June 2026

The Southern California community of Monterey Park just became the first in the nation to permanently ban data centers. Residents of Monterey Park voted overwhelmingly on June 2 to prohibit data center development outright, with about 88% supporting a ballot measure, according to information from Los Angeles County. It’s another example of locals strongly comingRead …

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For generations, the promise of upward mobility was simple: Get a good job, save carefully, and buy your way into the middle class. But in many of America’s most expensive housing markets, that ladder is becoming harder to climb, according to new research. The study, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), analyzedRead …

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Matthew Franzen, a military veteran and arborist from Aspen, CO, has spent the past decade living in a treehouse he built himself. However, that home could now be at risk, as Pitkin County has filed a lawsuit against him alleging land-use and building-code violations. The county claims that the treehouse—which is 50 feet above ground—isRead …

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SpaceX will debut on the Nasdaq on Friday under the ticker SPCX, in what is expected to be the largest initial public offering in Wall Street history, targeting a $135 share price and a valuation of nearly $1.8 trillion. According to some estimates, the IPO will create 4,000 new millionaires among SpaceX employees, from engineersRead …

SpaceX IPO Will Trigger a Massive South Texas Housing Boom Read More »

Miami-Dade, FL, is invoking eminent domain to seize control of a ship fueling terminal on the ultraexclusive Fisher Island, escalating a highly contentious multimillion-dollar real estate dispute with luxury condominium developers. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a statement Friday that the county will begin eminent domain proceedings to seize the property atRead …

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New Kids on the Block star Jonathan Knight knows what it takes to be part of a nostalgic act staging a successful comeback, but ahead of hosting the reboot of “Crashers,” HGTV’s classic ambush-style renovation show, the veteran performer still got some backstage jitters. The 57-year-old NKOTB member and professional home renovator has been enjoyingRead …

EXCLUSIVE: New Kids on the Block Star Jonathan Knight Reveals Why He Was So Hesitant To Revive HGTV Hit ‘Crashers’ Read More »

Willoughby residents who rent out their homes as short-term rentals while living elsewhere could soon face new restrictions—or lose their short-term rental eligibility entirely—under a zoning overlay proposed for the area west of 3rd View Street. The proposal would stop new vacation rentals from being approved and force existing ones onto a conditional-use track atRead …

Norfolk Weighs Overlay That Would Block New Vacation Rentals Read More »

Honolulu homeowners dealing with termite damage, a leaking roof, or outdated electrical wiring may be able to get it fixed without paying a cent in interest — thanks to a city loan program that quietly offers significant help. The City and County of Honolulu’s Rehabilitation Loan Program brochure details 0% interest loans of up toRead …

Honolulu Offers Zero-Interest Home Repair Loans Up to $300K Read More »

Actor Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, have cut another $1 million from the asking price of their longtime Hamptons home—just six months after listing the property for $21 million. The Baldwins have made multiple attempts to sell the expansive Amagansett property over the years, beginning in September 2022, when it was put onRead …

EXCL: Alec, Hilaria Baldwin Cut Another $1 Million Off Price of Hamptons Home Read More »

Rob Gronkowski may be known for his larger-than-life personality, Super Bowl rings, and party-boy reputation, but the NFL legend has revealed that when it comes to money, he has been surprisingly conservative. Today, the player-turned-Fox-Sports-analyst has an estimated net worth of $45 million, including a staggering $13 million worth of real estate investments, having beenRead …

Inside Rob Gronkowski’s Wildly Frugal NFL Rookie Lifestyle That Helped Him Build $45 Million Net Worth-and $13 Million Property Portfolio Read More »