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It’s not often you see a medieval castle on the market in the Sunshine State—but one very unique home is out to change that, albeit with a quirky modernist twist. Located in [Monticello](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Monticello_FL), about 30 miles northeast of [Tallahassee](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Tallahassee_FL), this [three-bedroom fortress](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/193-Nautilus-Dr_Monticello_FL_32344_M68931-82091) boasts a “captivating design,” oddly sized windows, curved walls, a secret room, andRead …

Bizarre Modernist Medieval Castle Is Listed for $1.6 Million in Florida—and It Takes the Crown for Wackiest Home Listing Read More »

Annual inflation dropped to 2.4% last month as housing costs continued decelerating, an upbeat sign for prospective homebuyers. The September inflation figure from the consumer price index released on Thursday was down from 2.5% the prior month, giving Federal Reserve policymakers a positive signal for further rate cuts. For homebuyers, the lower inflation figure shouldRead …

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Mortgage rates spiked, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan going from 6.12% last week to 6.32% for the week ending Oct. 10, according to Freddie Mac. “Following the release of a stronger-than-expected September jobs report, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage saw the largest one-week increase since April,” Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’sRead …

As Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.32%, ‘Further Progress May Be Needed To Grease the Wheels’ Read More »

Famed real estate mogul and [“Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/barbara-corcoran-genius-tip-wealth/) has shared her “golden rule” for getting rich through property investment—and it’s advice she wants everyone to start following. The 75-year-old, who founded the real estate company The Corcoran Group, offered up her tip during an interview with News 12 in Connecticut and later sharedRead …

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“The View” host Alyssa Farah Griffin has bid farewell to New York City and [moved her family to the suburbs](https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/want-to-leave-nyc-for-the-suburbs-first-take-a-class/) after finding her “forever home” outside of the Big Apple. Speaking about the big move on social media and on her popular daytime panel show, the 35-year-old revealed that she and her husband, Justin GriffinRead …

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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has taken his New York City condo off the market, just days after he slashed the price by more than a half-million dollars in a desperate bid to sell the property, which had sat stagnant for over a year. Realtor.com® records indicate that the listing was removed onRead …

Rudy Giuliani Removes Listing for $6.5 Million New York Condo Just Days After Slashing Price Amid Defamation Lawsuit Read More »

A sprawling ranch that comprises three historic homes and six ponds in Texas Hill Country’s [Gillespie County](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Gillespie-County_TX) has just been listed for an eye-watering $42.5 million. The enormous 886-acre estate known as [3 Creeks Ranch](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/494-Tres-Arroyos_Fredericksburg_TX_78624_M97870-16159) also made [our list](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/americas-priciest-home-is-steve-wynns-70m-nyc-penthouse/) of the most expensive homes to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®. Located in [Fredericksburg](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Fredericksburg_TX)Read …

$42.5 Million Texas Ranch Comes Complete With Wildlife Sanctuary Read More »

The investor who purchased [Kanye West‘s trashed Malibu mansion](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kanye-west-malibu-mansion-buyer-revealed/) has come forward to share more details about his ambitious plans for the iconic property—while also opening up about how his criminal past led him to get involved in real estate. Belwood Investments founder Steve “Bo” Belmont made headlines when he was [revealed as the newRead …

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Mortgage rates [rose to 6.12%](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-rise-to-6-12-percent-october-3-2024/) this week for a 30-year fixed loan, but home prices are falling—from $429,990 in August to [$425,000 in September](https://www.realtor.com/research/september-2024-data/). So how do these changes affect your mortgage monthly payment? Here’s how much it costs per month to buy a typical home today, according to the [Realtor.com®](http://realtor.com) [mortgage calculator](https://www.realtor.com/mortgage/tools/mortgage-calculator/). Monthly mortgageRead …

Mortgage Calculator: How Much It Costs To Buy a Home at 6.12% Read More »

Although runaway inflation rates seem to finally be somewhat under control, Americans are still feeling walloped with high prices every time they open their wallet—at the grocery store, gas pump, to pay for housing, and beyond. If you’re looking for ways your budget can stretch a little further, research suggests that where you live canRead …

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