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Mark Zuckerberg Drops $170 Million on Florida Estate

Mark Zuckerberg opened his checkbook and transacted one of Florida’s most expensive home sales with a $170 million purchase of a waterfront estate on Miami’s swanky “Billionaire Bunker” island. The Orlando Weekly reports the Meta CEO’s new Sunshine State residence...

Mark Zuckerberg Drops $170 Million on Florida Estate

by Phil Hall | Mar 5, 2026

The property, which is still under construction, was launched in 2025 and was originally listed at $200 million. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg Drops $170 Million on Florida Estate

Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2025

The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...

New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2025

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill into law that allows localities to provide seniors with up to a 65% property tax exemption. Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer...

Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2025

Refinance retention reached a 3.5-year high (28%) during the third quarter with servicers retaining more than half of borrowers refinancing out of 2024 vintage loans, according to the newly published December 2025 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report. Rate-and-term retention...