Former “Suits” star Gabriel Macht has become the latest celebrity to turn their back on life in the U.S. in favor of moving abroad with his family—but the actor is refusing to reveal exactly where they have landed. Macht, 53, who starred alongside Meghan Markle in the his legal drama, spending nine seasons playing theRead …
Although we’re three weeks into the new year, economic indicators coming out are still putting the final brushstrokes, or pixels, if you will, on our picture of 2024. The December jobs report showed robust growth in employment and a dip in unemployment. Put simply, the labor market had a better-than-expected finish in 2024. Meanwhile, inflationRead …
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The housing crisis in the U.S. shows no sign of easing as affordability hits even the middle class—across all U.S. states—and builders “focus on luxury instead of starter homes.” “Today, one of the biggest deficits that we have is the creation of new starter homes,” former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Adrianne Todman candidly toldRead …
January 24, 2025 – The Realtor.com® economics teamvideoupdategives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. – For the week ending January 24, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halerecaps what theDecember jobs reportandmixed inflation readingsmean forRead …
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If you and your family are in the market for a larger home but have a limited budget, have no fear—because there is a wealth of sizable yet affordable properties available to suit your big brood, if you know where to look. Buying a house for a large or growing family isn’t always easy, particularlyRead …
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County put more than $40 billion of real estate value at risk, according to a new report from the Realtor.com® economic research team. Since the Eaton and Palisades wildfires started on Jan. 7, their boundaries have expanded to encompass more than 15,800 residential properties, with a total value ofRead …
Los Angeles Fires Put Up to $40 Billion of Residential Real Estate at Risk Read More »
Florida Realtors® has released its monthly housing market statistics for December as well as its annual year-end statistics for 2024. Take a deep dive to see how the real estate market in Florida wrapped up the year. ☀️ GET REAL…
Bone-chilling temperatures are on the way for most of the U.S. as a polar vortex is in the forecast for late January. From the Midwest to the Northeast, roughly 120 million people will feel the brrr in the last days of the month. If you’re a homeowner living in a cold climate—or one that’s aboutRead …
What To Do If Your Pipes Freeze During the Polar Vortex, According to Plumbers Read More »
A couple who relocated from the suburbs of New England to live in a remote, off-grid homestead in Alaska have opened up about the extreme lengths they go to in order to survive the brutal winter months—from braving encounters with wolves while sourcing water to driving six hours to the nearest grocery store. Dennis andRead …
A loan modification is often billed as a lifeline for homeowners in trouble. But if you ask Johnnie Jefferson, an 85-year-old resident of Richmond, TX, she’d tell you that a loan modification has actually left her homeless. Homeowners who have been hit with financial hardships that hamper their ability to pay the mortgage have optionsRead …
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