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Kentucky bill would freeze property taxes for senior homeowners

A proposed constitutional amendment that would freeze property tax assessments for 65-and-older residents in Kentucky has cleared a state Senate committee — one of several efforts to limit rising tax bills for elderly homeowners. Senate Bill 51, sponsored by state Sen. Mike Nemes (R-Shepherdsville), would lock in the assessed value of a senior’s primary residence and prevent higher property tax...

Bank capital relief may not quickly shift mortgage market dynamics

Regulatory changes to how banks treat mortgage assets — anticipated this week by Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman — may have an impact on the mortgage market over time, analysts said. “The near-term impact on the mortgage market is likely to be somewhat limited,” Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) analysts wrote in a report published Tuesday. “There are few large banks limiting their...

Pint-sized penthouse packs big Chrysler Building views in Midtown Manhattan

A two-bedroom penthouse at Monogram New York is proving that in Manhattan, scale doesn’t always dictate impact. Listed for $5.499 million, Penthouse B at 135 East 47th Street spans just 1,674 square feet, but its proportions, refined design, ceiling height, and skyline views elevate it well beyond its footprint. Positioned on the 24th floor, the residence captures a direct sightline to some of New...

You’d never guess this $19.5M French château is in suburban Miami

A nearly two-acre estate in Pinecrest is bringing a slice of the French countryside to South Florida. Known as Chateau du Soleil, the nine-bedroom residence at 13291 Old Cutler Road was conceived by architect Ramon Pacheco as a full-scale interpretation of a traditional French château — adapted for modern living. Now listed for $19.5 million with Michael Martinez of ONE Sotheby’s International...

“Mansion in the sky” at Elysee Miami offers cinematic Biscayne Bay views from the 55th floor

A full-floor residence high above Biscayne Bay is offering a different take on waterfront living, one that trades docks and seawalls for elevation and uninterrupted views. Residence 5501 at Elysee Miami, now listed for $7.695 million, occupies a commanding position inside one of the city’s most architecturally distinctive residential towers. Represented by Lourdes Alatriste of Douglas Elliman, the...

14 things luxury homes used to show off that now get hidden

Luxury homes have always reflected the priorities of their time. Walk into a high-end house built in 1925, 1985, or 2005, and you’ll notice something immediately: what the owners chose to put on display. Not long ago, the goal was visibility. Grand staircases sat right inside the front door. Giant TVs dominated living rooms. Closets showed off entire wardrobes. Kitchens displayed every appliance...

Greater Miami Home Sales Uptick as Luxury Demand and Cash Buyers Power Market

Miami-Dade County's housing market extended its gradual recovery at the start of 2026, buoyed by sustained single-family demand and a condominium sector that has largely stabilized despite financing headwinds, according to January 2026 data released by the Miami Association of Realtors. Total residential transactions rose 1.2% from a year earlier to 1,869 closings, while single-family sales climbed 2.8% --...

The new math of land deals in Texas growth corridors

Two people can look at the same parcel of land and come away with wildly different ideas and “facts” that determine how to value it. While there are more than three categories of landowner, most can be characterized in broad terms as developers, speculators or small parcel farmers/passive heirs.  Each land-seller category has its own valuation process and formulas. The value...

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