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Mortgage rates saw a dramatic spike Thursday, hitting a nine-month high as resurgent inflation stemming from the Middle East conflict pushed Treasury yields upward. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.51% for the week ending May 21, up 15 basis points from 6.36% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. ThisRead …

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Homebuyers who have been staying out of the market, waiting for prices to dip, may be running out of time to snap up that deal. While the share of active listings carrying a price reduction remained elevated by historical standards at 16.7% in April, they are less common nationally than they were a year agoRead …

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President Donald Trump has been impatient to see lower mortgage rates since he began his second term, but his handpicked choice for Federal Reserve chairman may not provide the silver bullet. Trump campaigned on a vow to get mortgage rates down to 3% or lower, but they have remained stubbornly above 6% for the mostRead …

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Built by: To Be Built Oaks at St Martin Community From$290,900 Sales Office: 479 Laurel Oak Ave, Oakboro, NC 28129 Built by True Homes 2 – 5 Bedrooms 2 – 3.5 Bathrooms 1,140-4,513 Sq ft 19 To be Built Oaks at St Martin is a new home builder community in Oakboro, NC by True Homes.Read …

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Super El Niño is well on its way, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting it will emerge soon, likely between May and July 2026, and continue throughout the winter. It gives homeowners a chance to prepare, but there are certain states that should brace for far more than just the weather. Meteorologists agreeRead …

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Stephen Colbert is preparing to bid farewell to “The Late Show” once and for all—but not before pulling back the curtain on one of New York City’s most iconic TV sets: the legendary Ed Sullivan Theater, which has served as the home of the hit series for more than three decades. In a new behind-the-scenesRead …

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Canadian actress Malin Akerman and her husband, Jack Donnelly, have brought their longtime Los Angeles hideaway to the market for $2.99 million—more than 15 years after purchasing the “idyllic” abode. “The Hunting Wives” star, 48—who hails from Canada but moved to California in 2002—purchased the elegant Spanish-style compound in 2008 for just $895,000, according toRead …

Malin Akerman Lists ‘Hidden’ L.A. Home for $3 Million Amid Move to East Coast Read More »

Music sensation Kesha has finally sold her sprawling Los Angeles mansion, two years after she first made a move to offload the ultramodern “architectural gem.” The 39-year-old “Die Young” songstress first listed her modern home back in March 2024 for $5.95 million, only four years after she snapped it up for $4.95 million. However, thatRead …

EXCL: Kesha Finally Sells Ultramodern L.A. Mansion at Very Hefty Profit Read More »

Faced with a shrinking supply of premium homes and intensifying bidding wars, San Francisco’s affluent tech elite are casting their sights farther afield to Napa’s managed estates. Located an hour’s drive north of San Francisco, Napa Valley is famous for its iconic rolling hills covered in manicured vineyards and seasonal wildflowers. While the valley hasRead …

The Ultrarich Are Ghosting San Francisco for Napa Valley’s Luxury Mansions Read More »

Summer is fast approaching and contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to spend a lot to stay cool and comfortable in your home. There are a number of high-efficiency, DIY methods that can get the job done. “Things like curtains, sealing gaps, and ventilating strategically are hard to beat—they rarely cost you more thanRead …

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