NFL phenom Travis Kelce is reportedly building a man cave—complete with a golf simulator—underneath his new $6 million mansion in Leawood, KS. Taylor Swift’s better half is part of a growing trend of homeowners who are building down instead of up. When more of a house is built below ground than above, it’s called anRead …
Sunny climates were a draw for buyers looking in the South and parts of the West during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it appears that metros in these areas are now falling out of favor. In the Realtor.com® 20 Hottest Housing Markets report, the metros on the list span the upper reaches of the Northeast (RochesterRead …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
