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Top 10 Most Expensive Towns in New Jersey Revealed—as the Garden State Inches Closer to New York Prices

Top 10 Most Expensive Towns in New Jersey Revealed—as the Garden State Inches Closer to New York Prices

It sits just across the Hudson from New York City, but New Jersey hasn’t always been considered an equal counterpart. Now, the state traditionally known for Atlantic City and the raucous reality show The Jersey Shore, is catching up with The Big Apple in terms of price and cachet. In fact, it may be doingRead …

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The Stars of ‘Unsellable Houses’ Explain When To Renovate Your House—or Sell

The Stars of ‘Unsellable Houses’ Explain When To Renovate Your House—or Sell

Why move when you can renovate the house you have? That’s what [Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/exclusive-how-the-unsellable-houses-twins-move-listings-from-stale-to-sale-in-todays-market/), the hosts of “[Unsellable Houses](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/unsellable-houses-reveals-one-thing-to-never-remove-from-an-old-house-you-hope-to-sell/),” ask their latest clients. In the Season 5 episode, “First House to Future Sale,” Lamb and Davis meet with Janeen and Chris, homeowners in [Everett, WA,](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Everett_WA?view=map) who are interested in buying a newRead …

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For Sale: $1.25 Million ‘Haunted’ Lighthouse Where You Can Actually Sleep in the Light Tower—If You Dare

For Sale: $1.25 Million ‘Haunted’ Lighthouse Where You Can Actually Sleep in the Light Tower—If You Dare

A 143-year-old lighthouse that is allegedly [‘haunted’ by two ‘friendly spirits’](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/haunted-houses-mysterious-halloween/) is set to be put on the market for $1.25 million in what is described as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to own a rare piece of history. The property, which is known as the [Borden Flats Light](https://lighthouse4sale.com/), sits at the mouth ofRead …

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Staten Island Mansion Formerly Owned by ‘Big Paul’ Castellano Lists for $18M—and Stands To Break a Borough Record by Millions

Staten Island Mansion Formerly Owned by ‘Big Paul’ Castellano Lists for $18M—and Stands To Break a Borough Record by Millions

It’s a grand Staten Island mansion on 1.75 acres in affluent Todt Hill with views of the Verrazzano Bridge — and a mob past. And now, once more, this 33,000-square-foot residence aims to crush the record for the priciest home ever sold in the borough. For $18 million, a deep-pocketed house hunter can now purchaseRead …

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Why Now Is the Best Time To Buy in Phoenix—and These Other 2 Sunny Cities

Why Now Is the Best Time To Buy in Phoenix—and These Other 2 Sunny Cities

By Julie Taylor Nov 1, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Homebuyers in Phoenix and two other sunny locales are about to catch a much-needed break in their search for the perfect forever home. Nationally, the best time to buy a home was the week of Sept. 29 to Oct. 5., when savvy homebuyersRead …

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Picture Perfect: Charming Homes Surrounded by Spectacular Fall Foliage Have To Be Seen To Be Believed

Picture Perfect: Charming Homes Surrounded by Spectacular Fall Foliage Have To Be Seen To Be Believed

Let’s face it. There is no prettier time of year than the fall. With its vibrant colors in full bloom and fireplaces ablaze, not to mention all of the warm-spiced drinks and baked goods available everywhere, autumn certainly has its colorful and flavorful perks. Whether you are in the market for a private retreat withRead …

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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $424,950 Home at a 6.72% Rate

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $424,950 Home at a 6.72% Rate

This week, mortgage rates are climbing while home prices are dropping. The median home price fell from $425,000 in September to [$424,950 in October](https://www.realtor.com/research/october-2024-data/). Mortgage rates [rose to 6.72%](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-up/) this week for a 30-year fixed loan, up from 6.54% last week. What impact do these changes have on your monthly mortgage payment? Here’s the monthlyRead …

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New Owner of Home Where Matthew Perry Died Breaks Her Silence as She Poses for Photos Next to Pool Area Where His Body Was Found

New Owner of Home Where Matthew Perry Died Breaks Her Silence as She Poses for Photos Next to Pool Area Where His Body Was Found

The new owner of the [home where Matthew Perry died](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/matthew-perry-death-house-sold/) at the age of 54 has broken her silence, speaking out about her reasons for purchasing the infamous property while vowing to ‘honor’ the [“Friends” star’s lasting legacy](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/matthew-perry-hollywood-home-price-cut/). Real estate developer Anita Verma-Lallian purchased Perry’s [Pacific Palisades](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Pacific-Palisades_CA) property for $8.55 million earlier this month inRead …

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What Is the MLS? The Multiple Listing Service, Explained

What Is the MLS? The Multiple Listing Service, Explained

Whether you’re looking to [sell](https://www.realtor.com/sell) or [buy a home](https://www.realtor.com/), you will no doubt encounter the [multiple listing service](https://www.realtor.com/realestateforsale), or MLS. This is, in many ways, the very lifeblood of the real estate business. But just what is it? Sure, it’s a huge database of home listings, but there’s a lot more to it than justRead …

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Former ‘Real Housewives of New York’ star Dorinda Medley Opens Doors to Her Extravagant $4 Million Berkshires Megamansion

Former ‘Real Housewives of New York’ star Dorinda Medley Opens Doors to Her Extravagant $4 Million Berkshires Megamansion

“[Real Housewives of New York City](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/five-homes-of-the-real-housewives/)” alum Dorinda Medley is opening the doors to her palatial Berkshires estate, which has been gloriously redesigned, each room more glamorous than the next. Fans may recognize the place, which was [featured on “Housewives,”](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/real-estate-wars-of-the-real-housewives-cast-members/) as well as the Bravo spin off, “Ultimate Girls Trip.” However, as Medley, 59, revealsRead …

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