Author name: Szabi

Flooding has dominated headlines this year. Heavy rains caused by [Hurricane Helene](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/hurricane-helene-impact-asheville-nc/) recently devasted Ashville, NC. Now, major flooding is expected in Deleware and Philadelphia, with ” up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways,” according to the [weather service](https://www.pennlive.com/weather-alerts/2024/11/delaware-and-philadelphia-counties-under-a-coastal-flood-advisory-friday.html). Even if you don’t liveRead …

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A former “hoarder home” in Beverly Hills that was once filled with trash and clutter has been transformed into a luxurious farmhouse ranch that is now on the market for just under $4.5 million—one year after it was snapped up by a talented designer. The four-bedroom property, located in the iconic 90210 zip code, wasRead …

Former ‘Hoarder Home’ in Beverly Hills Undergoes Unbelievable Transformation Before Hitting the Market for $4.5 Million Read More »

Dan Daniels and his wife spent a year looking for a home with acreage in Northern California. But when they finally found the perfect property, they were dealt a blow. No insurance company would cover it. The couple’s dilemma is one facing many in the state. At least 13% of real estate agents in CaliforniaRead …

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There are 68 million [Gen Zers in America](https://www.realtor.com/research/topics/generation-z/), with the oldest ones turning 27 this year—and nearly half of them want to buy a home in the next five years. [More than half of this generation](https://www.axios.com/2024/06/22/gen-z-homeownership-rent-prices) still lives with family, and [18% own a home](https://www.axios.com/2024/06/22/gen-z-homeownership-rent-prices) or are married to someone who does, according to aRead …

Half of Gen Z Want To Own a Home in 5 Years: The Top Cities for Young Adults Read More »

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A staggering [waterfront “smart home”](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1525-79th-Pl-NE_Medina_WA_98039_M25084-01147?from=srp-list-card) that is located [in a billionaire-loved Seattle suburb](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/secret-billionaire-hideaway-medina-jeff-bezos-bill-gates/) has been put on the market for the immense price of $21.84 million—offering budding tech moguls the chance to become neighbors with the likes of [Bill Gates](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/bill-gates-property-portfolio/) and [Jeff Bezos](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/jeff-bezos-expands-holdings-on-indian-creek-island-florida/) (provided, of course, that they have their own deep pockets). In additionRead …

Want To Be Neighbors With Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos? Awe-Inspiring ‘Smart Home’ in Billionaire-Loved Town Is Listed for $21 Million Read More »

Florida’s sun-soaked southwestern coast, known for its wealthy enclaves and retirement appeal, is grappling with the steepest home price drops in more than a decade. From Sarasota’s luxury listings to Punta Gorda’s booming developments, property values have fallen at rates not seen since the post-recession days of 2011. Despite rising home prices across most ofRead …

Florida’s Crumbling Home Prices Haven’t Been This Bad Since 2011 Read More »

When “Practical Magic” premiered in 1998, it captivated audiences with its all-star cast of witchy women. But it also shot another unlikely star to Hollywood icon status: the home in which the coven of central characters resided. The film, which was based on a 1995 book of the same name by author Alice Hoffman, tellsRead …

Secrets of the ‘Practical Magic’ House Revealed: How Interior Experts Created Iconic Property From Scratch—and What Happened to It Read More »

No kidding: Homebuyers with kids are becoming less and less common. In fact, only 27% of recent buyers had a child under age 18 living with them, which was an all-time low, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. That share is down from 30% last year andRead …

Most Homebuyers Don’t Have a Child Under Age 18 at Home: The Income a Family Needs To Live Comfortably in the U.S. Read More »

In this tough market, what do you do with a pricy duplex? 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/) wonder on the latest episode 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/).” In the Season 5 episode, “A Tricky Listing,” the sisters meet with married couple Jason and Nathan, who are interested in selling their [Bothell, WA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Bothell_WA?view=map), property. The pairRead …

“Unsellable Houses” Stars Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis Nearly Make a Huge Mistake on a Unique Renovation Read More »