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- How Does Rent-To-Own Work?
Key takeaways Rent-to-own lets you rent a home with the option/requirement to buy at the lease’s end. You’ll pay an upfront fee (1 – 7% of the price), and the purchase price is set at signing. It can be a good idea if you want to lock in a sale price, need to improve your… Read More »How Does Rent-To-Own Work? - EXCLUSIVE: Knicks Player Trey Jemison III and His Fiancée Bought $880K Texas Home—Just Weeks Before Start of NBA Finals
New York Knicks star Trey Jemison III and his fiancée, Alex Jean Glover, enjoyed a very special personal milestone just weeks before the team secured its spot in the 2026 NBA Finals—by snapping up what could well become their marital home. Interestingly, the couple’s new property is not located anywhere near New York. Rather, it’s… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Knicks Player Trey Jemison III and His Fiancée Bought $880K Texas Home—Just Weeks Before Start of NBA Finals - Fed Official Warns of Interest Rate Hike if Inflation Doesn’t Cool
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan has warned that the central bank may need to increase interest rates this year to rein in inflation before it gets out of control. One of the Federal Reserve’s most hawkish members and a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Logan made her comments during a… Read More »Fed Official Warns of Interest Rate Hike if Inflation Doesn’t Cool - Compass Faces Antitrust Probe in New York After Megamerger With Anywhere
Brokerage giant Compass is facing an investigation by the antitrust division of the New York State Attorney General’s Office after combining with rival Anywhere Real Estate earlier this year. Compass in January closed its $1.6 billion megamerger with Anywhere, expanding its network of agents and independent sales associates to about 340,000 globally. Compass was already… Read More »Compass Faces Antitrust Probe in New York After Megamerger With Anywhere - New York Poised To Ban Private Listings as More States Crack Down
New York state is on the verge of restricting private home listings marketed to an exclusive audience, making it the latest state to crack down on the controversial practice. The New York state Senate passed the “Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listing Act” in a vote of 60-0 from its noncontroversial calendar Monday. The bill… Read More »New York Poised To Ban Private Listings as More States Crack Down - EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Aniston’s Partner Jim Curtis Whips $1.5 Million New York City Home Off Market Weeks After Celebrating 1-Year Anniversary
Actress Jennifer Aniston‘s boyfriend Jim Curtis has delisted his longtime New York City home, just over four months after putting the property on the market for $1.5 million—and mere weeks after the couple marked their one-year anniversary. Curtis, 50, who works as a professional lifestyle guru, purchased the 1,200-square-foot condo for just under $1.3 million… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Aniston’s Partner Jim Curtis Whips $1.5 Million New York City Home Off Market Weeks After Celebrating 1-Year Anniversary - 0% APR Credit Cards vs. Home Equity: The Smartest Way To Finance a $5K Micro-Renovation
If you’re considering a micro-renovation this summer—like a kitchen refresh, flooring upgrade, or lighting overhaul—you have options on how you can fund it. Popular options include a 0% APR credit card or tapping into your home equity. Both financing solutions are worth exploring for smaller projects in the $5,000 range, but they’re not created equal. … Read More »0% APR Credit Cards vs. Home Equity: The Smartest Way To Finance a $5K Micro-Renovation - David Beckham Shares Rare Glimpse at His Idyllic $16 Million English Estate as He Enjoys Relaxing Time Off Ahead of World Cup
Soccer legend David Beckham has revealed how he is passing his time ahead of the 2026 World Cup—sharing a video of himself tending to the wildlife and flowers at his enormous English countryside estate, just days before the international tournament is due to kick off. The 51-year-old, who represented England in three FIFA World Cups… Read More »David Beckham Shares Rare Glimpse at His Idyllic $16 Million English Estate as He Enjoys Relaxing Time Off Ahead of World Cup - Medical Deserts Are Trapping Seniors—but the Wealthy Found a Way Out
The housing crisis is colliding with a shortage of healthcare workers, and the combination could threaten the ability of seniors to age in place. Today, the U.S. is short nearly 85,000 physicians across all specialties. By 2038, that deficit is projected to grow to 141,000 physicians, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). … Read More »Medical Deserts Are Trapping Seniors—but the Wealthy Found a Way Out - Is Chicago a Good Place to Live?
Chicago has a way of winning people over slowly. At first, it might be the skyline, the lakefront, the food, or the energy of a city where something is always happening. But for many residents, what makes Chicago feel livable is its mix of big-city opportunity and distinct neighborhood personality. From quiet tree-lined streets to… Read More »Is Chicago a Good Place to Live? - What It Really Costs to Live in Taylor Swift’s Neighborhood
From chart-topping albums to record-breaking tours, Taylor Swift has built an empire – but what would it actually cost to live in her seaside Rhode Island neighborhood? Perched atop the highest point in Watch Hill, RI, Swift’s Colonial-style mansion, known as Holiday House, sits on more than five oceanfront acres overlooking the Atlantic. While most… Read More »What It Really Costs to Live in Taylor Swift’s Neighborhood - Virginia Legalizes Manufactured Housing as Gov. Spanberger Pushes Housing Affordability
Virginia is looking to ease restrictions on manufactured housing, part of a bid by Gov. Abigail Spanberger to bring down housing costs. Spanberger signed half a dozen bills Tuesday promising to bring additional housing development in the state. That includes a package that aims to ease development of manufactured housing communities and protect residents in… Read More »Virginia Legalizes Manufactured Housing as Gov. Spanberger Pushes Housing Affordability - Seniors in These States Will See the Deepest Cuts to Their Social Security in 2032
American retirees stand to lose an average of $500 a month from their Social Security payments in the next seven years if nothing is done. For the past 16 years, the cost of the Social Security retirement program has exceeded the amount it receives from taxes collected, forcing it to dip into its trust fund… Read More »Seniors in These States Will See the Deepest Cuts to Their Social Security in 2032 - NBA Player Nicolas Batum Shoots His North Carolina Mansion Onto the Market for $6 Million—Complete With Custom ‘Shoe Room’
Los Angeles Clippers player Nicolas Batum is preparing to cut ties with North Carolina for good after placing his Charlotte-area mansion on the market for $6 million—just under six years after he was waived by local team the Hornets. Batum, 37, who is originally from France, purchased the lakefront pile for $3.95 million in September… Read More »NBA Player Nicolas Batum Shoots His North Carolina Mansion Onto the Market for $6 Million—Complete With Custom ‘Shoe Room’ - Emotional Moment HGTV Star Erin Napier Breaks Down in Tears After Watching Her 2-Year Hotel Renovation Go Up in Flames
HGTV star Erin Napier was seen breaking down in tears while opening up about the emotional experience of watching her newly renovated hotel burn down in flames. During the latest episode of “Home Town: Inn This Together,” Erin and her spouse, Ben Napier, were left aghast as a fire ripped through the inn that they… Read More »Emotional Moment HGTV Star Erin Napier Breaks Down in Tears After Watching Her 2-Year Hotel Renovation Go Up in Flames - 1841 West Village Townhouse Hits the Market for First Time in Over 100 Years—Complete With 2-Story Greenhouse and Wood-Burning Stove
A historic New York City townhouse has been opened up to the public for the first time in more than 100 years—revealing a fascinating glimpse at the incredible original features that have been painstakingly maintained since the property was built in 1841. Located in Manhattan’s storied West Village, the extraordinary four-bedroom property, which spans 2,100… Read More »1841 West Village Townhouse Hits the Market for First Time in Over 100 Years—Complete With 2-Story Greenhouse and Wood-Burning Stove - Republicans Question Trump’s ‘Funny’ Pick of Fannie Mae Chairman as Top Spymaster
Republican lawmakers are questioning President Donald Trump‘s selection of federal housing chief Bill Pulte to oversee the nation’s spy agencies while remaining in his role as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Trump named Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, who leaves the post at the end of the month.… Read More »Republicans Question Trump’s ‘Funny’ Pick of Fannie Mae Chairman as Top Spymaster - New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs: Which NBA Championship Player Boasts the Winning Real Estate Portfolio?
The NBA Finals officially kick off on Wednesday night, when the New York Knicks will take on the San Antonio Spurs in what promises to be one of the league’s most closely watched championship matchups in years. The Knicks are chasing their first NBA title in decades after a dominant playoff run through the Eastern… Read More »New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs: Which NBA Championship Player Boasts the Winning Real Estate Portfolio? - Summer Is the Best Time To Attract a Hidden Prospective Buyer: Evening Lookie-Loos
Now that summer is in full swing, there’s never been a better time to sell your home. Longer days give more buyers more opportunities to check out listed properties at “off” times, like after work. An evening drive-by allows these potential buyers the chance to gather initial impressions—and it can go a long way. “Buyers want… Read More »Summer Is the Best Time To Attract a Hidden Prospective Buyer: Evening Lookie-Loos - Modernist Estate Created by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater Builder Is Listed for $2.8 Million After Being Saved From Abandonment
A historic early example of Organic Modern architecture that was conceived in 1935 by the late master craftsman Walter J. Hall has just hit the market in Pennsylvania for $2.75 million. Hall—the builder who brought Frank Lloyd Wright‘s Fallingwater to life—and his wife, Beda, dreamed up the idyllic six-bedroom mountainside retreat as the perfect place… Read More »Modernist Estate Created by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater Builder Is Listed for $2.8 Million After Being Saved From Abandonment - Florida Lawmakers Just Passed a Massive Property Tax Break—Now Comes the Hard Part
Florida voters will decide this November whether to approve one of the largest property tax cuts in state history, after lawmakers passed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to dramatically expand the state’s homestead exemption. The plan, titled “Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes,” was revealed last week and debated this week during a special session.… Read More »Florida Lawmakers Just Passed a Massive Property Tax Break—Now Comes the Hard Part - Connecticut Becomes Latest State To Restrict Private Listings
Connecticut will become the latest state to impose restrictions on private listings, with a new law requiring public marketing of residential real estate. Gov. Ned Lamont signed SB 340 on May 27. The bill requires residential properties of up to four units to be openly marketed and publicly accessible to a multiple listing service or… Read More »Connecticut Becomes Latest State To Restrict Private Listings - San Francisco Seller Offers To Trade Historical $3 Million Home for OpenAI or Anthropic Stock in ‘Landmark Moment’ for Housing Market
The IPO race between Anthropic and OpenAI has already seeped into the San Francisco Bay Area housing market. A seller in San Francisco is attempting to seize upon the frenzy around the companies’ public offerings by trading their historical $3 million home for stock in either of the two tech giants. According to the listing… Read More »San Francisco Seller Offers To Trade Historical $3 Million Home for OpenAI or Anthropic Stock in ‘Landmark Moment’ for Housing Market - Trump Administration Dramatically Overhauls Federal Funding for Homeless Services
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is pushing forward with controversial plans to overhaul federal homelessness assistance programs. HUD released a new $4 billion Notice of Funding Opportunity on Monday. This allows organizations to apply for grant funding to support homelessness programs. In it, HUD emphasized strategies favored by President Donald Trump‘s administration… Read More »Trump Administration Dramatically Overhauls Federal Funding for Homeless Services - The Venmo Problem: Why Informal Payments May Be Hurting Your Mortgage Application
The notification comes through in seconds. A few taps on your phone, and the money is gone—your mom’s electric bill, your kid’s school supplies, groceries for a parent on a fixed income, all paid for. It barely registers as a financial decision. That’s the point of apps like Venmo and Zelle. But when you sit… Read More »The Venmo Problem: Why Informal Payments May Be Hurting Your Mortgage Application - A $10K Co-Op in New York City? Yes, With a Few Caveats
There is a way to buy a New York City apartment for less than $10,000—and that is not mistakenly leaving out two zeroes. Nor is this a rental. This is homeownership—an actual Big Apple apartment for less money than it would take to buy a small plot of land in the middle of nowhere. The… Read More »A $10K Co-Op in New York City? Yes, With a Few Caveats - EXCLUSIVE: Alanis Morissette Sells Her ‘Timeless’ Bay Area Estate for a Whopping $2 Million Over Its $7.5 Million Asking Price
Acclaimed singer Alanis Morissette has proven that she can conquer not only the music charts, but also the real estate market, having just sold her longtime Bay Area dwelling within days of its initial listing—and for more than $2 million over its asking price. The 52-year-old “Ironic” singer initially listed her six-bedroom Lafayette, CA, dwelling… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Alanis Morissette Sells Her ‘Timeless’ Bay Area Estate for a Whopping $2 Million Over Its $7.5 Million Asking Price - Chicago, IL Housing Market Update: May 2026
Key takeaways The Chicago housing market slightly favored sellers in May, but the balance of power was nearly even. Home prices, sales, and listings all rose as activity returned to the market. The city’s seasonal trends acted more “normal” than they have in years, in line with the national market’s slow reset. Chicago housing market… Read More »Chicago, IL Housing Market Update: May 2026 - Big Smell From Tiny Home: Neighbors File $200K Suit Over ‘Nauseating’ Odor
Tiny homes are becoming more and more popular. But in Portland, OR, one tiny home has become a big headache for a retired couple, significantly tarnishing their golden years. Residents John Benjamin, 77, and Trudy Benjamin, 67, are now suing their next-door neighbor Karen Ward for $200,000 over a foul odor they claim is coming… Read More »Big Smell From Tiny Home: Neighbors File $200K Suit Over ‘Nauseating’ Odor - More Than Half of Young Adults Have Moved Back Home After Leaving
Almost 60% of young adults have moved back home at some point, but they don’t see it as a failure to launch. They see it as financially savvy. That the path to full independent living is increasingly an ongoing process, strewn with periods of moving out and then back in, is the conclusion of a… Read More »More Than Half of Young Adults Have Moved Back Home After Leaving - The Death of the Rent Check Is Not as Simple as It Looks
It’s the first of the month, so I started my day with a familiar routine: Dust off the checkbook I use once every 30 or 31 days, write a check for an ungodly sum, and drop it off with my landlord. It turns out, I’m part of a diminishing share of renters. In 2025, online… Read More »The Death of the Rent Check Is Not as Simple as It Looks - Homeowners in These States Need To Be Extra-Concerned About Ticks This Year
It’s tick season, and if you’re a homeowner in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, Middle Atlantic, Ohio River Valley, and even the South, don’t be surprised if they’re particularly active in your area. Not only are ticks a nuisance, but they’ve also led to a growing number of emergency room visits. In fact, the Centers for… Read More »Homeowners in These States Need To Be Extra-Concerned About Ticks This Year - EXCLUSIVE: Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky Sells Palatial Palm Beach Mansion He Bought Off Son-in-Law Dustin Johnson for $6.4 Million
Former hockey pro Wayne Gretzky has sold the enormous Florida mansion he bought from his son-in-law, golfer Dustin Johnson, for a very hefty profit—offloading the elegant waterfront abode for $6.42 million. Gretzky, 65, who spent 20 years playing in the NHL, bought the extraordinary dwelling from Johnson, who is married to the hockey star’s supermodel… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky Sells Palatial Palm Beach Mansion He Bought Off Son-in-Law Dustin Johnson for $6.4 Million - EXCLUSIVE: HGTV Host Ty Pennington Lays Bare Intense Drama on New ‘Battle on the Beach’—Admitting Season 5 Is Filled With ‘Breakdowns’
HGTV has revamped its “Battle on the Beach” competition series—and it seems the wave of change washing over the show’s new season brought with it “many breakdowns” by contestants, as well as swells of emotion in its superstar mentors. The fifth season of the hit series will see “Rock the Block” host Ty Pennington returning… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: HGTV Host Ty Pennington Lays Bare Intense Drama on New ‘Battle on the Beach’—Admitting Season 5 Is Filled With ‘Breakdowns’ - Fox News Host Peter Doocy Announces His Wife Is Pregnant With 3rd Child—1 Year After Co-Star Dad Steve Relocated to Florida
Fox News host Peter Doocy and his wife, Hillary Vaughn, have announced that they are expecting their third child—sharing their happy news during a live broadcast of the network’s show “The Sunday Briefing.” Doocy, 38, who serves as Fox News’ senior White House correspondent, and Vaughn, 36, who previously worked as a correspondent for the… Read More »Fox News Host Peter Doocy Announces His Wife Is Pregnant With 3rd Child—1 Year After Co-Star Dad Steve Relocated to Florida - HUD Says Homelessness Surged 27% Since 2013 as Scott Turner Slams ‘Failed’ Policies
Homelessness has increased by nearly a third over the past 12 years, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD reported 745,652 homeless people in the country as of January 2025, according to its most recent count. That’s a 27% increase since 2013 but a 3% decrease since 2024,… Read More »HUD Says Homelessness Surged 27% Since 2013 as Scott Turner Slams ‘Failed’ Policies - Moving from the Chicago Suburbs to the City? Here’s What to Know
Moving from the Chicago suburbs to the city can feel like trading space and quiet streets for walkability, skyline views, and downtown convenience. Instead of driving to dinner, commuting by Metra, or maintaining a yard, Loop residents are often steps from CTA lines, office towers, theaters, restaurants, Millennium Park, and the lakefront. But the move… Read More »Moving from the Chicago Suburbs to the City? Here’s What to Know - How to Wash Laminate Floors: 5 Tips to Protect and Preserve Them
Laminate flooring is a favorite among homeowners for good reason: it’s low maintenance, budget-friendly, durable, and simple to install. And with so many wood and tile designs, neither aesthetic nor practicality is sacrificed. Still, proper care matters. Laminate floors can’t be refinished and are vulnerable to excess moisture, scratches, and swelling, so using the right… Read More »How to Wash Laminate Floors: 5 Tips to Protect and Preserve Them - What to Ask When Buying a Home Warranty: 8 Questions Every Homeowner Should Ask First
A home warranty can sound like a safety net for homeowners, especially if you’re buying an older house, moving into your first home, or trying to budget for surprise repairs. But not all plans offer the same level of protection, and many homeowners don’t realize how much coverage details can vary until they file a… Read More »What to Ask When Buying a Home Warranty: 8 Questions Every Homeowner Should Ask First - How to Sell a House in 2026
Key Takeaways Selling a house in 2026 requires flexibility, patience, and a great first impression. Buyers today have leverage in most markets, making pricing, presentation, and negotiation more important than ever. Homes are taking nearly twice as long to go under contract as they did during the pandemic (49 days vs. 27 days in 2022). … Read More »How to Sell a House in 2026 - 5 Common Reasons Homeowners Call a Locksmith and What to Expect
Whether you’re locked out of your house in Phoenix, AZ or upgrading the smart locks in your apartment in Chicago, IL, there are plenty of situations where calling a locksmith becomes necessary. Beyond emergency lockouts, many homeowners now call locksmiths for rekeying, broken locks, lost keys, and home security upgrades as smart technology and high-security… Read More »5 Common Reasons Homeowners Call a Locksmith and What to Expect - Interior Design Trends 2026: Styles Homeowners Are Bringing Into Their Spaces
The days of ultra-sterile interiors and all-white spaces are fading fast. Instead, the biggest interior design trends in 2026 homeowners are embracing focus on warmth, comfort, sustainability, and personality. Across everything from furniture choices to floor plans, people are designing homes that feel collected over time rather than perfectly staged. Whether you’re updating a condo… Read More »Interior Design Trends 2026: Styles Homeowners Are Bringing Into Their Spaces - Melanie Griffith’s Former L.A. Retreat Hits the Market for $5.8 Million After Undergoing ‘Elegant’ Reimagining
A stunning Spanish-style estate in Los Angeles that was once home to celebrated actress Melanie Griffith has returned to the market for $5.8 million—after being elegantly “reimagined.” Griffith—who is the mother of “Materialists” star Dakota Johnson—purchased the property for $3.75 million in March 2019, according to records, four years after it was sold by another… Read More »Melanie Griffith’s Former L.A. Retreat Hits the Market for $5.8 Million After Undergoing ‘Elegant’ Reimagining - $3.4 Million Key West Compound Comes With Ultra Rare Amenity—and a Sweet Treat Passed Between Owners for 30 Years
An “enchanting” and one-of-a-kind compound in Key West, FL, is offering up an opportunity to not only own one of the few remaining properties in the area with a highly sought-after transient license, but also the chance to become the next steward of a “house-made” Key lime pie recipe that has been passed down for… Read More »$3.4 Million Key West Compound Comes With Ultra Rare Amenity—and a Sweet Treat Passed Between Owners for 30 Years - By 2064, the Global Population Could Be Halved in a Worst-Case Scenario—but Housing Affordability Poses a Far More Immediate Risk
The global population could be cut in half in just 40 years, under a worst-case scenario modeled in a new study. However chilling the headline findings are, the authors of the report, published in “Chaos, Solitons & Fractals,” are careful to explain that current trends are stable. “We emphasize that the current trajectory remains relatively… Read More »By 2064, the Global Population Could Be Halved in a Worst-Case Scenario—but Housing Affordability Poses a Far More Immediate Risk - How Americans Can Buy a $1 Home in Italy
Imagine basking in the sun at your villa in the quaint Italian village of Ollolai or sipping a spritz and tucking into pasta in an Italian town literally called Penne—and doing it all for the cost of a convenience store coffee. Sounds pretty good, right? Americans’ interest in moving abroad surged in the days after Donald… Read More »How Americans Can Buy a $1 Home in Italy - New York City Lost 150,000 Kids in 4 Years as Parents Fled to the Suburbs and Beyond
New York City parents are fleeing the big city—and taking their kids with them. The Big Apple lost an astonishing 150,000 children (and their parents) in the four years after 2020, a nearly 9% drop, according to a new analysis. To put that into perspective, the city’s child-aged population decline during the COVID-19 pandemic years was… Read More »New York City Lost 150,000 Kids in 4 Years as Parents Fled to the Suburbs and Beyond - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Unveils His Plan To Virtually Eliminate Property Taxes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled his plan to radically reform the state’s property tax system, potentially eliminating taxes on most owner-occupied homes. DeSantis called for a special legislative session to begin on Monday, when state lawmakers can consider putting a new initiative to make homestead property tax-free on the ballot. If approved, Florida voters… Read More »Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Unveils His Plan To Virtually Eliminate Property Taxes - Yours, Mine, and the Mortgage: How Separate Accounts Affect Your Home Loan
In the past, combining finances was the norm, but today’s couples are switching things up. According to Fidelity’s 2026 Couples and Money survey, 42% of couples surveyed merge their finances into joint accounts, while roughly 20% keep their money totally separate. Younger generations are responsible for this shift, with 34% of Gen Z and 26%… Read More »Yours, Mine, and the Mortgage: How Separate Accounts Affect Your Home Loan - CBS Anchor Gayle King Lays Bare the Moment She Caught Her Husband Having an Affair With Her Best Friend In Their Marital Home
CBS Mornings host Gayle King has opened up about the incredibly painful moment she found her ex-husband cheating on her with her best friend in the Connecticut home that they shared with their young children. King, 71, spoke out about the confrontation during an appearance on Alex Cooper‘s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, recalling how she… Read More »CBS Anchor Gayle King Lays Bare the Moment She Caught Her Husband Having an Affair With Her Best Friend In Their Marital Home - What It Really Costs to Live in Jacob Elordi’s Neighborhood
Dreaming of living like Jacob Elordi? Between the sleek mid-century modern homes, canyon views, celebrity neighbors, and effortlessly cool Los Angeles lifestyle, it’s easy to see why Hollywood Hills has become one of the most coveted neighborhoods in California. But behind the aesthetic kitchens, designer furniture, and infinity pools comes a very real price tag.… Read More »What It Really Costs to Live in Jacob Elordi’s Neighborhood - How Chattanooga Boosted Affordable Housing Without Direct Subsidies
With its corner of Southeast Tennessee growing, Chattanooga has developed a new tool to encourage more housing, without making taxpayers foot the bill. The city has secured the first set of new housing developments using a first-of-its-kind tool, which incentivizes the construction of below-market housing without direct subsidies. Chattanooga’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)… Read More »How Chattanooga Boosted Affordable Housing Without Direct Subsidies - Why Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 9-Month High—and What It Means for Buyers and Sellers
As summer unofficially begins, mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in nine months, propelled higher by soaring energy costs stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Freddie Mac reported last Thursday that the average 30-year fixed home loan rate reached 6.51%, a benchmark not seen since late August 2025—a period dominated… Read More »Why Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 9-Month High—and What It Means for Buyers and Sellers - EXCLUSIVE: Richard Simmons’ Iconic L.A. Estate Gets $580K Price Cut—Just Weeks After Relisting as ‘Development Opportunity’
The storied Los Angeles estate where fitness guru Richard Simmons died in 2024 has undergone a significant $579,000 price cut, just a few weeks after it reappeared on the market as a $5.8 million “canvas for transformation.” Simmons, who died just days after celebrating his 76th birthday, had owned the home for decades—and spent an… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Richard Simmons’ Iconic L.A. Estate Gets $580K Price Cut—Just Weeks After Relisting as ‘Development Opportunity’ - $4.3 Million ‘Hidden Tribeca Compound’ Has Its Own ‘Secret Garden’ and Custom Soundproofing To Block Out City Noise
A rare full-floor Tribeca “compound” with its own hidden private terrace and a host of wellness-focused amenities has hit the market for $4.3 million. The custom-designed dwelling, which spans just over 2,000 square feet, is currently owned by Jessica Schaefer, the founder and CEO of AI-powered communications firm Capital V Strategies. Schaefer custom-designed the loft… Read More »$4.3 Million ‘Hidden Tribeca Compound’ Has Its Own ‘Secret Garden’ and Custom Soundproofing To Block Out City Noise - Wells Fargo To Offer Mortgage Discount on 3D-Printed Homes From Leading Builder
While 3D-printed homes built by robots might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, they’re becoming more prevalent, thanks to companies like Austin, TX-based construction technology firm Icon. In the past, some buyers of 3D-printed homes struggled to qualify for traditional mortgage financing, as lenders questioned the durability of the technology, the homes’ long-term resale… Read More »Wells Fargo To Offer Mortgage Discount on 3D-Printed Homes From Leading Builder - Nicolas Cage Reveals ‘Beautiful’ Moment He Had While Laying in Elvis Presley’s Bed at Graceland During Visit With Ex-Wife Lisa Marie
Actor Nicolas Cage has revealed the truth about his somewhat infamous visit to the private floor of Elvis Presley‘s iconic Graceland estate—finally debunking the rumors that he tried on the music legend’s clothes and actually sat on his toilet. Cage, 62, was given a very rare opportunity to tour the second floor of the rock… Read More »Nicolas Cage Reveals ‘Beautiful’ Moment He Had While Laying in Elvis Presley’s Bed at Graceland During Visit With Ex-Wife Lisa Marie - Maryland ‘Was Getting in the Way’ of Affordable Housing, Governor Says in Signing New Laws
Marylanders will soon be able to live closer to mass transit as a new state law clears the way for the development of thousands of new housing units. Gov. Wes Moore signed the Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act on Tuesday morning. It’s a measure that prioritizes redevelopment projects around major transit lines. Starting in… Read More »Maryland ‘Was Getting in the Way’ of Affordable Housing, Governor Says in Signing New Laws - Mamdani Announces Plan To Address NYC’s Housing Crisis ‘Block by Block’
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a sweeping plan to confront New York City’s housing crisis “block by block” on Tuesday, setting a goal of building 200,000 new affordable homes and preserving or stabilizing another 200,000 existing homes over the next decade. “Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era,” detailed in a 112-page report… Read More »Mamdani Announces Plan To Address NYC’s Housing Crisis ‘Block by Block’ - How to Stage Your Outdoor Space to Sell Your Home Faster
When preparing to sell your home, the outside matters just as much as what’s inside. Learning how to stage your outdoor space to sell can help create a memorable first impression, boost curb appeal, and make buyers feel emotionally connected before they even walk through the front door. From refreshing landscaping to creating cozy gathering… Read More »How to Stage Your Outdoor Space to Sell Your Home Faster - First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credits and Incentives
Buying your first home comes with major financial decisions, and understanding available tax credits and incentives can make a meaningful difference. While federal programs have changed over the years, there are still several tax benefits and assistance options that can help reduce the cost of homeownership in 2026. Whether you’re buying a home in Denver… Read More »First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credits and Incentives - Buying Property Abroad: What a Home in Another Country Really Demands
There’s usually a moment that tends to hook people on the idea of buying property abroad. You’re sitting on a balcony somewhere you don’t live, coffee in hand, watching a street come to life at a slower pace than you’re used to. Maybe it’s coastal Spain, maybe it’s a condo in London, perhaps it’s somewhere… Read More »Buying Property Abroad: What a Home in Another Country Really Demands - ‘Thelma & Louise’ Star Geena Davis Offers a Rare Glimpse Inside Her Humble Upbringing—and Wild Childhood Antics
Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis has opened up about the hilarious childhood pastime that left the residents of her quiet Massachusetts hometown so alarmed that they would regularly phone her mother to report her wild antics. The “Thelma & Louise” star reflected on her humble upbringing in Wareham in a new interview with The Wall Street… Read More »‘Thelma & Louise’ Star Geena Davis Offers a Rare Glimpse Inside Her Humble Upbringing—and Wild Childhood Antics - ‘Ridiculous’ Rents Are Forcing Baby Boomers To Seek Roommates—and Some Find They Enjoy It
Over the past few years, 72-year-old cinematographer David West saw his whole world fell apart. “My 22-year marriage ended, after raising four kids,” he tells Realtor.com®. “The strikes in Hollywood knocked out union and nonunion jobs, and many of them didn’t come back. I lost my brother and my dog. My whole world just collapsed… Read More »‘Ridiculous’ Rents Are Forcing Baby Boomers To Seek Roommates—and Some Find They Enjoy It - An Angler’s Paradise: Georgia Mountain Retreat Where You Can Fish From the Front Porch Is Listed for $709K
In the North Georgia mountains, where trout streams wind through the forest, a newly relisted creekside retreat is offering a fisherman’s dream: the chance to quite literally make the catch of the day from your own front porch. Located at 401 Mountain Rivers Road in Mineral Bluff, the fully renovated property, which features over 200… Read More »An Angler’s Paradise: Georgia Mountain Retreat Where You Can Fish From the Front Porch Is Listed for $709K - Sustainable Earth Home Made From Mud and Old Cans Hits the Market in Colorado for $1.3 Million
An eco-friendly, sustainable earth home that is tucked away on a lush, green parcel in Colorado Springs’ Black Forest has just landed on the market for $1.3 million. Hand-crafted in 1997 using recycled materials, the residence was constructed from more than 1,500 recycled tires, mud, aluminum cans, and glass bottles. The sellers spent nearly three… Read More »Sustainable Earth Home Made From Mud and Old Cans Hits the Market in Colorado for $1.3 Million - Michigan Cherry Farmers Are Selling Their Prize Orchards as Economic Pressure Grows
Known as the “Cherry Capital of the World,” Traverse City, MI, is home to orchards that produce roughly 75% of the world’s tart cherries. But a combination of economic pressure, development demand, and generational turnover is lately pushing more cherry farmers to put their prize orchards on the market. On Old Mission Peninsula, which juts… Read More »Michigan Cherry Farmers Are Selling Their Prize Orchards as Economic Pressure Grows - This Lower Hudson Valley Luxury Enclave With a $17M Entry Point Draws Athletes and Celebs
New York City’s elite have long looked north of the city for more land, more house, and more bang for the buck. Then there’s the buyer who can afford a $17 million entry point to the ultra-luxury threshold, defined as the top 10% of the market. Buyers on that level—celebrities, sports figures, founders of multibillion-dollar… Read More »This Lower Hudson Valley Luxury Enclave With a $17M Entry Point Draws Athletes and Celebs - Jeff Bezos’ Radical Zero-Tax Proposal Could Be a Lifeline for First-Time Buyers—but There’s a Catch
One of America’s most notorious billionaires says he’s in favor of tax breaks for those who need it most: the working class. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and the fourth-richest man in the world, spoke last week with CNBC on the state of the American economy, the AI boom, and most notably, wealth inequality. The… Read More »Jeff Bezos’ Radical Zero-Tax Proposal Could Be a Lifeline for First-Time Buyers—but There’s a Catch - EXCLUSIVE: ‘How I Sold The Watcher House’—Inside Westfield, NJ’s Most Infamous Real Estate Deal
David Barbosa is one of the most prestigious brokers in the idyllic suburb of Westfield, NJ, with regular listings valued in the multimillions. But in 2019, he was handed the strangest listing he’d ever had: a gorgeous 1905 Dutch Colonial at 657 Boulevard that had been at the center of one of the town’s most… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: ‘How I Sold The Watcher House’—Inside Westfield, NJ’s Most Infamous Real Estate Deal - Homeowners Should Grade Their Soil Now To Avoid Foundation Disaster During El Niño
Now that meteorologists warn that the El Niño climate pattern could bring heavier rainfall to certain areas of the U.S., protecting your home’s foundation should be top of mind. And grading is the most affordable, effective way to do just that. “Proper grading and drainage corrections are relatively inexpensive compared to major structural repairs. It’s… Read More »Homeowners Should Grade Their Soil Now To Avoid Foundation Disaster During El Niño - $7 Million Castle-Inspired Dallas Estate Offers the Chance To Live Like a Modern-Day Royal
The Lone Star state has a shiny new real estate star in the form of a spectacular Dallas castle that is rising in prominence after returning to the market for just under $7 million. Deep in one of the city’s most exclusive gated suburbs, the grand lakeside estate looks like a modern-day fairy tale palace,… Read More »$7 Million Castle-Inspired Dallas Estate Offers the Chance To Live Like a Modern-Day Royal - ‘Rare’ Robert A.M. Stern-Designed Gold Coast Estate Hits the Market for First Time in Decades
A “rare opportunity” to own one of just two Robert A.M. Stern-designed estates in Nassau County has come onto the market for $8.3 million, just a stone’s throw from the Oyster Bay Harbor waterfront. Known as Miramar, the four-bedroom estate was built in 1982, but recently underwent a multiyear renovation that was completed in 2025—bringing… Read More »‘Rare’ Robert A.M. Stern-Designed Gold Coast Estate Hits the Market for First Time in Decades - All About the A-Frame: Inside the Intriguing History and Enduring Allure of the Midcentury Design Icon
A-frame homes have long been one of the most distinctive architectural styles, known for their open floor plans, unique layouts, and, of course, deeply pitched roofs that resemble the letter “A.” The intriguing design, which first popped up in the U.S. in the 1930s, remains one of the most popular—and divisive—home trends to this day, particularly… Read More »All About the A-Frame: Inside the Intriguing History and Enduring Allure of the Midcentury Design Icon - EXCLUSIVE: ’90 Day Fiance’ Star Is Left Stunned by Partner’s Kentucky Home That Is Stuffed With ‘Dead Animal’ Decor
Moving into a partner’s fully furnished home sometimes means being forced to live with undesirable design decisions that were made previously, as one star of “90 Day Fiance” promptly realizes when relocating from the Philippines to her fiance’s Kentucky house that is filled with “dead animal” decor. Anabelle Chua, 54, is a caretaker from Iloilo… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: ’90 Day Fiance’ Star Is Left Stunned by Partner’s Kentucky Home That Is Stuffed With ‘Dead Animal’ Decor - How Much It Costs To Buy a Slice of Paradise at the Best Beaches of 2026
Summer is almost here, and for much of America, that means one thing: heading to a beach. But with so many of them available—ranging from isolated, unspoiled nature to crowded party venues—how can you choose where to spend those precious summer vacation days? Fortunately, Dr. Beach—aka Stephen Leatherman, who has been reviewing beaches for three… Read More »How Much It Costs To Buy a Slice of Paradise at the Best Beaches of 2026 - Hamptons Manse That Has Been Given an HGTV-Approved Overhaul Hits the Market for $3.7 Million
The Hamptons is packed with over-the-top estates, extravagant compounds, and elegant beach retreats—but one recently listed abode is proving that, no matter the size or luxury amenities, not all Long Island mansions are created equal. Located in the upscale enclave of Southampton, the 1-acre retreat at 177 Bridies Path was originally built in 1980, but… Read More »Hamptons Manse That Has Been Given an HGTV-Approved Overhaul Hits the Market for $3.7 Million - Architect Wallace Neff’s Last Surviving Airform ‘Bubble House’ With Underground Bomb Shelter Hits the Market for $2 Million
Architect Wallace Neff‘s iconic Airform “bubble house” has returned to the market in Los Angeles County for the first time since undergoing an elegant restoration that breathed new life into the pioneering midcentury modern design. Known as the Wallace Neff Shell House, the two-bedroom, one-bathroom Pasadena dwelling is the last surviving example of the architect’s… Read More »Architect Wallace Neff’s Last Surviving Airform ‘Bubble House’ With Underground Bomb Shelter Hits the Market for $2 Million - Smart Micro-Renovations Nearly Every Homeowner Can Tackle—and Finish—on Memorial Day
The long weekend has arrived, and there’s no better time to give your home some TLC. There are a variety of high-impact, low-stress DIY projects that you can realistically start and finish on Memorial Day. These “micro-renovations” can elevate your home’s aesthetic or functionality without requiring a massive budget or professional skills. Whether you’d like… Read More »Smart Micro-Renovations Nearly Every Homeowner Can Tackle—and Finish—on Memorial Day - Mortgage Rates Just Jumped, but 2 Emerging Housing Trends Are Great News for Buyers
The Federal Reserve has a new chair, but mortgage rates moved in the wrong direction this week. Even so, a review of the spring housing market reveals genuine green shoots—and a clear lesson for sellers about what actually moves homes. Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair this week. As Realtor.com® senior economist… Read More »Mortgage Rates Just Jumped, but 2 Emerging Housing Trends Are Great News for Buyers - EXCLUSIVE: Aubrey Plaza Cuts More Than $1 Million Off the Price of Her L.A. Home—1 Month After Announcing Pregnancy
Actress Aubrey Plaza has relisted her Spanish-style California compound with a steep $1.2 million discount—just two months after an offer on the home fell through. Plaza, 41, originally listed the picturesque Los Feliz abode for $6.5 million in September, eight months after her husband, film director Jeff Baena, died by suicide inside the property. Now, the “Dirty Grandpa” actress—who… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Aubrey Plaza Cuts More Than $1 Million Off the Price of Her L.A. Home—1 Month After Announcing Pregnancy - Listing Prices Are Falling, but Resurgent Mortgage Rates Have Buyers Spooked
The spring housing market is limping across the finish line this Memorial Day weekend, as surging mortgage rates send buyers into retreat. Still, there is good news for homebuyers, as prices continue to soften. For the week ending May 16, the national median listing price was down 2.3% compared with a year earlier, according to… Read More »Listing Prices Are Falling, but Resurgent Mortgage Rates Have Buyers Spooked - Most Homes Are Still Listing Under $300,000 in These 6 Cities
Six Rust Belt cities are seeing a surge of new listings, and all of them have median listing prices under $300,000. In April, just six cities out of the top 50 markets had typical home prices below $300,000, and all had a swell of new listings. Most were in the Midwest, where home sales have… Read More »Most Homes Are Still Listing Under $300,000 in These 6 Cities - A New-Construction Home Gave Them What Resale Couldn’t: Lower Bills and a Sense of Community
At first, Rolando and Clarissa Requeny thought new construction was out of reach. They had heard the common warnings: Builder fees could pile up, closing costs could be higher—and, as a brand-new home, it was just more expensive. “We weren’t really looking at new construction, to be honest with you,” Rolando tells Realtor.com®. “We thought… Read More »A New-Construction Home Gave Them What Resale Couldn’t: Lower Bills and a Sense of Community - Joan Bennett Kennedy’s Longtime Boston Home Is Listed for $2.6 Million—and It Still Bears Her Unique Design Hallmarks
The elegant Boston apartment where Joan Bennett Kennedy lived for more than 45 years has been brought to the market by her surviving children, Ted Jr. and Patrick, for $2.59 million. Bennett Kennedy, who died in October 2025 at the age of 89, purchased the property in the 1970s with her husband, Sen. Ted Kennedy… Read More »Joan Bennett Kennedy’s Longtime Boston Home Is Listed for $2.6 Million—and It Still Bears Her Unique Design Hallmarks - A ‘Wall of Wind’ Up to 150 mph Puts Manufactured Home Standards to the Test
It was a house like any other. A gray, single-section prefab, secured to single-stack masonry blocks with steel straps and anchor ties. It could have been someone’s starter home, downsized home, or best shot at owning a place of their own. Then, scientists turned their fans up to 150 mph. The test, conducted by researchers… Read More »A ‘Wall of Wind’ Up to 150 mph Puts Manufactured Home Standards to the Test - Real Estate Broker Challenges ‘Insane’ Law Requiring an Office With Landline Phone
A Pennsylvania broker is suing to end the state’s century-old requirement that real estate professionals must have a dedicated office separate from their home. Kevin Gaughen says he spent $35,000 a year on rent, taxes, utilities, and insurance to maintain the 1,000-square-foot converted Lemoyne office he’s had since 2017. A Pennsylvania state law requires that… Read More »Real Estate Broker Challenges ‘Insane’ Law Requiring an Office With Landline Phone - These States Are Bracing for a Home Insurance Surge During Super El Niño
Super El Niño is well on its way, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting it will emerge soon, likely between May and July 2026, and continue throughout the winter. It gives homeowners a chance to prepare, but there are certain states that should brace for far more than just the weather. Meteorologists agree… Read More »These States Are Bracing for a Home Insurance Surge During Super El Niño - HOA Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Gets Prison for Blowing Resident Dues on European Vacation
A Maryland woman who oversaw homeowners associations and embezzled nearly $600,000 from residents to fund her lavish lifestyle has been sentenced to prison. Sarah Chester, 44, of Nottingham, MD, received a 20-year sentence, with all but five years suspended, after pleading guilty to multiple counts of theft scheme, forgery, and embezzlement. Prosecutors say Chester spent… Read More »HOA Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Gets Prison for Blowing Resident Dues on European Vacation - Stephen Colbert Reveals Intimate Secrets of His ‘Late Show’ Set—and the Stunning Discovery Made When He Moved In
Stephen Colbert is preparing to bid farewell to “The Late Show” once and for all—but not before pulling back the curtain on one of New York City’s most iconic TV sets: the legendary Ed Sullivan Theater, which has served as the home of the hit series for more than three decades. In a new behind-the-scenes… Read More »Stephen Colbert Reveals Intimate Secrets of His ‘Late Show’ Set—and the Stunning Discovery Made When He Moved In - ‘The Hunting Wives’ Star Malin Akerman Lists Her ‘Hidden’ Hollywood Hills Compound for $3 Million as She Quits California for the East Coast
Canadian actress Malin Akerman and her husband, Jack Donnelly, have brought their longtime Los Angeles hideaway to the market for $2.99 million—more than 15 years after purchasing the “idyllic” abode. “The Hunting Wives” star, 48—who hails from Canada but moved to California in 2002—purchased the elegant Spanish-style compound in 2008 for just $895,000, according to property records,… Read More »‘The Hunting Wives’ Star Malin Akerman Lists Her ‘Hidden’ Hollywood Hills Compound for $3 Million as She Quits California for the East Coast - ‘Supergirl’ Star Milly Alcock Shows Off Tiny Attic Where She Was Living When She Found Fame in ‘House of the Dragon’
Australian actress Milly Alcock has shed fresh light on just how much her life has changed since she secured her role in the hit HBO series “House of the Dragon,” admitting that—when she landed the job—she was working as a dish washer and living inside a cramped attic room at her parents’ home. The 26-year-old,… Read More »‘Supergirl’ Star Milly Alcock Shows Off Tiny Attic Where She Was Living When She Found Fame in ‘House of the Dragon’ - Wells Fargo Settles Mortgage Discrimination Suit With $100M Fund To Help Low-Income Homebuyers
Low- and moderate-income homebuyers from 50 cities will be eligible for new mortgage assistance programs after Wells Fargo & Co. settled a lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring and lending practices. A judge in California district court approved a final settlement May 15 in a lawsuit against Wells Fargo’s board by several of its shareholders. It follows… Read More »Wells Fargo Settles Mortgage Discrimination Suit With $100M Fund To Help Low-Income Homebuyers - Mortgage Rates Surge to 6.51% In Wake of Bond Sell-Off: Why Homebuyers Still Have ‘Opportunity’ to Strike
Mortgage rates saw a dramatic spike Thursday, hitting a nine-month high as resurgent inflation stemming from the Middle East conflict pushed Treasury yields upward. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.51% for the week ending May 21, up 15 basis points from 6.36% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. For… Read More »Mortgage Rates Surge to 6.51% In Wake of Bond Sell-Off: Why Homebuyers Still Have ‘Opportunity’ to Strike - Alex Hall Sets Her Sights on Hollywood: ‘Selling the OC’ Slum Is ‘In Talks’ to Join ‘Selling Sunset’ After Show Axed Multiple Stars
“Selling the OC” star Alex Hall is reportedly planning to jump ship from the hit reality show and swim on over to rival Netflix show “Selling Sunset”—after the streaming giant axed nearly half of its cast. Reports first emerged earlier this week that Netflix had cut four members of the “Selling Sunset” cast: Mary Bonnet,… Read More »Alex Hall Sets Her Sights on Hollywood: ‘Selling the OC’ Slum Is ‘In Talks’ to Join ‘Selling Sunset’ After Show Axed Multiple Stars - Sophisticated Home Burglars Are Using Hidden Cameras and Wi-Fi Jammers, L.A. Police Warn
International burglary rings are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to target homes in Los Angeles, including hidden cameras, social media surveillance, and Wi-Fi jamming devices designed to disable doorbell cameras, authorities have warned. In recent months, a surge in residential break-ins across Los Angeles has left many homeowners on edge. Officials say many of the home… Read More »Sophisticated Home Burglars Are Using Hidden Cameras and Wi-Fi Jammers, L.A. Police Warn - ‘Summer House’ Star Amanda Batula’s Money Struggles With Ex Kyle Cooke Revealed—as She Admits She Owed Him $117K in ‘Back Rent’
Reality TV star Amanda Batula shed some light on at least one of the pain points in her relationship with estranged husband Kyle Cooke, revealing in Bravo’s new “Summer House” spinoff show, “In the City,” that Cooke kept a “spreadsheet” of all the money she owes him—including $117,000 in back rent. During the premiere episode… Read More »‘Summer House’ Star Amanda Batula’s Money Struggles With Ex Kyle Cooke Revealed—as She Admits She Owed Him $117K in ‘Back Rent’ - Your Guide To Understanding Real Estate Capital Gains Tax
Many longtime homeowners have watched their humble family abode transform into an unexpected gold mine—only to find that wealth comes with a catch: a bill from the IRS. Last year, Realtor.com® exposed how the capital gains tax has morphed into a hidden home equity tax—hitting everyday homeowners as rapid appreciation drives values up, and inflation… Read More »Your Guide To Understanding Real Estate Capital Gains Tax - ‘Rare’ Waterfront Megamansion Inside Exclusive Boca Raton Enclave Sells for Record-Breaking $75 Million After Just 1 Day on the Market
A newly constructed waterfront megamansion and wellness retreat on a “rare” 1-acre trophy lot in Boca Raton has sold for the staggering price of $75 million, becoming the priciest residential property to ever trade hands in the Florida community—having secured a buyer within hours of hitting the market. The enormous eight-bedroom manse, which was completed… Read More »‘Rare’ Waterfront Megamansion Inside Exclusive Boca Raton Enclave Sells for Record-Breaking $75 Million After Just 1 Day on the Market - Insurance Premiums on New-Construction Homes Are up to 38% Lower on Than Older Homes
New-construction homes may be hiding a massive, unadvertised money-saver: a built-in discount on home insurance, according to new data. The average annual premium for a newly built home sat a staggering 35% lower than that for a 20-year-old home in 2025—handing buyers $1,002 in annual savings right out of the gate, according to an Insurify… Read More »Insurance Premiums on New-Construction Homes Are up to 38% Lower on Than Older Homes