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Hollywood star Alfre Woodard has listed her architecturally impressive abode in Santa Monica, CA, for $2,750,000. The four-bedroom, three-bath home exudes a Mediterranean vibe in the balmy climate of this pretty city west of downtown Los Angeles . Designed by California architect Charles Ward and constructed from concrete and stucco, the minimalist contemporary is sunnyRead …

Alfre Woodard Is Selling Her Designer Domicile in Santa Monica for $2.7M Read More »

A converted 1920s-era dairy barn, just two hours north of Manhattan , is on the market for $2,875,000. The one-of-a-kind, five-bedroom, 3.5-bath home has been stylishly renovated and curated by its owner, fashion designer Keren Craig—co-founder of luxury womenswear brand Marchesa. Set on 6.5 private acres in Accord, NY , the dwelling is described asRead …

Marchesa Co-Founder Keren Craig Lists Her Luxury Barn in Upstate New York for $2.8M Read More »

On “ Rock the Block,” the four teams of competitors have been working hard to renovate their homes in Treasure Island, FL—and the latest episode focuses on the property’s outdoor areas. In the Season 5 episode “Exteriors Redemption,” the HGTV stars finish their front yard landscaping, first-floor balconies, and waterfront decks. Each team started withRead …

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TikTok is awash in video tours of homes described by real estate agents as “stunning … spacious … gorgeous.” But “farkakte”? This Yiddish word, which translates roughly to “foul” or “covered in filth,” might seem like a strange way to sell a property. But Stephanie Turk, a New York agent for Compass Real Estate, launchedRead …

Must-See Honesty: 9 Hilariously Truthful Home Tours on TikTok Read More »

Mortgage rates fell this week as a rush of fresh listings hit the market. The average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan dropped from 6.87% to 6.79% for the week ending March 28, according to Freddie Mac. “Mortgage rates moved slightly lower this week, providing a bit more room in the budgets of someRead …

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When John and Melody Hennessee retired, they hoped to travel the world. Lucky for them, the perfect home to pull it off had just popped up for sale. That home is on Storylines’ MV Narrative , a luxury residential cruise liner set to launch in 2027. After spotting a Facebook ad announcing that the ship’sRead …

‘We Bought a Home on a Cruise Ship’: A Wonderful, Novel Way To Retire Read More »

A private island sounds fantastic right now, doesn’t it? No nosy neighbors, no homeowners associations, no fences. And if you’d like to indulge (or just dream), we’ve found five private islands without multimillion-dollar price tags. Granted, some are a little rustic, and you can’t necessarily visit them in the winter. But hey, most are aRead …

Grab a Slice of Paradise: 5 Shockingly Affordable Private Islands Read More »

Attention, stargazers and investors! A dreamy, off-the-grid compound located minutes from Joshua Tree National Park recently hit the market for $375,000. It takes the top spot on this week’s most popular homes on [Realtor.com®](http://Realtor.com). Located in [Twentynine Palms, CA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Twentynine-Palms_CA), the 5-acre desert lot boasts an updated cabin, a bathhouse, a hot tub, and exceptional star-gazing.Read …

A Rising Star: Off-the-Grid Compound Near Joshua Tree National Park Is the Week’s Most Popular Home Read More »

Pro hoopster Channing Frye, who spent 14 seasons in the NBA, is ready to offload his enormous [Portland, OR](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Portland_OR), home for $5.9 million. He purchased the property in 2014 for $2,350,000. The nearly 10,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-bath mansion sits on a pretty 1-acre lot in the city’s Dunthorpe neighborhood. Rhododendron hedges surround this stately Colonial, whereRead …

Former NBA Star Channing Frye Lists His Massive Portland, OR, Home for Nearly $6M Read More »

A pernicious form of real estate fraud appears to be on the rise, with consequences that can be devastating for homeowners. Known as deed fraud or home title theft, the scheme involves forging documents to record a phony transfer of property ownership. Criminals can then sell the home, take out a mortgage on it, orRead …

Deed Fraud Is On the Rise—Here’s How To Protect Your Home Read More »