December 2024

By Marianne Garvey Dec 15, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Megamansions with price tags of over $100 million are becoming increasingly common on the housing market—but in the Gilded Age of 1895, the dream of building an opulent estate filled to the brim with ornate decor was one enjoyed only the country’s wealthiestRead …

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Planning on entertaining for the holidays, but don’t have an actual dining room? Don’t let your (lack of) square footage cramp your style or your guest list. Ahead, our cheat sheet for hosting a dinner party without a dining room. If you only do one thing: Clear the room. When you want to make spaceRead …

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The Dutton family’s Montana ranch. (Paramount) The Fifth Amendment establishes the power of eminent domain, ensuring that private property is not seized for public use without just compensation. But the definition of “public use” varies from state to state. “In New York , the definition of public use has been broadly defined to encompass notRead …

Eminent Domain Isn’t Just a ‘Yellowstone’ Plot Point—It’s a Real-Life Nightmare for Many Americans Read More »

On average, an electric vehicle will add [$56 to your monthly electric bill](https://www.energysage.com/ev-charging/electric-vehicle-charging-cost/#:~:text=It%20costs%20an%20average%20of,fuel%20your%20gas%2Dpowered%20car.). Over a year, that adds up to $672 total, or $336 per person if you’re splitting the utility bill with a roommate or significant other. If you share an EV or if you both have one, it shouldn’t be an issue, butRead …

Electric Vehicle Etiquette FAQ: I Have an EV, But My Roommate Doesn’t — How Do We Split the Electric Bill? Read More »

December 13, 2024 – The [Realtor.com® economics team](https://www.realtor.com/research/team/)(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmlKLrMX62MaN_8ny9hJdpyVoDfUDNjM8)[update](https://www.realtor.com/research/video-economic-and-housing-market-update-december-13-2024/)gives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. – For the week ending December 13, [Realtor.com®](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/ralph-mclaughlin/)[Chief Economist Danielle Hale](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/danielle-hale/)recaps the latest economic data which focused onRead …

December 13, 2024 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »

Mortgage rates eased this week even as inflation ticked up—but it’s boosting buyer sentiment across the board. This week, mortgage rates dropped to 6.6%, and the Realtor.com® 2025 Housing Forecast anticipates lower mortgage rates by this time next year. Improvement in mortgage rates and the outlook for lower rates ahead seems to have bolstered homeRead …

Weekly Housing Market Update: Mortgage Rates Ease, Boosting Buyer Sentiment Read More »

By Marianne Garvey Dec 13, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share A New York CIty residence where the notoriously reclusive Bob Dylan sought refuge during the height of his career has hit the market for a cool $7.25 million—just days before actor Timothée Chalamet is set to portray the music legend in a dramaticRead …

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An inventive [Idaho](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Idaho) man whose family bought an abandoned 115-year-old train car for the bargain price of $3,000 has revealed how he transformed the derelict carriage into a thriving and [very lucrative rental on Airbnb](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/airbnb-bonanza-best-places-to-buy-a-vacation-rental-and-cash-in-on-the-post-pandemic-travel-boom/). Isaac French, 27, from [Deary](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Deary_ID), first stumbled across the train car six years ago, when his father—a train enthusiast—received aRead …

‘We Bought a 115-Year-Old Train Car for $3,000 and Transformed It Into a Wildly Lucrative Luxury Airbnb’ Read More »

2. 1027 Euclid Ave Unit 5, Miami Beach, FL Price: $190,000 Art deco building: This 400-square-foot studio is nestled in a recently renovated building that allows pets. The corner unit on the first floor boasts laminated wood floors, 8-foot-high ceilings, and an energy-saving air conditioner. Located just one block from Flamingo Park, the cute homeRead …

South Beach Luxury on a Shoestring Budget! Snap Up an Affordable Home in Miami Hot Spot for Under $200K Read More »

Donald Trump Jr. has reportedly split from [fianceé ](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kimberly-guilfoyle-reportedly-selling-nyc-apartment/) [Kimberly Guilfoyle](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kimberly-guilfoyle-reportedly-selling-nyc-apartment/) amid claims that he is embroiled [in](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Indiana) a new romance with [Florida](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Florida) socialite Bettina Anderson. The 46-year-old son of [President-elect Donald Trump](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/trump-presidency-housing-market-forecast/) sparked furious speculation about his romance with Guilfoyle, with whom he has been in a relationship for more than six years, whenRead …

Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle Spark Furious Split Rumors Amid His New ‘Romance’—but Who Will Get Their $10 Million Florida Mansion? Read More »