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Our research team releases [monthly housing trends reports](https://www.realtor.com/research/november-2024-data/). These regular reports break down inventory metrics like the number of active listings and the pace of the market. In addition, we continue to give readers more timely weekly updates, an effort that began in response to the rapid changes in the economy and housing. Generally, youRead …

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“Home Alone” star Daniel Stern is best known for his role as bungling burglar Marv, having shot to fame while starring alongside Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci in the 1990 holiday hit. But though Stern’s face is broadcast in the homes of millions every holiday season, in real life, he favors a much quieter lifeRead …

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Billings, MT (Realtor.com) 9. 450 Simpson Rd, Reidsville, NC Price: $600,000 Why it’s here: This treehouse-style home boasts three levels of decks to soak in the serene views of the 13.9-acre wooded lot. Built in 1900, the four-bedroom residence has been entirely modernized. It now has wormy maple flooring with stylish marble and wood medallionRead …

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Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Dec. 19, 2024 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac rate for a 30-year mortgage moved 12 basis points higher this week, to 6.72%, as markets prepared for [Wednesday’s Fed meeting](https://www.realtor.com/research/federal-reserve-december-2024-meeting/). The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee cut the Federal Funds rate 25 basis points, falling in line withRead …

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“Babygirl” star Nicole Kidman‘s latest role is causing quite the stir among viewers—but it turns out the actress is also courting controversy away from the screens by committing a very controversial holiday decor faux pas: putting up her Christmas lights before Thanksgiving. During an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to promote herRead …

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Decorating your home for the holidays a la Chip and Joanna Gaines from the HGTV show “[Fixer Upper](https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/bring-chip-and-joanna-gaines-retro-fixer-upper-lake-house-style-home/)” might be a dream for some fans. But chances are, a trip to the Magnolia Market in [Waco, TX](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Waco_TX), is only on most people’s fantasy holiday wish list. The good news, however, is that it’s possible toRead …

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Mocha Mousse might be touted as the “sophisticated” color trend that will dominate 2025, but homeowners are more obsessed with a moodier tone. With the new year fast approaching, a lick of new paint—both inside and out—is an easy way to give a home a makeover. And the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year, PantoneRead …

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[Kristin Cavallari](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kristin-cavallari-divorce-house-price-mark-estes/) has opened up about the terrifying moment she woke to find an intruder crawling around on the floor of her bedroom while her young son was sleeping next to her. Cavallari, 37, who lives in [Franklin, TN](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Franklin_TN), detailed the shocking experience in a new episode of her podcast, “Let’s Be Honest With KristinRead …

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DUBLIN—When Mikey Cullen’s parents were in their early 20s, they earned enough as public-sector workers to buy a house in the city. Today, Cullen is a 27-year-old high-school teacher who lives with his mother. Cullen had been sharing a house with nine roommates, but he moved back home when he realized he couldn’t afford hisRead …

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Like marriage, home-buying is one part love, one part legal transaction, and starts with a proposal. When you’re ready to buy a home, [making an offer is important](https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/how-much-below-asking-price-should-you-offer-on-a-house/): oral promises are not legally enforceable in real estate sales. Real estate professionals usually have a variety of standard forms (including Residential Purchase Agreements) kept up toRead …

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