A bombshell study has identified rising housing costs as the the primary driver of falling fertility rates in the United States, underscoring the widespread impact of the housing crisis on the nation’s changing demographics. Rising housing costs were responsible for 51% of the total U.S. fertility rate decline between the 2000s and 2010s, according to … Read more
Before the coronavirus pandemic, homeowners would boast about an in-home sauna, pricey new pavers on the patio, or an enormous flat-screen TV with surround sound installed in the den. Six years later, and homeowners are more than ever seeking listings with one specific feature: the Zoom room. More than just a home office, a Zoom … Read more
Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the upcoming 2026 World Cup will mark the end of his illustrious international career—revealing that he expects to cease playing altogether “soon.” The 40-year-old, who will be 41 when he takes part in his record-breaking sixth World Cup next year, opened up about his future on the field … Read more
South Florida’s developers and top real estate professionals are noting increased inquiries from high-net-worth New York residents exploring relocation to the Sunshine State. This proactive interest is often tied to potential changes in New York City’s leadership and policy directions.Evaluating Market Drivers: Policy and TaxationA key catalyst for this exploration is the consideration of progressive … Read more
BH Group is buying a shuttered golf course in Wellington that was a source of controversy under a previous owner, developer Glenn Straub. Aventura-based BH, led by Isaac and Liat Toledano, is under contract to acquire Wellington’s 150-acre former Polo West Golf Course for more than $20 million, a source familiar with the transaction told … Read more
Abacus Capital broke ground on its Palm Beach Gardens apartment project after nabbing a $77.5 million construction loan. Affiliates of Beverly Hills, California-based Kennedy Wilson and Toronto-based Fairfax Financial provided the financing for Arbor House, a planned 13-story building with 302 units and an eight-story garage with 480 parking spaces at 3701 Catalfumo Way South, … Read more
An incomplete estate on Indian Creek just hit the market asking $200 million, making it Miami-Dade County’s most expensive listing. That also makes it, by extension, among the priciest homes on the market in the U.S. The sellers of the nearly 28,000-square-foot home at 7 Indian Creek Island Road are Dr. Aaron Rollins, a cosmetic … Read more
HGTV star Tarek El Moussa has opened up about how an “eerie email” from an eagle-eyed fan led him to discover that he was suffering from Stage 3 cancer—revealing how the out-of-the-blue message ultimately saved his life. El Moussa, 44, who was diagnosed with thyroid and testicular cancer in 2013, lifted the lid on his … Read more
President Donald Trump has shrugged off criticism from fellow conservatives over his proposed 50-year mortgage, saying “all it means is you pay less per month.” After Trump floated the idea over the weekend as a solution to the affordability crisis, it drew furious backlash even from his supporters, who pointed out that the small reduction … Read more
Simone Biles received a very bitter reminder about the reality of spending the winter months living in Chicago when she woke up to a “winter wonderland” outside her Illinois home—a sight that prompted her to joke about fleeing back to Texas. The 28-year-old former Olympian has spent the last two years splitting her time between … Read more