Non-QM lender Acra Lending announced on Monday the appointment of Shawn Stone as chief executive officer. Stone succeeds Keith Lind, who transitions to Chairman of the Board. Stone, who brings over 25 years of executive experience in financial services to the role, most recently was CEO and board member at LendingPoint, an Atlanta-based online loan origination and servicing platform. Stone spent 20...

The newest head-turner to hit Miami’s luxury market is making waves without raising its voice. Priced at $27 million, Residence 402 at ARTE Surfside offers 5,185 square feet of oceanfront living designed by Italian architect Antonio Citterio, in collaboration with Patricia Viel. It’s the kind of home that lets the view and craftsmanship do the talking. And the buildings it’s set in will fill...

If you’ve been wondering what Hollywood’s next big oceanfront address will look like, the first renderings of the Icon Beach Residences are here to answer that. Developed by Related Group and BH Group, the project promises a sleek, art-filled lifestyle with sweeping views in both directions — the Atlantic Ocean to one side, the Intracoastal Waterway to the other. Set in a quieter corner of...

If you’ve ever dreamed of living somewhere that lets you dock your boat in the morning and saddle up your horse by the afternoon, a one-of-a-kind estate in Largo, FL, might just make that fantasy a reality. Listed at $10,875,000, the property at 10930 Spring Street delivers two lifestyles most people only fantasize about: high-end waterfront living and top-tier equestrian facilities — all on the...

Color drenching — the decorating technique in which walls, ceiling and trim in a room are painted the same shade — has grown in popularity and interest of late. Searches for the term...

NO WAITING GOLF MEMBERSHIP OFFERED WITH HOME SALE. The best priced custom luxury estate home in Mediterra. This stunning property not only welcomes you to unparalleled elegance and grants you immediate access to a highly sought-after golf membership.  The inviting paver motor court beckons you forward, setting the stage for the magnificence that lies within. Enter through the grand gallery foyer to be...

According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), the U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.63% as of August 7, 2025. Sam Khater "The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to its lowest level since April," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. "The decline in rates increases prospective homebuyers' purchasing power and our research shows that buyers can save...

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