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A woman who lived on a tiny private island in the [San Francisco Bay](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/San-Francisco_CA) for a year rent-free has revealed what it was like to reside in near isolation, even enduring two months when she was left without power. Desiree Heveroh moved into the East Brother Light Station—one of the oldest continuously operating lighthouses inRead …

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A population boom in Montana is driving up home prices there faster than in any other state in the nation, for good and for ill. The trend predates the wildly popular drama series “[Yellowstone](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/yellowstone-ranch-dutton-home/),” which debuted in 2018 and stars Kevin Costner as Montana rancher John Dutton. The series’ final episodes began airing earlier thisRead …

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A [Virginia](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Virginia) property that takes opulence and extravagance to entirely new levels is causing quite the stir among homebuyers. The extraordinary [Roanoke, VA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Roanoke_VA), residence, which is bedecked in gold, glitz, and patterns galore, has prompted anxiety among some and awe from others, with its fascinating interior propelling it to the top spot as the theRead …

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The holiday season is a bit like running a marathon; but if you’re anything like us, it’s easy to lose steam before the final mile. Once Thanksgiving has come and gone, many of us are already in full preparation mode for the next chapter: Christmas and New Year’s. So, if you’re looking for an easyRead …

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A woman is issuing a grave warning to homeowners after claiming her property was destroyed in a fire that she says was caused by her Wi-Fi router overheating. Florida resident Keona Huntley , who goes by the name @yeahthatskeeee online, posted a now-viral TikTok video in the aftermath of the fire, which she says startedRead …

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When a Colorado woman bought her dream home on a quiet, rural spot with a creek running through the backyard, she thought she hit the jackpot. Instead, she was soon dubbed the “Wicked Witch of the West” by locals and had to fight the government for ownership. Taralyn Romero tells [Realtor.com®](http://realtor.com) she had her “AmericanRead …

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Getting ready to sell your house? Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work because there are tons of things to do before listing your home! Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot more than just planting a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn or uploading a fewRead …

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