In towns across America, Starbucks and Dunkin’ remain steady fixtures—so ubiquitous, they can sometimes be found just steps apart. In places like Ridgewood, NJ, where two Starbucks sit within a couple of blocks of each other, residents still line up at independent cafes serving pour-over coffee, fresh pastries, and community charm. According to New Jersey-based … Read more
NBA coach and former Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups has been arrested over claims he was involved in an illegal poker scheme that had ties to the Mafia. The 49-year-old Portland Trail Blazers head coach was taken into custody in Portland, OR, on Thursday morning, just hours after his team suffered a 118-114 loss against … Read more
Soccer star Lionel Messi has signed a three-year contract extension with Inter Miami FC that sees him committing to the Florida-based team through 2028—just months after he solidified his commitment to life in the Sunshine State by snapping up four luxurious multimillion-dollar condos. Messi, 38, initially joined Inter Miami in 2023, just two years after … Read more
Luxury automaker Aston Martin is speeding into real estate again, this time with a brand-new, ultrahigh-end residential project in racetrack haven Daytona Beach, FL. The high-rise condominium is set to transform the Daytona oceanfront, known more for its spring break parties that thousands of college students have been flocking to for decades. “The Daytona Beach Shores … Read more
Jailed rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was the victim of a terrifying knife attack at the hands of a fellow inmate who snuck into his cell and held a makeshift blade to his throat, according to a friend of the disgraced music mogul. Diddy, 55, who was sentenced to four years behind bars earlier this month … Read more
Located about 100 miles north of New York City, the Hudson Valley has long been a popular getaway destination, but its varied housing market now offers options to suit every taste, including beautifully renovated homes. The region’s appeal is both enduring and undeniable, offering a respite from the bustle of the Big Apple, along with … Read more
NBA star LeBron James‘ extraordinary Beverly Hills compound will feature not one but two enormous megamansions that are currently being built on the site of a historic estate that the Los Angeles Lakers legend snapped up for $37 million in 2020—then promptly razed to the ground. While it was originally reported that James, 40, was … Read more
In an effort to build more and build fast, off-site construction is gaining traction as developers seek to speed up production while maintaining quality and controlling costs. Villa, a California-based leader in factory-built housing, is proving just how far the model can scale. “There are a number of challenges when doing modular homebuilding,” says Sean … Read more
The ultrarich are determined to live for a very long time, and increasingly they are looking to their homes to help them accomplish that. “Everything is about wellness and longevity,” Douglas Elliman broker associate Lourdes Alatriste tells Realtor.com® of her ultra-high-net-worth-individual (UHNWI) clients who snap up pricey South Florida abodes for $10 million or more. … Read more
A group of homeowners on North Bay Road, one of Miami Beach’s priciest streets, are pushing a plan to install security gates as a result of a string of auto thefts and increased traffic. The street is home to celebrities and some of the city’s wealthiest residents, including Mickey Drexler, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, … Read more