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[Fox News host Bret Baier](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/fox-news-host-bret-baier-secures-a-sale-for-his-palm-beach-florida-home-with-a-final-price-of-13-5m/)‘s sprawling $29 million [Washington, DC](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Washington_DC), mansion is reportedly set to become the new home of [President-elect Donald Trump](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/donald-trump-president-housing-market/)‘s commerce secretary pick, Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald. The extravagant, five-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom, French chateau-style estate was [first listed by Baier](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/bret-baier-is-selling-in-washington-dc-for-a-potential-record-setting-sum/), 54, and his wife, Amy, back in October 2023 with theRead …

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A couple who purchased a $17,500 plot of land in [Florida](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Florida) where they planned to build their perfect home have revealed how that dream swiftly turned into a nightmare as a result of a seemingly innocent utility pole—and a little-known regulation that [prohibits any structure from being erected](https://www.realtor.com/guides/guide-to-building-your-own-home/how-to-buy-land-to-build-a-house/) near it. Donna and Rion Hartl hadRead …

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They say marriage is all about compromise. But when you’ve got 11 sets of dishes, you might just need more storage. Edward Pack, 68, married his wife, Laura Pack, 67, in 2022 following the deaths of their spouses in the 2010s. The Raleigh, N.C.-based retirees had wedding china, dishes passed down through their families, ChristmasRead …

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Hollywood superstar [Ryan Reynolds and ](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/blake-lively-ryan-reynolds-homes/)[Blake Lively](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/blake-lively-ryan-reynolds-homes/) are getting some serious heat after the “Deadpool” star described the two of them as “very working class.” Critics were swift to point out the comment does not apply to his spouse, who grew up in a family of working actors and began her own lucrative on-screen careerRead …

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December 13, 2024 – The [Realtor.com® economics team](https://www.realtor.com/research/team/)(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmlKLrMX62MaN_8ny9hJdpyVoDfUDNjM8)[update](https://www.realtor.com/research/video-economic-and-housing-market-update-december-13-2024/)gives 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 December 13, [Realtor.com®](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/ralph-mclaughlin/)[Chief Economist Danielle Hale](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/danielle-hale/)recaps the latest economic data which focused onRead …

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Mortgage rates eased this week even as inflation ticked up—but it’s boosting buyer sentiment across the board. This week, mortgage rates dropped to 6.6%, and the Realtor.com® 2025 Housing Forecast anticipates lower mortgage rates by this time next year. Improvement in mortgage rates and the outlook for lower rates ahead seems to have bolstered homeRead …

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By Marianne Garvey Dec 13, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share A New York CIty residence where the notoriously reclusive Bob Dylan sought refuge during the height of his career has hit the market for a cool $7.25 million—just days before actor Timothée Chalamet is set to portray the music legend in a dramaticRead …

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An inventive [Idaho](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Idaho) man whose family bought an abandoned 115-year-old train car for the bargain price of $3,000 has revealed how he transformed the derelict carriage into a thriving and [very lucrative rental on Airbnb](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/airbnb-bonanza-best-places-to-buy-a-vacation-rental-and-cash-in-on-the-post-pandemic-travel-boom/). Isaac French, 27, from [Deary](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Deary_ID), first stumbled across the train car six years ago, when his father—a train enthusiast—received aRead …

‘We Bought a 115-Year-Old Train Car for $3,000 and Transformed It Into a Wildly Lucrative Luxury Airbnb’ Read More »

By Julie Taylor Dec 5, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Mortgage rates fell from 6.81% last week to 6.69% for a 30-year fixed home loan for the week ending Dec. 5, according to Freddie Mac. “This week, mortgage rates decreased to their lowest level in over a month,” said Sam Khater , FreddieRead …

Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.69% as Home Prices Rise for First Time in 27 Weeks Read More »

Portnoy purchased a Miami, FL, mansion for $14 million in 2021. (Realtor.com) Miami mansion In 2021, Portnoy splashed out $13,980,000 for a waterfront mansion in Miami , the Real Deal reported. The gated property had been on and off the market for years, both as a rental and for sale. It was priced at nearlyRead …

Dave Portnoy’s Ex-Wife Still Has Access to All of His Money—but Does She Get a Share of His $65 Million Property Portfolio? Read More »