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Yolanda Hadid’s Fiancé Is Building a Huge Master-Planned Community on Site of Industrial Ghost Town in Texas Real estate developer Randall “Randy” Kendrick recently drew the national spotlight, after reports emerged of his engagement to former Bravo reality TV star Yolanda Hadid. For several years, Kendrick has been working on an extraordinarily ambitious project inRead …

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Playing With Fire: How Backyard Fireworks Celebrations Risk Costly Property Disasters A fireworks display in your own backyard may seem like the perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July. If you’re not careful, however, it can quickly turn into a costly disaster that your home insurance may or may not cover. In 2024, theRead …

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After Divorce I Feared I’d Never Find an Affordable Home for My Family—Then My Job Led Me to the Perfect Rental Thinking about buying a home but signing another lease instead? Welcome to Rental Diaries, where real people break down what it’s actually like to rent—what they pay, what they sacrifice, and what they’re stillRead …

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The Average New-Car Payment Is Shrinking Homebuyers’ Budgets by $135,000 The typical new-car payment hit an all-time high in the first quarter of 2026, new data shows—a jump that could cost hopeful househunters as much as $135,000 in buying power. The average monthly payment on a new vehicle is now $770, up nearly 3% fromRead …

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Lionel Messi Is Hailed as the World Cup GOAT—but His Property Portfolio Is a Real Winner, Too Soccer legend Lionel Messi has cemented his place in the history books as one of the greatest players in the sport after earning the all-time record for the most goals scored by a single player in the FIFARead …

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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.43% Rate Mortgage rates dropped substantially on Thursday, as falling oil prices and the tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal pushed long-term borrowing rates lower. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans fell to 6.43% for the week ending July 2, downRead …

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Idyllic Michigan Gem Is Named America’s Best Lake Town for 2026 This Independence Day marks the 250th birthday of the United States, but in Traverse City, MI, the date has special local significance as well. This year is the city’s 100th annual Cherry Festival, a weeklong celebration of local cherry farmers, which kicks off onRead …

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The Washington Commanders will anchor a new $24.2 billion development along the banks of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. City officials unveiled a master plan Tuesday for the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy Campus in the city’s Hill East neighborhood. Under the new plan, the 180-acre former RFK Stadium and its surrounding parkingRead …

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The dream of finding an affordable home often feels out of reach for many prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-income bracket. While the housing market might appear robust on the surface, a deeper look reveals a significant disconnect between available homes and what many can truly afford. This growing financial pressure highlights a criticalRead …

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Scottsdale’s City Council has locked in a major water-supply purchase that could shape the city’s development capacity for years to come. The council voted 7-0 to approve Resolution No. 13702, authorizing a contract with Vidler Water Company to purchase 15,000 acre-feet of Long-Term Storage Credits held in the Harquahala Valley, for $8.25 million. The dealRead …

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