DeCaro Auctions expands executive team

DeCaro Auctions expands executive team

DeCaro Auctions has expanded its executive team as the luxury real estate auction firm seeks to grow its international platform. The appointments come after Mario Vargas was recently named CEO. “Luxury auctions... Read more »
Beverly Hills Approves Pustilnikov, Crescent Heights Projects

Beverly Hills Approves Pustilnikov, Crescent Heights Projects

Beverly Hills officials were forced to reverse their high-profile rejections of builder’s remedy projects.  The Beverly Hills City Council voted this week to overturn a prior denial, granting an appeal from developer... Read more »

First ‘Survivor’ Winner Richard Hatch Owes $3.3 Million on Winnings, Judge Says

Richard Hatch, the winner of the first season of “Survivor,” must pay taxes on his winnings that he’s been disputing since the show’s conclusion in 2000. But, his sister won’t have to... Read more »
In choppy 2026, one state is many homebuilding markets

In choppy 2026, one state is many homebuilding markets

It may come as a surprise amid the noise, negativity, and volatility in today’s new-home market that Florida remains one of the most dynamic homebuilding markets in the country. The housing landscape... Read more »
LA’s Measure ULA Ad Hoc Committee Meets to Weigh Pros, Cons

LA’s Measure ULA Ad Hoc Committee Meets to Weigh Pros, Cons

The committee formed to tackle all matters related to Measure United to House Los Angeles met for the first time on Friday in what’s shaping up to be another contentious battle over... Read more »
Inside the Grassroots Mission To Turn 240 Lush Acres Into a Cohousing Community

Inside the Grassroots Mission To Turn 240 Lush Acres Into a Cohousing Community

A handful of nature lovers are staking everything on building a farm preservation village on 240 acres of lush farmland an hour outside Seattle. Fifteen households have committed to buying a home... Read more »
Florida court shields reverse mortgage credit from garnishment

Florida court shields reverse mortgage credit from garnishment

Jhelum Enterprises LLC won two judgments totaling $54,863.89 against Oceanside Automotive Service and Towing LLC. In 2011, a Palm Beach County court found that Oceanside’s sole officer, Norman Desmarais, fraudulently transferred the... Read more »
Los Angeles Developers Build Housing at Church Sites

Los Angeles Developers Build Housing at Church Sites

As costs for new developments continue to impact project decisions, some developers are turning to God for answers – well, sort of. By partnering with local churches for new housing on church-owned... Read more »

Falling Home Prices Offer a Window as Mortgage Interest Rates Edge Higher

The spring selling season is seeing increasing inventory and lower home prices, according to the Realtor.com® Weekly Housing Trends report for the week ending March 26. Those factors combined favors buyers, but... Read more »
Mortgage experts weigh in on GSE condo updates

Mortgage experts weigh in on GSE condo updates

At the same time, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) will eliminate limited and streamlined review options for condo loans starting Aug. 3, requiring full project reviews in all cases. The shift is expected... Read more »