Television legend Dr. Phil‘s attempt to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for his media startup, Merit Street Media, has been denied by a judge, who has ordered that he liquidate the fledgling company. The 75-year-old, whose full name is Phillip Calvin McGraw, filed for Chapter 11 for Merit Street in July, a move that would … Read more
The government-backed mortgage giant Fannie Mae is suing multiple home warranty providers, accusing them of misusing its service mark in “fraudulent” mailers sent to borrowers urging them to buy their products. Fannie Mae, whose congressionally-mandated mission is to purchase mortgages from lenders and bundle them into securities for investors to boost the availability of funds … Read more
When Jeff Robertson of Holly Springs, NC, created an elaborate Halloween display in 2020, he had no idea at the time that he was starting a movement. His kids were 10 and 12 at the time, and he thought it would be fun to create a scene of skeletons attacking the house. “I’m not an … Read more
Palm Beach’s “trash kingpin” is looking to clean up with the sale of his waterfront megamansion—listing the dwelling for the sky-high price of $59.5 million, just weeks after he sold off another nearby property for $38 million. Waste management tycoon and prominent Trump donor Anthony Lomangino purchased the sprawling Florida abode for the relatively paltry … Read more
Even as Federal Reserve officials deliberate this week on interest rate policy, major employers including Amazon, UPS, and Target are announcing significant layoffs that may heighten the urgency for a rate cut. On Tuesday, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other members of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) began their two-day meeting, Amazon … Read more
A charming Sag Harbor, NY, cottage that was built in 1840 has hit the market for $3.99 million—serving as a shining example of how history and modern magnificence can blend to create a truly picture-perfect abode. Located on a leafy street in the heart of Sag Harbor Village, 233 Madison Street, which is listed with … Read more
The demand for home loans rebounded with a 7.1% increase for the week ending Oct. 24, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). It’s a turnaround from a week ago when mortgage applications decreased by 0.3%. The surge comes as mortgage interest rates dropped to 6.19%, the lowest level in over a year for the … Read more
Terra and Frisbie Group presented a scaled back plan for their proposed One Boca megaproject in Boca Raton, slashing the housing and office components in the development. It marks the latest iteration of the developers’ February plan to redevelop Boca Raton’s city government campus at 201 West Palmetto Park Road. The new proposal calls for … Read more
Former first lady Michelle Obama has shared intimate new details about how she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, kept the spark in their marriage during their time in the White House—while opening up about how their relationship has evolved since his second term came to an end. Michelle, 61, spent eight years living … Read more
The most powerful Atlantic hurricane of 2025 is nearing landfall in Jamaica, with the Category 5 storm eye approaching the Southwestern coast of the island first. As Hurricane Melissa approached the island on Monday evening, conditions quickly deteriorated and though many braced and prepared for the story, mandatory evacuations were issued in many areas such … Read more