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- Petite Pink Palm Desert Villa That Is Packed With Old Hollywood Glamour Lists for Under $650K
An elegant pink villa that epitomizes old Hollywood glamour has hit the market in the heart of California’s Coachella Valley—providing a glimpse of what life was like during the movie industry’s golden age, when actors would retreat to the desert to relax in their private residences. Unlike those opulent abodes, however, this petite property in… Read More »Petite Pink Palm Desert Villa That Is Packed With Old Hollywood Glamour Lists for Under $650K - From Soil to Savings: Is the Cost of Homegrown Produce Worth the Investment in This Economy?
Food prices are expected to rise roughly 2% to 2.5% in 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To combat the higher grocery costs, many homeowners are turning to backyard gardening. While this may seem like a good idea at first, the upfront costs of raised beds, irrigation, soil, and seeds can cost more… Read More »From Soil to Savings: Is the Cost of Homegrown Produce Worth the Investment in This Economy? - $3.4 Million Stately Brick Colonial Boasts a Hidden Rooftop Terrace That Overlooks All of DC
On a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the most sought-after suburbs of Washington, DC, sits a stately brick Colonial that serves as a perfect example of how architectural tradition and modern amenities can be merged in stunning style. Located in the tony Foxhall neighborhood, the six-bedroom home was originally built in 1982, however its classic… Read More »$3.4 Million Stately Brick Colonial Boasts a Hidden Rooftop Terrace That Overlooks All of DC - Fly-Fishing Mania Fuels Airbnb Rental Boom in Upstate New York
Short-term rentals in several sleepy towns in upstate New York are commanding high prices due to their proximity to prime fly fishing spots. The epicenter of the boom is Roscoe, NY—nicknamed “Trout Town USA” because of its rich trout fishing waters in the Catskill Mountain region. AirDNA—a firm that compiles and analyzes Vrbo and Airbnb data—reports that occupancy in… Read More »Fly-Fishing Mania Fuels Airbnb Rental Boom in Upstate New York - Stormproof Dome Home With Its Own Vineyard and 10 Acres of Land Hits the Market in Oklahoma for Under $800K
The term “dome home” is usually more than enough to make a listing stand out—but in the case of one Oklahoma residence, the dome at its center is just one of a triumvirate of treasures that also includes a private vineyard and a lush 10-acre spread of farmable land. Located in Yukon, OK, the unique… Read More »Stormproof Dome Home With Its Own Vineyard and 10 Acres of Land Hits the Market in Oklahoma for Under $800K - Neighbors in an Uproar as Historic Missouri Home Appears Set To Be Demolished
The demolition of a landmark Kirkwood, MO, home is moving ahead after opponents lost their legal battle to stop it. The Marquitz-Garesche House at 751 N. Taylor, built in 1858, is named after William Marquitz, its owner from 1876 until 1910, and Charles A. Garesche, who bought the home in 1915 and remained there until… Read More »Neighbors in an Uproar as Historic Missouri Home Appears Set To Be Demolished - Stunning Loft Inside a Converted New York City Convent and Asylum Lists for $7.5 Million
A sprawling loft apartment that is located inside a building that was once home to a respected New York City school and convent has come onto the Manhattan market for the very lofty price of $7.5 million. Today, the four-bedroom condo features an incredibly modern aesthetic, somewhat belying the rich history of the building, which… Read More »Stunning Loft Inside a Converted New York City Convent and Asylum Lists for $7.5 Million - Whaling Captain’s 1870s Sag Harbor Home That Has Undergone a Stunning Designer Renovation Lists for $5.4 Million
In the heart of Sag Harbor, a beautifully restored 19th-century home is offering buyers the chance to secure a prized piece of move-in-ready Hamptons real estate just in time for the summer season. The four-bedroom home at 85 Suffolk St. recently came on the market for $5.35 million and is a true blend of historic… Read More »Whaling Captain’s 1870s Sag Harbor Home That Has Undergone a Stunning Designer Renovation Lists for $5.4 Million - Music Manager Says It Cost Almost $300K a Year To Live in Los Angeles—So She Moved to Colorado
Music manager Liz Kamlet recently posted an Instagram video that went viral, detailing the astronomical living expenses she said she and her family of three incurred in Los Angeles before they made the move to Aspen, CO. She claims they spent almost $300,000 a year to live in L.A.—and that was with a paid-off house… Read More »Music Manager Says It Cost Almost $300K a Year To Live in Los Angeles—So She Moved to Colorado - Award-Winning Architectural Marvel With Private Equestrian Facilities Is Listed in Colorado for $4.1 Million
An award-winning mountain home that sits on a stunning slice of land in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley has recently come to market for $4.1 million. Set on more than 4 private acres, the modern residence at 457 Schooner Lane in Carbondale offers over 4,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, as well as sweeping… Read More »Award-Winning Architectural Marvel With Private Equestrian Facilities Is Listed in Colorado for $4.1 Million - ‘I Bought My Second Home First—Here Are 3 Things You Must Know To Make It Work’
With mortgage rates still topping 6% and the economy noticeably pinched, a primary home purchase seems out of reach for many people. But what if you bought your second home first? That’s exactly what New York City resident Katie Cline and her husband, Joe Horton, did in 2023 after returning from a stint living abroad.… Read More »‘I Bought My Second Home First—Here Are 3 Things You Must Know To Make It Work’ - Are Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Set To Quit the U.S.? Sources Claim Couple Is Eyeing U.K. Move To Escape Justin Baldoni Drama
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly considering a trans-Atlantic move to the U.K., according to sources who claim that the couple is seeking a fresh start overseas, where they believe they can better avoid the fallout from the actress’ legal battle against Justin Baldoni. The scandal between Lively, 38, and Baldoni, 42, began in… Read More »Are Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Set To Quit the U.S.? Sources Claim Couple Is Eyeing U.K. Move To Escape Justin Baldoni Drama - California Added More Homes Than People—but Buyers and Renters Still Aren’t Getting Relief
Even as California’s homebuilding outpaces population growth, its housing market remains stubbornly tight, new data show—raising questions about what, exactly, is still driving demand. A new analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that the Golden State added 677,000 housing units in six years while gaining only 39,000 residents. In a state… Read More »California Added More Homes Than People—but Buyers and Renters Still Aren’t Getting Relief - Spring Selling Window Opens Amid Historic Housing Market Fragmentation
The traditional spring homebuying season has officially arrived, injecting seasonal optimism into a market that has struggled in the face of economic uncertainty. While real estate experts have identified the current week as the premier window for sellers to list their homes, new data from Realtor.com® shows a market defined by cooling sales, shifting buyer-seller… Read More »Spring Selling Window Opens Amid Historic Housing Market Fragmentation - Does Upzoning Work? This New Study Says Yes—Under the Right Conditions
Cities across the country have been betting that looser zoning rules will unlock more housing and, eventually, lower costs. A new report suggests that the gamble can pay off—but only in the right places, and not on demand. Looking at major rezoning efforts in New York City and Philadelphia, researchers at the Urban Institute found… Read More »Does Upzoning Work? This New Study Says Yes—Under the Right Conditions - Investor Lawsuit Accuses Baltimore Luxury Condo Developer of Inflating Sales Prices
A trio of Baltimore real estate investors are suing the developers of a high-profile luxury condominium, claiming they artificially inflated true sale prices in public disclosures and kept them in the dark about the building’s deficiencies. The complaint, filed in Baltimore Circuit Court in mid-February by limited liability companies representing the investors—and first reported by… Read More »Investor Lawsuit Accuses Baltimore Luxury Condo Developer of Inflating Sales Prices - Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation Hearing Looms Despite Democrats’ Objections
The Senate is set to consider whether to confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman, despite opposition from Democrats who want to halt the process. The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is scheduled to consider the nomination in a hearing April 21. Warsh is President Donald Trump‘s pick to replace current Fed… Read More »Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation Hearing Looms Despite Democrats’ Objections - Boom in Modular Home Construction Could Be Just Around the Corner
Modular home construction methods could see greater demand in the coming years as cost-conscious builders seek new ways to deliver homes at attainable prices while preserving profit margins. That’s according to forecasts from the Modular Building Institute, a trade organization representing the factory-built housing industry. The group and consultant FMI interviewed and polled about 200… Read More »Boom in Modular Home Construction Could Be Just Around the Corner - Natalie Portman Reveals She Is Pregnant With Her Third Child—After Quitting L.A. To Raise Her Kids in France
Actress Natalie Portman has announced that she is pregnant with her third child—her first baby with her partner, French musician Tanguy Destable, with whom she has been in a relationship for just over a year. Portman, 44, who was raised in New York but now lives in France, shared the news in an interview with… Read More »Natalie Portman Reveals She Is Pregnant With Her Third Child—After Quitting L.A. To Raise Her Kids in France - Malibu Parcel Where Gigi and Bella Hadid’s Childhood Home Once Stood Sells for $6.5 Million—After Mansion Was Destroyed by Wildfires
A Malibu parcel that was once home to a stunning estate where supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid spent their childhoods has been sold for $6.5 million, just over one year after the dwelling was destroyed by the California wildfires. The dwelling, which was sold by Gigi and Bella’s mother, Yolanda Hadid, and her former spouse,… Read More »Malibu Parcel Where Gigi and Bella Hadid’s Childhood Home Once Stood Sells for $6.5 Million—After Mansion Was Destroyed by Wildfires - Judge Sets Limits on Construction of Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom
A federal judge has allowed construction to resume on secretive underground security facilities at the White House, but he blocked work on President Donald Trump‘s $400 million ballroom project. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon wrote that the White House can resume building underground bunker components because they’re necessary for the safety and security of the… Read More »Judge Sets Limits on Construction of Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom - The Houses That Skims Built! Inside Kardashian Brand Guru Emma Grede’s $70 Million Property Empire
Skims co-founder and longtime Kardashian confidante Emma Grede sparked an uproar recently when she confessed in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that she spends a maximum of three hours with her children on the weekends—an admission that saw her face outcry from critics. Grede, 43, who is the co-founder of Kim Kardashian‘s $5… Read More »The Houses That Skims Built! Inside Kardashian Brand Guru Emma Grede’s $70 Million Property Empire - Palo Alto Rejects Proposed Ban on Billionaire Megacompounds Inspired by Mark Zuckerberg’s $112 Million Real Estate Shopping Spree
Palo Alto, CA, has balked at an ambitious proposal to crack down on billionaires creating multiproperty compounds, such as Mark Zuckerberg’s highly controversial 11-home spread. The Palo Alto City Council on Monday rejected a motion put forward by Vice Mayor Greer Stone and Councilman Keith Reckdahl to impose a series of restrictions on construction timelines, prolonged… Read More »Palo Alto Rejects Proposed Ban on Billionaire Megacompounds Inspired by Mark Zuckerberg’s $112 Million Real Estate Shopping Spree - $10,000 CD vs. $10,000 High-Yield Savings Account: Which Earns More Toward Your Down Payment Right Now?
Saving for a down payment can delay homeownership for many first-time homebuyers. According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors®, the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 11% of all buyers cited that saving for a down payment was the most difficult step in the homebuying process. Investing your savings can help… Read More »$10,000 CD vs. $10,000 High-Yield Savings Account: Which Earns More Toward Your Down Payment Right Now? - What Is an Inherited Home Actually Worth? Less Than You Think
Inheriting a home can feel like a gift. After the grief, the paperwork, and the family conversations nobody wants to have, there it is: a house with your name on it. In fact, for some of us, inheritance is a financial strategy in and of itself. It’s easy to think of it as a windfall,… Read More »What Is an Inherited Home Actually Worth? Less Than You Think - EXCLUSIVE: TikTokers Savannah and Cole LaBrant Take $5.4 Million Nashville Mansion Off the Market Just Days After Listing It
Married TikTok sensations Savannah and Cole LaBrant are stirring up something of a real estate riddle with their $5.4 million family home in Tennessee, which has once again been whipped off the market, just days after users on the social media app began spouting conspiracy theories about the reasons for its relisting. Savannah, 33, and… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: TikTokers Savannah and Cole LaBrant Take $5.4 Million Nashville Mansion Off the Market Just Days After Listing It - ‘Leaky Pipe’ of Homebuilding Woes Leaves Projects with Permits Lingering Unfinished
America’s housing shortage is a key driver of the affordability crisis, and homebuilders often blame onerous local zoning and land-use policies for limiting their ability to build. But even with building permits in place, a myriad of other challenges often leave new residential construction projects lingering unfinished, a new study finds. The new analysis from… Read More »‘Leaky Pipe’ of Homebuilding Woes Leaves Projects with Permits Lingering Unfinished - How Much is a Monthly Mortgage Payment on a $300K House?
Buying a home is a big financial commitment, and most buyers will need a mortgage to make it happen. Understanding your monthly payment is a key part of budgeting for life in your new home. In this Redfin article, we’ll break down how much a mortgage on a $300,000 house costs, both on a monthly… Read More »How Much is a Monthly Mortgage Payment on a $300K House? - Do Home Inspections Check for Asbestos?
Key takeaways A standard home inspection usually does not include asbestos testing. Only licensed specialists can confirm the presence of asbestos through proper sampling. If you’re thinking about buying an older home it’s smart to take extra precautions and check for asbestos. Buying a home is a big step, and getting a home inspection can… Read More »Do Home Inspections Check for Asbestos? - Patrick Mahomes Whisks Wife Brittany and Their Kids Off for Ranch Getaway in His Home State of Texas
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are already busy soaking up the lazy, hazy days of summer ahead of the start of pre-season training—whisking their children away for a fun-filled farm trip in the quarterback’s home state of Texas. The NFL quarterback, 30, took a break from the football field… Read More »Patrick Mahomes Whisks Wife Brittany and Their Kids Off for Ranch Getaway in His Home State of Texas - For These Homebuyers, a Fenced Yard Isn’t a Bonus—It’s the Starting Point
There are two kinds of homebuyers: those with pets and those without. And for pet owners, a home purchase can hinge on whether a listing works as well for their pet as it does for them, according to new data. A new survey from Realtor.com® finds that buyers with pets often evaluate homes through an… Read More »For These Homebuyers, a Fenced Yard Isn’t a Bonus—It’s the Starting Point - 9 Ways To Weatherize Your Home To Lower Your Energy Bills Before Summer Heat Sets In
Most homeowners are now focused on spring-cleaning. While this is all good and well, weatherizing your home before summer hits is just as important. If you wait until the middle of the summer to do so, you’re likely going to end up waiting. “Everyone notices their house isn’t keeping out the summer heat, and decides… Read More »9 Ways To Weatherize Your Home To Lower Your Energy Bills Before Summer Heat Sets In - Citadel Founder Ken Griffin Adds $38 Million Park Avenue Apartment to His $1.5 Billion Property Portfolio
Billionaire Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin has reportedly expanded his enormous international property portfolio with the addition of a $38 million duplex apartment inside a storied New York City apartment building. Griffin, 57, whose real estate holdings are believed to be worth upward of $1.5 billion, is said to have purchased the unit in… Read More »Citadel Founder Ken Griffin Adds $38 Million Park Avenue Apartment to His $1.5 Billion Property Portfolio - Trump Threatens To Fire Fed Chair Powell if He Refuses To Resign Next Month
President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying that he will remove Powell if he refuses to relinquish his board seat next month. Powell’s term as chair expires on May 15, but he has the option to remain on the Fed’s Board of Governors until 2028. Although outgoing chairs… Read More »Trump Threatens To Fire Fed Chair Powell if He Refuses To Resign Next Month - A Third of Illinois Voters Consider Moving Over Housing Costs as Gov. Pritzker Pushes for Reform
An overwhelming majority of Illinois voters believe the state’s housing crisis is deepening, with more than a third reporting they considered moving out of state because of rising costs in the last year, according to a new poll. The Illinois Realtors® group released its latest survey Tuesday, timed to coincide with Gov. JB Pritzker’s address… Read More »A Third of Illinois Voters Consider Moving Over Housing Costs as Gov. Pritzker Pushes for Reform - NSYNC Singer Joey Fatone’s Bankruptcy Mansion Languishes on the Market at $7.9 Million—Years After He Was Forced To Auction It Off
*NSYNC star Joey Fatone‘s former Florida mansion is on the market for $7.9 million—more than a decade after he was forced to auction off the property in a desperate bid to avoid bankruptcy following the band’s sudden decision to go on an indefinite hiatus. Fatone, 49, purchased the sprawling 10,000-square-foot Orlando dwelling for $2.65 million in… Read More »NSYNC Singer Joey Fatone’s Bankruptcy Mansion Languishes on the Market at $7.9 Million—Years After He Was Forced To Auction It Off - A Pied-à-Terre Power Play Is Happening in New York, With Mamdani and Hochul Floating Tax on Rich, Second Homeowners
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday she intends to propose a new tax on New York City second homes worth $5 million or more, reviving a long-debated idea as pressure builds to raise revenue from the city’s wealthiest residents. “As Governor, I understand the importance of stabilizing the city’s finances without compromising on essential… Read More »A Pied-à-Terre Power Play Is Happening in New York, With Mamdani and Hochul Floating Tax on Rich, Second Homeowners - Dog Friendly Home Design Ideas for a Cleaner and Safer Living Space
Bringing a dog into your life is a joyful decision, and ensuring your home is a comfortable and functional place for them is essential. Creating a dog-friendly home is an intentional design process that combines safety, easy maintenance, and dedicated space for your canine companion. The best approach involves strategically choosing materials, optimizing floor plans,… Read More »Dog Friendly Home Design Ideas for a Cleaner and Safer Living Space - 5 Home Improvements to Make Before Selling (and What to Skip)
Key takeaways: Service your HVAC system: Schedule maintenance and fix issues early to avoid inspection surprises and buyer negotiations. Stick to neutral paint: Fresh, light colors make your home feel clean, bright, and move-in ready. Update fixtures and hardware: Simple swaps like new lighting, faucets, and cabinet pulls can modernize your space quickly. Deep clean… Read More »5 Home Improvements to Make Before Selling (and What to Skip) - Preparing Your Home For an Open House: Tips From the Pros
Are you putting your home on the market soon? Whether you’re selling a home in San Francisco or a condo in Austin, every homeowner should prepare their home for open houses and personal tours. This Redfin real estate guide will help you understand what actually makes a successful open house and what homeowners can do… Read More »Preparing Your Home For an Open House: Tips From the Pros - NSYNC Star Joey Fatone Reveals He Was Forced To Move Back in With His Parents and Auction His Florida Home To Avoid Bankruptcy
*NSYNC star Joey Fatone has lifted the lid on his brutal financial struggles in the wake of the boy band’s sudden hiatus—revealing that his money woes became so severe, he was forced to sell his Florida home and move back in to his parents’ house, along with his wife and children. Fatone, 49, spoke frankly… Read More »NSYNC Star Joey Fatone Reveals He Was Forced To Move Back in With His Parents and Auction His Florida Home To Avoid Bankruptcy - Ryan Seacrest Reveals His Dating ‘Red Flags’ as He Sets Out To Find Love Again After Relisting His Very Romantic Napa Valley Estate
TV personality Ryan Seacrest has opened up about his dating red flags, while admitting that he may soon open himself up to apps like Tinder in his quest to find love, two years after ending a yearslong romance with model Aubrey Paige. Addressing his dating struggles in the latest episode of his podcast, “On Air… Read More »Ryan Seacrest Reveals His Dating ‘Red Flags’ as He Sets Out To Find Love Again After Relisting His Very Romantic Napa Valley Estate - Kevin Warsh Would Be Richest Fed Chair in History, Disclosures Show
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh would be the richest chair in history by far, if he is confirmed, according to financial disclosure forms. Warsh is President Donald Trump‘s nominee to succeed Jerome Powell, whose term expires in May. The banking executive has holdings worth approximately $131 million to $209 million, according to a recently released… Read More »Kevin Warsh Would Be Richest Fed Chair in History, Disclosures Show - Real Estate ‘Finfluencer’ Gets 6 Years in Prison for $20 Million Ponzi Scam
A real estate–focused social media influencer, or “finfluencer,” who promised his followers huge profits and financial freedom has learned his fate after pleading guilty to tax and wire fraud. Tyler Bossetti, a 31-year-old from Columbus, OH, was sentenced on Friday to six years in federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar real estate Ponzi scheme to… Read More »Real Estate ‘Finfluencer’ Gets 6 Years in Prison for $20 Million Ponzi Scam - ‘Stealing Signs Won’t Change Minds’: Proposed 50% Property Tax Hike Sparks Bitter Tax Battle in Massachusetts TownVoters in South Hadley, MA, are heading to the polls today to weigh a 50% increase to their property taxes. Facing a $3 million budget deficit that threatens to grow in the coming years, the town of roughly 18,000 residents must choose between a $9 million tax override, an $11 million override, or no intervention… Read More »‘Stealing Signs Won’t Change Minds’: Proposed 50% Property Tax Hike Sparks Bitter Tax Battle in Massachusetts Town
- Embittered Exes Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Quietly Offload Their L.A. Home in Off-Market Deal—3 Years After Bombshell Split
Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix are set to cut the final tie that binds them together when they close on a deal to sell their shared home in Los Angeles—which is currently in escrow, having been snapped up off-market for its full asking price. As first reported by TMZ, the former couple’s listing agent revealed… Read More »Embittered Exes Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Quietly Offload Their L.A. Home in Off-Market Deal—3 Years After Bombshell Split - The U.S. Postal Service Is Running Out of Money—and Homeowners May Need To Be WorriedThe U.S. Postal Service has been in financial trouble before. But after almost two decades of running at a loss, real changes might be needed. Postmaster General David Steiner warned lawmakers in March that without congressional intervention, USPS will run out of cash in less than a year—and may be “unable to deliver mail.” The… Read More »The U.S. Postal Service Is Running Out of Money—and Homeowners May Need To Be Worried
- EXCLUSIVE: Lizzo Finally Sells Beverly Hills Home at a $3.9 Million Loss After Spending More Than a Year Trying To Find a Buyer
Pop sensation Lizzo has finally sold her beleaguered Beverly Hills, CA, mansion—but has taken a $3.9 million loss on the property after spending more than a year trying to secure a buyer. The “Tempo” hitmaker, 37, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, snapped up the dwelling for $15 million nearly four years ago, but… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Lizzo Finally Sells Beverly Hills Home at a $3.9 Million Loss After Spending More Than a Year Trying To Find a Buyer - When Homeowners Become Landlords: How to Know It’s Time to Turn Your First Home Into a Rental
Key Takeaways: – Start with cash flow — rent must exceed expenses (or come close).– Check financing — mortgage terms, equity, and refinancing costs matter.– Location and property type drive rental demand and performance.– Being a landlord takes real time, effort, and responsibility.– Prep your home well to attract quality tenants and strong rent. Deciding… Read More »When Homeowners Become Landlords: How to Know It’s Time to Turn Your First Home Into a Rental - 5 Sustainable Landscaping Ideas That Elevate Your Outdoor Space
A beautiful outdoor space should feel like an easy extension of your home, not a constant source of upkeep. With the right sustainable landscaping ideas, you can create a yard that looks great year-round while working in harmony with the local climate and principles of green architecture. From native plants to smart water use and… Read More »5 Sustainable Landscaping Ideas That Elevate Your Outdoor Space - Should I Pay Off Student Loans Before Buying a House? Here’s How to Decide
For many aspiring homeowners, whether you’re house hunting in Chicago or Atlanta, student loan debt feels like a major roadblock. You might be wondering whether you should hit pause on your homebuying plans and focus on becoming debt-free first, or if it’s possible (and smart) to move forward with both at the same time. Some… Read More »Should I Pay Off Student Loans Before Buying a House? Here’s How to Decide - Can you buy a house after bankruptcy? What you need to know
Key takeaways Yes, you can buy a house after bankruptcy. Many buyers qualify for a mortgage once they rebuild credit and stabilize their finances. The timeline for buying a house after bankruptcy depends on the bankruptcy type and loan program, with some borrowers eligible in as little as two years after discharge. Rebuilding your credit,… Read More »Can you buy a house after bankruptcy? What you need to know - Can I Buy a House Before Divorce Is Final? What You Need to Know
Can I buy a house before divorce is final? The short answer is yes, but it depends on your state laws, finances, and divorce agreement. The process can be complex, especially in markets like Dallas or Orlando, where local laws and conditions may impact your purchase. From shared finances to property division, there are key… Read More »Can I Buy a House Before Divorce Is Final? What You Need to Know - How to Choose the Right City After College: A Guide for Recent Grads
Graduation day has come and gone, and now you’re staring at the big question: where to live next? Between job opportunities, rent prices, and lifestyle considerations, there’s a lot to weigh before making a move. To help, Redfin teamed up with Glassdoor to rank U.S. cities where recent grads can thrive. Using data on early-career… Read More »How to Choose the Right City After College: A Guide for Recent Grads - 5 Tips for Buying a House with Student Loans
Buying a home with student loan debt might feel like a challenge, but it’s more common and more achievable than you might think. With the right strategy, a clear understanding of your finances, and a few smart adjustments, you can make meaningful progress toward homeownership, whether you’re hoping to buy a home in New York… Read More »5 Tips for Buying a House with Student Loans - From Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 Million ‘Billionaire Bunker’ Buy to Late Chuck Norris’ Hawaii Escape: March’s Biggest Celebrity News RevealedMarch was a whirlwind of celebrity news—particularly when it came to real estate. Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the month in extravagant style when it was revealed that he had dropped a staggering $170 million on a brand-new megamansion on Florida’s famed “Billionaire Bunker,” setting a new Miami-Dade County record in the process. The nine-bedroom, 11.5-bathroom… Read More »From Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 Million ‘Billionaire Bunker’ Buy to Late Chuck Norris’ Hawaii Escape: March’s Biggest Celebrity News Revealed
- EXCLUSIVE: ‘Rock the Block’ Host Ty Pennington Teases Most ‘Insane’ Season Yet as Reality Stars and NFL Legends Face Off in Vegas
The latest round of HGTV’s hit series “Rock the Block” will offer the most “insane” action yet, according to host Ty Pennington, who has urged viewers to prepare for some never-before-seen antics as his crew—and a star-studded cast of would-be renovators—heads to Las Vegas. With Pennington, 61, at the helm, Season 7 of the show… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: ‘Rock the Block’ Host Ty Pennington Teases Most ‘Insane’ Season Yet as Reality Stars and NFL Legends Face Off in Vegas - Iran War Dents Hopes for 2026 Housing Market as Top Economist Sharply Lowers Forecast
Rising mortgage rates are resetting expectations for home sales in 2026, in an early sign that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is taking a toll on the housing market. National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun on Monday revised his 2026 forecast to project that existing-home sales volume would rise 4% compared to last… Read More »Iran War Dents Hopes for 2026 Housing Market as Top Economist Sharply Lowers Forecast - Lauren Sanchez Bezos Hints at Plans To Expand Her Family With Jeff Bezos: ‘I Would Have a Baby Tomorrow’
Lauren Sanchez Bezos has admitted that she would gladly welcome the opportunity to have a child with her husband, Jeff Bezos, confessing that her desire to expand their family is so great, she would get pregnant as soon as “tomorrow.” The 56-year-old former on-air correspondent, who tied the knot with Bezos, 62, in a multiday event… Read More »Lauren Sanchez Bezos Hints at Plans To Expand Her Family With Jeff Bezos: ‘I Would Have a Baby Tomorrow’ - World Cup’s Smallest Host City Is Spending Big on Tournament Prep
Kansas City is ready for its close-up. Although it’s the smallest of the 16 cities hosting the World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, it has allocated a $165 million budget for the tournament. That’s in addition to the hundreds of millions of dollars it’s already spent to establish itself as the “Soccer Capital of… Read More »World Cup’s Smallest Host City Is Spending Big on Tournament Prep - Why Lenders Could Be Tightening HELOC Requirements in 2026A home equity line of credit—better known as a HELOC—is prized mainly for its flexibility. Draw what you need, when you need it, pay interest only on what you use. It’s a simple, powerful concept, which is why HELOC originations jumped nearly 16% between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025, according to TransUnion. But a confluence… Read More »Why Lenders Could Be Tightening HELOC Requirements in 2026
- In His 100-Day Address, Mamdani Says ‘Pothole Politics’ Will Fix NYC Housing and Affordability
Speaking before a raucous crowd in a former door factory turned music venue, Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his 100-day address to argue that the path to solving New York City’s biggest problems starts with fixing its smallest ones—what he dubbed “pothole politics.” “Over the past 100 days, we have showcased a new kind of approach… Read More »In His 100-Day Address, Mamdani Says ‘Pothole Politics’ Will Fix NYC Housing and Affordability - The Silent Killers of Real Estate Wealth: 6 Surprise Home Repairs That Cost the Most—and How To Avoid Them
Owning a home is a dream for many Americans, but homeownership costs don’t end after closing. That’s just the beginning. Maintenance, rising insurance premiums, or HOA fees can add a hefty monthly price tag to a mortgage. The cost of home maintenance has significantly increased in recent years, even when adjusting for general inflation. Data… Read More »The Silent Killers of Real Estate Wealth: 6 Surprise Home Repairs That Cost the Most—and How To Avoid Them - Mom-and-Pop Investors Own Far More Homes Than Big Investors—and May Benefit Most From CrackdownsAs Congress debates limitations on large real estate investors in the single-family housing market, some experts are pointing to the benefits enjoyed by “mom-and-pop” smaller investors, too. Language in the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act—one of the most comprehensive housing reforms in decades—adds scrutiny to institutional investors in the housing market. This language… Read More »Mom-and-Pop Investors Own Far More Homes Than Big Investors—and May Benefit Most From Crackdowns
- Legendary Equestrian Estate Where British Royals Housed Their Horses Hits the Market in Maryland for $16.5 Million
There are few properties across the U.S. that carry the same kind of legacy as Sagamore Farm, a storied equestrian estate that is interwoven with some of the most impressive dynasties in the world—including the Vanderbilts and the British royal family. Remarkably, the estate’s impressive heritage, which includes its most recent owner, Under Armour CEO… Read More »Legendary Equestrian Estate Where British Royals Housed Their Horses Hits the Market in Maryland for $16.5 Million - Savvy Homeowners Are Swapping Thirsty Grass for Luxury Irish Moss Lawns This YearIf you’re ready to retire your lawn mower, you might want to explore Irish moss—especially if your yard is smaller and shaded. “Irish moss” is not a true moss, but a low-growing perennial that behaves more like a ground cover or a low-growing plant that spreads across the soil and covers bare spots. It stays… Read More »Savvy Homeowners Are Swapping Thirsty Grass for Luxury Irish Moss Lawns This Year
- University Park Mansion With Playful Easter Egg Interiors and $1 Million in Upgrades Snaps Up a Buyer Just Days After Listing for $5.7 Million
A vibrant Texas mansion that is bursting with colorful surprises and amusing Easter egg interiors looks set to hop off the market mere days after listing for $5.65 million—coming under offer less than two weeks after it was offered. Like the best Easter candy, the home proved irresistible to buyers and, when looking at the… Read More »University Park Mansion With Playful Easter Egg Interiors and $1 Million in Upgrades Snaps Up a Buyer Just Days After Listing for $5.7 Million - Pure Luxury, Pure Michigan: Why a Hidden Gem Along the Great Lakes Steals the Spotlight
A serene, Midwestern city is a hidden gem for much of the country, but not for locals who have been flocking to this lakeside retreat in the northern part of Michigan. It’s the charming, picturesque town of Petoskey. The surprising city made the Realtor.com® March 2026 Pure Luxury List—where more than half of all active… Read More »Pure Luxury, Pure Michigan: Why a Hidden Gem Along the Great Lakes Steals the Spotlight - Inside a Resort-Style Short-Term Rental Community but There’s a Catch
A short-term rental community is under construction, but these aren’t just any homes. Tiny homes are becoming big business for builder Zach Punnett, who is creating America’s first Boxabl Airbnb community in Stillwater, OK. Boxabl, a Las Vegas–based technology company, specializes in factory-built, foldable modular housing. Elon Musk made headlines in 2022 by revealing that he… Read More »Inside a Resort-Style Short-Term Rental Community but There’s a Catch - Where Prestige and Power Meet: Gilded Age Manse With Ties to President Chester A. Arthur and J.P. Morgan Lists for $4.9 Million
A striking blue mansion steeped in Gilded Age history has returned to the market in the Berkshires with an asking price of $4.85 million—145 years after it was built for former Secretary of State Frederick T. Frelinghuysen. Known as The Kemble, the Lenox, MA, property is described in its listing as one of the region’s… Read More »Where Prestige and Power Meet: Gilded Age Manse With Ties to President Chester A. Arthur and J.P. Morgan Lists for $4.9 Million - Woman Transforms Four Dated 1940s Cottages Into a Stunning $4 Million ‘Micro Compound’ on Lake Michigan
A woman who purchased a collection of four dated Michigan cottages has revealed how she turned the separate properties into a luxurious “micro-compound” that is now on the market for $3.99 million. Designer Kate Marker came across the cottages in 2023 when she was on the hunt for a unique property that had “character and… Read More »Woman Transforms Four Dated 1940s Cottages Into a Stunning $4 Million ‘Micro Compound’ on Lake Michigan - EXCLUSIVE: ‘Million Dollar Zombie Flips’ Star James Dainard Reveals the ‘Grossest House’ He’s Transformed That Still Haunts Him to This Day
Real estate investor James Dainard is fearless about tackling renovation projects that few would dare to go near—from hoarder homes to abandoned properties to “zombie” houses, the latter of which take center stage in his latest series, “Million Dollar Zombie Flips.” The A&E show, which premieres its second season on April 11, follows 42-year-old Dainard… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: ‘Million Dollar Zombie Flips’ Star James Dainard Reveals the ‘Grossest House’ He’s Transformed That Still Haunts Him to This Day - ‘I Lost Money Every Month With an Airbnb–and One Nightmare Guest Led Me To Shut It All Down’
When Tosha Nelson wanted to upgrade to a bigger home in the greater Tampa, FL, area, she was drawn to the idea of keeping her first purchase, a 1,440-square-foot home, as a short-term rental. Not because of the promises of big cash, but because she couldn’t bear the thought of long-term renters potentially ripping out… Read More »‘I Lost Money Every Month With an Airbnb–and One Nightmare Guest Led Me To Shut It All Down’ - An AI Data Center Is Coming for Her Backyard and Century-Old Family CemeteryAs AI companies race to build the infrastructure powering the next generation of technology, data centers are proliferating across the country—increasingly landing in, or even being courted by, rural communities that have little experience dealing with large-scale industrial development, and even less warning when a project arrives. One such project is reportedly bearing down on… Read More »An AI Data Center Is Coming for Her Backyard and Century-Old Family Cemetery
- Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Vetoes Property Tax Cap Bill, Pitches Own SolutionKansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a legislative attempt to create a property tax cap, but offered a plan for reform. In her veto message, Kelly said a proposal Republicans put forth, which would let residents petition against local government budget increases over 3%, would not deliver property tax relief. “The truth is that this bill… Read More »Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Vetoes Property Tax Cap Bill, Pitches Own Solution
- The New Frontier of Tenants Rights: Logan Square Renters Fight To Outbid Corporate BuyersCall it the year of the tenant. As housing costs rise and cities search for new ways to slow displacement, some local governments are giving renters more power when the buildings they live in go up for sale. Chicago is one such city. Under a 2024 ordinance, some tenants in a city pilot program—set to… Read More »The New Frontier of Tenants Rights: Logan Square Renters Fight To Outbid Corporate Buyers
- Hoda Kotb Is Set To Take Another Break From Her Suburban Life To Return to ‘Today’ Show—After Filling In for Savannah Guthrie
Hoda Kotb is once again leaving behind her suburban lifestyle and heading back to the NBC studios for another run on the “Today” show, days after she ended a lengthy stint filling in for her former co-host Savannah Guthrie. The NBC alum, 61, announced in September 2024 that she would be stepping down from the hit… Read More »Hoda Kotb Is Set To Take Another Break From Her Suburban Life To Return to ‘Today’ Show—After Filling In for Savannah Guthrie - California Lawmakers Push New Fire Insurance Rules After Wildfire Claims CrisisCalifornia is considering a package of bills that would add requirements to home insurance providers, after state leaders criticized the industry’s response to the state’s devastating wildfires last year. The state Senate held hearings on three bills generally aimed at improving the consumer experience with fire insurance in California. State Sen. Steve Padilla, a Democrat… Read More »California Lawmakers Push New Fire Insurance Rules After Wildfire Claims Crisis
- Plans for Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Are Released by White House OfficialsThe Trump administration unveiled design plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch to be built at one end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge along the Potomac River. The drawings are now before the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a federal panel that will take up the design at its meeting next week. The U.S. Commission of… Read More »Plans for Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Are Released by White House Officials
- Denver’s Downtown Divide: Why Home Prices on the City Limits Are Soaring
Denver’s downtown has experienced a significant shift in recent years. Once a highly sought after destination, many of its office buildings are now sitting vacant or only partially occupied. “Downtown Denver has seen a dramatic shift downward in demand,” real estate agent Jim Merrion of Coldwell Banker Realty in Denver tells Realtor.com®. “Office space vacancy… Read More »Denver’s Downtown Divide: Why Home Prices on the City Limits Are Soaring - Mortgage Rates Edge Down on Cue as the Best Week To Sell Approaches
The situation in the Middle East continues to dominate headlines, but a ceasefire has already affected mortgage rates. We have two different indicators to consider: first, the most recently released consumer price index, which tracks inflation. Importantly, it covers the month of March and does not reflect any post-ceasefire data. Not surprisingly, the data showed… Read More »Mortgage Rates Edge Down on Cue as the Best Week To Sell Approaches - Buyers Were Ready—Then Uncertainty Priced Them OutThe housing market’s long-running affordability problem may be giving way to something else: uncertainty. The spring selling season had been off to a strong start. In February, mortgage rates dipped below 6% for the first time since 2022 and new listings were climbing despite winter weather. But then, the conflict in Iran rattled markets and… Read More »Buyers Were Ready—Then Uncertainty Priced Them Out
- EXCLUSIVE: ‘Selling the OC’ Star Kaylee Ricciardi Reveals the Wildest Requests Celebrity Clients Have Made for Their Coachella Rentals
“Selling the OC” star Kaylee Ricciardi has opened up about her unique experience securing luxury rental homes for VIP Coachella guests, revealing the most absurd and extravagant requests that her celebrity clients have made for their potential properties. Ricciardi, 36, regularly deals with major celebrities and other big-time clients as a luxury real estate agent… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: ‘Selling the OC’ Star Kaylee Ricciardi Reveals the Wildest Requests Celebrity Clients Have Made for Their Coachella Rentals - Rare 1800s Beacon Hill Luxury Condo Steps From the Statehouse Hits the Market for Under $9 Million
Boston homebuyers looking to make a real lifestyle upgrade will want to check out this residence at 25 Beacon St.—right next to the Massachusetts Statehouse. One of the building’s residences is on the market right now for just under $9 million. Though it dates to 1860, 25 Beacon St. has an exterior that is classic… Read More »Rare 1800s Beacon Hill Luxury Condo Steps From the Statehouse Hits the Market for Under $9 Million - Scottie Scheffler’s Newborn Son Makes PGA Appearance at The Masters—as Golfer’s Wife Jets to Augusta From Texas 2 Weeks After Giving Birth
Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler has an extra good luck charm at this year’s Masters tournament in the form of his newborn son, Remy, who was born less than two weeks before the competition kicked off—but still managed to join his father on the course ahead of the first day of play. Scheffler, 29, who is… Read More »Scottie Scheffler’s Newborn Son Makes PGA Appearance at The Masters—as Golfer’s Wife Jets to Augusta From Texas 2 Weeks After Giving Birth - Miami Caps Certain Sales of City-Owned Properties at 120% of Area Median IncomeCertain city-owned homes are set to be sold to buyers earning up to 120% of the area median income, according to a newly passed resolution by the Miami City Commission. This will potentially widen access to homeownership for middle-income residents in one of the nation’s least affordable housing markets. Area median income, or AMI, is… Read More »Miami Caps Certain Sales of City-Owned Properties at 120% of Area Median Income
- What It Really Costs to Live in Matthew McConaughey’s Neighborhood
If there’s anyone who embodies the relaxed, sun-soaked lifestyle of Central Texas, it’s Matthew McConaughey. The actor calls a stunning stretch of Lake Austin home, where waterfront estates, sweeping hill country views, and Mediterranean-inspired architecture create one of the most sought-after residential pockets near Austin. Of course, living in a neighborhood known for celebrity residents… Read More »What It Really Costs to Live in Matthew McConaughey’s Neighborhood - Taylor Frankie Paul Is Given Temporary Restraining Order Against Ex Dakota Mortensen—as Judge Rules Their Son Will Remain With His Father
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul has been granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen—even as a judge determined that the former couple’s son, Ever, should remain in the custody of his father. Paul, 31, and Mortensen, 33, have been locked in a bitter legal battle for weeks… Read More »Taylor Frankie Paul Is Given Temporary Restraining Order Against Ex Dakota Mortensen—as Judge Rules Their Son Will Remain With His Father - 19-Year-Old MLB Phenom Konnor Griffin Signs $140 Million Deal With Pirates—Just Months After Moving Into His First Marital Home
At just 19 years old, professional baseball player Konnor Griffin has already achieved more major milestones than most people can hope to do by age 40. Within the last four months, he’s not only tied the knot with his high school sweetheart and moved into his first marital home, he’s also inked a huge contract… Read More »19-Year-Old MLB Phenom Konnor Griffin Signs $140 Million Deal With Pirates—Just Months After Moving Into His First Marital Home - Fed Meeting Minutes Show Policymakers Weighed Economic Impact of Iran War
Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns about the economic impact of the U.S. war with Iran at their last interest rate meeting, according to newly released minutes. The minutes released on Wednesday outline the discussion behind closed doors at last month’s meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, which concluded with a majority vote in favor… Read More »Fed Meeting Minutes Show Policymakers Weighed Economic Impact of Iran War - Billionaire Stephen Ross Breaks Ground on West Palm Beach Condo Development
Stephen Ross, the billionaire real estate developer and owner of the Miami Dolphins, has announced the groundbreaking of Shorecrest, a boutique, luxury waterfront condominium development in West Palm Beach, and a key pillar of his firm’s long-term vision for the city. Ross’ firm, Related Ross, has more than $10 billion planned in investment across Palm Beach… Read More »Billionaire Stephen Ross Breaks Ground on West Palm Beach Condo Development - Rex Heuermann Has Pleaded Guilty to 8 Gilgo Beach Murders—What Will Become of Crumbling Home Where He Tortured His Victims?
Long Island architect Rex Heuermann has pleaded guilty to the murders of eight women, bringing an end to a yearslong hunt for the persons responsible for the chilling crimes, which have widely become known as the Gilgo Beach killings. Appearing in a packed Suffolk County courtroom Wednesday, Heuermann, 62, pleaded guilty to three counts of… Read More »Rex Heuermann Has Pleaded Guilty to 8 Gilgo Beach Murders—What Will Become of Crumbling Home Where He Tortured His Victims? - Why the U.S.-Iran Conflict Could Send Your Summer Utility Bills SurgingEven after a two-week ceasefire was announced Tuesday between the United States and Iran, American homeowners may still be headed into a summer of surging utility costs as a result of the conflict. When energy demand surges during peak cooling months, utility companies rely on “peaker plants”—backup units fueled by natural gas and oil. Because… Read More »Why the U.S.-Iran Conflict Could Send Your Summer Utility Bills Surging
- Surging Gas Prices Are Inflating Your Spring Landscaping BillFor the first time since 2022, U.S. gas prices have shot up past an average of $4 a gallon, fueled by recent changes in the Middle East oil landscape. Iran’s recent agreement to a temporary ceasefire on April 7 may bring some relief to the oil supply disruptions but any renewed tensions could cause prices… Read More »Surging Gas Prices Are Inflating Your Spring Landscaping Bill
- EXCLUSIVE: Gene Simmons Cuts Another $500K Off the Price of His Beverly Hills Mansion—After Yearlong Struggle To Find a Buyer
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons is taking some drastic action to offload his beleaguered Beverly Hills, CA, mansion—slashing yet another $500,000 from the asking price, which has now dropped by nearly $2 million since the dwelling was originally put on the market one year ago. Simmons, 76, initially listed the “exceptional” home for the staggering price… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Gene Simmons Cuts Another $500K Off the Price of His Beverly Hills Mansion—After Yearlong Struggle To Find a Buyer - Documents Needed for Mortgage Preapproval: Homebuyer Checklist
Getting preapproved for a mortgage is one of the first steps in the homebuying process. It helps you understand how much you can borrow, strengthens your offer, and shows sellers you’re serious. However to get there, lenders need a clear picture of your financial life – which means gathering a few key documents. Here’s a… Read More »Documents Needed for Mortgage Preapproval: Homebuyer Checklist - More Americans Are Moving Into the Upper Middle Class, but Those Left Behind May Struggle To Afford a Home
More Americans are breaking into the upper middle class, but for those left behind, the dream of homeownership may be slipping out of reach. About 31% of U.S. households earn enough to be considered upper middle class, up from just 10% in 1979, making it the nation’s largest economic group, according to research from the… Read More »More Americans Are Moving Into the Upper Middle Class, but Those Left Behind May Struggle To Afford a Home - San Francisco Home Sale Prices Soar to Record $2.15 Million, Driven by AI Boom
Home prices in San Francisco climbed to a historic high in March thanks to the metro’s unprecedented AI boom that’s creating well-paying jobs. The median home sale price in San Francisco hit $2.15 million last month, up 18% compared to a year ago, exceeding the previous record of $2.05 million reached in April 2022, according… Read More »San Francisco Home Sale Prices Soar to Record $2.15 Million, Driven by AI Boom - Herbalife Co-Founder’s 1,225-Acre Legacy Estate in California Is Listed for $25 Million—Complete With a Private Wildlife Sanctuary
An extraordinary 1,225-acre, Tuscan-inspired legacy compound that once belonged to the co-founder of weight management company Herbalife has hit the market in California for the staggering price of $25 million. Located in San Juan Capistrano, the property is a cornucopia of luxury amenities, not least the private wildlife sanctuary that is spread across a large… Read More »Herbalife Co-Founder’s 1,225-Acre Legacy Estate in California Is Listed for $25 Million—Complete With a Private Wildlife Sanctuary - Mercedes-Benz Condo Developer in Miami Scrambles for Financing After Foreclosure Lawsuit
Construction has started at the future site of the Mercedes-Benz-branded residences in Miami, but behind the scenes, a lawsuit is playing out and putting the project in jeopardy. Michael Stern, the developer behind Mercedes-Benz Places in Brickell, needs to find financing for the planned towers. Days after acquiring a defaulted bridge loan, a Cottonwood Group… Read More »Mercedes-Benz Condo Developer in Miami Scrambles for Financing After Foreclosure Lawsuit