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Emergencies like wildfires or other natural disasters can make finding a rental home extra challenging, with issues like housing instability, price gouging, and scams popping up. Price gouging—when landlords unfairly hike up rent prices during a crisis—is illegal in many states, including California, where the recent Los Angeles fires have left many hunting for aRead …

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[Open in App] HGTV Star Tarek El Moussa Convinces His 8-Year-Old Son To Invest in Home Flip—Despite Branding Project a ‘Disaster’ HGTV star Tarek El Moussa is ready to teach his 8-year-old son all about the fascinating world of home flipping—and is taking drastic measures to throw the youngster into the deep end as farRead …

HGTV Star Tarek El Moussa Convinces His 8-Year-Old Son To Invest in Home Flip-Despite Branding Project a ‘Disaster’ Read More »

The traditional family home is being built with a twist—and it’s selling like hotcakes in this New England community. When Jay Noble and his wife, Lauren, wanted to trade in his home for a two-family house so his mother could move in and be closer to her 3-year-old grandson, Noble was shocked by the pricesRead …

‘One-of-a-Kind’ 2-Family Homes Are Selling Like Hotcakes Read More »

Federal Reserve policymakers left the central bank’s key interest rate unchanged at their latest meeting concluded on Wednesday, exercising caution following several rounds of rate cuts. The decision to leave the federal funds rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% was widely expected, and will have little immediate impact on mortgage rates forRead …

Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Signaling ‘Patient Approach’-And Giving Homebuyers Consistency Leading Into Spring Selling Season Read More »

#Thrifting is trending—and why not? Scoring an absolutely amazing used find for a fraction of the price of a brand-new piece of furniture is the ultimate get: affordable, sustainable, and often one-of-a-kind. And there’s more good news. No matter where you live, you’ll find shops curated with the finest midcentury investment pieces; affordable vintage storesRead …

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[Open in App] O.J. Simpson’s Son Is Sued by His Late Father’s Estate for ‘Improperly’ Claiming Ownership of $835K Las Vegas Home Where NFL Pro Died O.J. Simpson’s younger son, Justin, is being sued by his father’s estate amid claims he “improperly” took ownership of the $835,000 Las Vegas property where the former NFL playerRead …

O.J. Simpson’s Son Is Sued by His Late Father’s Estate for ‘Improperly’ Claiming Ownership of $835K Las Vegas Home Where NFL Pro Died Read More »

It’s something most Americans dread: tax day. April 15 is right around the corner, and while most Americans put off the inevitable, a few motivated folks actually start their taxes on launch day—January 27. But no matter when you start, if you’re a homeowner, you’re faced with shelling out big bucks for property taxes, federalRead …

Feeling Taxed to the Max? Check Out These 9 States Boasting Zero Income Taxes Read More »

Sales of newly constructed single-family homes rose last month, and prices ticked higher, defying mortgage rates that stuck close to 7%. Signed contracts for new homes were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000 in December, up 3.6% from the prior month, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Monday. December’s sales pace was upRead …

New-Home Sales Rose in December in Defiance of Higher Mortgage Rates Read More »

Insurance coverage is meant for the unexpected moments in life. But how is “unexpected” actually covered? A California couple is suing JetBlue for $1 million after a watermelon-sized chunk of ice reportedly fell off an aircraft and crashed into their home in Inglewood. According to the complaint, Michael Reese and Leah Ferrarini were in theirRead …

Ice Chunk Falls From a Plane and Impales Couple’s Bedroom Roof While They’re Sleeping: Does Insurance Cover It? Read More »

Florida’s luxury housing market has been blessed with another historic property—this time in the form of an extraordinary $150 million compound with three jaw-dropping mansions on the exclusive enclave of Palm Island. Just one week after a pre-construction property in Manalapan, FL, made headlines with its $235 million price tag, another staggering real estate opportunityRead …

‘Unparalleled’ 3-Mansion Compound on Miami’s Exclusive Palm Island Splashes Onto the Market for $150 Million Read More »