After serving as Sierra Pacific Mortgage’s chief operating officer for a year, Suzy Lindblom has moved on to Acra Lending, according to her LinkedIn post on Monday morning. Lindblom said that “While it was sad to see Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. close and transition, it ultimately opened a door for a new and exciting opportunity.” Lindblom also said Monday was her first day at Acra as...

KB Home is leaning hard into its build-to-order (BTO) strategy to navigate a difficult market defined by compressed margins, affordability strains and shaky consumer confidence. However, this blueprint presents risks in an environment where a spec-heavy approach drives volume and market share amid declining backlogs. The builder’s Q4 earnings call offered mixed results, with shrinking margins coming...

Luxury homes often feel expansive long before anyone checks the square footage. That sense of openness isn’t accidental, and it’s not always the result of sprawling floor plans or dramatic ceiling heights. In many cases, it comes down to a series of quiet design decisions that work together to stretch space visually and mentally. Rather than packing rooms with features, high-end homes tend to do...

A newly completed two-story penthouse has quietly debuted at Onda Residences in Bay Harbor Islands, and it’s one of those listings that instantly feels different. Perched directly over the water, this sky-high home spans more than 5,000 square feet of interiors, paired with over 2,100 square feet of outdoor space that wraps the residence in open bay views. Set at 1135 103rd Street, PH4 is part of...

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