Inside the $311 Million Land Grab to Create One of Americas Priciest Homes

For more than a year, the identity of the Gordon Drive buyer has been cloaked in secrecy, shielded by a land trust and strict nondisclosure agreements.

These days, two topics are dominating cocktail-party chatter in the southwest Florida coastal city of Naples. When will the tony Port Royal Club reopen following its multiyear renovation, and who paid $311 million for nearly 19 acres of prime waterfront property on coveted Gordon Drive? For more than a year, the identity of the Gordon … Read more

Santa Fe hit by tornado for the first time in over 50 years; several homes damaged, families displaced

Santa Fe hit by tornado for the first time in over 50 years (Pexel - representational image)

A tornado touched down in Santa Fe Saturday night, October 24, for the first time in more than 50 years. The storm caused heavy damage to several homes and displaced families. Santa Fe hit by tornado for the first time in over 50 years (Pexel – representational image) The National Weather Service in Albuquerque confirmed … Read more

US federal agents visit residents homes to investigate alleged noncitizen voting ahead of midterms

US deploys hundreds of agents to investigate alleged noncitizen voters. (Unsplash)

Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have been knocking on residents’ doors across several US states to question people about their immigration status and whether they have registered to vote or cast ballots in past elections, according to a CBS News report. US deploys hundreds of agents to investigate alleged noncitizen voters. … Read more

Norte Fire burns homes in San Clemente; Via La Mirada in San Juan Capistrano among hardest-hit areas as evacuations continue

Norte Fire burns homes in San Clemente, California. (Representational Image/ REUTERS)

The Norte Fire has grown to 465 acres since breaking out on Friday morning, destroying several homes in the San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente areas of California. Photos and videos shared by residents on social media showed buildings engulfed in flames. Evacuation orders are in place, and several more structures are threatened by the … Read more

The legendary Shakespeare Ranch in Nevada, first listed for $188 million in 2024 is now asking $125 million; the 700-acre property has a 465-foot private pier, multiple homes and a barn built in 1873

The legendary Shakespeare Ranch in Nevada, first listed for $188 million in 2024 is now asking $125 million; the 700-acre property has a 465-foot private pier, multiple homes and a barn built in 1873

The ranch has attracted celebrities and even US presidents over the years, particularly through its annual rodeo. One of Lake Tahoe’s most expensive properties is back in focus after a major reduction in its asking price. Shakespeare Ranch, a historic 700-acre estate on the Nevada side of the lake, was listed for $188 million in … Read more

Federal prosecutors say a Louisiana group rented homes, insured them and caused about 13 residential fires between 2019 and 2026, then filed claims for fabricated losses; seven people have now been charged

Federal prosecutors say a Louisiana group rented homes, insured them and caused about 13 residential fires between 2019 and 2026, then filed claims for fabricated losses; seven people have now been charged

​All seven defendants face wire fraud and arson-related federal charges. (FBI photo) Federal prosecutors in Louisiana charged seven people on Tuesday, in an alleged insurance fraud and arson scheme involving about 13 residential fires between 2019 and 2026. Authorities say the group rented homes, obtained insurance policies and then allegedly caused fires at the properties … Read more

Jon Bon Jovi’s foundation helped turn part of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center into housing; in 2019, the Washington project opened with homes for 77 formerly homeless veterans

Jon Bon Jovi's foundation helped turn part of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center into housing; in 2019, the Washington project opened with homes for 77 formerly homeless veterans

Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation helped fund the veteran housing project. Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Foundation helped fund a housing project that turned part of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, into homes for formerly homeless veterans. The project opened in 2019 with 77 permanent supportive housing units.According to the foundation, … Read more

Four North Carolina homes damaged by Helene were repaired with owners’ money and volunteer help; two years later, FEMA buyouts mean the livable houses will be demolished and returned to green space

Four North Carolina homes damaged by Helene were repaired with owners’ money and volunteer help; two years later, FEMA buyouts mean the livable houses will be demolished and returned to green space

Four North Carolina homes repaired after Helene face demolition after FEMA buyouts (Image Credit: WLOS) Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, four homes that owners worked to repair after the storm are now set to be demolished. The homes, in Hendersonville’s Cottages at Cypress Run neighbourhood, were among properties damaged by the … Read more

In 2011, Stephen King and Tabitha’s foundation gave $120,000 to help heat Maine homes, as their radio fundraiser brought in $241,820 for residents facing a winter with reduced federal aid

In 2011, Stephen King and Tabitha’s foundation gave $120,000 to help heat Maine homes, as their radio fundraiser brought in $241,820 for residents facing a winter with reduced federal aid

Photo: Stephen King/ Instagram In December 2011, international bestselling author Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, helped Maine families facing a difficult winter by donating $120,000 to a home-heating fundraiser organised through the author’s radio station. The campaign eventually raised $241,820, surpassing its original goal as residents confronted higher heating costs and reduced federal assistance. … Read more

How a $25,000 beach cottage in Cape Cod became one of the most iconic homes in American history and saw some of its darkest moments

How a $25,000 beach cottage in Cape Cod became one of the most iconic homes in American history and saw some of its darkest moments

Homes are often more than just four walls and a roof. They hold memories and tales of the lives lived inside them and are privy to some of the highest and lowest moments of them. One such home is a $25000 beach cottage in Cape Cod that has seen and withstood some of the best … Read more