The countdown is on to celebrate America's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026. There will be events planned leading up to the milestone—and what better way to look back at the country's history than to learn about how each state got its name. While

The over-50s 'Silver Spenders' are an increasingly influential consumer demographic.

Airlines waived change fees ahead of a large winter storm and low temperatures after Christmas holiday.

If you’re lucky enough to have a garage on your property, converting it into a living space can be an effective way to increase your usable square footage, home value, and potentially, income.  Whether your goal is to create a guest suite, home office, or rental unit, permits, zoning laws, insulatio

In Telluride's Mountain Village, where winters are spent on the slopes and summers on the green, a four-bedroom residence at 192 Country Club Drive strikes the perfect balance of access, convenience, and four-season appeal. Recently listed for $6.29 million, the home sits directly across from the fi

A stylish Joshua Tree, CA, retreat meticulously curated by Alison and Jay Carroll, the founders of olive oil lifestyle brand Wonder Valley, has hit the market for the first time since its makeover. The 1950s homestead has been listed for $1.25 million. The Carrolls, who have made a habit of spending

A stylish Joshua Tree, CA, retreat meticulously curated by Alison and Jay Carroll, the founders of olive oil lifestyle brand Wonder Valley, has hit the market for the first time since its makeover. The 1950s homestead has been listed for $1.25 million. The Carrolls, who have made a habit of spending

From coast to coast, America’s most expensive ZIP codes share the same DNA: ocean-adjacent settings, luxury homes, and deep-pocketed buyers. These markets are dominated by multimillion-dollar estates, with a significant share commanding eight-figure prices. Economists at Realtor.com® recently identi

America’s declining birth rate has gone from niche policy concern to mainstream news, as economists, demographers, and even the president weigh in on what it means for the future of the country. Much of the focus has landed on the impact on large-scale systems like Social Security, the labor force,

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has shared a glimpse of the Christmas celebrations in the custom-built Texas mansion she shares with her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens. Biles, 28, took to Instagram to showcase how she and Owens, 30, rang in the festive holiday in their Texas dwelling. On Dec. 25, Bil

Airlines waived change fees ahead of a large winter storm and low temperatures after the busy Christmas holiday.

Jason Kennedy, whose face is familiar to viewers of NBC’s "Today" show, just found a buyer for his sprawling property in Agoura Hills, a small town tucked into the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles County. The luxe home had just completed a major renovation. Stephen Sweeney of The Beverly Hills

Karoline Leavitt, President Donald Trump's press secretary, is pregnant with a girl, due in May 2026. The 28-year-old revealed that she and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, 60, are expecting their second child together. Their first, son Niko, was born in July 2024. "My husband and I are thrilled to gro

If affordability is the word that defined 2025, attainability might be the one that comes to define 2026—especially for homebuyers.  These beleaguered yet hopeful house hunters are likely to spend another year navigating the market amid stubborn mortgage rates that make monthly payments high, despit

Khloe Kardashian has shown off her glamorous holiday decorations that were on full display during the Christmas celebrations at her $17 million mansion. The 41-year-old mother of two took to Instagram to showcase her festive holiday decorations. In several snaps shared to her Instagram Story, Kardas

One of Wisconsin’s most high-profile home sales in recent years is embroiled in a $15 million lawsuit. The property in the center of it all is a 20,000-square-foot lakefront mansion known as Aloha Lodge, which is situated on 12 acres in the town of Linn, near Lake Geneva. Now, the seller and plainti

Compass and Northwest MLS (NWMLS) are currently locked in a dispute over the MLS’s production of documents during discovery in the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm’s antitrust lawsuit.  Compass filed this lawsuit against NWMLS in late April 2025. The antitrust suit centers around NWMLS’s listing policy. A

Barndominiums continue to be a stylish option for buyers seeking a home with lots of space, lower maintenance, and a wide-open floor plan. These surprisingly affordable conversions, transforming a former barn into a luxurious condominium-style dwelling, gained momentum when Chip and Joanna Gaines un

The South Florida condo market has seen sluggish sales the past two years, but affordable units are fueling sales as the year winds down. Overall, the Miami-Dade condo market is seeing existing-home sales down 3.78% from November 2024. But, sales of units priced between $200,000 and $400,000 were up

The final days of 2025 are shaping up to be a tale of two storms, just as millions of Americans prepare to make their postholiday journey home. An atmospheric river continues to drench Southern California, unleashing heavy rain, mountain snow, and mudslides in areas already scarred by wildfire. Mean