The Real Deal‘s Miami Forum is this week. Don’t go unprepared: Here’s a primer on the South Florida real estate market. Macro issues are affecting the tri-county region. President Trump’s immigration policies threaten population growth in South Florida, which trickles down to fewer renters signing leases and an overall drop in consumer spending that affects … Read more
President Donald Trump now has a short list of five final candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and his ultimate selection will have major implications for the housing market and the broader economy. Although Trump has repeatedly threatened to fire Powell, whom the president himself appointed during his first term, Powell seems destined … Read more
Peek into the primary suite of my 1927 Tudor-style house, and the mattress laying bare on the floor beside moving boxes that still need unpacking would appear to signal a recent move. Yet, I actually made the change of address two years ago and have essentially been sleeping on the floor of an empty room … Read more
A quaint estate that is tucked inside Philadelphia’s storybook Chestnut Hill neighborhood—and boasts an incredible artistic and historic legacy—has undergone a significant price chop after hitting the market for a second time. The historic home at 191 E. Evergreen Avenue was originally built in 1885 but was later redesigned for artist Arthur B. Carles, a … Read more
A 2.92-acre wooded lot dotted with tiny houses, a dome home, bathhouse, and buried bus that was designed to serve as a storm shelter has just hit the market in Georgia for $429,000. Designed as a “sanctuary for creativity, healing, and intentional living,” the unique Rising Fawn property could be used as a legacy compound, … Read more
A battle is brewing in San Diego over a ballot proposal that would impose a $5,000-per-bedroom annual tax on short-term rentals and vacation homes, with opponents arguing the measure could put hosts out of business and cripple the city’s tourism industry. The proposed Vacation Home Operation Tax would apply to roughly 10,644 properties, half of … Read more
HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines‘ 19-year-old daughter, Ella, is following in her parents’ footsteps and joining the family business in a brand new “Fixer Upper” series. Chip, 50, and Joanna, 47, took to Instagram to show off their upcoming series, “Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House,” which hit TV screens Oct. 28. In addition to … Read more
Boston’s real estate market is showing its trademark resilience—and now, a wave of new housing is set to rise from the city’s empty office buildings. With 19 office-to-residential conversions approved and several already under construction, Boston is betting big on adaptive reuse to tackle its housing shortage and breathe new life into its downtown. “Boston’s … Read more
Where your home falls on the map shapes nearly every part of your life—from how far you drive to work to the schools your kids attend and the property taxes you pay. But geography also determines the quieter parts of homeownership, like who’s responsible for the day-to-day functions of your neighborhood, including trimming street trees … Read more
Outpost expanded its industrial portfolio into Miami-Dade County after paying $52.1 million for an outdoor storage site. Chicago-based Outpost, led by CEO Trent Cameron, acquired the 17-acre property at 3200 Northwest 67th Avenue adjacent to Miami International Airport, Marc Smouha with Corepoint RE told The Real Deal. Smouha and Jonathan Marti, also with Corepoint RE, … Read more