A coalition of consumer and housing advocacy organizations is urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to preserve key mortgage borrower protections, warning that proposed changes to federal lending rules could leave consumers vulnerable to predatory practices and unaffordable loans. The National Consumer Law Center, National Housing Law Project, National Fair Housing Alliance, Americans...

One of the most meticulously curated homes to hit the Miami market has just listed for $68.5 million. Located on the guard-gated La Gorce Island in Miami Beach, the seven-bedroom waterfront estate spans more than 9,000 square feet and represents the combined talents of architect Kobi Karp, luxury builder Bart Reines, and acclaimed interiors studio Argent Design. Listed by Oliver Lloyd of Douglas...

Costa Rica’s luxury real estate market has long revolved around a handful of established destinations, with Peninsula Papagayo setting the benchmark for branded resort communities over the past two decades. Now another stretch of coastline is emerging as the country’s next ultra-luxury address. The first Estate Homes at Waldorf Astoria Residences Costa Rica Punta Cacique have officially been...

U.S. mortgage rates continued to climb this week, adding pressure to homebuyer affordability as the housing market adjusts to elevated borrowing costs and renewed inflation risks stemming in part from the war involving the U.S. and Iran. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.69% for the week ended Aug. 6, 2026 from 6.66% a week earlier and 6.63% a year ago, according to Freddie Mac's...

Mortgage spreads are once again playing our friendly neighborhood housing hero by keeping mortgage rates under 7% in a crazy, hectic year. This has allowed housing to stay intact, sales-wise. While sales in our weekly tracker data have slowed down, as they typically do once mortgage rates get above 6.64%, they eked out a small positive year-over-year gain for the second week in a row.  In previous...

A pleasurable alfresco dining experience, whether you’re enjoying a quiet meal alone, gathering with family or entertaining a crowd, often comes down to a few thoughtful choices. The right dining table, a clever layout, effective temperature control and well-planned lighting can make all the...

A well-designed double vanity can make morning and evening routines feel more organized and less rushed. Separate sinks, dedicated storage and personalized grooming areas help ease busy mornings; striking materials, eye-catching mirrors and stylish lighting turn the vanity into a...

With art projects, fort building, tea parties and bedtime stories, kids are busy all day, every day — and their rooms usually have the clutter to prove it! In this series, we’re approaching each room in the house from the perspective of identifying what sparks joy. Here we look at ways to clear the...

Расширение бизнеса — это важнейшая веха, которую стоит отпраздновать. Но переход от самостоятельной работы к управлению командой влечет за собой целый ряд новых сложностей. Эффективное лидерство, коммуникация и делегирование полномочий внезапно становятся ключевыми, когда вы переходите от роли главного героя к...

The Fed hawks must feel very awkward today. Before the July Fed meeting, Fed Governor Chris Waller said that if the July CPI report came in hot, a July rate hike would be on the table. Since that day, CPI inflation came in as a big miss, PPI inflation came in as a big miss, and today the jobs number whiffed with a negative report: 103,000 negative revisions and wage growth at cycle lows. Yes, very awkward...