merged to create a consolidated powerhouse covering South Florida's most competitive markets. The combined organization…
When Passive Income Becomes a Massive Headache: The Major Mistakes Landlords Have Made and What They Did to Correct Them
Landlord investors often discover that rental property ownership delivers far more work than the "passive income" label suggests. Common mistakes plag…
What Is Desus Nice’s NYQ?
# Desus Nice's New York Quotient: From Bodega Roses to the Bronx Botanical Garden Curbed explores Desus Nice's "NYQ"—his personal New York Quotient—b…
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