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By Brittany Natale Jul 9, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Fashion designer, actor, and former model Kathy Ireland has found a buyer for her dreamy Honolulu estate. The supermodel, who famously appeared in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, recently sold the luxurious Hawaiian getaway for $6,471,000. Ireland first listed the 6,229-square-foot propertyRead …

Beauty on the Beach: Kathy Ireland Sells Her Haute Honolulu Retreat for $6.5M Read More »

With mortgage interest rates near 7%, home prices have gone flat nationwide as sellers try to entice cash-strapped buyers to make an offer. But prices in America’s hottest housing markets are still rising—by a whopping 8.1% on average compared to last year. According to a new report, demand in the top 20 markets—as measured byRead …

The Surprising State Where 5 of America’s Hottest Markets Are Hiding—Including a Shocking New No. 1 Read More »

New listings are flooding the market, offering fresh choices to homebuyers who mustered through a sluggish spring.” /Read More

The notorious Colorado home where Chris Watts strangled his pregnant wife to death has finally attracted a buyer, after several months on the market and two price cuts. The Frederick, CO , house, which was the subject of the 2020 Netflix true crime documentary “American Murder: The Family Next Door,” was initially listed in AprilRead …

Infamous Colorado Home Where Chris Watts Killed His Wife Finds a Buyer Read More »

Nantucket, MA , has long served as a sandy summer paradise for jet setters such as Joe Biden, Ben Stiller, Kourtney Kardashian, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt , among others. Not surprisingly, homes in Nantucket’s highly exclusive luxury market known as “Billionaires Isle” are listed for many millions. But lately, the market has beenRead …

Buying in ‘Billionaires Isle’ Nantucket Is Now a Bargain: Homes Are ‘Falling Into the Ocean’ Read More »

There’s no better time to be near a lake than right now. During these dog days of summer, when the sun rises early and the days stretch long, the peace that comes with a waterfront view is undeniable. For some, the proximity to a lake is not something that should be saved just for summerRead …

10 Most Affordable Lake Towns in the US Read More »

A home is an investment—and for many homeowners, it is their largest asset. But owning a house can also come with unexpected costs that are important to budget for. The hidden costs of owning and maintaining a single-family home in the U.S. now average more than $18,000 each year, according to a recent study fromRead …

The Hidden Costs of Homeownership in Every State: How Much Are You Paying? Read More »

Home affordability is at its lowest point since 2007, according to a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions. Expenses associated with owning a home—including the mortgage, homeowners insurance, and real estate taxes—now take up 35.1% of a homeowner’s take-home pay, according to the report from the property data analytics firm. That percentage is up fromRead …

Home Affordability Just Hit Its Lowest Point Since 2007: Here’s Where Buyers Have It the Worst Read More »