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A man who spent three years turning a remote and abandoned cabin into an ultramodern off-grid oasis that boasts a [secret underground bunker](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/demand-for-bunkers-and-safe-rooms-amid-presidential-election-wars-natural-disasters/) has now opened up about the fascinating project in a jaw-dropping [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UI3jCPFdUI). Architect and craftsman [Cawa Onbuti](https://www.youtube.com/@DashingAxe), from Belarus, discovered a crumbling homestead in the woods—and decided to transform the propertyRead …

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By Kiri Blakeley Dec 22, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share A Detroit flipper bought an abandoned single-family home that was gutted by fire for $7,500 and turned it into a “dream home.” The once-bankrupt city has become a hot spot for investors , with homes selling for as little as $1,000. Hunter ChattlerRead …

‘I Bought a Fire-Gutted Home for $7,500 in an Investors’ Hot Spot and Made $100,000 Profit’ Read More »

Real estate guru Barbara Corcoran has revealed the mortgage rate drop that she believes would cause the housing market to “go ballistic,” while warning that there is a “desperate need” for more first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder. Corcoran, 75, shared her expert insights on the current state of the market during anRead …

Barbara Corcoran Reveals Mortgage Rate Drop That She Believes Will Make Housing Market ‘Go Ballistic’ Read More »

Baby, it’s cold outside! When the temperatures start dropping, there is almost nothing cozier than snuggling up by a roaring fireplace in your very own home. And as Christmas approaches, blazing hearths become all the more special; after the warm glow burns out, children gather around the fireplace to anxiously await the arrival of SantaRead …

Cozy Up by Your Own Fireplace: Snug Homes With Santa-Ready Amenity To Suit Every Budget—From Bargain Buys to Lavish Mansions Read More »

A jaw-dropping home constructed of concrete, steel, and glass—and complete with an incredible architectural pedigree—has hit the market in Santa Monica, CA , for just under $4 million. Completed in 1980, the imposing property was designed by renowned architect Ray Kappe and has not been available to buy since 1993, when it last changed handsRead …

Dramatic Concrete-and-Glass Santa Monica Masterpiece Designed by Famed Architect Ray Kappe Lists for $4 Million Read More »

December 20, 2024 – The [Realtor.com® economics team](https://www.realtor.com/research/team/)(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmlKLrMX62MaN_8ny9hJdpyVoDfUDNjM8)[update](https://www.realtor.com/research/video-economic-and-housing-market-update-december-20-2024/)gives 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 December 20, [Realtor.com®](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/ralph-mclaughlin/)[Chief Economist Danielle Hale](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/danielle-hale/)recaps what the latest[Realtor.com Rental report](https://www.realtor.com/research/november-2024-rent/)tells us aboutRead …

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[Property mogul Grant Cardone](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/grant-cardone-selling-two-mansions-california-florida/) is following in the footsteps of [Elon Musk](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/elon-musk-record-net-worth-billion-home/) and [Jeff Bezos](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/jeff-bezos-expands-holdings-on-indian-creek-island-florida/) by turning his attention to [Florida’s Space Coast](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Brevard-County_FL), where he has just launched the “first ever” bitcoin real estate fund, which will see him taking millions of dollars in property sales and investing it in cryptocurrency. Cardone, 66, claims thatRead …

Property Mogul Grant Cardone Launches ‘First Ever’ Bitcoin Real Estate Fund on Florida’s Space Coast Read More »

More homebuyers are finally coming off the sidelines, tipping the housing market in favor of sellers. This week, [existing-home sales ticked up](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/existing-home-sales-november-nar/) to a six-month-high pace of 4.15 million, increasing about 4.8% from October. The November sales figure, which excludes new construction, represented a 6.1% jump from one year ago. It’s the largest year-over-year gainRead …

Weekly Housing Market Update: Scales Tip in Favor of Sellers as Existing-Home Sales Rise Read More »

Mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed loan rose to [6.72%](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-december-14/) this week, up from [6.6%](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-december-12/) last week. The median listing price fell by 1.2% compared with last year. (Median home prices hit [$416,880](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/housing-market-november/) in November.) What impact do these changes have on your monthly mortgage payment? Here’s the monthly cost of purchasing a typical homeRead …

Mortgage Calculator: This Is How Much You Need To Buy a $416,880 Home With a 6.72% Rate Read More »

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has become the latest athlete to be targeted in a string of robberies that have taken place at the homes of high-profile sports stars , according to multiple reports. According to the Boston Globe , Brown, 28, skipped team practice on Dec. 17 after his mother’s $7.8 million home inRead …

$8 Million Home of Boston Celtics Star Jaylen Brown’s Mother Is Broken Into Amid Spate of Robberies at Athletes’ Mansions Read More »