May 2026

Lower Asking Prices Are the Silver Lining in an Otherwise Cloudy Market

Lower Asking Prices Are the Silver Lining in an Otherwise Cloudy Market

Asking prices continued to fall nationally this week, providing good news to homebuyers in a market that is otherwise clouded by rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. The national median asking price for active listings was down 2.4% for the week ending May 23, compared to a year earlier, according to the Realtor.com® economic researchRead …

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I Spent $100K to Transform My Outdated Bathroom Into a Spa-Like Paradise

I Spent $100K to Transform My Outdated Bathroom Into a Spa-Like Paradise

Considering a room revamp, but not sure where to begin—or how much to invest? In One-Room Renos, we explore renovation projects big and small, from simple upgrades you can accomplish in a weekend to total overhauls that can cost a small fortune and take months (or longer) to complete. Today, Kara Del Toro, a modelRead …

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Home Prices Are Dropping in Seattle as Buyers Refuse To Overpay

Home Prices Are Dropping in Seattle as Buyers Refuse To Overpay

Home prices are falling faster in Seattle than in any other major U.S. metro, as buyers there gain the upper hand and sellers are forced to accept reality. The Pacific Northwest city—where the median home listing price is $776,232—saw a 2.5% annual decline in single-family sales prices in March, according to the latest data fromRead …

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EXCL: Charlie Puth Sells ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Studio City Mansion for $2.1 Million

EXCL: Charlie Puth Sells ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Studio City Mansion for $2.1 Million

Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has offloaded an ultramodern “sculptural” residence in Studio City for $2.1 million—less than a year after putting the architectural marvel on the market. The property, which is located “high above Studio City’s coveted Silver Triangle,” was designed by renowned architect Jon Brouse and was described in its listing, which was held byRead …

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The Lasting Real Estate Impact of Garden Grove’s Chemical Scare

The Lasting Real Estate Impact of Garden Grove’s Chemical Scare

Over Memorial Day weekend, a chemical tank at a nearby aerospace facility in Garden Grove, CA, began overheating, posing a serious threat to spill or even explode. While first-responders rushed to cool the tank, city officials ordered a mandatory evacuation of over 50,000 nearby residents. Though the issue was eventually contained and residents were allowedRead …

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EXCL: Tate Donovan Sells His Austin Oasis After Cutting $350K Off the Price

EXCL: Tate Donovan Sells His Austin Oasis After Cutting $350K Off the Price

“The O.C.” star Tate Donovan has officially sold his “extraordinary” Texas dwelling—just two months after bringing the property to the market for $1.9 million. Donovan, 62, his wife, Corry Scheuerman, initially listed his longtime Austin, TX, abode in March 2026, having purchased the picturesque four-bedroom retreat in January 2016. Before being snapped up by theRead …

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Centuries-Old Homes Go for Millions in This Upper Hudson Valley Enclave

Centuries-Old Homes Go for Millions in This Upper Hudson Valley Enclave

This is the final installment of a three-part series on the Hudson Valley luxury market, following features on the Lower Hudson Valley and the Middle Hudson Valley. There’s a place where centuries-old homes aren’t just the norm—they command the same premium prices as modern luxury builds Columbia County in the Upper Hudson Valley leaves theRead …

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This Backyard Add-On Could Save Your Home and Insurance From Wildfires

This Backyard Add-On Could Save Your Home and Insurance From Wildfires

AccuWeather predicts 5.5 million to 8 million acres will burn this year, with drought conditions covering more than 40% of the country. Meanwhile, plenty of Palisades and Eaton fire families are still negotiating additional living expense extensions, depreciation holdback releases, and underinsured rebuild gaps more than a year after the loss. All of this hasRead …

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