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It’s not every day that a 115-year-old converted firehouse lands [on the market](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3816-22nd-St_San-Francisco_CA_94114_M29708-83387), and even rarer that the firehouse in question has been transformed into a stylish and elegant family home. But that is exactly what one home listing in [San Francisco](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/San-Francisco-County_CA) is now offering. This unique property boasts a wealth of history far beyondRead …

115-Year-Old Firehouse Sold at Auction for Just $7,500 Is Transformed Into an Elegant $8 Million San Francisco Home Read More »

A man who “accidentally” bought an 1830 stone house at auction is laying bare the [major (and unique) renovations](https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/home-renovations-boost-listing-price/) the home has undergone to be habitable, revealing how the one year he thought would be required to transform the property has actually turned into a mammoth four-year project. Laying down floors, installing plumbing, and evenRead …

‘I Accidentally Bought a 200-Year-Old Abandoned Mansion for $460K—It’s Taken 4 Years To Renovate It Into Our Dream Home’ Read More »

Where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on the issues that matter the most to your wallet? Let MarketWatch take you on a tour of the two presidential candidates’ policies. With Tuesday’s election rapidly approaching, and with the economy consistently cited as a top concern by voters, here is a selection of stories fromRead …

Election 2024: How Trump vs. Harris Could Shape Taxes, Home Prices and Grocery Costs Read More »

It’s the golden age of real estate—with the majority of buyers now older than ever before. The age of homebuyers has reached all-time highs, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. The median homebuyer is now 56 years old, which is seven years older than last year. “PartRead …

Homebuyers Are Now Older Than Ever—and They’re Dipping Into Nest Eggs To Finance Their Purchases Read More »

The presidential election will be at the top of the ballot on Tuesday—but in a number of states, voters will also have the chance to weigh in on important ballot measures impacting homeowners. Nearly a dozen states will have statewide ballot questions on issues impacting homeowners, most of them related to property taxes. Many additionalRead …

Election 2024: Homeowner’s Guide to Ballot Measures—Including One State That Could Eliminate Property Taxes Altogether Read More »

An incredibly modern mansion that was built on the site of the infamous “Mansion Murders” home has hit the market for $8.5 million—nine years after three of the original home’s residents and their housekeeper were killed in a brutal quadruple homicide. The newly built, six-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom property is a far cry from the traditional brickRead …

Luxury Estate Built on Site of Infamous ‘Mansion Murders’ Property Hits the Market for $8.5 Million—9 Years After Horrifying Killings Read More »

The buyer of the home where Alex Murdaugh shot dead his wife and son has broken his silence about his controversial purchase—and claims he is in possession of a key piece of evidence that proves Murdaugh is innocent. Alex Blair of Rock Hill, SC, bought the sprawling Islandton, SC, estate—where Murdaugh shot his wife, MaggieRead …

EXCLUSIVE: Buyer of Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Home Breaks His Silence—and Reveals One Piece of Key Evidence He Kept Read More »

When Alisa Newman was shopping for a home earlier this year, she harbored no fantasies of a white picket fence surrounding a single-family home. Instead, she opted for a townhouse. “I decided on a townhome because I am single and getting older, and I’m attracted by the prospect of less upkeep than with a single-familyRead …

Is Buying a Townhouse the New American Dream? Read More »

Longing to nestle among the trees in a modern masterpiece? Your wish could well be granted. Behold this incredible designer manse with six bedrooms—including one with a swing bed—in [Pacific Palisades, CA,](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Pacific-Palisades_CA) which has just [hit the market](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1509-Amalfi-Dr_Pacific-Palisades_CA_90272_M93668-08751) for $23,295,000. The turnkey delight is available furnished. Located in the upscale area of [The Riviera](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/The-Riviera_Pacific-Palisades_CA), theRead …

Jaw-Dropping Forest Hideaway in L.A. With a Swing Bed and Private Zen Garden Is Listed for $23.3 Million Read More »

[The Menendez brothers](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/menendez-brothers-murder-mansion-owners-revealed/) could be on the road to freedom after Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón recommended that they be resentenced after spending more than 30 years in prison for the [murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/menendez-brothers-mansion-lyle-erik-netflix/). Gascón’s announcement comes amid furious speculation [surrounding Erik and Lyle Menendez](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/menendez-brothers-murder-house-viral/), whose case has beenRead …

As the Menendez Brothers Take a Step Toward Freedom, Experts Reveal What That Means for Their $17 Million Murder Home Read More »