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Norfolk has approved nearly $50 million for flood work that includes elevating up to 62 high-risk homes on Willoughby Spit, where hundreds of properties regularly flood when Willoughby Bay water levels climb above 2 feet (NAVD88). According to the city’s grant ordinance, Norfolk will accept $24,986,500 from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s CommunityRead …

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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has reopened, after a $14.2 million renovation that was completed last week as part of President Donald Trump’s preparations for America’s 250th anniversary. During the renovation, leaks were repaired, a filtration system was upgraded, and, per the president’s request, the pool was painted blue. However, instead of a “flag blue”Read …

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Turned Green. Your Pool Doesn’t Have To. Read More »

A $1 million retirement nest egg used to sound like a golden ticket—and for many Americans, it still represents a major financial milestone. But retirement has gotten more expensive. Americans now estimate they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning & Progress Study. At the same time, nearly half (48%)Read …

Your $1 Million Retirement Could Be Wiped Out by Your Own Home Read More »

The Midwest and South continue to outpace the rest of the nation in affordability and new construction, leaving almost all coastal and Western states far behind, according to the 2026 Realtor.com® Housing Report Cards. “This year’s refresh reveals a familiar regional divide, but also some notable shifts beneath the surface, with a new state atRead …

Indiana Ranked No. 1 for Homebuilding and Affordability Read More »

The world of celebrity real estate is a heady place, one that is filled with glittering megamansions, luxury developments, and buzz-worthy listings. But there is also a much darker side to this gleaming industry, one plagued by scandal, backlash, and a very hefty dose of uproar. In recent years, there has been no shortage ofRead …

Inside the Biggest Celebrity Real Estate Dramas-From Ivanka to Katy Perry Read More »

Summer is when tree roots go into overdrive, aggressively chasing moisture. When this happens, they often crack and invade aging clay or cast-iron sewer lines. “Tree roots invading your sewer line is one of the most common (and costly) plumbing surprises we come across in older properties,” says Scott Eyman, project manager at Eyman PlumbingRead …

Your Tree Roots Could Cost You $5,000 This Summer If You’re Not Careful Read More »

Something big is happening in Louisville—and it’s not the Kentucky Derby. Sellers are flooding the market. Last month, the midsized Southern city had the highest year-over-year inventory surge of any major metro in the country, up a staggering 32.7%. That’s compared with only 2.2% nationwide, according to the Realtor.com® May housing report, as well asRead …

Louisville Sees 33% Surge in Homes on Market as Sellers Flood Back In Read More »

Golf has been popular since the turn of the 19th century, but increasingly, the affluent are seeking out fairways that can be lived on in luxurious style, serving as the nexus of their social network. In 2024, there were approximately 3,200 golf facilities in the country with a real estate component, whether as part ofRead …

The Golf Club Lifestyle Is Now the Ultimate Real Estate Status Symbol Read More »

Part rugged workspace, part elegant luxury, the barndominium is redefining what a modern home can be, offering the kind of blank canvas that invites a world of opportunity. This unique architectural style has skyrocketed in popularity among first-time homebuyers looking for a cost-effective build and customizable floor plans, but the concept has deeper roots thanRead …

All About the Barndominium: Inside the Rustic History and Exploding Popularity of the Metal-Clad Megahome Read More »

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin is the Miami mystery buyer gobbling up more than 100 condo units in a building across from his future headquarters in this city’s burgeoning financial district. The Citadel chief executive assembled a 4.2-acre site in the Brickell neighborhood, where he is building a 54-story glass tower to be the splashy newRead …

Ken Griffin Ramps Up His Miami Real-Estate Play Read More »