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The Hawaiian housing market has bid aloha to a staggering $65 million oceanfront compound that is making major waves—while crashing to the top of the week’s most expensive homes list. Located in Honolulu , the enormous estate—which is known as Hale Hanohano, or the “House of Honor”—comprises three residences and sits on three combined lotsRead …
When it comes to interior design trends, matte black hardware has had a good run. With the rise of the modern farmhouse style, we’ve seen everything from [sink faucets](https://sovrn.co/ie8bylt) and [shower heads](https://sovrn.co/11r9ogj) to drawer pulls and [kitchen appliances](https://sovrn.co/7xg6ixf) get the matte black treatment. But has the style finally reached its peak? Some experts think yes.Read …
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The [Palisades fires](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/pacific-palisades-california-wildfires-evacuation-celebrity-enclave/) are not only causing death and destruction, but they’re also testing the limits of an iconic landmark. The Getty Center and Villa was threatened by the fast-moving fires, but officials were quick to calm fears about the priceless collections housed inside. The J. Paul Getty Museum in [Los Angeles](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Los-Angeles_CA) contains some ofRead …
First-time homebuyers currently face one of the toughest housing markets in decades, but in the right cities they can still find glimmers of hope. A new report from the Realtor.com® economic research team identifies the best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2025, based on local prices, incomes, amenities, and several other factors. Harrisburg, PA, topsRead …
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[Architect Frank Lloyd Wright](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/frank-lloyd-wright-first-home-sale/)‘s prodigal son John may not have reached the levels of fame that his father did. However, he still left behind an incredible design legacy that continues to captivate architecture lovers the world over. The second-generation architect, who died in [Del Mar, CA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Del-Mar_CA), in 1972, is best known for his [midcentury modernRead …
[HGTV star ](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/christina-haack-josh-hall-divorce-kids-flip-off-hgtv/)[Christina Haack](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/christina-haack-josh-hall-divorce-kids-flip-off-hgtv/) has shared an emotional image of herself breaking down in tears after filming scenes for her [upcoming series “The Flip Off”](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/josh-hall-christina-haack-argument-flip-off/) with her now-ex-husband Josh Hall, while slamming him for suggesting the show had “manufactured” drama between the two of them. Haack, 41, took aim at her former partner—whom she splitRead …
The stars of [HGTV’s latest renovation show](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/hgtv-impact-on-home-design-30-years/), “Betting on Paradise,” have candidly revealed how they turned a decaying “apocalyptic” Costa Rican hotel into a thriving business—after making the very risky decision to pour their entire [life savings into the purchase](https://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/ditch-the-mortgage-is-cashing-out-investments-a-smart-way-to-buy-a-home/) and flip of the crumbling property. Luke Shantz and Steph Sitt, from Canada, are setRead …
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-backed mortgage giants, could be headed for privatization under Donald Trump‘s second term, a move experts say might drive mortgage rates higher in a housing market already plagued by affordability challenges. Trump tried unsuccessfully to privatize Fannie and Freddie during his first White House term, and in recent weeksRead …
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A luxury Utah mansion where convicted child abuser Ruby Franke is said to have carried out heinous crimes against her children is still on the market one year after it was listed for just under $5 million—even as her eldest daughter, Shari, spoke to “Good Morning America” about the physical violence she says she sufferedRead …
A pair of [Florida](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Florida)-based insurance providers have teamed up to create a new “affordable” insurance program aimed at [homeowners in the hurricane-prone state](https://www.realtor.com/mortgage/home-insurance/compare), but there’s a catch: It is limited only to buyers of newly built homes. [Security First Insurance and Embark MGA unveiled](https://www.securityfirstflorida.com/newsroom/security-first-insurance-partners-embark-mga-enter-new-home-builder-insurance-channel) in late December the new insurance product, which boasts enhanced coverageRead …
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