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Foreclosures Are Rising—Especially in This One State—but Not for the Reason You Might Think
More homeowners are facing foreclosure. The number of properties that had received a foreclosure filing was up 8% year over year to nearly 33,000 properties in February, according to a recent report from real estate data firm ATTOM. It amounts to about one in every 4,300 homes facing a foreclosure filing in this month. (ForeclosureRead …
TikTok’s 10 Best Real Estate Accounts To Check Out Right Now—Before It’s Too Late
While TikTok has always had a knack for monopolizing our attention, recent efforts by the U.S. government to ban this Chinese-owned social media site have only sent the app’s buzz into overdrive. A bill passed by the House of Representatives, now headed toward the Senate, aims to prohibit U.S. app stores—such as those run byRead …
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This Home Rocks: $1.5M Boulder House Nestled Into Joshua Tree Lands on the Market
If you’ve dreamed of being a superhero with an invisible cloak, we’ve found the home for you. This $1.5 million Boulder House in Joshua Tree, CA , is designed to be invisible and undetectable from the road. The dreamy estate delivers seclusion, privacy, and all of the conveniences a desert homeowner could want. Passersby willRead …
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America, Land of the Bunkers? Homeowners Are Holing Up—Against an Election, Natural Disasters, and More
Carol Couchman‘s [two-bedroom mountaintop home](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3466-Howard-Rd_San-Andreas_CA_95249_M95932-62951?from=srp-map-list) outside Sacramento, CA, has plenty of amenities that would excite buyers. There are horse pens, a guest cottage, and more than 98 acres to spread out. But the biggest selling point—for some people, at least? The on-site bunker. “It’s kind of a quirky, interesting thing,” says Couchman, who works inRead …
The Bank of Mom and Dad: How To Compete Against ‘Nepo Homebuyers’
You might find yourself wondering how your friend, who seems to be in the same economic pond as you, can afford that sweet three-bedroom, three-bath home (with a finished basement) while you can barely afford your rental. The answer? Your friend might have taken out a loan from the Bank of Mom and Dad. WithRead …
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Rare Case Study House With Ocean Views in Pacific Palisades Available for $8.9M
Melding high design and ocean views, a rare Case Study House in Pacific Palisades, CA, is seeking its next owner.Read More
Pristine $975K Gem Reigns Among the Midcentury Modern Homes in Phoenix
Designed by local architect Ralph Haver and built in 1951, the 2,259-square-foot home has had only two owners.Read More
As Mortgage Rates Dip, Homeowners With High Rates Move to Refinance
The numbers: Mortgage applications inched up, driven by an increase in refinances by homeowners with near-peak rates. With the 30-year mortgage dipping below 7% in the latest week, homeowners who took on mortgages when rates were at or near 8% refinanced their loans to bring down interest costs. Consequently, the overall market-composite index—a measure ofRead …
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Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk Is Selling His Scottsdale Mansion for $6.5M
Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, is turning away from his [Scottsdale, AZ,](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Scottsdale_AZ) property. The political pundit has listed the six-bedroom, six-bath home for $6,495,000. The 6,800-square-foot home last changed hands in June 2023 for $4,750,000. Located in the upscale Silverleaf community, the custom-built mansion sits on a premiumRead …
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