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...

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...

CoStar Group has undergone a round of layoffs. A spokesperson for the Andy Florance-helmed firm confirmed news of the layoffs Wednesday afternoon. According to a company spokesperson, the decision to “eliminate certain roles within the organization,” was made in an effort to “align our organization with these strategic objectives and position the company for continued success.” “This was...

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. While ChatGPT has become a go-to tool for many of us, there are tons of AI tools for real estate that offer a more efficient, data-driven approach to generating new client leads. From automated chatbots that qualify incoming leads and analytics to predict upcoming sellers to home staging done in a few clicks, AI...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mashvisor and Redfin have entered a multifaceted partnership focused on delivering reliable real estate insights and empowering smarter decision-making for property investors, homebuyers, homeowners, and renters nationwide. The collaboration...

On a compact lot in Tampa, Florida, a well-traveled young couple set out to build a home that would feel like a calming retreat when they returned from the road yet could open up easily for gatherings with friends. Collaborating with the homeowners and builder from the earliest stages...