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Homes Are Lingering for Sale Longer Than They Have in 5 Years

Homes Are Lingering for Sale Longer Than They Have in 5 Years

Homes are selling at a slower pace than they have in the last five years—and that’s a good thing for anyone looking to buy a house right now. Realtor.com’s [September Housing Market Report](https://www.realtor.com/research/sep-2024-data/) found that homes spend an average of 55 days on the market, which is seven more days than this time last yearRead …

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The Hurricane That Threatens to Sink Asheville’s Feel-Good Success | Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®

The Hurricane That Threatens to Sink Asheville’s Feel-Good Success | Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®

ASHEVILLE, N.C.—This city has been booming for a decade, drawing new residents with its beautiful views, artsy vibe and mild weather. The pandemic brought new possibilities for remote work and supercharged population growth. Craft breweries, vintage stores and other small businesses flourished, adding to Asheville’s appeal. Now another unexpected phenomenon has thrown off its statusRead …

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More Homes Hit the Market as Optimism Over Rate Cuts Sets In

More Homes Hit the Market as Optimism Over Rate Cuts Sets In

Falling [mortgage rates](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-week-6-08-percent-housing-statistics-9-26-24/), plus the [Fed’s recent rate cut](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/fed-rate-cut-housing-economist-reveals-all-you-need-to-know/), are perking up the fall housing market. A [new report](https://www.realtor.com/research/sep-2024-data/) from [Realtor.com®](http://Realtor.com) found that in September, there were 11.6% more homes newly listed on the market compared with a year earlier. That’s a “three-year high on the heels of falling mortgage rates and the Fed’s 50Read …

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Majority of Americans Still Feel Locked in by Mortgage Rates—With More Than Half of Borrowers’ Rates Below 4%

Majority of Americans Still Feel Locked in by Mortgage Rates—With More Than Half of Borrowers’ Rates Below 4%

Sabrina Steward Koboldt of Edmond, OK, has been hoping to move for the past four years. “We’d planned to move before the pandemic hit,” she says. “Then my husband got sick and almost didn’t make it, so our priorities shifted.” And now, her family home is truly bursting at the seams. “Our 1,500-square-foot house hasRead …

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Jasmine Roth Is Making a Huge Change for Season 5 of ‘Help! I Wrecked My House’

Jasmine Roth Is Making a Huge Change for Season 5 of ‘Help! I Wrecked My House’

[Jasmine Roth](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/jasmine-roth-secret-regret-about-her-new-house/) is making one huge change for Season 5 of “[Help! I Wrecked My House](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/jasmine-roth-encounters-the-dumbest-diy-fail-by-a-homeowner-have-you-done-it-too/)“: the location! Roth has risen to fame on HGTV, with shows like “Hidden Potential” and “Help! I Wrecked My House,” both of which take place in Orange County, CA. But the longtime California resident, her husband, and daughter recentlyRead …

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4 ‘Selling Sunset’ Ultraluxe Listings That Sold

4 ‘Selling Sunset’ Ultraluxe Listings That Sold

As the latest season of “[Selling Sunset](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/selling-sunset-netflix-drama-season-8-trailer/)” continues to earn a top spot on Netflix’s list of the most-streamed shows in the world, its cast is earning hefty commission checks from properties that are featured on the new episodes and have officially sold. Season 8 of the reality series, which dropped earlier this month, highlightsRead …

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Saudi Prince’s $11.8M Virginia Mansion Finally Under Contrat

Saudi Prince’s $11.8M Virginia Mansion Finally Under Contrat

A 24,000-square-foot megamansion in [Great Falls, VA,](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Great-Falls_VA) said to be owned by a [Saudi prince](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5529075/Saudi-crown-princes-brother-secretly-bought-12M-Virginia-palace.html) finally has an offer after nearly a year on the market. Listed for $11.8 million, the [Chateau de Lumiere](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M52944-31185), or “Palace of Light,” boasts eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms and sits on 5.5 verdant acres. The deluxe domicile was reportedlyRead …

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Inside Kris Kristofferson’s Sprawling Property Portfolio

Inside Kris Kristofferson’s Sprawling Property Portfolio

Music legend Kris Kristofferson died in his home on [Maui, HI](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Maui_HI), at the age of 88 on Saturday. The remarkable singer, songwriter, and actor left behind an epic legacy, having written songs such as, “Me and Bobby McGee,” “For the Good Times,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” allRead …

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