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Brokerage giant Compass has said that a strict new Washington state law that prohibits private listings does not apply to properties marketed across its network of agents as “Private Exclusives” or “Coming Soon.” The new law, which Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed in March, took effect on Thursday. It prohibits real estate brokers from marketingRead …

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It has been a turbulent week for the broader economy—inflation reached a three-year high, tensions in the Middle East continued to fluctuate, and mortgage rates ticked up to 6.52%. Yet, beneath the macroeconomic noise, the housing market is flashing a notable bright spot, with home sales climbing to their strongest pace of the year andRead …

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Kendra and Joseph Duggar have listed their Arkansas home for $407,900—weeks after the father of four pleaded not guilty to sex crime charges in Florida, where he is set to stand trial in the coming months. Joseph, 31, who is the younger brother of convicted sex offender Josh Duggar, was taken into custody near hisRead …

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Actress Diane Keaton’s final home has returned to the market with a significant discount, just weeks after its previous listing was taken down. The storied Los Angeles property—which served as the “Annie Hall” star’s primary residence before her death—is also thought to have been the last major renovation project that Keaton, who died in OctoberRead …

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Nearly 2,000 homeowners are set to receive refunds after the Federal Trade Commission announced it would return nearly $3 million to those who were defrauded by a widespread mortgage relief scheme. The refunds are tied to a February 2024 federal court ruling that found mortgage relief company Home Matters USA guilty of defrauding thousands ofRead …

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Gwyneth Paltrow has come under furious criticism after she appeared in a video commercial for a luxury high-rise apartment building in Israel—amid the country’s ongoing conflict with Palestine. Paltrow, 53, takes center stage in a new promo for 51 Park, an upscale 51-story development in Herzliya, a city that lies just north of Tel AvivRead …

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The classic retirement pipeline has been established for years: Grow up in the Northeast, make your money in a place like New York, and then retire to Florida for the low cost of living and easy beach access. But a new migration pattern is emerging. A confluence of factors have soured things a bit forRead …

Why Retirees Are Fleeing Florida for ‘Halfback’ State Read More »

Actress Jennifer Aniston is known for fiercely protecting her privacy—and it seems that, even where her A-list pals like Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are concerned, the actress refuses to implement an open-door policy at her $21 million Los Angeles mansion. At least, that is, when they’re putting together an entertaining Instagram skit. Aniston, 57Read …

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As headlines dominate with talk of the Super El Niño, Cotality’s 2026 Hurricane Risk Report found that 32.2 million properties face moderate or greater hurricane wind risk this year, representing over $12 trillion in potential reconstruction costs. According to the report, the New York metropolitan area is the largest hurricane exposure zone in the nationRead …

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