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Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.
When it comes to buying and selling homes, new rules are about to be put in play, five months after the National Association of Realtors agreed to a blockbuster settlement over how its 1.5 million agents across the U.S. are paid commissions.The settlement — which resolved litigation stemming from a grand jury finding that the real estate group artificially inflated brokerage commissions — brings sweeping changes to the industry, starting tomorrow.The adjustments come as prospects brighten for the beleaguered housing market. Mortgage rates earlier this month tumbled to their lowest level since April 2023, offering hope to house hunters priced out of...
You've got to see this Dyson air purifier fan deal
With summer's rising heat and pollen levels, it's essential to stay cool and manage allergens. The Dyson TP07 air purifier and fan offers a perfect solution, combining cooling and air purification in one. Right now, this advanced cooling device is available at a discounted price on Amazon.The Dyson TP07 air purifier and fan goes above and beyond. It has a carbon filter that removes gases and odors in up to 99.97% of air particles. This True HEPA air purifier diagnoses your room's air quality for you as it works and reports back as it cleans. It also doubles as a...
A black X appearing on doors of Maduro opponents in Venezuela
MIAMI - In a Caracas neighborhood, the letter "X" is appearing on people's homes - crude chest-high slashes of paint that residents say amount to a threat.Residents living in the neighborhood of the 23 de Enero, once the stronghold of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, believe pro-regime paramilitary groups are behind the spray paint. The groups, known as colectivos, are marking people who had protested the outcome of July's presidential election, residents told CNN. "There are some fifty homes in my street, and thirty-two have been marked," said one resident, who asked to use the alias "Pablo", due to fear...
Jury convicts White Florida woman in shooting death of her Black neighbor
A White Florida woman was convicted Friday of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Black neighbor amid an ongoing dispute about children playing loudly outside her home.An all-White jury in Ocala, Florida, found 60-year-old Susan Lorincz guilty after 2 1/2 hours of deliberation. Lorincz faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing.Lorincz had claimed self-defense when she fired a single shot with a .380-caliber handgun through her front door on June 2, 2023, killing 35-year-old Ajike "A.J." Owens. Lorincz told detectives in a videotaped interview that she feared for her life as Owens yelled and pounded on her...
Florida Python Challenge continues goal to stabilize Everglades ecosystem
EVERGLADES - Those participating in this year's Florida Python Challenge have until Sunday evening to bag as many of the invasive Burmese pythons as possible. The state of Florida, through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), has held the annual Python Challenge since 2013.But catching the pythons is not as easy as you may think. This time of year, you usually don't see them unless it's dark out.They are everywhere, yet they're hard to find. Pythons are buried under the brush in the Everglades and it requires a hunter's sharp eye to see them when it is dark. Kennith Chamberland...
The best Halloween decorations you can get at Walmart
With Halloween coming up scarily fast, it's time to get your home ready for spooky season. If you're looking to impress with eerie decor, Walmart has everything you need, from huuuuuuuuge skeletons to an inflatable Bluey in an adorable costume. Whether you're aiming for frightful or fun, inside or out, you're going to want to shop Walmart for all the Halloween decorations you're looking for. We've chosen a few fun picks to help bring your Halloween vision to life. Check out the best Halloween decorations you can get at Walmart for 2024, and be sure to check out Sam's Club,...
How to get rid of spiders and keep them away
Spiders are some of the most unsettling pests to spot in your home. One or two harmless spiders may not be an issue -- spiders are pretty effective at getting rid of other, less popular insects -- but an infestation is another story. There are also certain kinds of spiders, such as the venomous brown recluse spider, that you definitely don't want to share a house with. So what's the solution? For small infestations or the occasional unwanted eight-legged visitor, there are a number of DIY solutions for how to get rid of spiders in the house. Larger infestations, however, should...
The best MagSafe cases and accessories for Apple iPhones
Tired of plugging in your iPhone when you need to charge it? Chances are you don't have to if your device is MagSafe compatible. MagSafe is a proprietary tech from Apple that uses magnets to charge your phone and hold accessories like wallets or power banks in place. It's one thing iPhones have over other devices, and super useful if you like to drop your phone and go, or toss an accessory on it without having to change your case.You can protect and charge your iPhone 8 or later with a range of cases and accessories that use MagSafe, and we've...
Is Warby Parker good? Our honest review of the online glasses store
There are so many options for buying prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses (and even contact lenses) online. But one of the very best is Warby Parker. As a prescription eyeglass wearer myself, I want fashionable eyewear that complements my face shape and overall appearance. But I also need progressive lenses to see things clearly both up-close and at a distance. I have shopped at more than a dozen places, both online and in the real world. But I love Warby Parker specifically.It's easy to spend $500 to $1,000 on a pair of prescription eyeglasses with custom single vision, bi-focal or progressive lenses,...
A record number of U.S. homes are now worth $1 million or more
A $1 million price tag on a U.S. home may no longer indicate a luxury property. Today, nearly one in 10 U.S. homes are worth at least $1 million, with tight supply driving prices up to record highs across the nation, according to a new Redfin report on home prices. The share of homes worth at least $1 million now stands at a record 8.5%, a jump of more than 7% from a year ago. The proportion of million-dollar-plus homes has more than doubled since the pandemic, as prior to 2020 only about 4% of properties crossed that threshold, according to...
FBI raids Doral shop connected to attempted murder of car designer
MIAMI – The FBI has raided a Doral body shop in connection to the investigation of the attempted murder of a Miami celebrity car designer Alex Vega.On Friday morning, Chopper 4 flew over Doral Collision Center at 2101 NW 97th Ave., where federal agents swarmed the body shop and several Doral Police vehicles were outside.Rolando "Roly" Ramirez, the owner of the Doral Collision Center and two other men are now charged in connection to the murder-for-hire conspiracy. Ramirez appeared before a Judge in federal court on Friday afternoon where he learned that he faces charges including soliciting to commit a crime...
Man killed after hit by USPS truck in Miami
MIAMI — A man was killed after getting hit by a car in southwest Miami early Friday morning.Shortly after 4:35 a.m., Miami Police were called out to the intersection of Southwest 27th Avenue and 26th Street in the neighborhood of Silver Bluff Estates about a man struck by a USPS truck.Miami Fire Rescue responded to the scene, where they pronounced the man dead, police told CBS News Miami. Police also said the USPS driver remained on the scene.A USPS spokesperson told CBS News Miami that the agency offered condolences to the man's family as Miami Police investigated the circumstances leading up to the crash. "The U.S. Postal Service and its employees are deeply saddened by the loss of a member of our South Florida community," the spokesperson said.
Ellen DeGeneres to wrap up stand-up career in Minneapolis Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS — Ellen DeGeneres will end her stand-up comedy career with a tapped comedy special at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis this weekend. Both special performances on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17 will be tapped. This will be the last time fans can see DeGeneres before she makes her "final curtain call," says a press release. The tour began in June and sold out in several venues in California and Oregon. Tickets are available for purchase through Live Nation. DeGeneres began her career in doing stand-up in New Orleans but became a household name with her Emmy-award winning daytime syndicated talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" which ran for 19 seasons before ending in 2022. DeGeneres is also known for her role as "Dory" in the Pixar animated film "Finding Nemo."The last time DeGeneres was in Minneapolis was in 2011 during her last comedy tour. During her stay in town, DeGeneres stopped by WCCO and even helped deliver a weather report with WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak. The mayor at the time, R.T. Rybak, even declared it Ellen DeGeneres Day in Minneapolis in 2011.
Prep for hurricanes: Go-bag ready kit checklist
We're now in the thick of hurricane season. When a hurricane or other natural disaster strikes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security advises you to have a go-bag (also known as a ready-kit) of essentials on hand to take with you in case you need to leave home in a rush. Don't wait until there's a major weather event -- now's the time to get prepared with a go-bag for you and your family.So what should you have in your go-bag? And should these essentials literally be stored in a bag? Here's what you need to know.Disaster preparedness checklistThe U.S....
Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
Freezing your credit is one of the best ways to combat identity theft — and it's free to do. Security experts are advising all Americans to take a few minutes to complete what they deem an essential step in protecting one's credit files in a day and age when cybersecurity breaches are becoming increasingly common. At the three big credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, placing a security freeze on your credit file is easy, according to cybersecurity expert David Malicoat. And the recent lawsuit claiming hackers accessed the Social Security numbers of "billions of individuals," he said, is a good...
Wet start to weekend as storms move across parts of South Florida
MIAMI — A wet start to the weekend with some showers and storms moving across parts of South Florida on Friday morning.A heat advisory has not been issued today because we will not meet the criteria, and it will not be quite as hot and humid due to more rain and cloud cover.The highs will climb to around 90 degrees for Friday and it will feel like the upper 90s in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties instead of the 100s like we have seen this past week. The Florida Keys will still feel like the triple-digits but the heat index will not be as high as the last few days.For Friday afternoon, scattered storms will be possible due to plenty of moisture around with some heavy downpours and localized flooding possible. The chance of rain decreases this weekend as drier air moves in.Though showers and storms will still be possible for the Keys on Saturday, it will be drier for Miami-Dade and Broward with just some spotty storms.Highs will stay seasonably hot with the low 90s and it will feel like the upper 90s.
Woman dead, man hospitalized after Miami-Dade mobile home fire
MIAMI — A woman is dead and a man was critically injured after a mobile home went up in flames in Northwest Miami-Dade late Thursday night.The fire broke out near NW 27th Avenue and 76th Street in Gladeview. Miami-Dade Police told CBS News Miami that one woman died at the scene and a man was taken to the hospital in critical condition.A witness told CBS News Miami that he and his friends saw the mobile home burning up and tried to open it, but couldn't.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Florida eyes spending under former UF president Ben Sasse
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis' office and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Thursday raised the possibility of looking into spending under former University of Florida president Ben Sasse."We take the stewardship of state funds very seriously and have already been in discussions with leadership at the university and with the (state university system's) Board of Governors to look into the matter," DeSantis spokesman Bryan Griffin said in a statement.Earlier in the day, Patronis offered support for an audit."Reports of (the university's) exorbitant spending by Ben Sasse's office are concerning," Patronis posted online. "As my agency can...
Florida gets Q2 tourism boost
TALLAHASSEE — Florida saw increased tourism during the second quarter of 2024, while it continues trying to get the international market back to pre-pandemic levels.With the totals driven by tourists from other parts of the U.S., Visit Florida on Thursday estimated the state had 34.2 million visitors during the April-through-June period, 1.64 percent more than during the same period in 2023.For the first six months of 2024, the state had an estimated 74.8 million visitors, a 1.4 percent increase from the first half of 2023.Gov. Ron DeSantis' office sent out a news release describing the new totals as...
Experience fine dining with a "joie de vivre" at Pastis Miami
MIAMI - The summer games in Paris may be over, but you can still experience that "joie de vivre" at Pastis Miami. Located in the vibrant Wynwood district, this newcomer offers both indoor and outdoor dining that skillfully mimics the iconic original location in New York's Meatpacking District.Anthony Ramonas, Director of STARR Restaurants, emphasizes the striking similarity to the New York restaurant. "Inside is a carbon copy of everything. The number of people experiencing déjà vu when they walk through these doors is astounding," he said. However, Ramonas is quick to point out what makes the Miami location unique: "The large terrace...
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