January 2025
Kanye West Is Reportedly ‘Terrified’ To Return to the U.S. Amid Diddy’s Sex Trafficking Case-So, Will He Abandon His New $35 Million Mansion?
Kanye West is reportedly “terrified to return to the U.S.” because he is facing “multiple lawsuits” amid claims that he and wife Bianca Censori have relocated to Tokyo—less than three months after the rapper splashed out a staggering $35 million on a brand-new megamansion in Beverly Hills. According to DailyMail.com, that very pricey property purchaseRead …
Sellers Beware: More Homes on the Market Are Going ‘Stale’ Due to This Big Listing Mistake
More homes for sale are going “stale” after sitting on the market for months, raising concerns that some sellers are overestimating what the market is willing to pay. In December 2024, half of all active listings had sat on the market for 70 days or longer, up from 61 a year earlier, and the longestRead …
A Malibu Mansion Survived the Wildfires-Experts Explain Why It and Others Were Left Unscathed
The Los Angeles fires are shaping up to be some of the [most destructive and expensive](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/before-after-photos-home-adam-brody-paris-hilton-california/) in the country’s history. Total damage and loss estimates are between $250 billion and $275 billion, according to [AccuWeather](https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/accuweather-estimates-more-than-250-billion-in-damages-and-economic-loss-from-la-wildfires/1733821). Meanwhile, [Cal Fire](https://www.fire.ca.gov) says at least 24 people have been killed, more than 40,588 acres burned, and 12,300 structures destroyed.Read …
Listing for Former School-Turned-Apartment Building Goes Viral Thanks to Sinister Image of Laundry Room: ‘Something Bad Happened Here’
A listing for a former school that is being offered up as a potential multifamily home has gone viral thanks to a disturbing image taken inside its basement laundry room. The spacious property, which is located in Carlinville, IL, and is on the market for just over $1 million, is causing quite the stir onlineRead …
HOA Fees Are Rising-and Getting Harder for Homebuyers To Avoid
On top of the other challenges faced by homebuyers in today’s market, homeowners association fees are rising and becoming more prevalent. In 2024, 41% of homes listed for sale on Realtor.com® had some kind of HOA fee, up from 39% the prior year, according to a new report from the Realtor.com economic research team. TheRead …
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Brooke Shields Reveals How Her Daughters Moving Out of $6 Million Home Has Helped Her Rekindle Her Marriage With Her Husband
[Acting legend ](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/brooke-shields-empty-nester-home-hamptons/)[Brooke Shields](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/brooke-shields-empty-nester-home-hamptons/) has candidly opened up about how becoming an “empty nester” has helped her to “rekindle” the passion in her marriage [with husband, Chris Henchy](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/brooke-shields-pacific-palisades-rental/)—four months after her daughters moved out of the family’s $6 million [Hamptons](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/The-Hamptons_Southampton_NY) home. Shields, 59, who shot to fame at the tender age of 12 while starringRead …
$21 Million Malibu Home That Kanye West Gutted and Dumped Has Survived Deadly Wildfires, New Owner Reveals
An architectural gem in Malibu that was purchased, [gutted, and then ditched by rapper Kanye West](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kanye-west-malibu-mansion-buyer-revealed/) has survived the [deadly California wildfires](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/california-wildfires-death-toll-property-loss-updates/), according to its new owner—less than four months after the musician sold it at a [staggering $36 million loss](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kanye-west-malibu-buyer-criminal/). The beachfront home, which was originally designed by famed architect Tadao Ando, was boughtRead …
Moving to Spain Just Became Impossible If You Don’t Have Tons of Cash
A growing number of Americans choose to live abroad for various reasons, including a change of scenery, greener pastures, or a cheaper cost of living. Many European countries can be particularly appealing when deciding where to set sail, thanks to the so-called “[golden visas](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/golden-visas-real-estate-investment/).” While these vary by country, they generally allow foreigners to liveRead …
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HOA vs. CDD: Why You Need To Understand the Difference
The [California wildfires](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/california-insurance-policy-ban-los-angeles-wildfires/) have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures—and not just [celebrity homes](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/before-after-photos-home-adam-brody-paris-hilton-california/) and mansions. A number of those structures were privately controlled complexes, where residents were required to pay monthly dues to the homeowners association, or HOA. Those who live and own [HOA properties](https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/homeowners-guide-to-hoas-homeowners-associations/), like condos and townhousesRead …
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