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Cozy Up by Your Own Fireplace: Snug Homes With Santa-Ready Amenity To Suit Every Budget—From Bargain Buys to Lavish Mansions

Cozy Up by Your Own Fireplace: Snug Homes With Santa-Ready Amenity To Suit Every Budget—From Bargain Buys to Lavish Mansions

Baby, it’s cold outside! When the temperatures start dropping, there is almost nothing cozier than snuggling up by a roaring fireplace in your very own home. And as Christmas approaches, blazing hearths become all the more special; after the warm glow burns out, children gather around the fireplace to anxiously await the arrival of SantaRead …

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Dramatic Concrete-and-Glass Santa Monica Masterpiece Designed by Famed Architect Ray Kappe Lists for $4 Million

Dramatic Concrete-and-Glass Santa Monica Masterpiece Designed by Famed Architect Ray Kappe Lists for $4 Million

A jaw-dropping home constructed of concrete, steel, and glass—and complete with an incredible architectural pedigree—has hit the market in Santa Monica, CA , for just under $4 million. Completed in 1980, the imposing property was designed by renowned architect Ray Kappe and has not been available to buy since 1993, when it last changed handsRead …

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December 20, 2024 Economic and Housing Market Update

December 20, 2024 Economic and Housing Market Update

December 20, 2024 – The [Realtor.com® economics team](https://www.realtor.com/research/team/)(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmlKLrMX62MaN_8ny9hJdpyVoDfUDNjM8)[update](https://www.realtor.com/research/video-economic-and-housing-market-update-december-20-2024/)gives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. – For the week ending December 20, [Realtor.com®](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/ralph-mclaughlin/)[Chief Economist Danielle Hale](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/danielle-hale/)recaps what the latest[Realtor.com Rental report](https://www.realtor.com/research/november-2024-rent/)tells us aboutRead …

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Property Mogul Grant Cardone Launches ‘First Ever’ Bitcoin Real Estate Fund on Florida’s Space Coast

Property Mogul Grant Cardone Launches ‘First Ever’ Bitcoin Real Estate Fund on Florida’s Space Coast

[Property mogul Grant Cardone](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/grant-cardone-selling-two-mansions-california-florida/) is following in the footsteps of [Elon Musk](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/elon-musk-record-net-worth-billion-home/) and [Jeff Bezos](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/jeff-bezos-expands-holdings-on-indian-creek-island-florida/) by turning his attention to [Florida’s Space Coast](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Brevard-County_FL), where he has just launched the “first ever” bitcoin real estate fund, which will see him taking millions of dollars in property sales and investing it in cryptocurrency. Cardone, 66, claims thatRead …

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Weekly Housing Market Update: Scales Tip in Favor of Sellers as Existing-Home Sales Rise

Weekly Housing Market Update: Scales Tip in Favor of Sellers as Existing-Home Sales Rise

More homebuyers are finally coming off the sidelines, tipping the housing market in favor of sellers. This week, [existing-home sales ticked up](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/existing-home-sales-november-nar/) to a six-month-high pace of 4.15 million, increasing about 4.8% from October. The November sales figure, which excludes new construction, represented a 6.1% jump from one year ago. It’s the largest year-over-year gainRead …

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Mortgage Calculator: This Is How Much You Need To Buy a $416,880 Home With a 6.72% Rate

Mortgage Calculator: This Is How Much You Need To Buy a $416,880 Home With a 6.72% Rate

Mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed loan rose to [6.72%](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-december-14/) this week, up from [6.6%](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-december-12/) last week. The median listing price fell by 1.2% compared with last year. (Median home prices hit [$416,880](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/housing-market-november/) in November.) What impact do these changes have on your monthly mortgage payment? Here’s the monthly cost of purchasing a typical homeRead …

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$8 Million Home of Boston Celtics Star Jaylen Brown’s Mother Is Broken Into Amid Spate of Robberies at Athletes’ Mansions

$8 Million Home of Boston Celtics Star Jaylen Brown’s Mother Is Broken Into Amid Spate of Robberies at Athletes’ Mansions

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has become the latest athlete to be targeted in a string of robberies that have taken place at the homes of high-profile sports stars , according to multiple reports. According to the Boston Globe , Brown, 28, skipped team practice on Dec. 17 after his mother’s $7.8 million home inRead …

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Weekly Housing Trends View—Data for Week Ending Dec. 14, 2024

Weekly Housing Trends View—Data for Week Ending Dec. 14, 2024

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 Shares Glimpse Into His Life on Remote Cattle Ranch After Quitting Bright Lights of Hollywood

‘Home Alone’ Star Daniel Stern Shares Glimpse Into His Life on Remote Cattle Ranch After Quitting Bright Lights of Hollywood

“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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Bright Blue Texas Megmansion With Pool-Inspired Decor Is Listed for $3.9 Million

Bright Blue Texas Megmansion With Pool-Inspired Decor Is Listed for $3.9 Million

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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