For buyers ready to make a move, the clock is ticking. The week of Oct. 12–18, 2025, is projected to be the year’s “Best Week” to buy a home—offering the most favorable combination of inventory, pricing, and competition. Buyers who start preparing now can take full advantage of this window, position

A picturesque Cape Cod cottage that is on the market for just $239,000 might—at first glance—seem like the ultimate beachfront bargain. But a further look at the cliffside abode reveals that a future owner could pay a much steeper price for snapping up the home: losing the property altogether to the

Homebuilders are boosting incentives to lure in buyers looking for affordability, according to a Realtor.com® Days of Deals report. Unlike sellers of existing homes, who can simply wait out the market, builders face the pressing need to sell hundreds or even thousands of homes. They're responding wi

The iconic Malibu beach house that Kanye West famously gutted is in the process of undergoing a significant transformation that will leave the concrete shell unrecognizable by the time it finds a new buyer—having recently relisted for the reduced price of $34.9 million. According to the home's listi

Refinancing can be a tempting option when mortgage rates drop, but in truth, it’s not always the right choice. As of Sept. 11, the 30-year mortgage rate stood at 6.35%, falling 15 basis points from the previous week and representing “the largest weekly drop in the past year,” according to Freddie Ma

A historic nine-bedroom Tudor mansion that was originally built for the heiress to the Bausch & Lomb fortune has been put on the market in upstate New York with an asking price of $3.2 million. The stately 9,318-square-foot estate, which is known as Twin Gables, has been thoughtfully restored over t

For some homeowners, landlines may take you back to your younger years—long before cellphones made their debut. However, if you live in a region prone to hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, or floods, it might be time to bring them back.  “Landlines sound old-school, but from a reliability standpoin

The Federal Reserve's highly anticipated two-day meeting to set interest rate policy began Tuesday, following eleventh-hour maneuvering to determine exactly who would participate in the key vote. Stephen Miran, a White House economic adviser and President Donald Trump’s pick to fill a vacant seat on

The average homeowner in the U.S. has lost $9,200 in equity in the past year, according to a new Homeowner Equity Report from real estate analytics firm Cotality. But don't cry for the average homeowner just yet. Thanks to years of gains, the average owner still has an astonishing $307,000 in accumu

Adam Sandler has turned his goofy personality into an estimated $440 million fortune—but when it comes to his real estate investments, the legendary funnyman checks his jokes at the door. New York native Sandler, 59, recently embarked on a monthslong, multistate comedy tour, entitled "You're My Best

Autumn 2025 is shaping up to be a crisp, cool one for Kenosha, WI. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that much of the Upper Midwest will trend cooler and drier than normal this fall. While other regions brace for lingering summer-like heat, Wisconsin residents will enjoy a season that feels like a t

Miami Beach officials are probably wishing they could hit “unsend” on a two-year-old group chat that could boost Nikki Beach Club’s owner’s claims of favoritism against the city.  Penrod Brothers, led by Lucia Penrod, widow of the firm’s late founder Jack Penrod, has a pending lawsuit against Miami

A former financial portfolio manager sold his Pinecrest mansion for $19.5 million, setting a new record in the town.  Trevor L. Taylor, who pleaded guilty to securities fraud and related charges, and his wife, Alejandra Maria Taylor, sold the 20,182-square-foot mansion at 6555 Southwest 102nd Street

Few people enjoy paying for homeowners insurance, but most understand the financial devastation that can result from going without it. As homeownership costs skyrocket and coverage becomes harder to obtain, however, millions of Americans are questioning whether they can afford to stay protected—or i

Fall is on its way, and this year promises a season that feels a little more brisk than usual for Concord, NH. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting cooler-than-average temperatures for much of the Northeast, paired with drier conditions that could set the stage for spectacular foliage. Across the

A posh enclave outside of New York City is no stranger to wealth, but in 2025 the demand for ultra-luxury homes is paving the path for record-setting sales. Greenwich, CT, is about an hour's drive from the heart of midtown Manhattan. The tony suburb has an August 2025 median list price of $4.29 mill

Real estate mogul Ryan Serhant is turning his eponymous brokerage into a family business—welcoming his wife, Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, as the newest SERHANT. agent. The surprise move means there will now be two Serhants based at the firm’s New York City headquarters, with Ryan, 41, serving as founde

Lithia Motors expanded its South Florida portfolio after paying a combined $51.4 million for a pair of West Palm Beach dealerships.  In the larger deal, an affiliate of Medford, Oregon-based Lithia, led by Bryan Deboer, paid $27.9 million for Acura of Palm Beach, a 10-acre car retail site at 6870 Ok

First daughter Ivanka Trump has doubled down on her vow to steer clear of politics by opting out of her father's state visit to the U.K., where the president will meet with several members of the British royal family, including King Charles. Instead, Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, will be accom

A man named Robert from Texas shared on "The Ramsey Show" that he and his wife suffered damage to their home a few years ago from not one but two natural disasters—a house fire and a flash flood. They asked their two grown children to cover their $47,000 mortgage, pointing out that they had already