2026

A wave of recent proposals from think tanks across the ideological spectrum argue that the ultimate solution for keeping Social Security viable lies in fundamentally changing how the program works. According to federal actuaries, Social Security’s trust funds are projected to be depleted by 2032. If Congress takes no action, benefits would be cut across the board by about 23% to match incoming...

Located directly above the slopes at Empire Pass, this ski-in/ski-out penthouse at Montage Deer Valley occupies a rare position within Park City’s luxury market — not just for its price point, but for its permanence. With very few residences of this scale ever built inside the resort, opportunities like this tend to surface quietly and infrequently, often trading hands without ever reaching the...

Designed by Richard Landry and long admired within architectural circles, this 21,000-square-foot residence is unapologetically grand, but never careless with detail. Its Andalusian-inspired design leans into romance and craftsmanship rather than minimalism, with old-world forms scaled to an almost palatial degree. Perched high above the city on one of Beverly Hills’ most commanding promontories,...

Flooring projects are no small feat, but with expert advice, you can pull off one or more of this year's...

Living rooms can sometimes be overlooked now that so much of our at-home socializing takes place around a table in an open-plan kitchen space, but nothing beats being able to sit comfortably with friends and family, to talk, enjoy a drink or watch a movie. Comfort is key to creating a...

Image CEO Owen Thomas also expects selective new office development to resume in top-tier...

Image Partner Donald Hammett outlines key tax developments, capital access strategies, and sector...

Cuba's once‑strong tourism industry -- long one of the island's biggest economic pillars -- is now facing a serious downturn. At the same time, recent geopolitics, including the United States' surprise military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, have thrown fresh uncertainty into U.S.-Cuba relations and the broader strategy across the Western Hemisphere. Tourism arrivals to...

The California Department of Real Estate (CDRE) has entered into a settlement with agent education and training firm Real Estate Trainers Inc. (RETI) and its former president Lance McHarg, according to an announcement on Tuesday.  According to the CDRE, McHarg took the state’s real estate license exam numerous times without achieving a passing score. After concluding an investigation, the agency said...

The mortgage industry recorded a modest increase in the number of producing loan officers in 2025 — the first annual rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary data from mortgage technology platform RETR. The number of LOs who originated at least one mortgage in 2025 reached 221,161, up slightly from 220,449 in 2024. “That’s the number of loan officers who were producing...