World Cup Delivered $2 Billion Economic Boost to New York City—and a Win for STRs

The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered an estimated $2 billion economic boost to New York City this summer, as more than $1 billion in visitor spending flowed into hotels, restaurants, shops, and other businesses across the five boroughs. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the figure Wednesday, offering the

Chris Brown Granted New Trial in $13 Million Lawsuit After Housekeeper Was Mauled by His Dog at His California Home

Chris Brown has been granted another trial after a jury ordered him to pay $12.9 million in damages to his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, after she was attacked by his dog while at his $6 million California home. Avila was brutally attacked by his 200-pound Caucasian shepherd guard dog, Hades, at

Mortgage Rates Hit 7.3%: Application Volume Plunges to Slowest Pace Since 2025

Mortgage applications fell 6% last week, as the Federal Reserve interest rate hike continues to slow the market, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. For the week ending Sept. 25, MBA's Market Composite Index—a measure of total mortgage loan application volume—fell 6% on a seasonally adjus

Wild ‘Caveman’ Rock House Lists for $59K—and It’s This Week’s Most Popular Home

A wild abode in Armington, IL, with rock-lined walls, ceilings, and doorways, has just hit the market for an astonishingly low asking price of just $59,000, making it climb to the top spot of the week's most popular homes list. The earth-sheltered dwelling was constructed in 1977 by Andy "Caveman" D