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Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has listed the sprawling Los Angeles ranch where he housed his horses for nearly $30 million—decades after abandoning controversial plans to transform the property with an enormous five-story riding facility. Spielberg, 79, and his wife, Kate Capshaw, 72, purchased the pro

Homeowners who changed insurers bucked the trend, saving an average of 6.6%

Three months after the most comprehensive housing bill in decades became law, the agencies tasked with implementing it are still getting their bearings on what's next. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act proved a political roller coaster this year as it was closely debated in the House and Senate,

Mortgage spreads couldn’t keep rates under 7% as Iran conflict ramps up

Inventory rose to 1.62 million units and months of supply increased to 4.9 — the highest level in more than 10 years

Mortgage rates climbed to a 15-month high this week, moving in tandem with surging Treasury yields driven upward by spiking inflation expectations. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.76% for the week ending Sept. 10, up 5 basis points from 6.71% the previous week and the highes

Respondents in states like North Carolina and Nevada indicated elevated demand for financial and housing-related support

Lenders can send W-2 and pay stub data to AIM before a full Loan Product Advisor submission

A man suspected of stalking Kris Jenner was arrested in the neighborhood of her Los Angeles home—after trying to contact her multiple times. Zenwilliam Robson, 25, was detained by Jenner's security before he could reach her home, which is situated in the Santa Monica Mountains, sources told TMZ. Jen

A broker who says he arranged the $200 million sale of a Palm Beach luxury shopping center is suing the center’s buyer and seller, claiming they owe him a $3 million commission. Josh Wade, founder of Delray Beach-based Flagship Partners, filed a complaint Sept. 1 in Miami-Dade Circuit Court against

Chris Rock recently acquired a new home in Los Angeles, and the New York City-raised comedian already seems to have a “complicated” relationship with the locale. “It’s weird,” the 61-year-old star said while speaking with Variety to promote his latest directorial project, “Misty Green," which he exp

Home selling suffered a setback in August, both on a monthly and annual basis, as surging mortgage rates kept more would-be buyers on the sidelines at the end of summer. Existing-home sales decreased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, down 2% from July and 1.2% from a year ago, th

Hoda Kotb and her ex-fiance, Joel Schiffman, reunited at her $2.9 million Bronxville, NY, home to celebrate a major milestone for their two daughters, Haley and Hope: the first day of school. The former "Today" show host, 62, took to Instagram to document the special occasion as Haley, 9, and Hope,

A Highland Beach oceanfront mansion asking for $27.9 million found a buyer, marking the largest luxury contract in an otherwise slow end-of-summer buying period. Buyers signed five contracts between Aug. 31 and Sept. 5, according to Douglas Elliman’s Eklund Gomes team, which tracks all listings coun

Ryanair's CEO warned airfare prices may see significant hikes as the surging cost of jet fuel continues to squeeze the airline industry.

For homebuyers, setting a realistic budget is a smart step early in the process. Once that's done, narrowing down a neighborhood for your home search gets easier. A new tool from the Realtor.com® economic research team breaks down what share of homes located in each ZIP code would be attainable base

The story behind retired MLB player David Eckstein meeting his wife, Disney actress Ashley Eckstein, is nothing short of a fairy tale—so it's fitting that they're living out their happily ever after in a Florida home base that meets all their design needs. David, 51, and Ashley, 44, bought the five-

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed an executive order to prevent data centers from seeking state-level approvals without local support. Healey's new order prevents data centers over 25 megawatts from seeking state permits unless they have local approvals. She also directed the state's agenci

Miami-based Terra and Palm Beach-based Frisbie Group paid $19.5 million for another piece of the former Palm Beach Kennel Club, adding to their plans to redevelop the dog track. Investment Corporation of Palm Beach, the company that operated the club, sold the 26.1-acre parcel at 1111 North Congress

Affordability also plays a role, providing younger buyers with more accessible homeownership