July 2024

Mortgage rates inched up—just barely—this week, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan going from 6.77% last week to 6.78% for the week ending July 25, according to Freddie Mac. “Mortgage rates essentially remained flat from last week but have decreased nearly half a percent from their peak earlier this year,” SamRead …

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Ever wish you could live in the Happiest Place on Earth? Well, Travis Larson of Riverdale, UT , made that dream come true for his family by building a partial replica of Disneyland in his previously unfinished basement. People reports that Larson, a former railroad conductor, began the project in 2005 and spent over $5,000Read …

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Homebuyers looking for a top housing market can ignore the West Coast’s sunny appeal and the East Coast’s seasonal charms. Instead, home shoppers should concentrate on the country’s heartland, in particular, Fort Wayne, IN . The midsized city is the hub of Northeast Indiana and has ranked No. 1 in the Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com® HousingRead …

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A heavenly barn turned home in Williams Township, PA , found a buyer after just a month on the market. The 2,400-square-foot, historic home at 180 Sunnyside Road was listed for $849,000 in June and is in contingent status. The classic stone barn, surrounded by lush gardens, dates back to 1803. It was redesigned inRead …

Dreamy Design and Gardens Galore Quickly Land a Buyer for Converted Pennsylvania Barn Read More »

If you’ve got deep pockets and no plans for a rental this summer, check out the sweet Malibu, CA , pad owned by reality TV producer Mark Burnett. The sprawling hillside property features seven bedrooms, 8.5 baths, and more than 3 acres overlooking the ocean. For a mere $350,000 a month, you can drop yourRead …

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The numbers: Applications for mortgages fell despite the 30-year rate falling for the third week in a row, as home buyers sat on the sidelines. The 30-year fell to the lowest rate since February, but was still high enough to keep home buyers away. Buyers are also grappling with record-high home prices , which togetherRead …

Mortgage Rates Fall to 5-Month Low. Buyers Hold Out for More Drops, but Homeowners Are Refinancing. Read More »

Think Pink: This Eye-Popping ‘Deep Theme Decor’ Home Is a Viral Sensation—But Will It Sell?Read More

We’re all familiar with safe rooms, but have you ever heard of a bulletproof home? Even the honest description in the listing doesn’t entirely make sense of what’s going on inside this three-bedroom, armored abode in Maumee, OH . The listing notes, “The strangest and greatest potential I have ever seen.” Indeed, it’s odd: TheRead …

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