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

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

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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

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 …

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NFL Star Josh Jacobs Puts Custom Las Vegas ‘Dream Home’ on the Market for $6 Million—After Quitting Raiders for the Green Bay Packers

NFL Star Josh Jacobs Puts Custom Las Vegas ‘Dream Home’ on the Market for $6 Million—After Quitting Raiders for the Green Bay Packers

NFL running back Josh Jacobs is ready to turn his back on Las Vegas once and for all in the wake of his transfer from the Raiders to the Green Bay Packers—a move that prompted him to put his custom-built Nevada “dream home” on the market for a hair under $6 million. Jacobs, 26, whoRead …

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Top 10 Markets Where Military Households Have the Biggest Advantage

Top 10 Markets Where Military Households Have the Biggest Advantage

Saving for a down payment was the most difficult step of the homebuying process for 12% of American homebuyers, according to a recent study. That’s really no surprise, considering the median down payment U.S. homebuyers plunked down from July to September of 2024 was an average of $30,300. Military service members and veterans have earnedRead …

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Homeownership Among Military Households Surges in These Cities

Homeownership Among Military Households Surges in These Cities

Homeownership among military households is surging in four cities in particular, a new report by Realtor.com® has found. These metros have several things in common, namely affordable median home prices, strong communities, and deep ties to—and respect for—the military. “Specifically, among the top 100 metros, Myrtle Beach, SC, saw the highest homeownership among military householdsRead …

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Stunning 223-Year-Old DC Home That Once Housed World War II Map Room Hits the Market for $4.75 Million

Stunning 223-Year-Old DC Home That Once Housed World War II Map Room Hits the Market for $4.75 Million

A 223-year-old Washington, DC estate that once served as the secret strategic base for a World War II general was recently listed for $4.75 million—only the third time it has been brought to market since it was built in 1801. This historic home, known locally as The Yellow House, has quite the story to tell.Read …

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Travis Kelce Joins the ‘Iceberg House’ Trend: Why So Many Homeowners Are Building Down Instead of Up

Travis Kelce Joins the ‘Iceberg House’ Trend: Why So Many Homeowners Are Building Down Instead of Up

NFL phenom Travis Kelce is reportedly building a man cave—complete with a golf simulator—underneath his new $6 million mansion in Leawood, KS. Taylor Swift’s better half is part of a growing trend of homeowners who are building down instead of up. When more of a house is built below ground than above, it’s called anRead …

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The South and West Fall Out of Favor With Buyers: Why Metros Here Haven’t Cracked the Hottest Markets List in More Than a Year

The South and West Fall Out of Favor With Buyers: Why Metros Here Haven’t Cracked the Hottest Markets List in More Than a Year

Sunny climates were a draw for buyers looking in the South and parts of the West during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it appears that metros in these areas are now falling out of favor. In the Realtor.com® 20 Hottest Housing Markets report, the metros on the list span the upper reaches of the Northeast (RochesterRead …

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