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Where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on the issues that matter the most to your wallet? Let MarketWatch take you on a tour of the two presidential candidates’ policies. With Tuesday’s election rapidly approaching, and with the economy consistently cited as a top concern by voters, here is a selection of stories fromRead …

Election 2024: How Trump vs. Harris Could Shape Taxes, Home Prices and Grocery Costs Read More »

It’s the golden age of real estate—with the majority of buyers now older than ever before. The age of homebuyers has reached all-time highs, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. The median homebuyer is now 56 years old, which is seven years older than last year. “PartRead …

Homebuyers Are Now Older Than Ever—and They’re Dipping Into Nest Eggs To Finance Their Purchases Read More »

The presidential election will be at the top of the ballot on Tuesday—but in a number of states, voters will also have the chance to weigh in on important ballot measures impacting homeowners. Nearly a dozen states will have statewide ballot questions on issues impacting homeowners, most of them related to property taxes. Many additionalRead …

Election 2024: Homeowner’s Guide to Ballot Measures—Including One State That Could Eliminate Property Taxes Altogether Read More »

An incredibly modern mansion that was built on the site of the infamous “Mansion Murders” home has hit the market for $8.5 million—nine years after three of the original home’s residents and their housekeeper were killed in a brutal quadruple homicide. The newly built, six-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom property is a far cry from the traditional brickRead …

Luxury Estate Built on Site of Infamous ‘Mansion Murders’ Property Hits the Market for $8.5 Million—9 Years After Horrifying Killings Read More »

Mortgage rates ticked up to 6.72% this week, but despite the rate reaching its [highest since August](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-up/#property_location), applications were higher than one year ago. And that’s a promising sign for the housing market, which has seen pending home sales tick up sharply in September. This is consistent with the [Realtor.com® October Housing Trends report](https://www.realtor.com/research/october-2024-data) whichRead …

Mortgage Rates Might Be Ticking Up but So Are Applications—Our Economist Explains Why This Is a Promising Trend Read More »

A pregnant mother of four who is raising her children in a tiny one-bedroom apartment has sparked a viral debate after revealing how her family of six survives living [in such a small space](https://www.realtor.com/advice/rent/what-is-affordable-housing/). Stephanie Jenkins, who is known on TikTok as [Resilient Jenkins](https://www.tiktok.com/@jenkinsresiliencecrew), has been documenting her family’s unique setup in a series ofRead …

Pregnant Mom Who Lives in a One-Bedroom Apartment With Her Family of 6 Sparks Debate After Revealing How She Raises 4 Kids in the Tiny Space Read More »

Entrepreneur Behman Zakeri loves the 1985 movie “The Goonies”—so much so that he turned a childhood dream into a reality by snapping up the iconic home from the classic film. Zakeri first watched the coming-of-age classic when he was 8 years old and has since viewed it more than 100 times. “The Goonies taught meRead …

A Superfan Bought ‘The Goonies’ House for $1.65 Million—and He’s Kept the Movie Magic of the Home Alive for a Year Read More »

An adorable A-frame tiny home with a detached “bunkie” just landed on the market in New York’s Finger Lakes area, with a diminutive price tag to match its itsy-bitsy design. The petite property is listed for just $194,000—less than half of the national median home price, which was at $449,000 as of October 2024. LocatedRead …

Tiny 750-Square-Foot A-Frame Lake House With a Detached ‘Bunkie’ Hits the Market In New York for Just $194K Read More »

Pickleball enthusiasts who seek a sporty oasis in the center of the desert may want to cast their eyes over a plum new property that just hit the market—and comes complete with its very own indoor court, as well as a host of other amenities. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, the estate offers a resortlike swimmingRead …

Pickleball Paradise! Staggering 12-Acre Scottsdale Estate With Its Own Indoor Court Hits the Market for $7.45 Million Read More »

With just days to go before the country chooses either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, a new survey reveals that one in three Americans want to relocate if their candidate loses, according to a new survey conducted in October by StorageUnits.com, a platform for finding storage facilities. The results of the survey, which took inRead …

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