A new year is upon us—and with it comes a time of reflection, resolutions, and goal-setting for the next 12 months. But for some of Hollywood's biggest stars, it also marks the start of their first full year in a new country of residence. Over the past year, multiple celebrities have opted to flee t

Former "Full House" star Lori Loughlin and her estranged husband, Mossimo Giannulli, recently pulled off a multimillion-dollar real estate win in the California deseert—and that sale is a window into why La Quinta, CA, has quietly become one of the most sought-after luxury markets in the country. In

Comedian Aubrey Plaza appears to have made a U-turn on her decision to sell the $6.5 million home where her husband, Jeff Baena, passed away—just three months after she put the Los Angeles dwelling on the market. Plaza, 41, initially put the four-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom abode on the market in Septembe

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts has sought documentation related to loans forgiven under a $25 billion national mortgage settlement that targeted foreclosure practices and other mortgage abuses by banks after the 2008 financial crisis. Some of these loans—known as zombie mortgages—were r

When buying a home, there are basically two categories of property: a place that needs some work and one that doesn’t.  Anyone who’s been on the house hunt for a while has no doubt seen their share of both—and understand that typically, fixer-upper homes cost less while move-in-ready homes cost more

An enormous Beverly Hills estate that is steeped in Hollywood history has been sold at a significant discount—four months after it was listed for the staggering price of $75 million. The luxurious residence, which was built in 1956 and is located in the Benedict Canyon neighborhood, boasts an incred

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has voiced formal support for New Jersey Senate Bill 4970 — urging lawmakers to advance legislation that would clarify how reverse mortgages are treated under the state’s secondary mortgage law. In a letter sent to State Sen. Joseph Lagana, t

Calling all educated investors who are seeking a lucrative opportunity—and a lesson in what it means to breathe new life into an abandoned building. While the housing market is brimming with neglected or deserted homes, there are other, rarer properties to be found for those on the lookout for a mor

New provisions to a Florida condo law went into effect on Jan. 1, requiring condo associations to be more transparent. By making more information publicly accessible, the changes may help revive the state’s condo market, which has seen the median sale price fall 6.7% year over year. "The new law in

Some Canadian snowbirds who flocked to South Florida for the balmy weather are starting to feel frozen out amid the ongoing tariff dispute with the United States. And some of those who have put down roots in Florida are struggling to offload their properties. In 2025, Canada's oldest real estate com

The "dry January" challenge of giving up alcohol for a month got us thinking about kicking some other bad habits that might be holding us back. We're not talking about giving up carbs for a month or an afternoon latte, but the not-so-great things you might be doing as a wannabe homebuyer. Not to poi

Pop star Jennifer Lopez had a transformative year in 2025, finalizing her divorce from Ben Affleck, relisting their extravagant marital home, and purchasing herself a new bachelorette pad. But the chart-topper is already looking ahead to her next major milestone moment: sending her twins Max and Emm

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance that clarifies how appraisers are added to, maintained on and removed from the FHA Appraiser Roster. Mortgagee Letter 2025-24 — effective immediately — updates FHA policy to make appraiser eligibility easier to track and more

President Donald Trump has furiously bashed actor George Clooney over his decision to become a French citizen—while also criticizing the European country's "horrendous handling of immigration." Trump, 79, took to his social media platform Truth Social to address the news that Clooney, 64, and his wi

Zillow’s 2025 Consumer Housing Trends Report for Agents shows that more than one-third (36%) of home sellers now find their agents online, a sharp increase from just 15% in 2018. Among buyers, 33% said online research played a significant role in selecting an agent. At the same time, repeat buyers n

With the new year came a new move from the Trump administration concerning tariffs that will have a direct impact on the home building and renovation industry.  President Donald Trump and the White House announced Dec. 31 that the administration is holding off tariff increases on timber, furniture,

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan decreased to 6.15%, down from 6.18% last week. This marks the lowest mortgage rate for 2025. For perspective, rates averaged 6.91% during the same period in 2024. So how does this affect your monthly mortgage payment? And what does it mean for homebu

Airlines are continuing their focus on premium travelers, adding lounges, new first-class cabins and other perks for customers willing to spend more to fly.

There’s a good reason buyers tend to hyperfixate on their monthly mortgage payment: It’s often the number standing between them and the keys to their new home. But fast-forward a year or a decade, and many are shocked by what comes next: a leaking roof, a surprise insurance hike, or a much higher ta

“The Court accepts as true all of the well-pleaded facts in the Complaint and draws all reasonable inferences in favor of Plaintiffs.” So said U.S. District Judge Franklin Valderrama on 12.4.2025. According to Reuters: “A group of companies that lease land for mobile homes has convinced a federal ju