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Cara Kane is a strict minimalist who doesn’t allow anything on her countertops. Until it’s Christmas. “The holidays allow me to splurge,” she admits. Minimalists are people who like to live with as few things as possible and normally abhor clutter or having things around the house that aren’t absolutely necessary—like home decor. But KaneRead …

‘I’m a Minimalist—Unless It’s Christmas’: How One Woman Turns Into a Holiday Maximalist Read More »

The real estate market seems to be constantly buzzing about baby boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z, but what about Gen X? Born between 1965 and 1982, Gen X is the smallest age cohort by population, but they’re no less mighty when it comes to the housing market. As a sandwich generation wedged between Millennials andRead …

The Unsung Power Players of Real Estate: How Gen X Carves Up a Significant Slice of the Market Read More »

Beleaguered reality stars Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann have removed their Georgia mansion from the market amid an ongoing foreclosure battle—after spending more than a year trying to sell the property before it can be put up for auction. Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim, 46, and her estranged spouse had originally listed theRead …

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann’s $6 Million Mansion Goes Up on Foreclosure Auction Block After They Failed To Sell It Read More »

Going all out at Thanksgiving is truly an American tradition. Yet be warned—working yourself to the bone to host a huge blowout with all the trimmings could do a number on your sanity—and lead to a holiday meltdown that your friends and family will remember, well, forever! Instead, consider this the year you decide toRead …

The Lazy Homeowner’s Guide to Hosting Thanksgiving Read More »

A 71-year-old author has become an unlikely viral star while showcasing her enviable property portfolio, which includes two expansive homes—one in [Manhattan, NY](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Manhattan_NY), and the other in North Carolina’s [Outer Banks](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Dare-County_NC). [Anne Abel](https://www.tiktok.com/@annesimaabel), who wrote the touching memoir “Mattie, Milo, and Me,” published her debut book in April 2024 to much acclaim from critics. TheRead …

71-Year-Old Author’s Staggering Property Portfolio Turns Her Into a Viral Sensation as She Showcases Homes in New York and the Outer Banks Read More »

When Amy Schumer wanted to build a [lavish treehouse](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/amy-schumer-luxury-treehouse/) in the woods of her Catskills farm for her son, she turned to “the tree whisperer” to the stars. Schumer is perhaps reclaiming a childhood dream after having it built at the farmhouse where she grew up as a child, about an hour west of AlbanyRead …

A Treehouse Dream Grows Into Million-Dollar Creations: Meet the Builder to the Stars—From Amy Schumer to Shaquille O’Neal Read More »

A woman who lived on a tiny private island in the [San Francisco Bay](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/San-Francisco_CA) for a year rent-free has revealed what it was like to reside in near isolation, even enduring two months when she was left without power. Desiree Heveroh moved into the East Brother Light Station—one of the oldest continuously operating lighthouses inRead …

‘I Lived Rent-Free on a Tiny Isolated Island for a Year—I Went 2 Months With No Power, but I Loved the Tranquility’ Read More »

Black Friday is here—and with it, a hoard of impressive deals and steals, even in the real estate market. One of the best things about the Thanksgiving holiday (besides the great food!) is the incredible shopping opportunities, and this year even homes in some of the most desirable cities in the U.S. are seeing theirRead …

Black Friday Home Bargains! Properties in Most Desirable U.S. Cities That Have Had Prices Slashed by More Than $100K Read More »