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Lil Wayne Lists Miami Mansion for $12.9M

Rapper Lil Wayne wants to, or maybe just needs to, unload his Miami mansion on La Gorce Island, Fla., that he purchased early last year for $14 million. He is asking $12.9 million for a possible quick sale given he has an Internal Revenue Service tax lien hanging over his head. The IRS says the rapper, whose real name is... Continue Reading »

5 Years After Katrina, New Orleans Housing Still Suffering

On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the winds of change are still blowing in the Big Easy. The affordability of housing in the New Orleans area is worse than ever, due to the enduring damage of Hurricane Katrina. Thanks to the high costs of rebuilding apartment buildings and insuring them -- in a place where... Continue Reading »

Jen + Brad: Arch Enemies? The Feud Turns to Architecture

Are Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt now "arch" enemies? A "close source" claims Aniston yearned for the March cover of Architectural Digest not because she cared about architecture, restoration or design. No! Her turn on the magazine was a ploy to get the attention of former husband Brad Pitt, reports US... Continue Reading »

Super Bounce for New Orleans Real Estate Post-Super Bowl?

The celebrations on Bourbon Street may have quieted down, but the Saints' epic Super Bowl victory may give residents something to cheer about for years to come. The New Orleans real estate market may be the real beneficiary of the Saints victory. One recent study suggests that annual per capita income in New Orleans could... Continue Reading »

Super Bowl No Touchdown for Miami Realtors

Super Bowl week is a boon for South Florida businesses, but a bust for its real estate market. But that's not necessarily a sign of bad times. "Other than weekly rentals, the Super Bowl is not big for us," said Miami Real Estate broker and blogger Riley Smith. "But it doesn't matter because this is our biggest time of... Continue Reading »

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