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How To Find Out If There’s a Lien on Your House—Before It Wrecks Your Home Sale

How To Find Out If There’s a Lien on Your House—Before It Wrecks Your Home Sale

You might think you already know about any liens on a property you already own, but the fact is they can lurk beneath your radar and pop up at the most inopportune times. Topping the list: when you’re getting ready to sell your place, and a search of public records uncovers the lien. This canRead …

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America’s Most Politically Engaged States Aren’t Swing States—Here’s Where Civic-Minded Citizens Are Hiding

America’s Most Politically Engaged States Aren’t Swing States—Here’s Where Civic-Minded Citizens Are Hiding

The presidential election is just two weeks away—and the race between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is incredibly close. In such a closely contested election, every vote matters more than ever. However, if history is any indication, voter turnout might still end up being lower than many people hope. In the last presidentialRead …

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Inside Angel Reese’s Jaw-Dropping $8,000-a-Month Chicago Apartment—as She Admits WNBA Salary Doesn’t Cover Her Rent

Inside Angel Reese’s Jaw-Dropping $8,000-a-Month Chicago Apartment—as She Admits WNBA Salary Doesn’t Cover Her Rent

WNBA star Angel Reese is living the high life—quite literally—in her luxury $8,000-a-month apartment in an upscale [Chicago](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Chicago_IL) high-rise. But the 22-year-old basketball pro and social media star now admits her over-the-top lifestyle would not be possible if she was [forced to rely on her WNBA salary](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/wnba-superstar-caitlin-clarks-salary-cant-afford-the-average-american-house-but-heres-what-she-can-buy/) as her only source of income, revealing thatRead …

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Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries Is Charged With Sex Trafficking: Inside $28 Million Hamptons Mansion Where Victims Claim He Abused Them

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries Is Charged With Sex Trafficking: Inside $28 Million Hamptons Mansion Where Victims Claim He Abused Them

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has been arrested on charges of sex trafficking and engaging in interstate prostitution—one year after he was accused of luring more than 100 men to his [Hamptons](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/The-Hamptons_Southampton_NY) home, where he allegedly forced them to engage in sex acts. The sprawling [Water Mill, NY](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Water-Mill_NY), property was sold by JeffriesRead …

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110-Year-Old Los Angeles Home With Newly Built ADU Hits the Market for $1.35 Million—Offering a Potential Gold Mine for Buyers

110-Year-Old Los Angeles Home With Newly Built ADU Hits the Market for $1.35 Million—Offering a Potential Gold Mine for Buyers

A “rare” century-old Craftsman in Los Angeles that has undergone an extensive renovation—and has been outfitted with a newly built accessory dwelling unit (ADU)—has hit the market for just under $1.35 million, and it offers a lucrative opportunity for potential buyers looking to take on a real estate side hustle. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home wasRead …

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September 2024 Rental Report: Median Asking Rent Continue to Decline

September 2024 Rental Report: Median Asking Rent Continue to Decline

Highlights – September 2024 marks the fourteenth month of year-over-year rent decline in a row for 0-2 bedroom properties observed since trend data began in 2020. Asking rents dipped by $8 or -0.5% year-over-year. – The median asking rent in the 50 largest metros registered at $1,743, down by $10 from last month and $17Read …

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Mortgage Rates Surge, Putting a Damper on Home Buying and Refinancing

Mortgage Rates Surge, Putting a Damper on Home Buying and Refinancing

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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Who Wants an Apartment in New York City? See Where Renters Are Coming From—and How Much They’ll Pay

Who Wants an Apartment in New York City? See Where Renters Are Coming From—and How Much They’ll Pay

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

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

“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 …

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

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

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 …

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