Author name: Szabi

Thinking about buying a home but signing another lease instead? Welcome to Rental Diaries, where real people break down what it’s actually like to rent—what they pay, what they sacrifice, and what they’re still dreaming about. Today, a 54-year-old PR executive shares how she found happiness in an 800-square-foot one-bedroom rental in Hoboken, NJ, afterRead …

I’m 54 and Still Renting a Hoboken Apartment-Here’s Why I Haven’t Bought Read More »

While the median age of a first-time homebuyer has continued to climb as affordability has worsened, fewer people of all ages can afford to own a home, concludes a new report. With a national median home price of $415,450 in March, according to Realtor.com® data, it’s no surprise that younger people are having a toughRead …

Homeownership Rates Are Falling for All Ages, Not Just Millennials Read More »

First-time homebuyers are increasingly bypassing smaller, more affordable starter homes, opting instead to wait for their “forever home” and avoid the hassle of having to upgrade later in life. Sixty-five percent of U.S. home shoppers expect their first property purchase to also be their last, while more than half of current Gen Z and millennialRead …

Why Most First-Time Homebuyers Are Skipping Starter Houses for ‘Forever Homes’ Read More »

“Today” host Dylan Dreyer has opened up about her struggle to find alone time at the home she shares with her three sons—admitting that she faced a particularly awkward time while trying to binge watch the wildly popular HBO show “Heated Rivalry.” Dreyer, 44, shed some light on what her life at home is likeRead …

Dylan Dreyer Was Busted by Her Son While Watching ‘Heated Rivalry’ Read More »

With a population of just 32,000 people, the picturesque mountain enclave of Hailey, ID, punches way above its weight when it comes to luxury real estate, boasting a million-dollar listing share that rivals the nation’s most elite ZIP codes. Stretching across the Wood River Valley corridor and anchored by the iconic Sun Valley ski resortRead …

Inside Idaho’s Hidden Pure Luxury Mountain Retreat Where $1.4 Million Is the Baseline Read More »

Kylie Jenner appears to have revealed a peek inside one of the more exciting rooms of her custom Los Angeles megamansion: her enormous walk-in closet, which features an entire wall of priceless Hermes handbags. Jenner, 28, took to Instagram to share some photos of herself proudly posing in front of her incredible handbag collection—which reportsRead …

Kylie Jenner Shows Off Jaw-Dropping Closet at Custom L.A. Megamansion Read More »

Getting a citation for an overgrown lawn in Garland used to mean one thing: a potential criminal charge, a court date, and fines topping $200. That’s about to change dramatically. The Garland City Council approved a new Civil Enforcement Program at its April 21 meeting, replacing the city’s long-standing criminal citation model for routine propertyRead …

Garland Overhauls Code Enforcement to Stop Punishing Local Homeowners Read More »

If you own or are shopping for a historic home on O’ahu, a city program trades a property tax break for one obligation: let the public see the property. Honolulu’s Historic Residential Dedication Tax Benefit program covers 470 parcels across O’ahu, according to the city’s 2026 list, current as of April 16, 2026. Addresses spanRead …

Honolulu’s Historic Home Tax Benefit Covers 470 O’ahu Parcels With A Caveat Read More »

Prospective homebuyers with a history of on-time payments for rent and utilities may soon find it easier to qualify for a mortgage, thanks to changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte, who is also the chairman of federally controlled Fannie and Freddie, announced the move at aRead …

Fannie and Freddie Allow Credit Scores Based on Rent and Utilities Payments Read More »

Actress Eva Longoria has opened up about how her life has changed since her family decided to quit the U.S. and relocate abroad—while revealing whether she has any plans to return to America for good. Longoria, 51, who was born and raised in Texas, announced in 2024 that she had “escaped” the U.S., where sheRead …

Eva Longoria Reveals Whether She Plans To Return to U.S. After Spain Move Read More »