January 2025

[HGTV star ](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/christina-haack-josh-hall-divorce-kids-flip-off-hgtv/)[Christina Haack](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/christina-haack-josh-hall-divorce-kids-flip-off-hgtv/) has shared an emotional image of herself breaking down in tears after filming scenes for her [upcoming series “The Flip Off”](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/josh-hall-christina-haack-argument-flip-off/) with her now-ex-husband Josh Hall, while slamming him for suggesting the show had “manufactured” drama between the two of them. Haack, 41, took aim at her former partner—whom she splitRead …

Christina Haack Shares Photo of Herself Sobbing After Filming ‘The Flip Off’ With Josh Hall-After He Accused HGTV of ‘Manufacturing’ Drama Read More »

The stars of [HGTV’s latest renovation show](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/hgtv-impact-on-home-design-30-years/), “Betting on Paradise,” have candidly revealed how they turned a decaying “apocalyptic” Costa Rican hotel into a thriving business—after making the very risky decision to pour their entire [life savings into the purchase](https://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/ditch-the-mortgage-is-cashing-out-investments-a-smart-way-to-buy-a-home/) and flip of the crumbling property. Luke Shantz and Steph Sitt, from Canada, are setRead …

EXCLUSIVE: Stars of New HGTV Series ‘Betting on Paradise’ Reveal How They Turned ‘Crime Scene’ Motel Into Lucrative Luxury Vacation Spot Read More »

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-backed mortgage giants, could be headed for privatization under Donald Trump‘s second term, a move experts say might drive mortgage rates higher in a housing market already plagued by affordability challenges. Trump tried unsuccessfully to privatize Fannie and Freddie during his first White House term, and in recent weeksRead …

Donald Trump Could Privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: What It Means for Your Mortgage Read More »

A luxury Utah mansion where convicted child abuser Ruby Franke is said to have carried out heinous crimes against her children is still on the market one year after it was listed for just under $5 million—even as her eldest daughter, Shari, spoke to “Good Morning America” about the physical violence she says she sufferedRead …

$5 Million Mansion Where Ruby Franke’s Kids Were Found Is Still On the Market After a Year-as Her Daughter Speaks Out About Abuse Read More »

A pair of [Florida](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Florida)-based insurance providers have teamed up to create a new “affordable” insurance program aimed at [homeowners in the hurricane-prone state](https://www.realtor.com/mortgage/home-insurance/compare), but there’s a catch: It is limited only to buyers of newly built homes. [Security First Insurance and Embark MGA unveiled](https://www.securityfirstflorida.com/newsroom/security-first-insurance-partners-embark-mga-enter-new-home-builder-insurance-channel) in late December the new insurance product, which boasts enhanced coverageRead …

Florida Homeowners Get New ‘Affordable’ Insurance Options-but There’s a Catch Read More »

There are some things you buy for your home that are total game changers. You don’t know how you managed prior to getting it. For me, my wet/dry vacuum is one of them. It helps me to clean up spilled food, drinks, and (unfortunately) baby biohazards from my solid flooring in a single step—and everyRead …

Should I Get a Wet/Dry Vacuum? A Mom & Design Editor Weighs in Read More »

[Zendaya and Tom Holland](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/tom-holland-zendaya-christmas-plans-home/) have reportedly taken their long-term relationship to the next level by getting engaged—with reports emerging that the 28-year-old actor popped the question to his partner in an at-home proposal over the holidays. Speculation that Holland and Zendaya, both 28, were engaged first arose when the latter was seen sporting a veryRead …

Zendaya and Tom Holland Are Engaged After Holiday Proposal at Her Home-but Will They Live in the U.S. or the U.K.? Read More »

Polygamous [“Sister Wives” star Kody Brown](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/sister-wives-kody-brown-sells-cabin-scandal/) is so fed up with the endless family drama he has been embroiled in that he is considering quitting his life in the U.S. and becoming the latest in a line of celebrities to relocate to Europe. The 55-year-old reality TV personality, who is based in [Arizona](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Arizona), shot toRead …

Polygamous ‘Sister Wives’ Star Kody Brown Says He Wants To Move to Europe To Escape Family Drama After Selling Arizona Home Read More »

Home buyers armed with U.S. dollars have a moment of opportunity to seize a favorable exchange rate in Australia. The Australian dollar has sunk below 65 U.S. cents since the U.S. election of Donald Trump, who’s promised to slap significant tariffs on large trading partners in his second term. IAnd the downward trajectory is expectedRead …

Australia’s Sinking Exchange Rate Is an Opportunity for Buyers With U.S. Dollars Read More »

[TikTok influencer Tabitha Swatosh](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/tabitha-swatosh-tiktok-homeless-kouvr-alex-warren/)‘s moving nightmare has taken yet another surprising twist—after she was forced to [change the locks](https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/things-you-should-do-to-protect-your-vacant-home-after-closing/) at her new home because of a [major security mistake](https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/mortgage-expert-homebuyer-tips-safety/). The 24-year-old, who has been busily documenting her [move from Los Angeles to Nashville, TN](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/tiktok-tabitha-swatosh-moving-house-nashville/), has faced a number of [hurdles during her relocation](https://www.realtor.com/advice/move/movers-reveal-how-long-it-really-took-to-move-in/). It beganRead …

TikTok Star Tabitha Swatosh Is Forced To Change Locks on New Home After Making Grave Safety Mistake Read More »