The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to reopen the federal government, ending the government shutdown after a record-long 43 days. Six Democrats joined the Republican House majority in Wednesday night's vote to end the shutdown, ending the six-week disruption to vital federal services

Even as return-to-office mandates gathered momentum this year, demand for remote- and hybrid-work-ready home features is accelerating, according to the Hottest Home Trends report from Realtor.com®. The analysis, which tracks how often specific home features appear in active listings, found that whil

“The Valley” star Brittany Cartwright is back on her feet after undergoing an extensive “mommy makeover” surgery—and she has now revealed that her road to recovery started with some very difficult and painful steps inside her Los Angeles home. The 36-year-old Bravolebrity went under the knife in ear

A former manager for a Brickell condo tower was charged with allegedly diverting more than $142,000 from the association. Yissely Herrouet hired “phantom employees,” who in reality were her family members and acquaintances, and paid them with funds from The Club at Brickell Bay association, accordin

Federal Reserve policymakers appear increasingly divided over whether to cut interest rates again in December, and even the resumption of federal economic reports as the government reopens may not settle the debate. Last month, after the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee voted to cut rates

An oceanfront estate in Palm Beach just hit the market for $205 million, making it the island’s most expensive trophy listing so far this season.  Christian Angle with Christian Angle Real Estate has the listing for the 14,500-square-foot mansion at 1491 North Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, accordin

Investors snapped up about a quarter of all single-family homes sold in Philadelphia over a period of six years, concentrating in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods with lower prices—raising concerns about affordability and the quality of available housing, a new study reveals.    Most o

A growing number of older Americans are borrowing against their homes, using a once controversial loan product that’s gone through some major changes since it dominated headlines a decade ago. New data from the Federal Housing Administration and the Department of Housing and Urban Development show d

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Heather Dubrow has offered some frank advice to celebrity DJ Calvin Harris—after the musician accused his financial adviser of stealing $22.5 million in a real estate scam. Harris, 41, whose real name is Adam Wiles, levied a series of claims against Thomas

The nation’s capital faces one of the toughest housing markets in the country. The Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card gave Washington, DC, a C-, signaling a crisis of affordability and constrained supply. The report—part of the Let America Build campaign—evaluates how well each state ba

It’s no secret that foreign investors fuel South Florida’s condo market, but a new report shows how international buyers now dominate new development sales in submarkets with significant pipelines.  Across 66 condo projects in the tri-county region, foreign buyers make up 52 percent of total sales,

While the national housing market continues to struggle with affordability constraints and elevated mortgage rates, the luxury segment is booming, and projected to reach a total value of more than $338 billion by 2030.  The domestic residential real estate market is currently valued at roughly $289

Most people need financial help when it comes time to buy a home. The vast majority of homebuyers use a mortgage when buying, and that number is even higher among first-time homebuyers.  Ironically, however, many people need help in getting that help. Mortgage lenders require borrowers to bring thei

Comedian Eddie Murphy has offered fans a look inside his extraordinary Beverly Hills mansion—and his life as a father of 10 children, while looking back on his decadeslong entertainment career, in the new Netflix documentary, "Being Eddie." The 64-year-old "Saturday Night Live" alum, whose documenta

Billionaire Jeffrey Soffer’s plan for a water park at his Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort could splash into approval — or denial — by a key city board next week.  The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board is set to vote on Tuesday on the planned redevelopment of the 1,504-room oceanfront hotel’s

Wyoming’s wide-open landscapes and small population have long kept its housing market stable, but limited construction and rising demand in key areas are starting to test that balance. The Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card gave the Equality State a C-, signaling moderate affordability

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s wife, Cheryl Hines, is opening the door into her personal life with her husband in an intimate new memoir that sees her discussing everything from the MAHA leader's controversial stance on vaccines—to his obsession with filling their home with a menagerie of exotic animals. H

Imagine waking up every morning and feeling like you’re on vacation.  With a coastal modern home, this dream can become your reality. The rise of these properties in high-end markets is no surprise as they offer the perfect blend of serenity and sophistication.  The Realtor.com Hottest Home Trends r

Wisconsin’s housing market remains relatively affordable by national standards, but a shortage of new construction is starting to strain that stability. The Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card gave the Badger State a C+, signaling moderate affordability but sluggish homebuilding activity

Washington’s housing market remains one of the least affordable in the nation. The Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card gave the Evergreen State a C-, underscoring deep affordability challenges and persistent underbuilding. The report—part of the Let America Build campaign—grades every st