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- With Martha Stewart’s Help, This New AI App Promises To Maximize Your Home’s Health and Wealth
Artificial intelligence in the home? It’s a good thing. At least that’s what entrepreneur and home planning expert Martha Stewart is banking on. Last week, she announced the launch of Hint, a new company co-founded by Stewart and home services veteran Yih-Han Ma that reimagines homeownership through the combined power of human expertise and artificial… Read More »With Martha Stewart’s Help, This New AI App Promises To Maximize Your Home’s Health and Wealth - Donna Kelce Reveals Controversial Stance on Pets at Home as She Offers Rare Glimpse Into Life at Her Florida Condo
NFL matriarch Donna Kelce has offered rare insight into her daily routine at her Florida condo while opening up once again about the viral response to the news that she was renovating the humble abode. In March, it was revealed that the 73-year-old mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce had embarked on a… Read More »Donna Kelce Reveals Controversial Stance on Pets at Home as She Offers Rare Glimpse Into Life at Her Florida Condo - Sam Altman vs. Elon Musk: OpenAI CEO Claims Legal Victory Over Tesla Billionaire—but Whose Property Portfolio Is the Real Winner?
ChatGPT creator Sam Altman has claimed a courtroom victory against his OpenAI co-founder Elon Musk after a federal jury in California threw out a lawsuit in which the Tesla founder claimed that the artificial intelligence company had violated an agreement to operate solely as a nonprofit. Musk helped to found OpenAI in 2015, when it… Read More »Sam Altman vs. Elon Musk: OpenAI CEO Claims Legal Victory Over Tesla Billionaire—but Whose Property Portfolio Is the Real Winner? - This Tax on Home Sellers’ Profits May Be Discouraging 13 Million Americans From Moving
A 30-year-old tax provision could be discouraging 13.1 million Americans from selling their homes, lest they face a whopping tax bill on their profits when they want to sell. New data from the National Association of Realtors® shows 15% of all owner-occupied households nationwide could face a major tax bill if they sell their homes.… Read More »This Tax on Home Sellers’ Profits May Be Discouraging 13 Million Americans From Moving - Sellers Left $1.5 Billion on the Table Over Three Years by Using Dual Agents, Study FindsPrivate listings and dual-agent transactions can be costly to home sellers, with those in California, Florida, New York, and New Jersey losing the most, according to a new study. Over the last three years, homes sold as private listings, which don’t appear on a Multiple Listing Service, typically sold for 1.3% less than comparable sales… Read More »Sellers Left $1.5 Billion on the Table Over Three Years by Using Dual Agents, Study Finds
- Taylor Frankie Paul Becomes a ‘Solo Homeowner’ for the First Time After Closing on Utah Property—With Help From Mom Liann
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul is celebrating a very positive milestone after closing on her first home as a solo buyer—in the wake of a turbulent few months in which her personal life has been once again thrust into the spotlight. Paul, 31, documented the emotional moment in a candid… Read More »Taylor Frankie Paul Becomes a ‘Solo Homeowner’ for the First Time After Closing on Utah Property—With Help From Mom Liann - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Host Intimate Anniversary Celebration With Their Kids at $14.7 Million Montecito Home
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have marked their eighth wedding anniversary with a touching private celebration held with their children, Archie and Lilibet, at the family’s sprawling home in California—thousands of miles away from the Windsor church where the couple tied the knot in 2018. Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, who relocated to Montecito, CA,… Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Host Intimate Anniversary Celebration With Their Kids at $14.7 Million Montecito Home - The ‘Super El Niño’ Threat: Why Delaying Your Roof Fix Could Cost You Thousands
A major weather pattern shift is looming, and if you live in a hurricane-prone area, your window to prepare is closing fast. Headlines touting the arrival of a Super El Niño in 2026 has many homeowners on edge. The good news is this El Niño could actually reduce the number of Atlantic storms this season.… Read More »The ‘Super El Niño’ Threat: Why Delaying Your Roof Fix Could Cost You Thousands - 7 Budget Smart Home Devices and Tips for a Smarter Space
Whether you’re looking at Seattle rentals or you’re exploring Round Rock homes for sale, this Redfin article explores how to elevate your living space without depleting your finances by using budget smart home devices and tips. Smart home technology offers convenience, security, and significant energy savings. Choosing the right products and implementing them thoughtfully is… Read More »7 Budget Smart Home Devices and Tips for a Smarter Space - The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the U.S. in 2026
Key takeaways Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego are the most expensive cities in the U.S., with sky-high prices leaving fewer than 10% of homes affordable to locals. The most expensive places to live are all located on the coasts—led by California, which accounts for six of the top ten. House prices skyrocketed during the… Read More »The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the U.S. in 2026 - Should You Continue to Rent or Become a Homeowner?
The dream has long been tied to homeownership, leading many people to view renting as a temporary step rather than a long-term housing plan. This mindset often pressures people to rush into one of the biggest financial commitments of their lives before they are truly prepared. However, many financial experts now encourage people to evaluate… Read More »Should You Continue to Rent or Become a Homeowner? - Should You Pay Off Debt Before Buying a Home?
Key Insights Target the “43% ceiling”: Your Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio is one of the most powerful levers you have; lowering your monthly debt payments directly expands your home-buying budget. Prioritize “bad” debt: Focus your cash on high-interest revolving accounts (like credit cards) to boost your credit score and secure a lower mortgage rate simultaneously. Strategy… Read More »Should You Pay Off Debt Before Buying a Home? - ‘Exceptional’ Cape Cod Compound Where ‘Psycho’ Star Anthony Perkins Got Married Hits the Market for $3.4 Million
The sprawling 2-acre Cape Cod compound where late “Psycho” star Anthony Perkins tied the knot with actress and model Berry Berenson has hit the market for $3.35 million—more than five decades after it played host to the star-studded nuptials. The Outer Cape residence is nestled in the sleepy town of Wellfleet, MA, along the Cape… Read More »‘Exceptional’ Cape Cod Compound Where ‘Psycho’ Star Anthony Perkins Got Married Hits the Market for $3.4 Million - Key Questions Remain as Housing Bill Returns to Congress This Week
Congress will again take up its major bipartisan housing legislation package this week. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a wide-ranging housing reform package, will come to the House floor for debate Tuesday. Sources on both sides of the aisle tell Realtor.com® that some congressional leaders would like to see a vote Wednesday or Thursday.… Read More »Key Questions Remain as Housing Bill Returns to Congress This Week - Spencer Pratt Says He Will Quit L.A. if He Loses Mayoral Election and Take His Money Somewhere He Can Live the ‘American Dream’
Los Angeles mayoral candidate and former reality star Spencer Pratt has vowed to leave the city for good if he fails to secure victory in the June primary or the November general election—declaring that he does not want to raise his children in a place that is filled with “naked zombies.” Pratt, 42, threw his… Read More »Spencer Pratt Says He Will Quit L.A. if He Loses Mayoral Election and Take His Money Somewhere He Can Live the ‘American Dream’ - Alison Victoria Reveals Single Word She Believes Got Her Fired From HGTV’s ‘Battle on the Beach’Home design guru Alison Victoria has claimed that HGTV fired her from her co-hosting duties on “Battle on the Beach” because she told fans the series had been “canceled,” instead of stating that it had not been “renewed.” Victoria, 44, fronted the show for four seasons, alongside co-hosts Ty Pennington and Taniya Nayak. But in… Read More »Alison Victoria Reveals Single Word She Believes Got Her Fired From HGTV’s ‘Battle on the Beach’
- Chip Gaines, 51, Reveals How His Life at Home Is Changing the Older He Gets as He Offers Up His Candid Thoughts on Aging
HGTV star Chip Gaines has opened up about his pre-sunrise routine at his sprawling Texas farmhouse, which requires more “coffee” and “grace” as he embraces aging. The 51-year-old home renovation expert lifted the lid on how his day-to-day life has changed as he’s gotten older, laying bare his very candid thoughts on aging in a… Read More »Chip Gaines, 51, Reveals How His Life at Home Is Changing the Older He Gets as He Offers Up His Candid Thoughts on Aging - Wildfire Races Toward Homes in Southern California, Forcing Evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire is threatening homes in Southern California’s Simi Valley, forcing residents to flee. The Sandy Fire broke out at about 10:50 a.m. on Monday in the hills south of Rudolph Drive, and quickly consumed at least 720 acres as high winds fanned the flames. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. “The… Read More »Wildfire Races Toward Homes in Southern California, Forcing Evacuations - Home-Selling Checklist: 12 Things To Do Before Selling Your House
Getting ready to sell your house? Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work because there are tons of things to do before listing your home! Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot more than just planting a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn or uploading a few… Read More »Home-Selling Checklist: 12 Things To Do Before Selling Your House - Former ‘Today’ Host Kathie Lee Gifford Lists Her Longtime Connecticut Estate for $100 Million—7 Years After Relocating to Nashville
Former “Today” show host Kathie Lee Gifford has put her enormous Connecticut estate on the market for the staggering price of $100 million—32 years after she purchased the expansive abode with her late husband, Frank Gifford. Kathie, 74, and Frank, who died in 2015, paid just $7.8 million for the expansive Greenwich, CT, mansion, less… Read More »Former ‘Today’ Host Kathie Lee Gifford Lists Her Longtime Connecticut Estate for $100 Million—7 Years After Relocating to Nashville - What Is a Listing Agent? Why a Home Sale Hinges on Agent’s Expertise
If you’re getting ready to sell your home, finding a listing agent should be at the top of your to-do list. But just what is a listing agent? You might have a vague mental image of someone who plants a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn and shows potential buyers around your place, but there’s plenty more to… Read More »What Is a Listing Agent? Why a Home Sale Hinges on Agent’s Expertise - Stephen Colbert Has Been a New York Institution for Years—but Will L.A. Beckon After His Late Night Show Is Packed Up?
TV host Stephen Colbert is preparing to hang up his hat as one of the reigning kings of the late night talk show, when his eponymous series comes to an end on May 21, bringing CBS’ aptly named “Late Night” franchise to a close, after more than 30 years on the air. For the last… Read More »Stephen Colbert Has Been a New York Institution for Years—but Will L.A. Beckon After His Late Night Show Is Packed Up? - The Ultrarich Are Ghosting San Francisco for Napa Valley’s Luxury Mansions
Faced with a shrinking supply of premium homes and intensifying bidding wars, San Francisco’s affluent tech elite are casting their sights farther afield to Napa’s managed estates. Located an hour’s drive north of San Francisco, Napa Valley is famous for its iconic rolling hills covered in manicured vineyards and seasonal wildflowers. While the valley has… Read More »The Ultrarich Are Ghosting San Francisco for Napa Valley’s Luxury Mansions - Untouched Century-Old Neoclassical Mansion Hits the Market in Pennsylvania for $2.2 Million
A 22-room Neoclassical mansion in Pennsylvania that was built in 1921 and remains virtually untouched has hit the market for $2.15 million. The extraordinary property, which is located in Wallingford, was originally designed for industrialist Howard H. Houston, for whom it is now named—and, while it has been carefully updated in the years since its… Read More »Untouched Century-Old Neoclassical Mansion Hits the Market in Pennsylvania for $2.2 Million - Build Your Own AC and Other Budget Ways To Cool Your Home This Summer
Summer is fast approaching and contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to spend a lot to stay cool and comfortable in your home. There are a number of high-efficiency, DIY methods that can get the job done. “Things like curtains, sealing gaps, and ventilating strategically are hard to beat—they rarely cost you more than… Read More »Build Your Own AC and Other Budget Ways To Cool Your Home This Summer - Artist’s Home That Has Been Covered in Colorful Mosaic Tile Hits the Market for Under $500K: ‘A Living Work of Art’
Home designs can be unique, original, and very varied—yet it is still rare to happen upon a property that is perhaps unremarkable in structure, yet has still been turned into “a living work of art” by a visionary owner who viewed its simplicity as an opportunity for true transformation. Such a home is rare, yet… Read More »Artist’s Home That Has Been Covered in Colorful Mosaic Tile Hits the Market for Under $500K: ‘A Living Work of Art’ - World Cup Rental Guide: How To Earn $6,000 Per Night and Secure Your Home
It’s finally almost go time for the World Cup, and for some homeowners that means it’s time to vacate the premises. Not because they are avoiding the crowds, but because they’re welcoming FIFA fans into their homes. With some Airbnbs topping $6,000 per night in hot host areas like New York, New Jersey and Miami,… Read More »World Cup Rental Guide: How To Earn $6,000 Per Night and Secure Your Home - Inside Miami’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Condo: How a ‘Steve McQueen Vibe’ Is Beating 400% New Build Markups
In a city where new construction could come with a hefty 400% markup compared with existing homes, one developer is betting on “attainable luxury” with a musical twist. The Rider is bringing a rock ‘n’ roll edge to Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, offering a rare sub-$600,000 entry point into the new-construction market. It also offers high-end… Read More »Inside Miami’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Condo: How a ‘Steve McQueen Vibe’ Is Beating 400% New Build Markups - EXCLUSIVE: ‘Renovation Resort’ Stars Reveal Top Tips for Maximizing Your ROI on Home Updates
The latest round of “Renovation Resort” contestants have revealed judges Scott McGillivray and Brian Baeumler‘s seemingly foolproof method for identifying the home updates that are almost certain to guarantee the highest return on your investment. It is a method that McGillivray and Baeumler rely on every time they scout out the best vacation home makeovers… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: ‘Renovation Resort’ Stars Reveal Top Tips for Maximizing Your ROI on Home Updates - Townhouse Inside Old Washington Church Comes With ‘Secret’ Whiskey Room and Original Stained Glass
An incredible Washington townhouse with a divine history—and a very bright future—has hit the market in Seattle for $2.42 million, having been carefully constructed inside an old church building. The 2,610-square-foot townhome is one of 12 units in the former Church of Christ Scientist in the city’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. From the outside, the building,… Read More »Townhouse Inside Old Washington Church Comes With ‘Secret’ Whiskey Room and Original Stained Glass - The Wrong Mulch Choice Could Quietly Damage Your Home’s Foundation
Most homeowners know that mulch supports soil and plant health. What often gets overlooked, however, is its effect on a home’s foundation. Certain mulching habits—such as using moisture-trapping materials too close to the siding or piling mulch too high—can lead to termite infestations and foundation rot. “Mulch traps moisture. That’s its job. But thick piles… Read More »The Wrong Mulch Choice Could Quietly Damage Your Home’s Foundation - California’s $33 Million Tiny Home Bet Restarts in L.A. as Homelessness Funding Faces Steep Cuts
California is finally making progress on a stalled program to build tiny homes to address the state’s homelessness crisis. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Hugo Soto-Martínez attended a groundbreaking of a development in East Hollywood earlier this week. It will house 50 people, with 10 beds for transitional youth. “At a… Read More »California’s $33 Million Tiny Home Bet Restarts in L.A. as Homelessness Funding Faces Steep Cuts - Kennedy Heiress Lists Hyannis Port Home for $1.6 Million After Failed ‘Dream’ of Continuing Family’s Cape Cod Legacy
Former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy‘s daughter, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, is offering up the chance to enjoy a taste of the political dynasty’s storied Cape Cod lifestyle by listing her Hyannis Port home for $1.59 million—after admitting that her own “dream” of recreating the family’s legendary summers in the seaside town failed. Kennedy Townsend,… Read More »Kennedy Heiress Lists Hyannis Port Home for $1.6 Million After Failed ‘Dream’ of Continuing Family’s Cape Cod Legacy - Housing Market Silver Linings: Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’
Your paycheck may be growing, but “inflation contagion” is eating up those gains—and then some. Despite some frustrating macro headlines, there are real silver linings in the housing market worth paying attention to. Mortgage rates are holding steady, sellers are recalibrating their expectations, rents keep softening, and new research puts a hard number on what… Read More »Housing Market Silver Linings: Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’ - The Preakness Moves to a New Home: Historic Baltimore Horse Race Relocates for First Time in 117 Years
After more than 100 years at its longtime Baltimore home, the Preakness Stakes is officially heading to a new racetrack for the first time in more than a century. The iconic Maryland horse race, which has been nicknamed “the second jewel of the Triple Crown,” will temporarily relocate from the Pimlico Race Course to Laurel Park for its 151st running on… Read More »The Preakness Moves to a New Home: Historic Baltimore Horse Race Relocates for First Time in 117 Years - 2027 COLA Could Hit 3.9%— Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode
Inflationary pressure could mean one of the biggest boosts to Social Security benefits in nearly five years, but as essential housing costs outpace inflation, the bump could still fall short of many seniors’ needs. A new estimate from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) projects that the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, could reach 3.9%… Read More »2027 COLA Could Hit 3.9%— Why Seniors Are Still Falling Behind as Housing Costs Explode - The Summer Swarm: Homeowners in These Vulnerable Cities Are Bracing for a Mosquito Explosion This Year
This summer, don’t be alarmed if mosquitoes decide to ruin your summer cookout. Depending on where you live, you might see a significant spike in mosquito activity in the months ahead. Orkin recently identified the top “hot zones” for mosquitoes, placing Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City at the top of the list. If… Read More »The Summer Swarm: Homeowners in These Vulnerable Cities Are Bracing for a Mosquito Explosion This Year - $5.7 Million ‘Summer House’ Mansion Where Amanda and West’s Romance Blossomed Is Now Being Rented Out for Reunion Watch Parties
As Bravo fans gear up for the explosive reunion episodes of “Summer House,” viewers are now being offered the chance to experience the drama from within the very place where it all unfolded—and where Amanda Batula and West Wilson‘s controversial romance is said to have first started. Amid the furious fallout from Batula and Wilson’s relationship… Read More »$5.7 Million ‘Summer House’ Mansion Where Amanda and West’s Romance Blossomed Is Now Being Rented Out for Reunion Watch Parties - New Jersey Moves To Turn ‘Dying’ Office Parks Into Housing, Bypassing Local Red Tape
New Jersey could soon launch a program that cuts the red tape to allow vacant office parks to be converted into housing. The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee pushed forward a bill, S-1766, that would let developers skip some local zoning rules to repurpose vacant office parks and retail centers. The goal is for… Read More »New Jersey Moves To Turn ‘Dying’ Office Parks Into Housing, Bypassing Local Red Tape - America’s Homes Are Older Than Ever—and Local Red Tape Could Make Them Harder To Fix
While it’s well documented that regulatory friction is gumming up the new-construction pipeline, a new report offers a rare look at how local bureaucracy may also be affecting the homes already standing. The analysis from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) reviewed 2.8 million building permit records across Arizona and found that obtaining a permit adds… Read More »America’s Homes Are Older Than Ever—and Local Red Tape Could Make Them Harder To Fix - What’s the Difference Between Short Term and Long Term Rental? A Guide for Property Owners
Key takeaways:– Short-term rentals are experience-driven, while long-term rentals focus on stable, livable housing.– Location, regulations, and property type largely determine which strategy performs best.– Short-term rentals may require frequent upkeep and higher operating costs; long-term rentals typically need less frequent but larger maintenance cycles.– Upgrades differ: guest amenities for short-term, durability and efficiency for… Read More »What’s the Difference Between Short Term and Long Term Rental? A Guide for Property Owners - What Homebuyers Overlook When Choosing a House (And How to Avoid It)
Buying a home is exciting, but it’s also easy to get distracted by stylish kitchens, fresh paint colors, and picture-perfect staging. Many buyers don’t realize what homebuyers overlook until after they’ve moved in and are dealing with cramped storage, outdated systems, or a layout that doesn’t quite fit their daily routine. Taking a closer look… Read More »What Homebuyers Overlook When Choosing a House (And How to Avoid It) - Inside Idyllic $15 Million Martha’s Vineyard Estate That Looks Like a Real-Life Cinematic Set
An expansive waterfront property inside one of Martha’s Vineyard’s “most exclusive and sought-after enclaves” has come to the market for the first time in decades with an asking price of $15 million. The Edgartown property, which is located within the prestigious Cow Bay Association, offers a rare combination of old world charm, extensive shoreline access,… Read More »Inside Idyllic $15 Million Martha’s Vineyard Estate That Looks Like a Real-Life Cinematic Set - Carl Pavano’s $4 Million Connecticut Mansion Lands at Center of Former Yankees Star’s Bitter Divorce From Ex-Wife Alissa
Former New York Yankees star Carl Pavano has become embroiled in a very ugly divorce battle with his ex-spouse, Alissa Pavano, that has seen a series of shocking allegations raised about what went on behind closed doors inside their shared Connecticut home. The bitter legal spat began in 2024, when Alissa first filed for divorce… Read More »Carl Pavano’s $4 Million Connecticut Mansion Lands at Center of Former Yankees Star’s Bitter Divorce From Ex-Wife Alissa - U.S. Foreclosure Filings Spike 18%: Delaware, South Carolina, and Florida Top the List
Foreclosure filings climbed in April, with Delaware, South Carolina, and Florida emerging as the nation’s primary hot spots for distressed property activity. Across the U.S., foreclosure rates are up 18% from a year ago, according to the latest data from ATTOM. And in the last month, there were a total of 42,430 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings. The total… Read More »U.S. Foreclosure Filings Spike 18%: Delaware, South Carolina, and Florida Top the List - Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin Make Surprise Red Carpet Pregnancy Announcement—Weeks After Intruder Was Caught at Their L.A. Home
Dylan Sprouse and his wife, Barbara Palvin, are expecting their first baby together—announcing the significant marriage milestone mere weeks after the actor “tackled” an intruder at their $2 million Hollywood Hills property. Interestingly, the “Suite Life of Zack and Cody” star, 33, and the model, 32, were thousands of miles away from home when they… Read More »Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin Make Surprise Red Carpet Pregnancy Announcement—Weeks After Intruder Was Caught at Their L.A. Home - Top 10 Questions To Ask Your Real Estate Agent When Selling
A few years ago, sellers didn’t have to do much to secure top dollar for their home. But today, fluctuating interest rates, economic anxiety, and a host of other factors are contributing to stalling sales and even some slipping home values. It’s no reason to panic, but it is grounds to start getting more strategic… Read More »Top 10 Questions To Ask Your Real Estate Agent When Selling - Michael Jackson’s $5 Billion Estate: Inside King of Pop’s Posthumous Fortune—and What Happened to His Infamous Neverland Ranch
Pop star Michael Jackson‘s daughter, Paris Jackson, has won a new legal victory against the executors of her father’s estate—after a judge ordered that they return $625,000 in bonus payments made to third-party law firms in 2018. Executors John Branca and John McClain, who manage Jackson’s estimated $5 billion estate, will now have to “return”… Read More »Michael Jackson’s $5 Billion Estate: Inside King of Pop’s Posthumous Fortune—and What Happened to His Infamous Neverland Ranch - When Is the Best Time To Sell Your House?
Timing makes a huge difference in terms of selling your home quickly and for the most cash. But here’s the thing: The rules on pinpointing that best time might not be entirely obvious. In 2026, Realtor.com® pinpointed the week of April 12-18 as the best time to sell, but the assumption that spring is always… Read More »When Is the Best Time To Sell Your House? - Thinking of Refinancing? These 5 States Have the Highest Closing Costs in the U.S.
When homeowners consider refinancing a loan, many don’t take into account all the fees that go along with it. The average refinance loan amount in the U.S. is now $330,622, according to a new study by LodeStar Software Solutions, a provider of mortgage closing cost data. The average total closing costs with recording and taxes are… Read More »Thinking of Refinancing? These 5 States Have the Highest Closing Costs in the U.S. - LeBron James’ Future With L.A. Lakers Is Up in the Air—but He’s Spent $37 Million Making California His Forever Home
Basketball legend LeBron James has sparked furious speculation about his future with the L.A. Lakers—and his position in the NBA—after the team was knocked out of 2026 championship contention by the Oklahoma City Thunder this week. James, 41, has achieved many NBA firsts during his time with the team: He and his son Bronny made… Read More »LeBron James’ Future With L.A. Lakers Is Up in the Air—but He’s Spent $37 Million Making California His Forever Home - Former Brooklyn Judge Charged in Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Scam
A former Kings County, NY, Supreme Court justice and a Brooklyn real estate investor have been arrested and charged with perpetrating numerous schemes to defraud real estate investors out of millions of dollars. Former judge Edward Harold King, 72, and real estate investor Sam Sprei, 37, were arrested Wednesday morning on federal charges of wire… Read More »Former Brooklyn Judge Charged in Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Scam - ‘Dutton Ranch’ Gets Reality TV Spin: Bravo Takes a Lead From ‘Yellowstone’ With the Launch of Texas Ranch Wives Series
Reality TV hitmaker Bravo is following in the footsteps of “Yellowstone” and throwing its cowboy hat into the rancher ring with the launch of a series that will center around the lives of a group of Texas wives “as they raise families, run ranches and farms, and manage sparkling social calendars.” The series, which has… Read More »‘Dutton Ranch’ Gets Reality TV Spin: Bravo Takes a Lead From ‘Yellowstone’ With the Launch of Texas Ranch Wives Series - HUD Secretary Shares His Homeless Uncle’s Plight as He Spars With Democrats Over Budget Cuts
Providing “housing first” without other interventions is a failed solution to homelessness, the Trump administration’s top housing official said in a hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday as he defended significant proposed budget cuts. In a contentious Capital Hill hearing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner said broad cuts to HUD… Read More »HUD Secretary Shares His Homeless Uncle’s Plight as He Spars With Democrats Over Budget Cuts - Princess Kate Makes Her First Solo Trip Abroad Since Cancer Diagnosis—Just Months After Family Moved Into New Royal Estate
Princess Kate has kicked off her first solo overseas visit since she announced in March 2024 that she had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer, traveling from the Wales family’s royal estate in Windsor to Italy, where she will spend time focusing on a childhood development initiative that she founded in 2021. Kate,… Read More »Princess Kate Makes Her First Solo Trip Abroad Since Cancer Diagnosis—Just Months After Family Moved Into New Royal Estate - Denver HOA Accuses Former Manager of Stealing $55K and Leaving the Group Penniless
A Denver homeowners association has filed a lawsuit accusing its former HOA manager of stealing more than $55,000 and leaving the group penniless. In the complaint filed on May 6 in Arapahoe County District Court, the 29th Drive Row Homes HOA accused the president of Avenue One, Brett Hardt, of civil theft and unjust enrichment.… Read More »Denver HOA Accuses Former Manager of Stealing $55K and Leaving the Group Penniless - My Neighbor Has A Rooster That Won’t Shut Up. What Can I Do?
Imagine you’re trying to get some well earned shut-eye, only to have the crow of a rooster wake you up. It might seem cute in cartoons and in movies, but in real life, a jarring sunrise wake-up call is pretty unwelcomed—especially if you’re living far away from the farm life. Case in point: A homeowner… Read More »My Neighbor Has A Rooster That Won’t Shut Up. What Can I Do? - Rent vs. Buy: Is Renting Cheaper Than Buying a Home?
Renting remains more economical than buying a home, as a surge in new supply continues to drive prices down across the country. “Rent continues to fall in many of the major metros across the United States for a variety of reasons,” explains Joel Berner, a senior economist at Realtor.com®. “The biggest one is that rent… Read More »Rent vs. Buy: Is Renting Cheaper Than Buying a Home? - Have Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Lost Their Selling Power? Why So Many Celebrities Are Struggling To Shift Their Homes
For decades, fame seemed to be the only guarantee for a quick, splashy, and profitable home sale. A celebrity’s ties to a property would create instant buzz—and served as a sure-fire tactic for luring in a line of prospective buyers. But in recent years, that playbook seems to have faltered, leaving many of Hollywood’s most… Read More »Have Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Lost Their Selling Power? Why So Many Celebrities Are Struggling To Shift Their Homes - Mobile Home Residents See Rents Soar Under New Corporate Owners
Manufactured housing communities—where residents often own their homes but lease the land beneath them—have traditionally been viewed as an affordable housing option. However, private equity firms and large investment companies are increasingly acquiring mobile home communities and raising rents. That’s what recently happened at Smoky Palms North in Clinton, TN, where rents more than doubled… Read More »Mobile Home Residents See Rents Soar Under New Corporate Owners - This Secluded $1.5 Million Berkshire Retreat Near Jiminy Peak Features a 6-Station Yoga Wall
An incredibly cozy five-bedroom home in the heart of the Berkshires has recently come back on the market for $1.49 million. The striking post-and-beam mountain retreat in Hancock, MA, offers buyers rustic, warm interiors crafted by local artisans and the chance to own a home with access to year-round adventure. Located just 3.5 miles from… Read More »This Secluded $1.5 Million Berkshire Retreat Near Jiminy Peak Features a 6-Station Yoga Wall - Rare North Carolina Home With Mysterious 200-Year History Hits the Market for $4.2 Million After ‘Meticulous’ Restoration
An elegant North Carolina property has become something of an architectural mystery after undergoing an incredible restoration that shed new light on its centuries-old heritage. Located on a lush parcel in Charlotte, the four-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom dwelling, which is known as the William Lee House, has recently come to market for $4.2 million, more than 200… Read More »Rare North Carolina Home With Mysterious 200-Year History Hits the Market for $4.2 Million After ‘Meticulous’ Restoration - The Chaos Gardening Trend Is Slashing Maintenance Bills for Homeowners
The chaos gardening trend has become viral on social media, with hundreds of newbie gardeners sharing their tips. This technique entails dispersing seeds of different species without grouping by color or variety, creating a more natural effect. “Chaos gardening is a low-maintenance gardening approach that invites nature to take the lead. Think of it as… Read More »The Chaos Gardening Trend Is Slashing Maintenance Bills for Homeowners - Inside a $14.95 Million Tarzana Tudor Estate That Features a Full English Pub—and a Price Drop
A stately English Tudor estate just 25 miles from Los Angeles has returned to the market with a fresh price drop. Now listed for $14.95 million, the gated residence at 19000 Dorlon Drive offers a blend of old-world craftsmanship and sprawling grounds rarely found this close to the City of Angels. Perched above the Mulholland… Read More »Inside a $14.95 Million Tarzana Tudor Estate That Features a Full English Pub—and a Price Drop - Scarred by AI-Driven Bidding Wars, San Franciscans Flee Across Bridges to the Suburbs
Exhausted by San Francisco’s frenzied bidding wars and offers of hundreds of thousands of dollars over asking, a growing number of homebuyers are retreating across the city’s bridges to the surrounding counties—only to discover that they have brought the competition with them. Barr Haney, the founder of Own Marin real estate, says he was recently… Read More »Scarred by AI-Driven Bidding Wars, San Franciscans Flee Across Bridges to the Suburbs - Fortune 500 CEO Lists Double-Sized Bal Harbour Condo for $20 Million: ‘An Estate in the Sky’
The St. Regis Bal Harbour is well known for its very exclusive, very chic private residences, with water views for miles and ultra luxury amenities. But one particular unit inside this elite Florida property stands out above them all. The owner of the 17th floor gem, who is the former CEO of a Fortune 500… Read More »Fortune 500 CEO Lists Double-Sized Bal Harbour Condo for $20 Million: ‘An Estate in the Sky’ - ‘We Found a Stranger Living in Our Basement—While We Were Still Home’The first thing Sharon Hoggatt noticed on the morning of Tuesday, April 28, was that her home’s deadbolt was locked. She and her husband, Dutch, never lock the deadbolt. Second, she saw an empty black planter. The ground around it was wet. She was the last one to leave the house at 8 a.m., and… Read More »‘We Found a Stranger Living in Our Basement—While We Were Still Home’
- $28 Million ‘Pavilion’ House in Los Angeles Boasts ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Design—and a Sunken Conversation Pit
A new architectural showpiece has come to the market in Los Angeles—offering the chance to own a “once-in-a-generation” design with unique interconnected living spaces that are both vast and cozy all at the same time. The recently-completed estate at 12309 Viewcrest Road, which is listed for $28 million, is being referred to as the “pavilion”… Read More »$28 Million ‘Pavilion’ House in Los Angeles Boasts ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Design—and a Sunken Conversation Pit - Miami Area Gets First New Manufactured Home Community in Decades
Miami-Dade County is one of the most desirable places to live in the country, but its median listing price of $595,868 is pushing many everyday people out of the market. That’s why an affordable alternative is drawing attention. Cottage Grove, a manufactured housing community under construction in South Miami-Dade, will feature 349 single-family homes with… Read More »Miami Area Gets First New Manufactured Home Community in Decades - Dobbs Ferry Lures Weary Manhattanites, With Village Charms Less Than an Hour From the City
For many people, it’s New York or nowhere, but what about those who want both the hustle of New York City and the quiet pace of village life? Enter Dobbs Ferry, a Westchester County suburb located about 27 miles north of Manhattan. It’s attracting major attention from New Yorkers wanting the best of both worlds.… Read More »Dobbs Ferry Lures Weary Manhattanites, With Village Charms Less Than an Hour From the City - What Happens When Homes Don’t Sell? What to Know About a “Stuck” Market
For many homeowners, the process of selling a house is filled with anticipation. However, when that Redfin “for sale” sign stays on the lawn longer than expected, the excitement can quickly turn into uncertainty. Across the country, many sellers are finding themselves in a shifting landscape where the quick sales of previous years are no… Read More »What Happens When Homes Don’t Sell? What to Know About a “Stuck” Market - EXCLUSIVE: California Hideaway Where Some of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Movie Scores Came to Life Lists for $3.4 Million
Tucked behind lush greenery in the heart of Encino, a sprawling hideaway with a surprising connection to some of Hollywood’s most beloved films and TV shows has hit the market for $3.4 million. The six-bedroom, five-bathroom residence spans more than 4,300 square feet and blends seamless indoor-outdoor living with a creative legacy tied to major… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: California Hideaway Where Some of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Movie Scores Came to Life Lists for $3.4 Million - Stunned Atlanta Grandmother Wins HGTV’s $2.4 Million 2026 Dream Home—and It’s All Thanks to Her Husband
A Georgia grandma was left speechless after being named as the winner of HGTV’s 2026 dream home, procuring both an “ultimate lakeside retreat” in North Carolina and a check for $100,000, which she can use to finance her move to her palatial new abode. Retired accountant Eileen Reimer was revealed as the winner of the sprawling… Read More »Stunned Atlanta Grandmother Wins HGTV’s $2.4 Million 2026 Dream Home—and It’s All Thanks to Her Husband - Spring Housing Market Faces Crossroads With ‘Make or Break’ Trend in New Listings
As we move deeper into the spring homebuying season, the U.S. housing market finds itself at a critical crossroads. While the broader economy remains resilient, geopolitical volatility and stubborn inventory trends are creating a challenging environment for buyers and sellers alike. This week, as mortgage rates continue to be battered by shifting waves of geopolitical… Read More »Spring Housing Market Faces Crossroads With ‘Make or Break’ Trend in New Listings - A $3 Million Nantucket House Is Being Given Away for Free—With One Small Catch
A classic shingled house on Massachusetts’ Billionaire Isle is up for grabs, and instead of costing millions, the house is being given away for free. The catch? You have to move it off the current owner’s property. No, this doesn’t have to do with erosion. Nantucket—like many oceanside areas—has seen some home prices plummet due… Read More »A $3 Million Nantucket House Is Being Given Away for Free—With One Small Catch - HOA General Manager Is Charged With Stealing $53K for DoorDash and Amazon Purchases
The former general manager of a homeowners association in Cypress, TX, has been charged with illicitly spending more than $53,000 of the HOA’s funds on DoorDash, Amazon, and other personal expenses. Shiesha Laquette Sparrow, 50, was arrested on a felony theft charge after officials with the Lakewood Forest Homeowners Association accused her of using the… Read More »HOA General Manager Is Charged With Stealing $53K for DoorDash and Amazon Purchases - The Second-Home Tax Is Spreading—Is Your Vacation Property Next?
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake budget deal this week that includes a controversial pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City. The move reflects an increasingly popular tactic for lawmakers facing affordability crises that are squeezing constituents while blowing holes in state budgets. Rather than taxing the rich directly through higher… Read More »The Second-Home Tax Is Spreading—Is Your Vacation Property Next? - Pregnant Natalie Portman Reveals a Very Rare Glimpse Into Her Life in France—12 Years After Leaving the U.S.
Actress Natalie Portman has shared a rare glimpse of her life in Paris during her third pregnancy—over 10 years after she quit the U.S. in order to settle down in Europe with her kids. The 44-year-old actress, who recently announced she is expecting a baby with her partner, French musician Tanguy Destable, took to Instagram… Read More »Pregnant Natalie Portman Reveals a Very Rare Glimpse Into Her Life in France—12 Years After Leaving the U.S. - Gov. Gavin Newsom Asks To Extend FEMA Funding for California Wildfire Survivors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked the federal government to extend Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance to survivors of last year’s wildfires as they struggle to rebuild. If approved, the 12-month extension of FEMA disaster assistance would allow survivors to keep receiving support through July 2027. The Individuals and Households Program provides financial and housing… Read More »Gov. Gavin Newsom Asks To Extend FEMA Funding for California Wildfire Survivors - Balancing Wants vs. Needs in Your First Home
Buying your first home comes with a mix of excitement and pressure, especially when it comes to balancing wants vs needs in first home decisions. It’s easy to get drawn to stylish finishes and dream features, but the most successful buyers focus first on how a home functions day to day – and what they… Read More »Balancing Wants vs. Needs in Your First Home - How to Refinance an Inherited Property to Buy Out Heirs: A Comprehensive Guide
Key Insights The “buying out” concept: This process involves one heir taking out a new mortgage to pay the other heirs their share of the home’s equity. Appraisals are essential: You cannot determine a fair buyout price without a professional, neutral appraisal of the current market value. Credit requirements: The heir keeping the home must… Read More »How to Refinance an Inherited Property to Buy Out Heirs: A Comprehensive Guide - 6 Steps to Build Credit Before Buying a House
If you’re planning to buy a home, your credit score will play a major role in the mortgage process. It can influence whether you’re approved, the interest rate you receive, and how much you’ll pay over the life of your loan. While many buyers assume they need perfect credit to qualify, that’s not the case.… Read More »6 Steps to Build Credit Before Buying a House - Even if You’re Not Cash-Rich, Your Home Equity Could Help Your Kid Buy a House
For parents, helping a child buy their first home used to be a question: Should you step in, or should they do it on their own? But after years of first-time buyers being priced out, a new consensus seems to be forming: If you can help, you probably should. Nearly three-quarters of parents with children… Read More »Even if You’re Not Cash-Rich, Your Home Equity Could Help Your Kid Buy a House - ‘Shark Tank’ Star Kevin O’Leary Defends Massive Military Data Center Project in Utah
Canadian businessman and “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary, known for his blunt advice to hopeful entrepreneurs, has defended himself after backlash from Utah residents who oppose his plan to build a massive, multibillion-dollar data center in the state. “I’m pretty aware of what these concerns are,” he said in a video posted to his X account… Read More »‘Shark Tank’ Star Kevin O’Leary Defends Massive Military Data Center Project in Utah - LeAnn Rimes Breaks Silence on ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Rumors Following Diss From Brandi Glanville
LeAnn Rimes has vehemently denied rumors she is joining the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” after Brandi Glanville dissed her on social media. Glanvile, 53, brought the reported feud between her and Rimes, 43, to new heights on May 6 when she penned on X, “I hope it’s true about RHOBH I mean she got… Read More »LeAnn Rimes Breaks Silence on ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Rumors Following Diss From Brandi Glanville - Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Faces First Major Test in Preliminary Rent Guidelines Board Vote
The panel that regulates rents for nearly 1 million New York City apartments will vote Thursday night on proposed rent adjustments, offering the first major test of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s promised rent freeze. The preliminary Rent Guidelines Board vote will not make any increases (or a freeze) official—that decision is expected June 25. But Thursday’s… Read More »Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Faces First Major Test in Preliminary Rent Guidelines Board Vote - Mansion on Site of Sharon Tate’s Murder Hits Rental Market for $247,500 a Month
“Full House” creator Jeff Franklin has put his Los Angeles home, which has sinister ties to the Manson murders as the site where Sharon Tate was murdered, on the rental market for $247,500 a month. The property was initially listed on the market for $50 million in April 2025 by Franklin, however, after seemingly failing… Read More »Mansion on Site of Sharon Tate’s Murder Hits Rental Market for $247,500 a Month - EXCLUSIVE: Shannen Doherty’s Malibu Mansion Finds a Buyer—Months After Undergoing a $500K Price Drop
Late actress Shannen Doherty‘s longtime Malibu property has found a buyer—just two months after being relisted with a steep price cut. Doherty, who died July 13, 2024, at the age of 53, following a lengthy battle with cancer, purchased the elegant abode in 2004 for $2.56 million. The home was later described as her personal “sanctuary,” where… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Shannen Doherty’s Malibu Mansion Finds a Buyer—Months After Undergoing a $500K Price Drop - Ant Anstead and Renee Zellweger Hit With $10 Million Lawsuit From Guest Over Alleged Injury at Laguna Beach Rental Home
A woman is suing Ant Anstead and his girlfriend, Renee Zellweger, for $10 million after allegedly sustaining injuries while visiting the couple at their Laguna Beach rental home. Tracey Belland filed a lawsuit against Anstead, 47, and Zellweger, 57, in Feb. 2026, claiming she was hurt after allegedly tripping over a rug that was reportedly… Read More »Ant Anstead and Renee Zellweger Hit With $10 Million Lawsuit From Guest Over Alleged Injury at Laguna Beach Rental Home - A Property Tax Program Kept 13,000 Detroit Families in Their Homes—Now It Could Expire
A property tax relief program credited with helping 13,000 Detroit families avoid foreclosure is set to expire in June, raising fears that one of the city’s most effective foreclosure-prevention tools could disappear. The program, known as Pay As You Stay (PAYS), was designed for homeowners already in a precarious position: people who had fallen behind… Read More »A Property Tax Program Kept 13,000 Detroit Families in Their Homes—Now It Could Expire - A Guide to Types of Historic Homes and Preserving Their Original Character
Historic houses offer a sense of history, craftsmanship, and character that’s hard to find in newer construction. Learning about the types of historic homes helps buyers and homeowners recognize the architectural details and design elements that define each style – and make more informed buying or renovation decisions. In this Redfin article, we’ll break down… Read More »A Guide to Types of Historic Homes and Preserving Their Original Character - Late San Francisco Giants Owner Peter Magowan’s Stunning Napa Valley Wine Estate Hits the Market for $13 Million
The stunning Napa Valley residence of San Francisco Giants owner Peter Magowan has been brought to the market for $13 million—seven years after the sporting giant died of cancer. Magowan, who died on Jan. 27, 2019, at the age of 76, purchased the stunning 20-acre Helena, CA, property in 1992. It served as the primary… Read More »Late San Francisco Giants Owner Peter Magowan’s Stunning Napa Valley Wine Estate Hits the Market for $13 Million - As Gas Prices Climb, the ‘Commute Tax’ Is Shrinking Home Searches
For years, the “drive until you qualify” trade-off was a staple of the American dream: Buyers could trade a longer commute for more affordability and better square footage. But as gas prices surge nationwide, the math is no longer working out. A gallon of regular unleaded now sits at an average of $4.53, up more… Read More »As Gas Prices Climb, the ‘Commute Tax’ Is Shrinking Home Searches - Texas Homeowners Accuse SpaceX of Damaging Property With Sonic Booms From Rockets
Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX company faces two separate lawsuits from more than 150 Texas residents claiming that Starship rocket launches and engine testing have damaged their homes. Both lawsuits were filed on April 30, one in U.S. District Court in Brownsville, TX, and the other in McLennan County’s 414th District Court. The federal complaint brought on… Read More »Texas Homeowners Accuse SpaceX of Damaging Property With Sonic Booms From Rockets - Joanna Gaines Reveals Glimpse at Renovations to Her Texas Farmhouse—as Her Stunning Kitchen Is Demolished by Workers
Home renovation guru Joanna Gaines is putting her talents to good use inside her own Texas farmhouse—revealing that the kitchen space inside her family’s home is undergoing an extensive overhaul that has seen it almost entirely gutted of its original finishes. The Magnolia Network co-founder, 48, and her husband, Chip, 51, have been living inside… Read More »Joanna Gaines Reveals Glimpse at Renovations to Her Texas Farmhouse—as Her Stunning Kitchen Is Demolished by Workers - Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Sells L.A. ‘Trophy Estate’ for $13 Million After Cutting Hefty Chunk From His Asking Price
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek has secured a buyer for his hilltop Los Angeles estate—just four months after listing the “resort quality” dwelling for $14.99 million. Chapek, 66, who served as CEO of the Walt Disney Company from 2020 to 2022, purchased the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom dwelling in 2021 for $12.5 million. But just five years… Read More »Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Sells L.A. ‘Trophy Estate’ for $13 Million After Cutting Hefty Chunk From His Asking Price - Billionaire Ken Griffin Escalates His Feud With NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Pied-à-Terre Tax
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin is not happy with Zohran Mamdani after the New York City mayor filmed a promotional video outside of Griffin’s $238 million Manhattan penthouse to announce a proposed tax on luxury second homes in the city. “Mamdani is making it really clear: New York doesn’t welcome success,” Griffin said on Tuesday at… Read More »Billionaire Ken Griffin Escalates His Feud With NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Pied-à-Terre Tax - 10-Acre ‘Elmwood Farm’ Estate Listed for $4.7 Million is a Slice of Rural Britain Just Outside of Chicago
A North Shore estate with deep roots in Midwestern history has returned to the market with a price adjustment. It presents the opportunity to own a pastoral retreat that feels like a slice of rural Britain rather than a home just 40 minutes from the Windy City. The Tudor-style residence at 499 West Old Mill… Read More »10-Acre ‘Elmwood Farm’ Estate Listed for $4.7 Million is a Slice of Rural Britain Just Outside of Chicago - EXCLUSIVE: Google Founder Sergey Brin and Ex-Wife Nicole Shanahan’s Former Marital Home Is Listed as $175K-a-Month ‘Summer Rental’
The elegant Malibu estate that Google founder Sergey Brin purchased with his ex-wife, Nicole Shanahan, is now being offered up as a luxurious “summer rental,” complete with a very high-end asking price of $175,000 a month. Brin, 52, and his former spouse—who went on to join Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s short-lived presidential campaign—bought the “dreamy”… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Google Founder Sergey Brin and Ex-Wife Nicole Shanahan’s Former Marital Home Is Listed as $175K-a-Month ‘Summer Rental’ - Why Are Houses So Expensive Right Now?
Key takeaways Home prices are high largely due to a long-term housing shortage—an issue stemming from decades of underbuilding. Strict zoning laws and investor activity are also limiting supply and shaping the market. A supply-driven feedback loop is keeping prices elevated as buyers and sellers stay on the sidelines. Affordability is slowly improving, but homebuilding… Read More »Why Are Houses So Expensive Right Now?