November 2024

Tres chic! One of Napa Valley’s most revered luxury bed-and-breakfasts, [The Francis House](https://www.thefrancishouse.com/), has been snapped up for just under $10 million—10 years after it was saved from demolition and meticulously renovated. This award-winning, seven-bedroom, three-story [Calistoga, CA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Calistoga_CA), estate was built in 1886 as a family residence for local merchant James Francis. The place laterRead …

Historic Napa Hotel The Francis House Is Sold for $9.6 Million—10 Years After It Was Saved From Demolition Read More »

Two decades after [Oprah Winfrey](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/oprah-dnc-property-portfolio/) made TV history with her viral car giveaway, she’s hooking up the audience of her OWN Network’s “ [First-Time Buyer’s Club](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/oprah-winfrey-enters-the-real-estate-reality-tv-arena-with-first-time-buyers-club/)” with something even more valuable. During the final two episodes of Season 2, everybody who’s been shut out of the housing market is getting some brilliant backdoor strategies forRead …

EXCLUSIVE: Oprah’s ‘First-Time Buyer’s Club’ Reveals Genius Backdoor Hacks for Purchasing Property Read More »

Ski season is officially underway. The snow is falling, the slopes are opening, and sports enthusiasts are booking their next trip to the mountains. Unsurprisingly, demand for rental properties at some of the top ski resorts in the U.S. is at a fever pitch. However, for those who are committed to hitting the powder everyRead …

Snag Your Dream Ski Home for Less Than $500K: 5 Bargain Properties Located Within 30 Minutes of the Mountains Read More »

Texas-born [actress ](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/eva-longoria-reduces-the-price-of-her-beverly-hills-california-mansion/)[Eva Longoria](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/eva-longoria-reduces-the-price-of-her-beverly-hills-california-mansion/) has joined the growing list of celebrities who [have turned their backs on the U.S.](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/stars-leaving-america-donald-trump/) and relocated abroad in the wake of Donald Trump‘s election win, revealing in a new interview that she is “done” with life in “dystopian” America and is now based full-time between Spain and Mexico. Longoria, 49Read …

Eva Longoria Quits ‘Dystopian, Scary’ America and Relocates Full-Time to Her Homes in Mexico and Spain: ‘I Get To Escape’ Read More »

Hello, [holiday season](https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/guest-proof-home-holidays/)! Goodbye, most things that aren’t in shades of Merry (i.e., bright green, intense red, and everything very shiny). As an anecdote, it might be time to turn to the calming beauty of a neutral color palette in your living room. While the days of [greige](https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/choosing-gray-paint/) and all-white spaces might be behind usRead …

Unexpected Living Room Neutrals That Create a Calming Pre-Holiday Look Read More »

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is facing increasing backlash over reports that she accepted a $1 million appearance fee from presidential hopeful Kamala Harris‘ campaign—rumors that she has vehemently denied. The TV star addressed the speculation, and the controversy that followed it, on Instagram on Wednesday, shutting down all claims that she took any money fromRead …

Oprah Faces Outrage Over $1 Million Kamala Harris Campaign Fee—Her Real Estate Empire Is Worth at Least 150 Times That Read More »

This week, core inflation ticked up—mostly driven by housing costs. It also underscores the Federal Reserve’s need to be vigilant next month, ahead of its decision on a rate cut. Earlier this week, an updated reading on consumer prices showed a modest uptick to 2.6% in October that was particularly pronounced in core inflation. SimilarRead …

Weekly Housing Market Update: Inflation Ticks Up—Driven by Housing Costs Read More »

Calling all “Yellowstone” lovers: Here’s a chance to own your very own John Dutton-worthy ranch—but in North Dakota! The private, wooded lot with a six-bedroom residence, a log cabin guesthouse, barns, corrals, and paddocks is said to be owned by North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame member Alan Woodbury. According to [KFYRTV](https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/11/07/north-dakotas-most-expensive-home-sale-7-million/), Woodbury also ownsRead …

‘Yellowstone’ Core! 60-Acre North Dakota Ranch That Rivals John Dutton’s Estate Is the Week’s Most Popular Home Read More »

Flooding has dominated headlines this year. Heavy rains caused by [Hurricane Helene](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/hurricane-helene-impact-asheville-nc/) recently devasted Ashville, NC. Now, major flooding is expected in Deleware and Philadelphia, with ” up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways,” according to the [weather service](https://www.pennlive.com/weather-alerts/2024/11/delaware-and-philadelphia-counties-under-a-coastal-flood-advisory-friday.html). Even if you don’t liveRead …

5 Immediate Things You Should Do If Your House Floods Read More »

A former “hoarder home” in Beverly Hills that was once filled with trash and clutter has been transformed into a luxurious farmhouse ranch that is now on the market for just under $4.5 million—one year after it was snapped up by a talented designer. The four-bedroom property, located in the iconic 90210 zip code, wasRead …

Former ‘Hoarder Home’ in Beverly Hills Undergoes Unbelievable Transformation Before Hitting the Market for $4.5 Million Read More »