New-Construction Homes Make a Comeback—and Prices Drop in 2 Hot Regions
The premium for buying new is fading fast. The price gap between new and existing homes just hit a record third-quarter low, and builders are doubling down with incentives that lower mortgage rates and reduce upfront costs. New-construction homes appear to have the edge in the South and West in part
Palm Beach Mansion Bought as a Teardown by Its Neighbors for $15.5 Million Is Put Back on Market Just 1 Year Later—for Nearly 4 Times the Price
A Marion Sims Wyeth-designed compound in Palm Beach's Estate Section has just hit the market for $59 million—just over a year after it was purchased by two neighbors who planned to raze the Florida property and split the parcel to expand their respective dwellings. The nine-bedroom estate, which is
Florida Condo Prices See Sharpest Drop in 15 Years—as Insurance and HOA Costs Surge
Rising homeowners association fees and insurance premiums are putting the squeeze on Florida's condo owners. As a result, condo prices are sinking. In August 2025, the median sale price for a Florida condo was $285,000, down 8.1% from a year earlier and 14% below the July 2023 peak, according to Rea
Lowe’s CEO Predicts a Home Renovation Boom Next Year: Is This a Good Sign for Housing Market Overall?
Following Home Depot’s announcement that its third-quarter earnings were down year over year, competitor Lowe’s saw its stock up nearly 6%. Why? Perhaps it has something to do with the home improvement chain's optimistic outlook for the industry in the coming year. CEO Marvin Ellison told Yahoo Fin
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