October 2024

Mortgage rates spiked, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan going from 6.12% last week to 6.32% for the week ending Oct. 10, according to Freddie Mac. “Following the release of a stronger-than-expected September jobs report, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage saw the largest one-week increase since April,” Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’sRead …

As Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.32%, ‘Further Progress May Be Needed To Grease the Wheels’ Read More »

When she was 27, Cameron Austin was living in the heart of Washington, DC, in a one-bedroom apartment that cost over $2,000 a month. It was 2020, and buying the same-sized unit in her neighborhood would have set her back at least $400,000. When her company went remote during the COVID-19 pandemic, she moved backRead …

The Surprising U.S. Cities Young Homebuyers Are Flocking To—and Where They’re Fleeing Read More »

The housing market has been on a wild ride for the past few years. Mortgage rates went from an all-time record low of 2.65% in January 2021 before surging to [7.79%](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/mortgage-rates-just-rose-again-and-were-not-over-the-hump-yet/) in October 2023. And not to be outdone, the median home list price hit a record high of [$445,000](https://www.realtor.com/research/june-2023-data/) in June 2023. As lowerRead …

The 10 U.S. Metros Where Home Prices Are Up the Most—but Still Boast Bargains Below $300K Read More »

As Florida residents in the path of Hurricane Milton make their urgent final preparations before the storm makes landfall, early projections indicate Milton could cause damage on a historic scale. “If Milton stays on its course, this will be the most powerful hurricane to hit Tampa Bay in over 100 years,” the National Weather ServiceRead …

Hurricane Milton Property Damage Could Hit $175 Billion, Far Exceeding Katrina, Early Projections Warn Read More »

Actor Nicholas Pryor, known for his roles in “Risky Business” and “Beverly Hills 90210,” has died at home in [North Carolina](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/North-Carolina) after a battle with cancer. He was 89. His death was announced online by his “[General Hospital](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/general-hospital-ingo-rademacher-selling-hawaii-compound/)” co-star Jon Lindstrom, who penned a touching tribute on social media. “It is my solemn task toRead …

‘Beverly Hills 90210’ Star Nicholas Pryor Dies at 89 Inside Quaint North Carolina Home He Owned for 3 Decades Read More »

Hoda Kotb has revealed how her decision to quit [New York City](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/New-York_NY) and [move to the suburbs in Bronxville, NY](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/hoda-kotb-suburban-home-today-show-exit/), has vastly improved the health of her 5-year-old daughter, Hope. The 60-year-old “Today” host—who announced recently that she will be stepping down from her role on the popular morning show come the new year—spoke outRead …

Hoda Kotb Reveals How Quitting New York City and Moving to Suburbs Helped Heal Daughter Hope’s Health Issues Read More »

For decades, [Waco, TX](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Waco_TX), had a less than sterling reputation. For casual observers outside the Lone Star State, the Central Texas city was memorable as the site of the tragic standoff between the FBI and Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh in 1993. Even though it’s home to Baylor University, the Dr Pepper museum, andRead …

The Waco Gold Rush: How Chip and Joanna Gaines Helped Transform This Texas Town Into a Magnet for Businesses, Tourism, and Homebuyers Read More »

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, unleashing torrential rain and likely causing storm surges, it may turn your basement into the indoor swimming pool you never wanted. Now you’re knee-deep in water and untold repairs. “Regardless of where you live, you have probably experienced a major storm recently—or at least felt the aftermath of one—andRead …

If Hurricane Milton Floods Your Basement, Here Are the Quick Fixes You Need To Know Read More »

A whimsical bunker-style home built into the earth in Colorado [has come on the market for $2,250,000](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M28639-79349). Known as the “Wonder Haus,” the oddly designed abode, which is nestled into the earth for maximum energy efficiency, is primed for stargazing with a four-story tower. The design was modeled after the Anasazi Tribe’s stargazing practices. LocatedRead …

Wildly Wacky Colorado ‘Wonder Haus’ Is Listed for $2.25 Million—After Appearing on Netflix’s ‘World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals’ Read More »

A $95 million reimagined waterfront compound on the North End of Palm Beach that features hurricane-resistant windows is this week’s most expensive home on Realtor.com®—as Florida faced brutal devastation caused by Hurricane Milton. Former Palm Beach Town Council President David Rosow and his wife, Jeanne, are said to have custom-built the house in 2005 andRead …

$95 Million Palm Beach Estate With ‘Hurricane-Impact Windows’ Tops the Week’s Most Expensive Homes Read More »