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The numbers: Applications for mortgages plunged as the 30-year mortgage rate surged. The increase in rates for the third week in a row spooked the housing market, dampening home-buying and refinancing demand. Activity as measured by the market composite index—a measure of mortgage application volume—was down in the past week, according to the Mortgage BankersRead …

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People come to New York City from all over the country, lured by the promise of success, money, or adventure. But they’d better have more than a few bucks in their pocket, because the median rent in the Big Apple currently hovers at $3,419 a month. That’s according to a new report by Realtor.com®, whichRead …

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“Jackass” stuntman Bam Margera has delved into the fascinating history of his now-infamous [Pennsylvania](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Pennsylvania) home in a new YouTube video—revealing how he created an outrageous domain that is far beyond even the wildest imaginings. The former professional skateboarder, whose real name is Brandon Cole “Bam” Margera, opened up about the history behind the property, whichRead …

‘Jackass’ Star Bam Margera Lifts the Lid on Wild Secrets of His Pennsylvania ‘Castle’—and the Crazy Pranks It Played Host To Read More »

Finally, there is good news for homebuyers who have long put off jumping into the housing market due to scarce housing stock and large monthly mortgage payments. Mortgage interest rates fell in mid-September after the Federal Reserve finally cut borrowing rates, which in turn helped tamp down mortgage rates. This resulted in some sellers breakingRead …

7 Desirable Cities Where New Homes Are Hitting the Market—and Mortgage Payments Are Going Down Read More »

If you thought moving homes was a hassle—what about buying a property that actually requires you to move the home itself? That’s the monumental task awaiting one ambitious homebuyer daring enough to snap up a recently listed Sarasota, FL, property that is on the market for just $50,000. The place was last purchased for theRead …

Florida Home That Last Sold for $1.45 Million Hits the Market for Just $50,000—but There’s a Major Catch for Buyers Read More »

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, unleashing torrential rain and likely causing storm surges, it may turn your basement into the indoor swimming pool you never wanted. Now you’re knee-deep in water and untold repairs. “Regardless of where you live, you have probably experienced a major storm recently—or at least felt the aftermath of one—andRead …

If Hurricane Milton Floods Your Basement, Here Are the Quick Fixes You Need To Know Read More »

A whimsical bunker-style home built into the earth in Colorado [has come on the market for $2,250,000](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M28639-79349). Known as the “Wonder Haus,” the oddly designed abode, which is nestled into the earth for maximum energy efficiency, is primed for stargazing with a four-story tower. The design was modeled after the Anasazi Tribe’s stargazing practices. LocatedRead …

Wildly Wacky Colorado ‘Wonder Haus’ Is Listed for $2.25 Million—After Appearing on Netflix’s ‘World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals’ Read More »

A $95 million reimagined waterfront compound on the North End of Palm Beach that features hurricane-resistant windows is this week’s most expensive home on Realtor.com®—as Florida faced brutal devastation caused by Hurricane Milton. Former Palm Beach Town Council President David Rosow and his wife, Jeanne, are said to have custom-built the house in 2005 andRead …

$95 Million Palm Beach Estate With ‘Hurricane-Impact Windows’ Tops the Week’s Most Expensive Homes Read More »

A newly listed Florida home is giving new meaning to the term “hot property” after it was put on the market for $259,000—despite the fact that it is still smoldering from fire damage that is believed to have been caused by the recent hurricanes in the state. Located in St. Petersburg , the property’s askingRead …

Florida Home That Is Still Smoldering Hits the Market for $260K as Hurricane Milton Batters the State Read More »

[Jennifer Lopez](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-mansion-cost/) has finally broken her silence on her [divorce from Ben Affleck](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-azria-estate-mansion/), speaking out for the first time about the emotional toll of the separation—albeit without mentioning the actor’s name. The multitalented singer, dancer, and actress told [Interview magazine](https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/jennifer-lopez-tells-nikki-glaser-how-a-turbulent-summer-changed-her) that the divorce was like her “house blowing up,” while detailing the “rubble” that wasRead …

Jennifer Lopez Says Ben Affleck Divorce Was Like Her ‘House Blowing Up’—but the $68 Million Mansion Is Actually Still Stuck on the Market Read More »