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Highlights – December 2024 marks the 17th consecutive month of year-over-year rent decline for 0-2 bedroom properties in the 50 largest metropolitan areas of the U.S. Rents nationally were down by 1.1% from December 2023. – The national median asking rent fell to $1,695, dipping below $1,700 for the first time since April 2022. –Read …

December 2024 Rental Report: Rents Continue To Fall as New Construction Outpaces Demand Read More »

Bone-chilling temperatures are on the way for most of the U.S. as a polar vortex is in the forecast for late January. From the Midwest to the Northeast, roughly 120 million people will feel the brrr in the last days of the month. If you’re a homeowner living in a cold climate—or one that’s aboutRead …

What To Do If Your Pipes Freeze During the Polar Vortex, According to Plumbers Read More »

A couple who relocated from the suburbs of New England to live in a remote, off-grid homestead in Alaska have opened up about the extreme lengths they go to in order to survive the brutal winter months—from braving encounters with wolves while sourcing water to driving six hours to the nearest grocery store. Dennis andRead …

Couple Who Live in a Remote Off-Grid Homestead in Alaska Reveal Brutal Reality of Winter Months-From Confronting Wild Wolves to Driving 6 Hours for Groceries Read More »

A loan modification is often billed as a lifeline for homeowners in trouble. But if you ask Johnnie Jefferson, an 85-year-old resident of Richmond, TX, she’d tell you that a loan modification has actually left her homeless. Homeowners who have been hit with financial hardships that hamper their ability to pay the mortgage have optionsRead …

A Loan Modification Could Help-or Leave You Homeless If You’re Not Careful Read More »

A Malibu, CA, home with its very own petting zoo—created by parents to honor their 13-month-old daughter who died from a rare genetic disorder—has hit the market for $20 million. Ben and Stacey Herman‘s daughter, Aspen, spent much of her short life in the hospital and found comfort in her interactions with therapy dogs andRead …

Heartbreaking Tale Behind $20 Million Malibu Ranch With Its Own Petting Zoo Read More »

“The Traitors” is once again causing a serious stir among TV viewers who are flabbergasted by the many shocking twists and turns that have unfolded so far on Season 3 of the show’s U.S. version. Filmed inside a historic Scottish estate called Ardross Castle , the Emmy Award-winning reality series sees contestants take part inRead …

Live Out Your Own ‘Traitors’ Reality: 5 Magnificent Estates That Rival the Stately Scottish Castle Where TV Drama Unfolds Read More »

Recreational vehicles, or RVs as they’re commonly known, have been around for 115 years, and the styles have evolved throughout the decades. Since their incarnation, RVs have been used for camping, sightseeing, and snowbirding. Some people have even turned their RVs into permanent housing, embracing a modern nomadic lifestyle. Now, a company called AC FutureRead …

Move Over RVs, Here’s a Look Inside AI-Transformer Homes Read More »

An influencer has recalled the tragic moment she watched her California home burn down in the Palisades wildfire while she was on vacation in Mexico—and how she plans to try to rebuild her life after this “roller coaster of grief.” Sara Kathryns , 26, became a social media phenomenon when she began sharing her day-to-dayRead …

TikTok Influencer Breaks Down in Tears as She Recounts the Moment Her Beloved Home Was Burned to the Ground in California Wildfires: ‘Everything I’ve Built Is Gone’ Read More »

The fires that continue to burn in Los Angeles are bringing back frightening memories for Mike Yurochko—but he’s using that experience to help victims who have lost everything. His Sonoma County home in Northern California was severely damaged by the Kincade fire of 2019, but he wasn’t home to try to save it. “We wereRead …

California Wildfire Survivor Who Watched His ‘House Burn’ Uses Experience To Help L.A. Victims Navigate Rebuilding Their Lives Read More »

A $300 million members-only luxury doomsday bunker complete with robotic medical suites, lavish swimming pool, and fine dining restaurants is set to revolutionize how the rich and powerful can shelter themselves in an apocalyptic disaster . Due to open in the summer of 2026, the high-end underground fortress will provide a 5-star survivalist experience toRead …

Inside $300 Million Members-Only Luxury Doomsday Bunker With AI-Powered Medical Suites and Indoor Pools Where the 1% Can Seek Shelter From Apocalypse Read More »