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‘We Bought a Crazy Abandoned Hoarder Home—Then Discovered Its Dark Past’

‘We Bought a Crazy Abandoned Hoarder Home—Then Discovered Its Dark Past’

A couple who purchased a trashed hoarder home that was filled to the brim with junk (and a few hidden treasures) have lifted the lid on what it is really like to take on such a complicated renovation project—revealing all the most shocking things they discovered inside the home. Husband and wife duo Drew andRead …

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I Went Shopping at Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market—Here Are the Cheaper Dupes From Their Target Line

I Went Shopping at Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market—Here Are the Cheaper Dupes From Their Target Line

If you’re a fan of “[Fixer Upper](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/joanna-chip-gaines-fixer-upper-house-sale/),” chances are high that a trip to [Shop at the Silos](https://magnolia.com/visit/shop/shops-at-the-silos/?srsltid=AfmBOorAGRuez5ugMOGhTK-khkV2WYMUHHBicn-ZUprox4OdyVtYOyhr) is on your must-go list, right? After all, nothing says decorative adventure like an in-person excursion to Chip and [Joanna Gaines’](https://www.instagram.com/joannagaines/) Magnolia Market. So, when a recent work trip took me to [Waco, TX](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Waco_TX), checking out oneRead …

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‘Anora’ Is Sparking Huge Buzz in Movie Theaters—and So Is the Extravagant $30 Million Brooklyn Mansion That Stars In It

‘Anora’ Is Sparking Huge Buzz in Movie Theaters—and So Is the Extravagant $30 Million Brooklyn Mansion That Stars In It

An enormous $30 million Brooklyn mansion that is featured in the hit movie “Anora” has sparked a major buzz among film fans who have been bowled over by the size and opulence of the incredible abode. “Anora” follows the story of Ani, a sex worker from [Brooklyn, NY](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Brooklyn_NY), who falls in love with Vanya, theRead …

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Small Towns Experience a Revival—and One Is Being Built With ‘Kindness’ in Mind

Small Towns Experience a Revival—and One Is Being Built With ‘Kindness’ in Mind

Small towns are experiencing a revival, with the largest number of Americans moving from metro areas for the first time since the 1970s—many in search of a more neighborly feel. Now, one community is being built with that ethos in mind. In 2023, an estimated 291,400 people moved into smaller towns or rural areas withRead …

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The Dark Side of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’: Former Stars Reveal Nightmares They Faced After Cameras Stopped Rolling

The Dark Side of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’: Former Stars Reveal Nightmares They Faced After Cameras Stopped Rolling

“Move that bus!” To the uninitiated, those words might have little meaning; but to longtime fans of reality TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” that phrase holds a magical significance. When those three words rang out on camera, they signaled the reveal of a surprise home renovation for one of the “lucky” families who hadRead …

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Historic Napa Hotel The Francis House Is Sold for $9.6 Million—10 Years After It Was Saved From Demolition

Historic Napa Hotel The Francis House Is Sold for $9.6 Million—10 Years After It Was Saved From Demolition

Tres chic! One of Napa Valley’s most revered luxury bed-and-breakfasts, [The Francis House](https://www.thefrancishouse.com/), has been snapped up for just under $10 million—10 years after it was saved from demolition and meticulously renovated. This award-winning, seven-bedroom, three-story [Calistoga, CA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Calistoga_CA), estate was built in 1886 as a family residence for local merchant James Francis. The place laterRead …

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EXCLUSIVE: Oprah’s ‘First-Time Buyer’s Club’ Reveals Genius Backdoor Hacks for Purchasing Property

EXCLUSIVE: Oprah’s ‘First-Time Buyer’s Club’ Reveals Genius Backdoor Hacks for Purchasing Property

Two decades after [Oprah Winfrey](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/oprah-dnc-property-portfolio/) made TV history with her viral car giveaway, she’s hooking up the audience of her OWN Network’s “ [First-Time Buyer’s Club](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/oprah-winfrey-enters-the-real-estate-reality-tv-arena-with-first-time-buyers-club/)” with something even more valuable. During the final two episodes of Season 2, everybody who’s been shut out of the housing market is getting some brilliant backdoor strategies forRead …

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Snag Your Dream Ski Home for Less Than $500K: 5 Bargain Properties Located Within 30 Minutes of the Mountains

Snag Your Dream Ski Home for Less Than $500K: 5 Bargain Properties Located Within 30 Minutes of the Mountains

Ski season is officially underway. The snow is falling, the slopes are opening, and sports enthusiasts are booking their next trip to the mountains. Unsurprisingly, demand for rental properties at some of the top ski resorts in the U.S. is at a fever pitch. However, for those who are committed to hitting the powder everyRead …

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Eva Longoria Quits ‘Dystopian, Scary’ America and Relocates Full-Time to Her Homes in Mexico and Spain: ‘I Get To Escape’

Eva Longoria Quits ‘Dystopian, Scary’ America and Relocates Full-Time to Her Homes in Mexico and Spain: ‘I Get To Escape’

Texas-born [actress ](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/eva-longoria-reduces-the-price-of-her-beverly-hills-california-mansion/)[Eva Longoria](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/eva-longoria-reduces-the-price-of-her-beverly-hills-california-mansion/) has joined the growing list of celebrities who [have turned their backs on the U.S.](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/stars-leaving-america-donald-trump/) and relocated abroad in the wake of Donald Trump‘s election win, revealing in a new interview that she is “done” with life in “dystopian” America and is now based full-time between Spain and Mexico. Longoria, 49Read …

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Unexpected Living Room Neutrals That Create a Calming Pre-Holiday Look

Unexpected Living Room Neutrals That Create a Calming Pre-Holiday Look

Hello, [holiday season](https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/guest-proof-home-holidays/)! Goodbye, most things that aren’t in shades of Merry (i.e., bright green, intense red, and everything very shiny). As an anecdote, it might be time to turn to the calming beauty of a neutral color palette in your living room. While the days of [greige](https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/choosing-gray-paint/) and all-white spaces might be behind usRead …

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