December 2024

When Amy Schumer wanted to build a [lavish treehouse](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/amy-schumer-luxury-treehouse/) in the woods of her Catskills farm for her son, she turned to “the tree whisperer” to the stars. Schumer is perhaps reclaiming a childhood dream after having it built at the farmhouse where she grew up as a child, about an hour west of AlbanyRead …

A Treehouse Dream Grows Into Million-Dollar Creations: Meet the Builder to the Stars—From Amy Schumer to Shaquille O’Neal Read More »

A woman who lived on a tiny private island in the [San Francisco Bay](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/San-Francisco_CA) for a year rent-free has revealed what it was like to reside in near isolation, even enduring two months when she was left without power. Desiree Heveroh moved into the East Brother Light Station—one of the oldest continuously operating lighthouses inRead …

‘I Lived Rent-Free on a Tiny Isolated Island for a Year—I Went 2 Months With No Power, but I Loved the Tranquility’ Read More »

Black Friday is here—and with it, a hoard of impressive deals and steals, even in the real estate market. One of the best things about the Thanksgiving holiday (besides the great food!) is the incredible shopping opportunities, and this year even homes in some of the most desirable cities in the U.S. are seeing theirRead …

Black Friday Home Bargains! Properties in Most Desirable U.S. Cities That Have Had Prices Slashed by More Than $100K Read More »

Elijah Ray worked 90-hour weeks for two years to achieve his dream of homeownership. Now, he’s gone a step further by moving into a micro home in his backyard and renting out his main house to generate income to cover his mortgage payments. Ever since he landed his [$333,000 three-bedroom house](https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/i-bought-a-home-working-near-minimum-wage-regular-joe/) in [Portland, OR,](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Portland_OR?view=map) inRead …

Forget the Tiny House: ‘How I Turned a Food Cart Into an 85-Square-Foot Micro Home’ Read More »

Rental prices have fallen for the 15th straight month—so, naturally, it makes more sense to rent instead of buy, right? It’s not that simple. Right now, it’s more affordable to rent than buy in all 50 of the major metro areas, according to the Realtor.com® October 2024 Rental Report . The median asking rent inRead …

Rent vs. Buy: Here’s How Much More a Single-Family Home Costs To Buy Than Rent Read More »

A staggeringly beautiful $78.9 million Montana ranch that comes with nearly 2,000 acres of land, a full equestrian facility, and multiple homes has been put on the market by a multimillionaire venture capitalist. This means one very wealthy buyer has the chance to live out their ultimate “Yellowstone” fantasy. The astonishing “one of a kind”Read …

Jaw-Dropping $79 Million ‘Yellowstone’-Style Ranch in Montana Comes With 2,000 Acres, Equestrian Center, and Multiple Homes Read More »