A home inspector can make or break a sale for both sellers and buyers. It’s why, no matter whether you’re buying or selling, the home inspection process can be somewhat terrifying! For sellers, it’s a stark reminder of the nagging issues you might have turned a blind eye to over the years. And for buyersRead …
Zoe Saldana, who most recently starred in the blockbuster “Avatar: The Way of the Water,” is looking to part ways with her posh Beverly Hills, CA, estate for $16.5 million. Don’t feel like dropping that much dough? Renting the home for $47,500 a month is also an option. The stately place was built in 1974Read …
Smack-talking legend Jim Rome, who hosts an eponymous radio show as well as various podcasts, has listed his Irvine, CA, home for $10,995,000. While he invites his radio audience to enter the jungle every day, his residence is a rather serene retreat away from the world of sports talk. Located just south of Los AngelesRead …
It’s No Jungle: Sports Radio Star Jim Rome Lists $10.9M SoCal Mansion Read More »
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own spread in wine country, this 28,000-square-foot Spanish Mediterranean gem in the heart of California should pique your interest. This 57-acre compound known as Villa Ceago at 5115 E. Highway 20 in the small town of Nice is being offered for $17.5 million, along with the opportunity toRead …
How Nice: Lakefront Villa Ceago in California Wine Country Available for $17.5M Read More »
The unique culture of beach towns has an almost magical appeal to many homebuyers. But what happens if that slice of salty paradise happens to be a hurricane zone too? Your house could be at risk of suffering serious damage. How can you decide whether it’s worth it to buy in a hurricane zone? HereRead …
5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Home in a Hurricane Zone Read More »
Homeowners are expanding and upgrading their bathrooms, with 1 in 5 opting for more space and more luxurious design features, according to the 2023 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. Roughly 3 in 5 bathrooms were larger than 100 square feet thanks to renovations that stole space from closets, bedrooms, or hallways, Realtor.com reports. Median spendingRead …
Homeowners Invest in Bathroom Remodels, With 1 in 5 Expanding and Upgrading Read More »
Despite rising mortgage rates and home prices chipping away at housing affordability across the U.S., Realtor.com reports that a number of local real estate markets are still accessible to budget-conscious buyers, with the majority of single-family homes priced at $250,000 or less. These markets are primarily located in the Midwest and the South, with theRead …
US Metros Where You Can Still Find Affordably Priced Homes Read More »
After lighting up the MLS with Inter Miami, Argentinian futbol great Lionel Messi has made a big move—this time, off the pitch. The man widely considered soccer’s GOAT has found a home in South Florida, as he attempts to vault his new squad into the playoff race. Messi paid $10.8 million for his new waterfrontRead …
Lionel Messi scores luxe waterfront estate in Fort Lauderdale for $10.8 million Read More »
As high mortgage rates continue to hamper homebuyers in the real estate market, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that mortgage applications have fallen to their lowest point since 1996 during the week ending Sept. 8. Even for those buyers who can manage today’s 7% rates, finding available housing remains a significant challenge, according toRead …
MBA Reports Lowest Number of Homebuyers in the Market Since 1996 Read More »
After exceeding the 7% threshold in August, mortgage rates are at their highest point in two decades, and that affordability obstacle is leading to what economists are calling an “inventory crunch.” The total number of U.S. homes for sale fell 7.9% year-over-year in August, as a growing share of would-be sellers decided to stay inRead …
A Look Into What’s Causing the Lack of Housing Inventory Read More »
