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- The Fine Print in Your Home Insurance Policy Could Cost You Thousands. Here Are the Blind Spots To CheckIf you have home insurance, you might rightfully assume that if your house gets damaged, insurance will pay to fix it. Unfortunately, what your policy actually pays could look very different from what you expect. A loss can be covered but still leave you with thousands of dollars to pay yourself because of a deductible,… Read More »The Fine Print in Your Home Insurance Policy Could Cost You Thousands. Here Are the Blind Spots To Check
- Fed Official Sounds Warning on Housing as Affordability Hits 21-Year Low
A top Federal Reserve official has delivered a sobering assessment of the U.S. housing market, warning that a severe housing shortage is driving up shelter costs at a time when the central bank may be forced to raise interest rates even further. Speaking at an event in Chicago on Wednesday, Fed Gov. Michael S. Barr… Read More »Fed Official Sounds Warning on Housing as Affordability Hits 21-Year Low - Angelina Jolie Sells Los Angeles Mansion for $24.75 Million—After Revealing Plans To Leave the U.S. for Good
Angelina Jolie has sold her sprawling Los Angeles pad for $24.75 million—months after putting the opulent property on the market and confessing she wants to leave the U.S. for good. Jolie, 51, purchased the extraordinary dwelling, which was once home to iconic filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, for $24.5 million in 2017, less than a year… Read More »Angelina Jolie Sells Los Angeles Mansion for $24.75 Million—After Revealing Plans To Leave the U.S. for Good - Bryson DeChambeau To Hold $100K Golf Tournament in Backyard of His $10 Million Texas Mansion
Professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau is transforming the backyard of his custom $10 million Texas mansion into his very own tournament venue—inviting 10 golfers to battle it out on his property for a shot at a $100,000 prize. The 33-year-old two-time U.S. Open champion unveiled his latest social media venture, dubbed “Bryson’s Backyard Games,” after teasing… Read More »Bryson DeChambeau To Hold $100K Golf Tournament in Backyard of His $10 Million Texas Mansion - HGTV Host Charlie Kawas Is ‘Officially in Remission’ After Receiving Cancer Diagnosis While Filming ‘Botched Homes’
HGTV star Charlie Kawas has shared that he is “officially in remission” after receiving treatment for testicular cancer. “It’s been a long journey!” the “Botched Homes” host, 44, wrote in a spirited Instagram post on Sept. 23. “It wasn’t easy, I fought through it, and did what I had to do.” The general contractor and… Read More »HGTV Host Charlie Kawas Is ‘Officially in Remission’ After Receiving Cancer Diagnosis While Filming ‘Botched Homes’ - Meghan Markle’s Best Friend Visits Her New U.K. Home—Offering Rare Glimpse of Sussexes’ Family Life
Meghan Markle’s best friend has paid a visit to the Sussexes at their new home—just weeks after the Duchess and Prince Harry relocated their family to the U.K. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who settled into California after purchasing a $14.65 million mansion in 2020, arrived in the U.K. on Aug. 26 with their… Read More »Meghan Markle’s Best Friend Visits Her New U.K. Home—Offering Rare Glimpse of Sussexes’ Family Life - Early Nor’easter Could Hit East Coast Homes Like a Hurricane
A rare September nor’easter is expected to batter parts of the East Coast with hurricane-like conditions starting on Friday—and its early arrival could make it particularly hard on homes. The powerful low-pressure system will bring some of its most serious impacts to coastal New England, while flooding and erosion threaten vulnerable communities farther south, according… Read More »Early Nor’easter Could Hit East Coast Homes Like a Hurricane - Google To Train 25,000 Veterans in Skilled Construction Trades Amid Data Center Boom
The charitable arm of Google is providing a “seven-figure” commitment to train 25,000 new skilled trades workers amid the shortage of construction workers. Google.org will support the Home Builders Institute, Hiring Our Heroes, and Student Veterans of America to offer pre-apprenticeships, career coaching, and job placement work. It could be the first step in a… Read More »Google To Train 25,000 Veterans in Skilled Construction Trades Amid Data Center Boom - Senate Bill Would Give First-Time Homebuyers Up to $50K—but It Faces Uphill Battle in Congress
A new bill introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) aims to make homeownership a reality for more Americans by allowing them to receive up to $50,000 from the federal government for a first-time home purchase. The Homeownership Promise Act, cosponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, a fellow Oregon Democrat, would allow Americans to open Homeownership Promise… Read More »Senate Bill Would Give First-Time Homebuyers Up to $50K—but It Faces Uphill Battle in Congress - ‘Dead Poets Society’ Star Robert Sean Leonard Reveals Why He Traded NYC for Small-Town Life With His 3 Daughters
“Dead Poets Society” star Robert Sean Leonard has revealed why he traded life in New York City for a quieter existence in New Jersey when it came time to raise his family. The 57-year-old actor spent much of his younger life in Manhattan, even moving into his own apartment as a teenager. But despite his… Read More »‘Dead Poets Society’ Star Robert Sean Leonard Reveals Why He Traded NYC for Small-Town Life With His 3 Daughters - Elizabeth Holmes Shares Intimate Look Inside Her San Diego Home in Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Documentary
The first trailer of filmmaker Nathan Fielder‘s documentary about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has dropped—and it provides an intimate look at her San Diego home. The A24-produced documentary, “You Can See Everything,” follows Fielder, 43, as he moves into Holmes’ home with her family in the 34 days before she reported to the Federal Prison… Read More »Elizabeth Holmes Shares Intimate Look Inside Her San Diego Home in Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Documentary - Bestselling Author Garth Stein Is Selling His Historic Seattle ‘Forever House’ for $2.5 Million
Garth Stein is known for his 2008 blockbuster novel, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” followed by the 2019 film. However, not as much is revealed about his home life. Seven years before the New York Times bestseller was published, he and his wife (filmmaker Andrea Perlbinder Stein) bought their “forever house” in Seattle,… Read More »Bestselling Author Garth Stein Is Selling His Historic Seattle ‘Forever House’ for $2.5 Million - Prince Harry Returns to U.S. Just Weeks After Leaving $15 Million California Mansion for New Life in U.K.
Prince Harry has made a swift return to the U.S., just weeks after he and Meghan Markle relocated their family from California to the U.K. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who established their American home base in Montecito after purchasing a $14.65 million mansion in 2020, arrived in the U.K. on Aug. 26 with… Read More »Prince Harry Returns to U.S. Just Weeks After Leaving $15 Million California Mansion for New Life in U.K. - Trump and Mamdani Discuss Plan for ‘Entire New Neighborhood’ in NYC as Housing Costs Soar
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met on Monday to discuss housing affordability and the planned Sunnyside Yard—a massive Queens redevelopment project that has been in discussion for decades. While Trump was in New York to address the U.N. General Assembly, he stopped by Gracie Mansion, the historic Upper East Side official residence of the city’s mayor. The last time… Read More »Trump and Mamdani Discuss Plan for ‘Entire New Neighborhood’ in NYC as Housing Costs Soar - Inside Ina Garten’s East Hampton Estate—and the Design Tricks She Swears By for Effortless Entertaining
“Barefoot Contessa” star Ina Garten is an expert at hosting guests, so it comes as no surprise that her East Hampton, NY, home has been thoughtfully equipped for gatherings. Garten and her husband of 57 years, Jeffrey Garten, have lived in the town since the 1980s, and they now reside in a house that’s a… Read More »Inside Ina Garten’s East Hampton Estate—and the Design Tricks She Swears By for Effortless Entertaining - Inside Panthers Star Jonathon Brooks’ $539K North Carolina Home Where He’ll Recover Following Latest Injury
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is facing another lengthy recovery after suffering a core muscle injury—but he’ll have a comfortable place to recuperate in the form of his $539,000 North Carolina home. Brooks, 23, was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 23 after aggravating a groin injury during the Panthers’ 34-3 victory over the… Read More »Inside Panthers Star Jonathon Brooks’ $539K North Carolina Home Where He’ll Recover Following Latest Injury - 6 Home Repairs Most Homeowners Should Never DIY Before Selling
Tackling home repairs yourself is a common approach for homeowners looking to save money before listing their property. Whether you’re preparing to sell a home in Atlanta, GA or Austin, TX, there are plenty of smaller projects a handy homeowner may be able to handle. But there are also some home repairs you should never… Read More »6 Home Repairs Most Homeowners Should Never DIY Before Selling - Redfin and Rover Rank America’s Best Cities for Dog Walks
Key Takeaways San Francisco, New York City and Jersey City ranked as the top three best cities for dog walking, according to data from Redfin and Rover. Eight out of the top 10 best cities for dog walking are on the East Coast. Goldendoodles are the most popular breed in 46 of the 107 cities… Read More »Redfin and Rover Rank America’s Best Cities for Dog Walks - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Halts Data Center Permits in Defiance of Trump as Public Backlash Grows
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has halted new permits for data centers amid growing public backlash against the projects, as he seeks reelection to a fourth term in November. Abbott, a Republican, directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop processing data center permits until the state finishes an audit over their impact on the state’s power… Read More »Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Halts Data Center Permits in Defiance of Trump as Public Backlash Grows - Christina Haack and Ant Anstead Reunite for Son Hudson’s Big Day at School
HGTV star Christina Haack had a smile-filled reunion with her second husband, Ant Anstead, as the co-parents celebrated a special day at school with their 7-year-old son, Hudson London Anstead. The British TV host shared a look at the family’s time together in a Sept. 18 Instagram post, writing a heartfelt caption alongside a series… Read More »Christina Haack and Ant Anstead Reunite for Son Hudson’s Big Day at School - Kennedy Family Feud Erupts Over Use of Hyannis Port Compound for Ex-Con’s Birthday Bash
Members of the Kennedy family are outraged after a party for a disgraced businessman was hosted at the main house of the family’s legendary Hyannis Port compound on Cape Cod. The affair in question was a joint birthday bash for former Tyco International CEO Dennis Kozlowski and his wife, Kimberly, billed as “An Evening in Camelot.” The main house of the… Read More »Kennedy Family Feud Erupts Over Use of Hyannis Port Compound for Ex-Con’s Birthday Bash - Chip and Joanna Gaines Finally Sell Their Famous $2.7 Million Historic Waco Castle—Fully Furnished
After spending nearly 20 years dreaming about renovating the historic Waco Castle, Chip and Joanna Gaines have completed the project and found a buyer for the breathtaking estate. While a final sale price has not yet been confirmed, the HGTV stars listed the property for $2,699,000 in June 2026. The castle was first available at… Read More »Chip and Joanna Gaines Finally Sell Their Famous $2.7 Million Historic Waco Castle—Fully Furnished - Kelly Stafford Reveals How She and NFL Star Matthew Keep Football From Taking Over Their Family Home
Kelly Stafford has offered a glimpse of her family life with Matthew Stafford, revealing that despite her husband being one of the Los Angeles Rams‘ biggest stars, football doesn’t take center stage when he’s at home. While discussing her partnership with Wayfair, Kelly, 37, opened up about how she and Matthew, 38, have created a… Read More »Kelly Stafford Reveals How She and NFL Star Matthew Keep Football From Taking Over Their Family Home - A Rare Frank Lloyd Wright House in Michigan’s Exclusive Usonian Community Just Hit the Market for $2.1 Million
Want to own a piece of architectural history? A rare opportunity to own a house in Frank Lloyd Wright’s planned community in Galesburg, MI, has come up. The Samuel Eppstein Residence has hit the market for $2.1 million. “It’s in the only totally Usonian community in the world, so it’s all Frank Lloyd Wright houses.… Read More »A Rare Frank Lloyd Wright House in Michigan’s Exclusive Usonian Community Just Hit the Market for $2.1 Million - Simone Biles Reveals 3 Masked Men Targeted Her Chicago Home and Stole Her Porsche: ‘Absolutely Insanity’
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has revealed that three masked men targeted her Chicago home and stole her Porsche GTS—an alarming incident that ultimately prompted her and husband Jonathan Owens to add a Doberman to their family. Biles, 29, opened up about the frightening ordeal in a TikTok video, explaining that the theft occurred during the… Read More »Simone Biles Reveals 3 Masked Men Targeted Her Chicago Home and Stole Her Porsche: ‘Absolutely Insanity’ - Nearly Half of Americans Would Buy a 3D-Printed Home—Here’s the Catch
Nearly half of Americans are open to buying a 3D-printed home—and, at least 49% would consider one that fits their location and budget, according to a recent survey by LendingTree. More than one-third (36%) also think these types of homes would make homeownership more affordable within the next 10 years. “3D-printed homes are the future,… Read More »Nearly Half of Americans Would Buy a 3D-Printed Home—Here’s the Catch - How to Use Floor Plans and Listing Photos When Shopping for a Home
Most buyers start by scrolling through listing photos, saving the homes that catch their eye, and building a shortlist before scheduling a showing. Photos are useful for that first impression. They can show a home’s style, finishes, natural light, and overall look. However, they don’t always tell you how the spaces fit together. That’s where… Read More »How to Use Floor Plans and Listing Photos When Shopping for a Home - Real Estate Drone Photography Tips: Preparing Your Home Exterior
To prepare your home for real estate drone photography, focus on everything the camera can see from above: the roof, driveway, yard, patios, pool areas, and other outdoor spaces. Clear unnecessary clutter, address visible maintenance issues, and coordinate with your photographer so the property is ready when it’s time to shoot. Drone photos can change… Read More »Real Estate Drone Photography Tips: Preparing Your Home Exterior - Occupied Home Staging: How It Works and What to Expect
Occupied home staging is the process of preparing a home for sale while the seller’s existing furniture and belongings remain in place. A stager may rearrange, remove, or add pieces as needed, with costs varying based on furniture needs, rooms staged, and property access. Home staging can involve much more than adding a few throw… Read More »Occupied Home Staging: How It Works and What to Expect - Nearly All Mayors Say Residents Are Concerned About Housing Affordability
Virtually every mayor polled in a recent survey said they’re hearing affordability worries in their cities, according to a new U.S. Conference of Mayors poll. In a poll released on Sept. 17, more than 96% of 113 mayors found residents are very or extremely concerned about affordability. And they were almost unanimous in saying that… Read More »Nearly All Mayors Say Residents Are Concerned About Housing Affordability - ‘Selling Sunset’ Star Bre Tiesi Reveals Reality of Raising Son With Nick Cannon—and Her Relationship With the 5 Other Moms
“Selling Sunset” star Bre Tiesi has opened up about her unconventional relationship with Nick Cannon—and revealed where she stands with the other mothers of his children. The 35-year-old real estate agent and reality TV star, who shares 4-year-old son Legendary Love with Cannon, 45, got candid about navigating the complicated family dynamic during an appearance… Read More »‘Selling Sunset’ Star Bre Tiesi Reveals Reality of Raising Son With Nick Cannon—and Her Relationship With the 5 Other Moms - Massachusetts Housing Official Charged With Using Public Funds To Renovate His Bathroom
The former executive director of the Watertown Housing Authority in Massachusetts was forced to step down after it was revealed he’d stolen thousands of taxpayer dollars from the organization to renovate the bathroom in his home. From 2019 to 2025, Michael Lara served as the executive director of the Watertown Housing Authority, which manages affordable… Read More »Massachusetts Housing Official Charged With Using Public Funds To Renovate His Bathroom - Inside the Real Properties ‘American Horror Story: 13’ Is Set To Revisit—From Murder House to Hotel Cortez
“American Horror Story” has taken fans all over the country to tell scary stories in the 15 years since its premiere, and some of the show’s most iconic locations are set to be revisited in the latest installment. The 13th season of the show, aptly named “American Horror Story: 13,” premieres on Sept. 24 and,… Read More »Inside the Real Properties ‘American Horror Story: 13’ Is Set To Revisit—From Murder House to Hotel Cortez - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Says Next President Must Make ‘Bold Investment’ in Housing
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who is considered a likely contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, is urging his party to center housing policy in the coming elections. In a round of weekend interviews, Beshear said Democrats need to emphasize housing affordability as they prepare to field candidates for president in 2028. Although speculation has swirled… Read More »Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Says Next President Must Make ‘Bold Investment’ in Housing - EXCLUSIVE: Nick and Vanessa Lachey List $8.1 Million Tarzana Home After Buying It Back From Naomi Osaka—as They Quit California
TV stars Nick and Vanessa Lachey are bidding farewell to their longtime “dream home,” listing the sprawling Tarzana property for $8.1 million as they prepare to leave California altogether. The couple’s decision to part ways with the home comes just one year after they bought it back from tennis superstar Naomi Osaka for $7.9 million—three… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Nick and Vanessa Lachey List $8.1 Million Tarzana Home After Buying It Back From Naomi Osaka—as They Quit California - Halle Berry Reveals Daughter Nahla Has Left Their L.A. Family Home for College in Another State: ‘There’s a Little Fear’
Actress Halle Berry has opened up about the emotional adjustment that came with sending her 18-year-old daughter, Nahla Ariela Aubry, off to college in another state, admitting that watching her eldest child leave home was a “little scary.” Berry, 60, reflected on the mix of pride and apprehension she experienced as Nahla embarked on her… Read More »Halle Berry Reveals Daughter Nahla Has Left Their L.A. Family Home for College in Another State: ‘There’s a Little Fear’ - Arizona HOA U-Turns on Foreclosure of $475K Home Over Owner’s $977 Debt After National Backlash
A week after a Mesa, AZ, couple came forward to say they lost their $475,000 home over $977 in unpaid HOA dues, their HOA has reversed course and agreed to work out a payment plan. Toby Newton and Sherrie Patten fell behind on the HOA assessment fees for their Superstition Springs home after Newton lost… Read More »Arizona HOA U-Turns on Foreclosure of $475K Home Over Owner’s $977 Debt After National Backlash - Buying a New Build? What to Know as a First-Time Homebuyer
Buying a home is one of the largest investments you’ll ever make. While many first-time homebuyers consider a starter home, you may be wondering if buying new construction is a better choice. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer considering new construction in Boise, Idaho or building a home in Miami, Florida, you’ll have a different… Read More »Buying a New Build? What to Know as a First-Time Homebuyer - This 1834 Sea Captain’s Home On Nantucket Just Listed for $32 Million
Nantucket’s Main Street includes some of the best-preserved antique architecture in New England. The historic district, which covers all of the island, is on the National Register of Historic Places and includes more than 800 pre-Civil War buildings. One of the most recognizable of these is the George C. Gardner House at 141 Main Street,… Read More »This 1834 Sea Captain’s Home On Nantucket Just Listed for $32 Million - For the Price of a San Francisco Condo, You Can Buy a 400-Acre Historic Marshland Retreat
A 400-acre marsh property which has served as hunter’s have for more than a century has hit the market for $1.5 million. Concord Farms Duck Club in Suisun City, CA consists of a 16-bedroom, three-bathroom clubhouse. “It’s just a place where these guys can go out and shoot ducks. It’s been going on for like… Read More »For the Price of a San Francisco Condo, You Can Buy a 400-Acre Historic Marshland Retreat - Florida’s ‘Sleepy Fishing Village’ Gets a $2 Billion Makeover as Luxury Buyers Swoop In
Located between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, the former “sleepy fishing village” of Pompano Beach, FL, has transformed into a haven for luxury-branded residences, while still retaining much of its old-world charm. More than a dozen major real estate projects are currently underway in the city (population of 118,000), spanning branded luxury complexes, commercial… Read More »Florida’s ‘Sleepy Fishing Village’ Gets a $2 Billion Makeover as Luxury Buyers Swoop In - This 1762 Virginia House Was Dismantled and Moved Piece by Piece to George Washington’s Estate
A Virginia farmhouse that spent its first 184 years in Sussex County now sits on the Potomac River, just downstream from George Washington‘s Mount Vernon—and it’s recently found a buyer. Known as Carlby, the five-bedroom house measures 2,992 square feet on 2.18 acres at 4509 Carlby Lane in Alexandria and is listed for $3,799,000. Now… Read More »This 1762 Virginia House Was Dismantled and Moved Piece by Piece to George Washington’s Estate - Superfan Snaps Up Graceland-Inspired Home in Memphis for $150K: ‘I Bought It for Every Elvis Fan’
When Elvis Presley superfan Claire Starring heard musicians Dale Watson and Celine Lee were selling a Graceland-inspired home in Memphis, TN, it was only a matter of hours before she would find herself visiting the property and placing an offer. At the time, the Woodstock, GA, resident was enjoying a trip to the real Graceland—the… Read More »Superfan Snaps Up Graceland-Inspired Home in Memphis for $150K: ‘I Bought It for Every Elvis Fan’ - How the Modern Farmhouse Went From Trendy HGTV Buzzword to Inexpensive Housing Solution
It’s hard to imagine life before the modern farmhouse. The architectural style has soared in popularity in recent years, popping up in neighborhoods throughout the United States. Favored for their polished, yet comfortable aesthetic, modern farmhouses manage to feel both nostalgic and totally new. They’ve become main characters in reality shows across networks—from projects on… Read More »How the Modern Farmhouse Went From Trendy HGTV Buzzword to Inexpensive Housing Solution - Inside ‘The Cactus House’: A $17 Million Restored Malibu Sanctuary on a Secret Beach
A recently renovated midcentury Malibu estate with steps leading directly down to a former secret beach has just hit the market for $16,995,000. Built in 1947 and designed by modernist architect Charles Kanner, the 3,861-square-foot estate known as The Cactus House last sold in 2021, when the sellers purchased it for $7,956,000 and decided to… Read More »Inside ‘The Cactus House’: A $17 Million Restored Malibu Sanctuary on a Secret Beach - Keeping The Appliances Working for 20+ Years Is Like Winning the Homeowner Jackpot
Splurging on a shiny, new appliance for your home can be exciting. However, nothing last forever. In fact, modern appliances usually come with shorter lifespans than their older counterparts—and these days, they cost a lot more. The Chicago Fed studied the impact of President Trump’s tariffs imposed last year and found many housing-related industries among the most… Read More »Keeping The Appliances Working for 20+ Years Is Like Winning the Homeowner Jackpot - A Homesteader’s Dream: This 386-Acre Sporting Retreat Uses Transformed Grain Silos as Living Quarters
An enormous 386.1-acre “recreational retreat” with four transformed grain silos and shooting areas has just hit the market near Odessa, WA, for $895,000. “The seller is the original owner, and this was a piece of property that he built for his family and friends to recreate,” says listing agent Jason Hall of Better Homes and… Read More »A Homesteader’s Dream: This 386-Acre Sporting Retreat Uses Transformed Grain Silos as Living Quarters - ‘Rare’ 60-Acre Lake George Retreat with Beautifully Restored Midcentury Modern Estate Lists for Under $1 Million
A $995K Midcentury Home Near Lake George Comes with 60 Acres and a Silo Tower An eye-catching midcentury residence nestled on 60.86 tree-lined acres in Hague, NY has just hit the market for $995,000. Built in 1965 and originally designed by architect Mike Foil of Foil Wyatt Architects & Planners, the stunning three-bedroom residence features 2,292 square… Read More »‘Rare’ 60-Acre Lake George Retreat with Beautifully Restored Midcentury Modern Estate Lists for Under $1 Million - This $31 Million Miami Triplex Penthouse Has Its Own Rooftop Pool and Spa
An ultra-lavish upper penthouse condo, nestled on the top floor of the newly constructed Una Residences, has just hit the market in Miami, FL for an astonishing $31 million. Overlooking Biscayne Bay, the six-bedroom residence features a sprawling 7,084-square-foot open floor plan spanning three floors. “What makes it so special is not only the size… Read More »This $31 Million Miami Triplex Penthouse Has Its Own Rooftop Pool and Spa - Squatters Take Over $4.4 Million San Francisco Mansion With Bizarre Ownership History
In San Francisco’s tony Sea Cliff neighborhood, a multimillion-dollar property on a quiet residential street has been overrun by squatters—and the city is suing the purported owners for fraud. City Attorney David Chiu filed the lawsuit accusing Diana Peng and Brandon Aadee of obtaining the $4.4 million property through forged and fraudulently notarized deeds, with the goal of eventually… Read More »Squatters Take Over $4.4 Million San Francisco Mansion With Bizarre Ownership History - Benny Blanco Reveals How He and Selena Gomez Hope to Raise Their Future Kids—After Buying $35 Million Marital Mansion
Benny Blanco is opening up about his hopes of starting a family with wife Selena Gomez—and the kind of parent he wants to be as the couple settles into married life. Blanco, 38, spoke candidly about his excitement over becoming a father during an appearance on Jenna Bush Hager’s “Open Book with Jenna,” revealing that… Read More »Benny Blanco Reveals How He and Selena Gomez Hope to Raise Their Future Kids—After Buying $35 Million Marital Mansion - A $5.8 Million Piece of a New York City Landmark Is Up for Grabs in the Iconic Woolworth Building
An iconic slice of the New York City skyline is up for grabs, with a sprawling $5.79 million home on the 41st floor of the Woolworth Building returning to the market. The 2,548-square-foot condominium is the highest-floor two-bedroom unit in the building with 2.5 bathrooms and breathtaking views of Manhattan. It’s also one of the… Read More »A $5.8 Million Piece of a New York City Landmark Is Up for Grabs in the Iconic Woolworth Building - 8 Features Every Well-Functioning House Needs, According to Experienced Household ManagersYou don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to ensure your home runs like a professionally managed estate. A few simple and affordable features and upgrades can make it easier to complete everyday tasks, reduce clutter, and help your household thrive. “Making your home efficient is not about strict rules and pretty bins… Read More »8 Features Every Well-Functioning House Needs, According to Experienced Household Managers
- Does Living Near a Costco Boost Your Home Value? It Depends on Where You Live
Few brands have the kind of legendary devotion that Costco has cultivated over the past few decades. Shoppers love the bulk deals, the store’s Kirkland Signature products, and the cheap hot dogs—which is why any given Costco parking lot is likely to look like a zoo whenever you visit, especially in this economy. A Costco… Read More »Does Living Near a Costco Boost Your Home Value? It Depends on Where You Live - Where Does Jenna Ortega Live? Inside the ‘Wednesday’ Star’s Low-Key California Property Portfolio
“Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega may be one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young actresses, but when it comes to real estate, the 23-year-old has kept a relatively low profile. Ortega, who is back at work on the third season of the hit Netflix series, has been linked to just a handful of residences over the years—including… Read More »Where Does Jenna Ortega Live? Inside the ‘Wednesday’ Star’s Low-Key California Property Portfolio - Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.95% Rate, the Highest of the Year
Mortgage rates climbed to a near 18-month high this week as the average rate on a 30-year fixed home loan jumped 19 basis points to 6.95% for the week ending Sept. 17, moving up from 6.76% the previous week to reach its highest level since January 2025, according to Freddie Mac. Driven upward by spiking… Read More »Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.95% Rate, the Highest of the Year - L.A. Mayoral Challenger Slams Karen Bass’ Housing Record: ‘We’ve Made It Too Difficult To Build’
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman is pushing back against Mayor Karen Bass’ claims that her administration has been effective at accelerating local homebuilding, as L.A. is named the nation’s worst major metro for affordability. Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America running to unseat Bass, a Democrat, in the November mayoral election,… Read More »L.A. Mayoral Challenger Slams Karen Bass’ Housing Record: ‘We’ve Made It Too Difficult To Build’ - House or Wedding? The $36,000 Financial Choice Forcing Gen Z To Rewrite the American Dream
First comes love. Then comes a $36,000 wedding, a $23,400 down payment, and childcare that can consume double-digit shares of household income. It’s just a snapshot of the punishing costs young families face today. And as milestones that once built on one another compete for the same pool of money, the traditional sequence of adulthood… Read More »House or Wedding? The $36,000 Financial Choice Forcing Gen Z To Rewrite the American Dream - Does a New Roof Increase Home Value? Cost, ROI, and When it’s Worth It
Let’s get right to it: Does a new roof increase home value? Yes, a new roof can increase home value, but the amount depends on the condition of the existing roof, the roofing material, local market conditions, and buyer expectations. Replacing an aging or damaged roof may have a greater impact than replacing one that… Read More »Does a New Roof Increase Home Value? Cost, ROI, and When it’s Worth It - No Rental History? How to Strengthen Your Application
If you have no rental history, you may be able to strengthen your application with proof of income, references, a strong credit history, or a qualified co-signer or guarantor. Requirements vary by landlord, property, and location, so ask about screening criteria before applying. Having no rental history can make an apartment application more complicated, but… Read More »No Rental History? How to Strengthen Your Application - EXCLUSIVE: Why 2 Real Estate Agents Kept Their Real Jobs Secret on ‘The Traitors: New Blood’
When real estate agents Kriste Lewis and Logan Smith first stepped foot in Ardross Castle, they immediately got to wheeling and dealing. But as cast members of “The Traitors: New Blood,” their mission was not to close a deal—it was to enter an intense psychological game of deceit for a chance to win $250,000. This… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Why 2 Real Estate Agents Kept Their Real Jobs Secret on ‘The Traitors: New Blood’ - Christina Haack Praises ‘Fun’ Co-Parenting Friendship With Heather El Moussa on Napa Birthday Trip
HGTV personality Christina Haack has a lot of love for pal Heather El Moussa and took to social media to share a sweet sentiment in honor of her co-parent’s 39th birthday. Alongside a series of playful photos showcasing the duo’s best moments—from their penchant for dressing in coordinating outfits to the events they’ve attended with… Read More »Christina Haack Praises ‘Fun’ Co-Parenting Friendship With Heather El Moussa on Napa Birthday Trip - L.A. Homelessness Nonprofit Exec Charged With Skimming Millions To Finance Bingo Hall
Three people working for Los Angeles–area homeless nonprofits have been arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly siphoning millions of taxpayer dollars to fund their lavish lifestyles, and in one case to open up a nightclub and bingo hall. Michael Young, founder of the Culver City–based homeless services nonprofit Home at… Read More »L.A. Homelessness Nonprofit Exec Charged With Skimming Millions To Finance Bingo Hall - Travis Kelce Named as Victim in $35 Million Ponzi Scheme—Where Fraudster Splashed Out on Luxe Apartments and Hotel Stays
Travis Kelce has been identified as a victim of a sprawling $35 million Ponzi scheme that saw the man behind the fraud use investor funds to help finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury apartments, private jet travel, and high-end hotel stays. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 36, was named by prosecutors during the… Read More »Travis Kelce Named as Victim in $35 Million Ponzi Scheme—Where Fraudster Splashed Out on Luxe Apartments and Hotel Stays - California Passes Nation’s First Insurance Requirements for Smoke Damage Claims
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a spate of bills to reform the state’s wildfire insurance sector, after consumer fallout from the catastrophic Eaton and Palisades fires of early 2025. The four bills signed in Sacramento on Tuesday are aimed at adding consumer protections for wildfire survivors. The state’s home insurance crisis is especially… Read More »California Passes Nation’s First Insurance Requirements for Smoke Damage Claims - Charlie Puth Sells Montecito Mansion Where He Married Brooke Sansone for $18.5 Million
Singer Charlie Puth has offloaded the Montecito mansion where he and Brooke Sansone tied the knot, selling the sprawling estate for $18.5 million. The off-market deal closed in July but was only recently made public, as first reported by The Real Deal.Puth, 34, purchased the property in 2017 for $4.17 million; the $18.5 million sale… Read More »Charlie Puth Sells Montecito Mansion Where He Married Brooke Sansone for $18.5 Million - Millie Bobby Brown Welcomes Second Baby With Jake Bongiovi—After Trading Hollywood Glamour for Georgia Farm Life
“Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown has reportedly welcomed baby No. 2 with her husband Jake Bongiovi—after moving from Los Angeles to a sprawling Georgia farm. The 22-year-old actress—who was thrust into the spotlight when she was just 12 after she earned the leading role in Netflix’s sci-fi drama—and Bongiovi, 24, tied the knot in… Read More »Millie Bobby Brown Welcomes Second Baby With Jake Bongiovi—After Trading Hollywood Glamour for Georgia Farm Life - Homebuilding Leaders Call for Reforms To Boost Construction Financing and Cut Costs
The fight for more housing is coming to your backyard. Banking, home construction, and government leaders urged Congress to advance more reforms that would bolster the housing market. Speaking at a D.C. conference at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, they said the newly passed 21st Century Road to Housing Act misses a number of key… Read More »Homebuilding Leaders Call for Reforms To Boost Construction Financing and Cut Costs - The 10 Most Affordable States to Buy a House in the U.S. in 2026
Key takeaways Iowa, Indiana, and Oklahoma are the most affordable states to buy a house in the U.S., where monthly housing payments take about 26% of local incomes. The cheapest states are generally clustered in the Midwest and South, thanks to plenty of space and historically slower population growth. Nearly every housing market in the… Read More »The 10 Most Affordable States to Buy a House in the U.S. in 2026 - Moving Container vs Truck Rental : Which One Is Right for Your Move?
You’ve got a move coming up, and somewhere between packing boxes and forwarding your address, you have to decide how your stuff is actually getting there. For many people, the choice comes down to a moving container vs truck rental. Both can get your belongings from one home to another, but they offer different levels… Read More »Moving Container vs Truck Rental : Which One Is Right for Your Move? - What Is a Floor Plan? How to Read One When Buying a Home
Listing photos are designed to make a home look its best. They’re shot at the right time of day, staged carefully, and framed to show each room from an appealing angle. What they can’t always tell you is whether the layout actually works for you. Are the bedrooms close enough to the bathrooms? Does the… Read More »What Is a Floor Plan? How to Read One When Buying a Home - How Floor Plans Help Buyers Compare Homes
Here’s a scenario most house hunters know well: you’ve toured four homes in a weekend, the photos all looked great online, and now you’re sitting at home trying to remember which one had the open kitchen and which one had the awkward hallway. The listings blur together, and you’re back to scrolling instead of deciding.… Read More »How Floor Plans Help Buyers Compare Homes - Inside Hoda Kotb’s Long Island Beach Retreat as She Throws Adorable Surprise Party for Beloved Former ‘Today’ Driver
“Today” show alum Hoda Kotb has opened the doors to her Long Island, NY, retreat once again—this time to pull off an adorable birthday surprise for her former driver, Eddie. The 62-year-old, who owns a beachside vacation property on Long Island, took to Instagram to share a touching video of the celebration for Eddie, who… Read More »Inside Hoda Kotb’s Long Island Beach Retreat as She Throws Adorable Surprise Party for Beloved Former ‘Today’ Driver - Where Do ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Stars Live? See Where They’re Headed in Light of Cast Shake-Up
“MomTok”—the corner of the internet dedicated to following the lives of the women now known as the cast of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”—has survived a lot. But the future of the group of Utah-based influencers-turned-TV-personalities has never been more uncertain, with cast departures, new endeavors, and a spinoff series in the mix. Speculation… Read More »Where Do ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Stars Live? See Where They’re Headed in Light of Cast Shake-Up - Dog Reunites With Firefighters Who Rescued Him From House Fire
A dog rescued from a Pasadena, CA, house fire was reunited this week with the firefighters who saved him from the burning home. Milo, a 6-year-old Shetland sheepdog, was home alone at his family’s Michillinda Avenue property on Sept. 9 when neighbors called 911 to report smoke coming from the home. The 911 dispatcher heard… Read More »Dog Reunites With Firefighters Who Rescued Him From House Fire - House To Vote on Bill Protecting Homeowners From AI Data Center Power Costs
Lawmakers are poised to vote on a bill that would shield homeowners from higher utility costs brought by large data centers, marking the latest congressional move on the fraught subject of data center and artificial intelligence regulation. The House is set to vote on the Ratepayer Protection Act on Wednesday. It would establish a federal… Read More »House To Vote on Bill Protecting Homeowners From AI Data Center Power Costs - Simone Biles Reveals Plans To Move to Indianapolis for Husband Jonathan Owens—Months After Moving Into Texas Dream Home
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has revealed that she plans to relocate to Indianapolis to support her NFL star husband, Jonathan Owens—just months after the couple finally moved into their custom-built Texas dream home. Biles, 29, opened up about the couple’s latest move while speaking to People after Owens, 31, signed a one-year deal with the… Read More »Simone Biles Reveals Plans To Move to Indianapolis for Husband Jonathan Owens—Months After Moving Into Texas Dream Home - Fed Hikes Interest Rates for First Time in 3 Years—Unanimous Decision Comes in Defiance of Trump
Federal Reserve policymakers have raised the benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years in response to pernicious inflation, defying President Donald Trump‘s insistent calls for lower borrowing costs. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh joined the 12-0 majority on the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday, voting unanimously to raise the federal funds rate… Read More »Fed Hikes Interest Rates for First Time in 3 Years—Unanimous Decision Comes in Defiance of Trump - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Ramp Up Security at New $5 Million Ohio Home With High-Tech Warning System
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are going to extreme lengths to protect their privacy at their new $5.35 million Ohio home—installing a high-tech security system that reportedly issues verbal warnings to anyone who ventures too close. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 36, snapped up the palatial eight-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom property in March, as first reported… Read More »Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Ramp Up Security at New $5 Million Ohio Home With High-Tech Warning System - Inside Infomercial King Ron Popeil’s $25 Million Beverly Hills Estate—Featuring the Kitchen Where His Famous Inventions Were Tested
For years, Ron Popeil asked television viewers, “Now, how much would you pay?” For the late infomercial pioneer’s longtime Beverly Hills home, the answer happens to be $25 million. Known as the Popeil Estate, the gated property at 1672 Waynecrest Drive is available for the first time in a generation, about five years after the… Read More »Inside Infomercial King Ron Popeil’s $25 Million Beverly Hills Estate—Featuring the Kitchen Where His Famous Inventions Were Tested - Federal Housing Law’s Architects Say Cities Must Now Step Up To Implement Reforms
What started as a conversation in a Washington, DC, steakhouse is now the law of the land. But the architects of the largest housing bill in 30 years worry about its implementation and the housing affordability subjects it didn’t address. It’s now up to cities across the country to determine the success of the bipartisan,… Read More »Federal Housing Law’s Architects Say Cities Must Now Step Up To Implement Reforms - Running a Side Hustle From Home Could Suddenly Void Your Insurance PolicySide hustles are now the norm. In fact, about 47% of Americans have earned income from one this year, according to the 2026 Entrepreneurship Study by QuickBooks. And on average, they make $1,275 per month or roughly $15,000 per year. With the rising costs of just about everything, it’s easy to see why many people… Read More »Running a Side Hustle From Home Could Suddenly Void Your Insurance Policy
- Film Producer Tyler Perry Reveals Plans To Move to Puerto Rico as He Prepares To ‘Slow Down’ His Hollywood Career
Movie mogul Tyler Perry has revealed that he plans to move to Puerto Rico at the beginning of 2027—as he prepares to “slow down” his famously demanding work schedule. Perry opened up about his future while appearing on “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,” revealing that he and his 11-year-old son, Aman, will soon be trading… Read More »Film Producer Tyler Perry Reveals Plans To Move to Puerto Rico as He Prepares To ‘Slow Down’ His Hollywood Career - $4 Million Idaho Waterfront Estate Hits No-Reserve Auction—With 100% of Proceeds Going to Charity
A sprawling waterfront estate in American Falls, ID, will soon be auctioned off to the highest bidder, but there’s a heartwarming twist—100% of the proceeds of the sale will be donated to charity. The luxury residence was previously listed with an asking price of $3.86 million, but when the sale is conducted in a live… Read More »$4 Million Idaho Waterfront Estate Hits No-Reserve Auction—With 100% of Proceeds Going to Charity - Les Paul’s Family Says ‘Premeditated Assassination’ of Guitar Legend’s NJ Home Could Have Been Prevented
The former New Jersey home of music legend Les Paul was demolished just months after it was sold to private developers for $990,000—leaving his family in an uproar amid claims that they were given no warning about its destruction and a historic preservationist’s attempt to save the property. News of the demolition first gained traction… Read More »Les Paul’s Family Says ‘Premeditated Assassination’ of Guitar Legend’s NJ Home Could Have Been Prevented - Fed Interest Rate Hike May Put Chair Kevin Warsh on Collision Course With Trump
Federal Reserve policymakers began their two-day meeting to set interest rate policy on Tuesday, and financial markets view a rate hike as likely despite President Donald Trump‘s calls for lower borrowing costs. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh and the 11 other voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee will cast their votes on rate policy on… Read More »Fed Interest Rate Hike May Put Chair Kevin Warsh on Collision Course With Trump - Meghan Markle Shares Intimate Tribute to Prince Harry as Couple Settles Into New Life in the U.K.
Meghan Markle has shared a sweet tribute to her husband, Prince Harry—nearly one month after the couple traded California for a new life in the U.K. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who put down roots in Montecito after purchasing a $14.65 million mansion in 2020, arrived in the U.K. on Aug. 26 with their… Read More »Meghan Markle Shares Intimate Tribute to Prince Harry as Couple Settles Into New Life in the U.K. - Diane Keaton’s Final Laguna Beach Design Project To Hit the Market for $10.3 Million
Diane Keaton’s final home renovation project is heading back to the market with an asking price of $10.3 million, providing an opportunity to own a home that still features details hand-selected by the late “Annie Hall” actress, who was also known for her interior design passion. Keaton bought the four-bedroom, three-bathroom Laguna Beach, CA, home… Read More »Diane Keaton’s Final Laguna Beach Design Project To Hit the Market for $10.3 Million - Arizona HOA Forecloses on Ailing Couple’s Home Over $977 in Unpaid Fees
A couple facing health challenges in Mesa, AZ, have lost their home to foreclosure after their homeowners association sued over an initial debt of less than $1,000. Toby Newton purchased the four-bedroom home in East Mesa for $475,000 in 2022. But in 2024, Newton lost his job and was diagnosed with diabetes. He struggled to… Read More »Arizona HOA Forecloses on Ailing Couple’s Home Over $977 in Unpaid Fees - Sinkhole Growing Under Nicolas Cage’s Home Triggers Evacuation Orders in Malibu
Massive coastal erosion that left a 30-foot sinkhole in the driveway of actor Nicolas Cage‘s beachfront Malibu home has prompted the mandatory evacuation of more than two dozen neighboring properties. On Sept. 6, the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to reports of a gas main break at the 4,000-square-foot mansion on Sea Level Drive… Read More »Sinkhole Growing Under Nicolas Cage’s Home Triggers Evacuation Orders in Malibu - Philadelphia ‘House of Horrors’ Where Police Found ‘Dark’ Videos Is Linked to Multiple Missing Women
Police in Philadelphia have recovered a video recording allegedly showing late pornographer Raymond Charles “R.C.” Horsch strangling a woman to death inside his home, which has now been linked to multiple cases of missing women. At the center of the probe is Horsch’s dilapidated home in the 400 block of West Chew Avenue in the… Read More »Philadelphia ‘House of Horrors’ Where Police Found ‘Dark’ Videos Is Linked to Multiple Missing Women - EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles Lakers Legend Elgin Baylor’s Longtime Home Hits the Market for $5.4 Million
Late Los Angeles Lakers legend Elgin Baylor‘s longtime Los Angeles home has hit the market for $5.4 million, offering a new owner the chance to score a sprawling estate perched high above the city. The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence, located at 2480 Briarcrest Road, spans an impressive 8,114 square feet and sits within an exclusive gated… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles Lakers Legend Elgin Baylor’s Longtime Home Hits the Market for $5.4 Million - EXCLUSIVE: ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Relists With Dramatic $7 Million Price Cut
The iconic Los Angeles mansion that took served as the backdrop in Will Smith‘s hit sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” has been relisted with a $7 million price drop, a fresh set of images, and a new listing agent—months after hitting the market for the first time in 50 years. For the past five… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Relists With Dramatic $7 Million Price Cut - Kody and Robyn Exit ‘Sister Wives’ as Remaining Cast Unpacks $1.5 Million Coyote Pass Fallout
After 16 years of sharing their once-plural marriage with viewers on “Sister Wives,” Kody Brown and Robyn Brown will not be returning to the show. The news was announced in a trailer for Season 21 of the series, which finds remaining cast members and former wives Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, and Meri Brown navigating life… Read More »Kody and Robyn Exit ‘Sister Wives’ as Remaining Cast Unpacks $1.5 Million Coyote Pass Fallout - Once Blamed for Housing Shortages, Airbnb Pledges $250 Million To Build Affordable Units
Airbnb is taking steps to assist with the affordable housing crisis by committing an initial $250 million to “last-dollar” construction financing. The U.S. is short an estimated 4 million homes as of 2025. A number of factors contribute to this gap, including tariffs, labor shortages, and general economic uncertainty, that led homebuilders to slow construction.… Read More »Once Blamed for Housing Shortages, Airbnb Pledges $250 Million To Build Affordable Units - Inside Zendaya and Tom Holland’s Plans for a Climate-Controlled Room to House Her $269,000 Wedding Gown
Tom Holland and Zendaya are reportedly planning to install a climate-controlled room in one of their several properties to preserve her more than $269,000 wedding gown. Holland, 30, and Zendaya, 30, said “I do” during an intimate wedding celebration at the Beaverbrook Hotel in Surrey, just outside London, on Aug. 4. The actress marked the… Read More »Inside Zendaya and Tom Holland’s Plans for a Climate-Controlled Room to House Her $269,000 Wedding Gown - What Does White-Glove Moving Include? A Guide to Full-Service Moving
Moving can be stressful, especially when you’re handling valuable, fragile, or oversized belongings. If you’re wondering what white-glove moving includes, this premium service goes beyond loading and transporting boxes, covering everything from planning and packing to unpacking and final placement. With specialized handling and personalized coordination, white-glove movers can make your relocation feel much more… Read More »What Does White-Glove Moving Include? A Guide to Full-Service Moving - 6 Ways to Attract Millennial Homebuyers: What Sellers Need to Know
Millennials remain a major part of the housing market. In 2025, their homeownership rate reached 55.4%, and 30- to 39-year-olds made up 26% of U.S. home purchases – the largest share of any age group in Redfin’s analysis. For sellers, understanding what these buyers may value can help you decide where to focus before listing. … Read More »6 Ways to Attract Millennial Homebuyers: What Sellers Need to Know - $9.5 Million Jazz Age ‘Scottish Castle’ Built by Massachusetts Royalty Hits the Market
A Jazz Age estate built by one of Massachusetts’ most powerful industrial families has come to market in Hopedale, a former mill town about 35 miles southwest of Boston. Known as The Ledges, the stone-and-brick manor holds 12 bedrooms across roughly 11,600 square feet, sits on more than 17 acres, and is listed for $9.5… Read More »$9.5 Million Jazz Age ‘Scottish Castle’ Built by Massachusetts Royalty Hits the Market - Iconic Luxury Brand Cipriani Unveils Two Miami Penthouses at $53 Million
Legendary luxury name Cipriani has revealed two opulent penthouses atop its Miami residential tower, the brand’s only condo in the U.S. Dubbed 1931 Collection, the two triplexes at Cipriani Residences Miami are listed at $33 million for the larger, named San Marco, and $19.8 million for the smaller, called The Torcello. The 950-foot-tall tower is… Read More »Iconic Luxury Brand Cipriani Unveils Two Miami Penthouses at $53 Million