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Forget Scottsdale, how about Gilbert, Arizona? The lesser-known Phoenix suburb used to be dominated by the agriculture and dairy industries, with a population of about 5,700 in 1980. These days, over 275,000 people call the area home with the housing, amenities and public infrastructure to complement this booming town. This family-friendly suburb that stretches overRead …

Why Snowbirds Are Now Flocking to a Once Obscure Phoenix Suburb Read More »

[Open in App] This Top Home Design Trend of 2025 Will Ensure You Can Live in Your House Forever Spring is the season of fresh starts—and the perfect time to tackle home renovations. This year, consider projects that not only enhance your home’s value but also help you live there comfortably for years to come.Read …

This Top Home Design Trend of 2025 Will Ensure You Can Live in Your House Forever Read More »

America’s moneyed elites have long flocked to coastal hubs of wealth such as New York City and Los Angeles—but now, the richest 1% have started migrating to cities off the beaten path. These five “second-tier” hubs have blossomed into the fastest-growing cities for millionaires since 2013, according to the USA Wealth Report 2024 by theRead …

5 Surprising Cities Leading the Luxury Migration Trend Read More »

February 21, 2025 – The Realtor.com® economics teamvideoupdategives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. – For the week ending February 21, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the latestresidential constructionreadings and what they tellRead …

February 21, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »

[Open in App] ‘I Bought a Home on a Cruise Ship—and Will Sail the World by Myself’ When it comes to retirement, many boomers will downsize and invest in over-55 or retirement communities where they can simplify their lifestyles. Others go much more adventurous. Count Debra Kilgore, 63, among the adventurous. She bought a $1.9Read …

‘I Bought a Home on a Cruise Ship-and Will Sail the World by Myself’ Read More »

Thinking about buying a home, but not sure how to afford it? Welcome to the Down Payment Diaries, where real people spill about how they saved and splurged on their path to homeownership. If you’d like to submit your own Down Payment Diary, please fill out the form here. Today, a Phoenix family uses aRead …

I Used a Cash-Out Refinance and a Bridge Loan to Buy a New Home in the Middle of a Housing Shortage Read More »

An “incomparable” trophy estate in the Rhode Island enclave of North Kingstown has come on the market for $17 million. It features an array of exclusive amenities, from a koi pond and saltwater pool to a state-of-the-art home theater and an elevator. But a closer glance at the listing photos reveals one rather divisive feature:Read …

Stunning Rhode Island Estate Lists for $17 Million-but It Comes With a Gargantuan (and Very Costly) Catch Read More »

In light of today’s rising mortgage rates, the thought of saving money on a monthly mortgage payment by paying for a home in all-cash may may sound like a safe bet. Moreover, home sellers swoon over all-cash offers, since it means there’s no doubt that you’ve got the coin to close the deal. Happy sellerRead …

Is Buying a House With Cash a Good Idea in Today’s Market? Read More »

[Open in App] Gov. Ron DeSantis Backs Proposal To Eliminate Property Taxes in Florida The Florida Legislature is considering a move to eliminate property taxes in the state, a radical step that has the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis. If actually carried out, the proposal would make Florida the first state in the country withoutRead …

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HGTV star Christina Haack has candidly revealed how her bitter split from her third husband, Josh Hall , has helped to heal her relationship with her second spouse, Ant Anstead —as the pair reunited in the latest episode of “The Flip Off.” Despite the show being based around Haack’s renovation competition against her first husbandRead …

Christina Haack and Ex Ant Anstead Reveal How Her Split From Josh Hall Healed Their ‘Difficult’ Relationship Read More »