Man defrauds company and steals more than 400 smart toilets in Miami: police

A man was arrested after allegedly defrauding a manufacturer of high-end bathroom products by stealing $400,000 worth of toilets and other materials. Paul Joe Gomez, 37, is accused of “diverting commercial property,” including more than 400 restrooms, from SW Corporation in Brownsville, according to an arrest report. Gomez was caught after an employee noticed in […]

International homebuyer interest in the US will decline in the third quarter of 2025

“These factors have led to some moderation in foreign demand for U.S. homes compared to last year. Still, interest remains above pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the continued involvement of global homebuyers in key U.S. markets.” Canadian stocks fall as trade tensions rise Canada remained the largest source of international searches, but saw its share fall to […]

The Casa team expands Douglas Elliman operations to Miami

“Chiqui and Edgar bring an exceptional combination of sales expertise, legal acumen, media influence and design vision that sets them apart in the industry,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of brokerage at Douglas Elliman Florida Region and President of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Florida. “Their expansion underscores the value of cross-market expertise and the growing […]

eXp Realty launches AI assistant ‘Mira’, an AI training program

The tool combines eXp’s proprietary data systems with natural language processing to simplify the way agents interact with information and manage their business. Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, shared HousingWire that the technology represents a shift towards more intuitive, conversational interfaces. “In the coming years, we will see the traditional B2B business software we […]

Homeowners who bring ‘Airbnb for everything’ to shipment

Platforms that facilitate these bookings simplify the process, but Bluefield emphasizes that homeowners should navigate to insurance requirements, local regulations and the expectations of the neighbors in a responsible manner. “Rental housing about housing facilities are an innovative way to generate extra income, but homeowners have to plan carefully,” said Bluefield founder Michael Smith. “Insurance […]