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If you’ve dreamed of being a superhero with an invisible cloak, we’ve found the home for you. This $1.5 million Boulder House in Joshua Tree, CA , is designed to be invisible and undetectable from the road. The dreamy estate delivers seclusion, privacy, and all of the conveniences a desert homeowner could want. Passersby willRead …

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Carol Couchman‘s [two-bedroom mountaintop home](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3466-Howard-Rd_San-Andreas_CA_95249_M95932-62951?from=srp-map-list) outside Sacramento, CA, has plenty of amenities that would excite buyers. There are horse pens, a guest cottage, and more than 98 acres to spread out. But the biggest selling point—for some people, at least? The on-site bunker. “It’s kind of a quirky, interesting thing,” says Couchman, who works inRead …

America, Land of the Bunkers? Homeowners Are Holing Up—Against an Election, Natural Disasters, and More Read More »

You might find yourself wondering how your friend, who seems to be in the same economic pond as you, can afford that sweet three-bedroom, three-bath home (with a finished basement) while you can barely afford your rental. The answer? Your friend might have taken out a loan from the Bank of Mom and Dad. WithRead …

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Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, is turning away from his [Scottsdale, AZ,](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Scottsdale_AZ) property. The political pundit has listed the six-bedroom, six-bath home for $6,495,000. The 6,800-square-foot home last changed hands in June 2023 for $4,750,000. Located in the upscale Silverleaf community, the custom-built mansion sits on a premiumRead …

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Listing agent Julie Fleetwood, of Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty , knew a small home with amazing architectural pedigree in the tony North Shore suburb of Wilmette, IL , would attract attention—but not this much. “We did showings last week and a three-hour open house on Saturday, where I would venture there were 100 people,” FleetwoodRead …

Flash Sale: Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Home in Chicago Area Lands a Buyer in 4 Days Read More »

You might find yourself wondering how your friend, who seems to be in the same economic pond as you, can afford that sweet three-bedroom, three-bath home (with a finished basement) while you can barely afford your rental. The answer? Your friend might have taken out a loan from the Bank of Mom and Dad. WithRead …

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The unpredictable mortgage rate ride continued this week—and landed in a positive place. The average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan ticked down from 6.88% to 6.74% for the week ending March 14, according to Freddie Mac. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased again this week, with declines totaling almost a quarter of a percentRead …

Mortgage Rates Just Dropped—and So Have Home Prices. Is This the Start of a ‘Sustainable Trend’? Read More »

Many young adults have found a way to beat [high housing costs](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/housing-inventory-february-2024/): living with their parents. About a fifth, or 19.1%, of young adults aged 25–34 live with their parents and in-laws, according to a [recent report](https://eyeonhousing.org/2024/02/young-adults-living-with-parents-state-differences/) from the National Association of Home Builders. And some states have a much higher percentage of younger folksRead …

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A 3,600-acre ranch in [Ojai, CA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Ojai_CA), has resurfaced on the market—with an astonishing 50% price reduction. But even with the discount, it’s still the week’s most expensive home on Realtor.com®. According to [The Real Deal](https://therealdeal.com/la/2021/05/12/3-6k-acre-working-ranch-lists-at-100m/), the sprawling property with numerous structures is owned by Richard Gilleland, a medical equipment manufacturing executive. When it initially landedRead …

California Ranch Gets a Half-Price Discount and Is Still the Week’s Most Expensive Home Read More »