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[Embattled Netflix star ](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/chris-delia-selling-los-angeles-home/)[Chris D’Elia](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/chris-delia-selling-los-angeles-home/) is facing yet another uphill battle—this time in the real estate market. The former “You” actor, who starred alongside [Penn Badgley](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/penn-badgley-lists-brooklyn-new-york-apartment-for-1-9m/) in the psychological thriller, has seen his career thrown into turmoil in the past four years after he was accused of sexual misconduct, including underage grooming and sending explicitRead …

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On the latest “[Windy City Rehab](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/the-latest-windy-city-rehab-train-wreck-and-what-went-wrong/),” [Alison Victoria](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/alison-victoria-windy-city-rehab-interview-homes-off-market/) renovates a house she says is “the worst one on the block” and proves how important it is to get a second opinion when rethinking a floor plan. On the Season 5 episode “Little Cabin in the City,” Victoria meets with homeowners Austin and Katie, who recentlyRead …

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James Bond fans who have always dreamed of stepping into the suave spy’s shoes can now get a (very pricey) taste of what life might be like living in his world, no special skills required. In fact, all you need is $68 million. That is the price of picking up a property worthy of theRead …

Astonishing James Bond-Style Lair Hits the Market in Los Angeles for a ‘Jaws’-Dropping $68 Million Read More »

A prolonged dockworkers strike at some of the nation’s busiest shipping ports has tentatively ended before it could signifcantly impact home construction and raise new-home prices, according to industry experts. Striking members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will be back to work at the ports on Friday, the union announced, after launching its strike onRead …

End to Port Strike Thwarts ‘Significant Impact’ on Home Construction and Prices—and Havoc on U.S. Economy Read More »

Homeowners in the U.S. are sitting on [their highest share of home equity](https://www.realtor.com/research/changes-in-value-of-household-real-estate-q2-2024/) since the 1950s, following a period of rapid price increases. Equity, measured as a share of total real estate value for owner-occupied homes, hit 72.7% in the second quarter of 2024, the highest level since 1958, according to the Federal Reserve’s latestRead …

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When it comes to the value of your home, advanced age isn’t always a bad thing. As a general rule, newer homes are worth more than older ones. Nationwide, the typical owner-occupied home built since 2020 is worth about $462,000, well above the $340,000 value of the overall median home, which was built in 1981Read …

7 States Where Pre-War Houses Are Worth More Than the Typical Home Read More »

A San Francisco Bay Area influencer has warned that buying a house in the woods, however beautiful it may be, is a [complete headache](https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/prevent-termite-infestation/) to maintain. Laureise Livingston and her husband bought their charming 100-year-old home two years ago. It was a dream come true—until they realized their roommates were rodents and beetles that [wereRead …

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In the aftermath of [Hurricane Helene](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/hurricane-helene-impact-asheville-nc/)—with the [death toll at at least 133](https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-helene-damage-north-carolina-10-01-24/index.html) and expected to rise—extreme weather events and natural disasters are on many people’s minds. However, in recent years, record numbers of Americans have been relocating to hazard-prone areas—exacerbating both the severity and costs of natural disasters, according to a [New York TimesRead …

Record Numbers of Americans Are Moving to Disaster-Prone Areas Read More »

Forget about fine china or a 10-speed mixer—more and more couples walking down the aisle are now asking their wedding guests to contribute to home funds as gifts. [Zola’s](https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/2024-wedding-trends-zolas-first-look-report-data-deep-dive) 2024 wedding trends report surveyed 7,000 couples planning to get married this year and found that 87% include cash funds in their wedding registry. Of thoseRead …

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An Oregon woman has issued a viral warning not to leave one common household item unchecked. Julie Endicott, who goes by @homesteadingmommasaga on TikTok, revealed in a recent video that she discovered a plugged-in USB-C charging cable [burning through](https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/danger-appliances-might-start-fire/) a blanket in her house. “Something was definitely hot. … I’m looking around, and I’m freakingRead …

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