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In 2024, there were 27 weather disaster events in the U.S., including the devastating Hurricanes Helene and Milton, “with losses exceeding $1 billion each,” according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. More recently, the ongoing devastating wildfires, which started on Jan. 7, continue to ravage Southern California—and last week, a historic snowstorm barreled downRead …

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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 …

Meghan Markle’s ‘Suits’ Co-Star Gabriel Macht Becomes Latest A-Lister to Quit U.S. and Move Abroad-But Refuses to Reveal Where He’s Gone Read More »

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 …

Weekly Housing Market Update: Home Sales Improve as Mortgage Rates Hover Below 7% Read More »

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 …

Housing Affordability Hits ‘Even the Middle Class’ as Fewer Starter Homes Are Built, ex-HUD Secretary Says Read More »

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 …

January 24, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »

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 …

Big Family, Small Budget? Stunning and Sizable Homes That Boast at Least 4 Bedrooms and Are Listed Below $400K Read More »

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 »

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 …

Couple Who Live in a Remote Off-Grid Homestead in Alaska Reveal Brutal Reality of Winter Months-From Confronting Wild Wolves to Driving 6 Hours for Groceries Read More »