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By Jillian Pretzel Jul 9, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share In Season 4 of “Celebrity IOU,” Drew and Jonathan Scott helped “Friends” star Lisa Kudrow show her cousin, Thea , a little love and appreciation by renovating her West Hollywood, CA , condo. In the episode , Kudrow explains that Thea adopts animalsRead …

This ‘Celebrity IOU’ Home Just Hit the Market—and the Reason Might Surprise You Read More »

By Brittany Natale Jul 9, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Fashion designer, actor, and former model Kathy Ireland has found a buyer for her dreamy Honolulu estate. The supermodel, who famously appeared in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, recently sold the luxurious Hawaiian getaway for $6,471,000. Ireland first listed the 6,229-square-foot propertyRead …

Beauty on the Beach: Kathy Ireland Sells Her Haute Honolulu Retreat for $6.5M Read More »

With mortgage interest rates near 7%, home prices have gone flat nationwide as sellers try to entice cash-strapped buyers to make an offer. But prices in America’s hottest housing markets are still rising—by a whopping 8.1% on average compared to last year. According to a new report, demand in the top 20 markets—as measured byRead …

The Surprising State Where 5 of America’s Hottest Markets Are Hiding—Including a Shocking New No. 1 Read More »

New listings are flooding the market, offering fresh choices to homebuyers who mustered through a sluggish spring.” /Read More

There’s no better time to be near a lake than right now. During these dog days of summer, when the sun rises early and the days stretch long, the peace that comes with a waterfront view is undeniable. For some, the proximity to a lake is not something that should be saved just for summerRead …

10 Most Affordable Lake Towns in the US Read More »

A home is an investment—and for many homeowners, it is their largest asset. But owning a house can also come with unexpected costs that are important to budget for. The hidden costs of owning and maintaining a single-family home in the U.S. now average more than $18,000 each year, according to a recent study fromRead …

The Hidden Costs of Homeownership in Every State: How Much Are You Paying? Read More »

Home affordability is at its lowest point since 2007, according to a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions. Expenses associated with owning a home—including the mortgage, homeowners insurance, and real estate taxes—now take up 35.1% of a homeowner’s take-home pay, according to the report from the property data analytics firm. That percentage is up fromRead …

Home Affordability Just Hit Its Lowest Point Since 2007: Here’s Where Buyers Have It the Worst Read More »

The pandemic changed many things for many people, including the way they vacationed. Instead of long flights to big-city destinations, family road trips to outdoorsy vacation rentals surged in popularity. And today, while pandemic restrictions have long since receded, it seems some of those vacation habits have lingered. A new Realtor.com® analysis of data providedRead …

The Surprising Appalachian Hot Spots That Are ‘Very Profitable’ for Short-Term Rental Investors Read More »

Today’s high interest rates have created a ticking time bomb for the many homebuyers who took out an adjustable-rate mortgage near the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 330,000 homeowners who got an ARM in 2019 have already seen their five-year fixed-rate term end, and 100,000 more will join them in the next year, accordingRead …

For Homeowners With Adjustable-Rate Mortgages, the Clock Is Ticking: Here’s What To Do Read More »

If you’ve always dreamed of having your own greenhouse—a warm, sunny place to grow plants, flowers, and veggies and a beautiful spot to plop a lawn chair in the winter months, there’s good news. Prefabricated greenhouses make it easier (and more cost-effective) than ever to go from zero to backyard hero with a single click.Read …

Is It Worth It: Installing a Prefab Greenhouse Read More »