
Category: Breaking News

From Crime Scene to Dream Scene: San Jose Lot Hits Market for $35M
SAN JOSE, CA – What once stood as a symbol of decay, danger, and dashed potential is now on the verge of a dramatic reinvention. A long-blighted property in San Jose scarred by fires, a fatal shooting, and even a violent dog attack has just hit the market for a staggering $35 million, with ambitious…

Divine Deeds and Legal Demands: Dolton’s Secretive Bid for Pope Leo XIV’s Boyhood Home
Village attorney invokes eminent domain as mayor negotiates behind closed doors, leaving trustees in the dark In a surprising twist of municipal maneuvering, the Village of Dolton finds itself at the center of a growing controversy over the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV a relic of religious history nestled quietly in the south suburban…

Trump Tower in the East: Vietnam Emerges as New Frontier for Former President’s Real Estate Ambitions
A Blend of Business, Politics, and Golf in Southeast Asia Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – In a move that could reshape Vietnam’s luxury real estate market and reignite global debate on the intersection of business and politics, the Trump Organization is eyeing Ho Chi Minh City as the next home for its iconic Trump…

From Burgers to Gas Pumps: Wawa Eyes Transformation of Eyesore into Community Upgrade in Moraine
MORAINE OH , A long-abandoned Frisch’s restaurant and an aging apartment complex may soon make way for a modern Wawa gas station, as developers seek to breathe new life into a well-traveled corner of South Dixie Drive. The proposal, which will go before the Montgomery County Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday night, could significantly reshape…

Drive Until You Qualify: How Young Homebuyers Are Pushing the Edges of Metro Living
As urban affordability disappears, Colorado’s next generation of homeowners is heading east and redefining the American dream along the way. When Kelly Morgan bought her first home at 27, it wasn’t in the trendy heart of Denver or a bustling new condo complex in Aurora. Instead, she landed 40 minutes outside the city in Bennett,…

A New Standard of Luxury: Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas Redefines Opulence on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
In a bold move to elevate Abu Dhabi’s luxury real estate landscape, Aldar has unveiled its first branded residential development on Yas Island, the stunning Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas. This 133-unit luxury development marks a new chapter in the fusion of world-class hospitality and high-end living, as the iconic Waldorf Astoria brand brings its signature…

High Rents in New Jersey? Blame Policy, Not Pricing Software
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin filed a lawsuit targeting landlords’ use of AI-powered pricing software, alleging it enables illegal rent collusion. The move was headline-grabbing, but economically misdirected. Blaming AI for high rents is like using weather apps for rain. The real drivers of New Jersey’s housing affordability crisis lie elsewhere, rooted not in…

California Greenlights 17% State Farm Rate Hike, Prompting Backlash from Wildfire-Hit Homeowners
California regulators have approved a 17% increase in homeowners insurance rates for State Farm customers, drawing sharp criticism from residents still recovering from the devastating wildfires that swept through the state in January. The rate hike, authorized by the California Department of Insurance, affects tens of thousands of policyholders and is one of the largest…

Sanctuary vs. Skate Park: New Jersey Church Battles Town’s Plan to Seize Land for Recreation
In Toms River, New Jersey, a local church and the town government are locked in a heated standoff that pits spiritual service against civic redevelopment, and it all comes down to ten acres of waterfront land. Christ Episcopal Church, a 160-year-old institution in the heart of Toms River, is fighting to stop the town from…

End of an Era: Iconic Sheraton Mahwah Hotel Demolished After 40 Years
By: Velorine A once-glittering New Jersey landmark has officially been erased from the skyline. The Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, a towering symbol of the region for nearly 40 years, was brought down in a dramatic implosion Saturday morning. This iconic 22-story structure, which dominated the landscape at the intersection of Routes 17 and 287 in Bergen…