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When “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” premiered five decades ago, it struck terror into the hearts of moviegoers everywhere. The independent [horror film](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/horror-film-houses/) told the story of a group of five friends who fall prey to a family of cannibals while traveling to visit the grave site of one of their relatives. Led by theRead …

Fascinating History of Real-Life ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Murder House Revealed—as Iconic Horror Movie Marks 50th Anniversary Read More »

Taylor Swift may have some competition for boyfriend Travis Kelce‘s attention—in the form of a custom-built man cave that the NFL player is reportedly installing underneath his $6 million Kansas City mansion. According to [DailyMail.com](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-13938615/Travis-Kelce-mancave-Kansas-City-mansion-indoor-golf-simulator.html), the [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kansas-city-chiefs-2023-real-estate/) tight end has already begun work on the 396-square-foot space, which will include a golf simulator.Read …

Does Taylor Swift Get a Pass? Travis Kelce ‘Is Building an Undergound Man Cave’ at $6 Million Kansas Mansion—Complete With Golf Simulator Read More »

Shortly after my daughter Seena graduated from high school, my husband and I decided to sell our California home of 17 years and move out of state to save money. Seena was getting ready to go to college in the Midwest, and the home sale proceeds would pay for her tuition. Yet while this transactionRead …

‘My Daughter Is Heartbroken I Sold Her Childhood Home’: How To Cope If Your Own Kids Freak Out Read More »

The Mormon Church is expanding its real estate empire with a massive $289 million deal for 46 farms across eight states, further solidifying its place as a major player in the US agricultural industry. The real estate arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah-based Farmland Reserve Inc., is acquiring the farmlandRead …

The Mormon Church, a Massive Landholder, Just Expanded Its $2B US Farmland Portfolio Across 8 States Read More »

The market continues to fluctuate, with home prices falling and mortgage rates rising. The median home price dropped from $429,990 in August to [$425,000 in September](https://www.realtor.com/research/september-2024-data/). Mortgage rates [rose to 6.32%](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-rise-to-6-32-percent-october-10-2024/) this week for a 30-year fixed loan, up from 6.12% last week. What impact do these changes have on your monthly mortgage payment? Here’sRead …

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Imagine yourself in a home worthy of a short story—or even a novel. It’s no fairy tale—you can buy a wonderful storybook home right now, and you don’t even need to wish upon a star to make this dream a reality. You simply need to know where to shop. That’s why we sifted through pagesRead …

5 Storybook Houses Priced Below $500K for a Fairy-Tale Ending to Your Homebuying Journey Read More »

The housing market had a week that might give homebuyers and sellers whiplash—but there’s still good news on the horizon. Although mortgage rates plummeted to two-year lows in late September, rates jumped to [6.32%](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-rise-to-6-32-percent-october-10-2024/) for a 30-year fixed loan in the week ending Oct. 10. That’s “the biggest leap in the past six months,” saysRead …

Mortgage Rates Just Made ‘Biggest Leap in the Past 6 Months’: Our Economist Breaks Down What It Means for the Housing Market Read More »

Home sellers whose listings have lingered on the market will want to know that, much like a carton of milk, a listing can expire. So what does an [expired listing](https://www.realtor.com/marketing/resources/are-expired-listings-still-a-strategy-to-fill-your-listing-tank/) mean for a home seller? In a nutshell, it means that the contract you have with your [listing agent](https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/interviewing-listing-agents/) includes an expiration date, which isRead …

Expired Home Listings: What Sellers Should Know About the Ticking Clock on Their Agent Contract Read More »

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have finally managed to offload their [Los Angeles](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Los-Angeles_CA) condo—selling it for the discounted price of $4.35 million after listing it for a third time. [The rock ‘n’ roll couple](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/ozzy-osbourne-and-sharon-osbourne-selling-hancock-park-home/) revealed in 2022 that they were planning to make a permanent move back to their home in the U.K., where they metRead …

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Finally Sell L.A. Condo for $4.35 Million as They Prepare to Ditch U.S. Once and for All Read More »

It’s not often you see a medieval castle on the market in the Sunshine State—but one very unique home is out to change that, albeit with a quirky modernist twist. Located in [Monticello](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Monticello_FL), about 30 miles northeast of [Tallahassee](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Tallahassee_FL), this [three-bedroom fortress](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/193-Nautilus-Dr_Monticello_FL_32344_M68931-82091) boasts a “captivating design,” oddly sized windows, curved walls, a secret room, andRead …

Bizarre Modernist Medieval Castle Is Listed for $1.6 Million in Florida—and It Takes the Crown for Wackiest Home Listing Read More »