Opulent Italianate Mansion Decked Out in 24K Gold Is Listed in Sarasota for $26.4 Million—Complete With a Wishing Well, Turkish Bath, and Boat Dock

Opulent Italianate Mansion Decked Out in 24K Gold Is Listed in Sarasota for .4 Million—Complete With a Wishing Well, Turkish Bath, and Boat Dock

Popping in an eye, Italian intoxication. A Sania-inspired, waterfront mansion featuring 24-karat gold accents, a wishing well, and Turkish bath has hit the market in Sarasota for $26.4 million. The extraordinary residence, known as Villa Meraviglia (meaning “Wonder Villa”), spans approximately 10,700 square feet, every inch of which features top-of-the-line design details using the highest […]

2026 Brings a Turn Toward Affordability—Even as Home Prices Keep Rising

2026 Brings a Turn Toward Affordability—Even as Home Prices Keep Rising

The coming year is likely to be more affordable for many homebuyers, even as home prices continue to rise for sellers. The reason for the improvement in affordability is that we expect mortgage rates to average lower in 2026. In fact, monthly payments are likely to decline for the first time since 2020. On top […]

Congressional watchdog probes Trump FHFA chief Bill Pulte

Congressional watchdog probes Trump FHFA chief Bill Pulte

The Government Accountability Office said Thursday it has opened an investigation into Federal Housing Finance Authority Director Bill Platte, who has served as an attack dog against President Donald Trump’s enemies. The congressional watchdog’s investigation was requested by a group of Senate Democrats, who asked the GAO to determine whether Pulte and other FHFA employees […]

Louisiana again tops the chart for outbound moves

Louisiana again tops the chart for outbound moves

The report, published Wednesday, found that overall movement in the U.S. is low, which the study attributes to high housing costs and limited inventory. However, long-term moves are still happening at a fairly regular pace, which Atlas says encourages Americans to move for lower taxes, lower housing costs and a better quality of life. This […]

BXP chief says the office sector is overbuilt

BXP chief says the office sector is overbuilt

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