An uninsulated garage might seem like no big deal, but come the winter months, it can do more harm than good.  In fact, when a garage lacks proper insulation during the colder months, frozen pipes, heat loss, and damaged items are bound to arise.  Fortunately, insulation solutions and preventive mea

Billionaires are trading properties from Miami to Manalapan as the year comes to a close.  While many agents tell me the market’s a bit quiet, it feels like I’m hearing about a new major deal every day.  In Manalapan, Dr. Herbert Wertheim (the world’s wealthiest optometrist) paid $65 million, furnit

Another New York transplant is heading to Miami. 4 Charles Prime Rib, one of the hardest reservations to score in the Big Apple, reportedly plans to open in Miami’s Design District.  The restaurant is expected to take over the former Swan space, at 90 Northeast 39th Street, according to the Miami Ne

This is the final Housing Market Tracker article for 2025 and we’re going to tackle why the inventory growth rate has been cut in half this year. At one point, we had over 30% year-over-year growth, and that number is now down to 13.54%. Why is this the last tracker of the year? I don’t put much wei

Award-winning modern architecture firm Marmol Radziner has dominated the Los Angeles design scene for a couple of decades now, with celebrities, architecture buffs, and real estate agents alike whispering the name in awestruck reverence. So when the celebrated Southern California residence that foun

Detroit Lions star Jared Goff’s wife, Christen, has tackled her new role as a mother with all the gusto of one of her husband's linebacker teammates—including overhauling both of the couple's homes to ensure that they're fit for their newborn baby girl. Christen, 32, married quarterback Jared, 31, l

Just a few minutes past the iconic Sundance Mountain Resort, across a real-life "bridge of dreams," lies a home that brings to life fairy-tale magic—while boasting enduring ties to the glitzy Hollywood crowd that regularly descends upon the surrounding area for late actor Robert Redford's renowned f

Whether you have a live or artificial one in your home, Christmas trees can be as baneful as they are beautiful. Not only are there dangers associated with having a tree in the house, there are also things to worry about inside the tree before they ever make it inside.  Freshly cut Christmas trees a

There are many things that draw would-be homebuyers to a city, including entertainment options, and that's exactly the case across hot spots in the United States. WalletHub recently released its list of most fun cities after comparing more than 180 U.S. cities based on 65 key metrics, which ranged f

A spectacular entertainer's dream home that is packed to the brim with amenities—both inside and out—has hit the market on the shore of an Atlantic City lagoon for just $625,000. The extraordinary abode boasts all manner of impressive features to entertain and amuse, including a waterfront pavilion-

Nestled between the bustling cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge lies a 44-acre slice of history in the form of a dazzling Colonial estate replete with natural beauty and architectural significance. While the Louisiana property, which sits in the town of Hammond, was built in 1950, it was designed

An opulent desert mansion that sits just minutes from the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip—but has a monthly electric bill of only $20—has been scooped up by an eager buyer mere days after it hit the market for $3.89 million. The five-bedroom residence, which spreads across 5,919 square feet of

A secret club in the canyons of California is so secret, the homes nearly blend into their environment. Right above Andreas Canyon in Palm Springs, CA, are 17 rock houses almost camouflaged into the sides of the canyons. These primitive homes—which have no electricity or water—are part of the ultrae

Existing home sales have been trending higher since June, when the monthly sales print bottomed at 3,930,000 for 2025. The question is: can this continue? Back in mid-June, the housing market started to shift, and then mortgage rates fell below the key 6.64% level and headed toward 6. This has given

From rent affordability to mortgage rates and housing supply, here’s what’s changing—and what it signals for you and the year ahead. We know rents are a challenge for many, and this month’s report showed just how much for some. A pair of minimum wage workers would find it affordable to rent a typica

Voxtur, one of the largest proponents and providers of attorney opinion letters (AOLs), has filed a Chapter 15 bankruptcy petition in Delaware. This comes after the Canadian firm already committed to a restructuring plan in Ontario.  In the U.S. bankruptcy filing, which covers Voxtur and dozens of i

Actress Joely Fisher has sold some of her family's most unique and treasured possessions in an incredible "living estate sale" that featured a trove of designer clothing and accessories offered up for grabs. The sale, which took place on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, was held at a beautiful Calabasas, CA, ma

Nosh on this: a member of the family behind Zaro’s Bakery in New York paid more than $35 million for a penthouse at Palazzo Del Sol.  Property records show Andrew Zaro acquired the seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom and two-half-bath unit at 7093 Fisher Island Drive, marking the priciest condo sale on Fi

Affordability has become the defining test of political electability today. From housing to groceries, voters increasingly judge candidates by their ability to reduce everyday costs.​ Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) focused on improving affordability during her campaign. To follow through

Affordability is forecast to modestly improve in the year ahead, but many homebuyers are likely to still need a little help getting through the front door of their next home. On that front, there are a slew of programs aimed at assisting homebuyers, ranging from federal loans with flexible credit re