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Listing agent Julie Fleetwood, of Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty , knew a small home with amazing architectural pedigree in the tony North Shore suburb of Wilmette, IL , would attract attention—but not this much. “We did showings last week and a three-hour open house on Saturday, where I would venture there were 100 people,” FleetwoodRead …

Flash Sale: Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Home in Chicago Area Lands a Buyer in 4 Days Read More »

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 …

The bank of mom and dad — how to compete against ‘nepo homebuyers’ Read More »

The unpredictable mortgage rate ride continued this week—and landed in a positive place. The average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan ticked down from 6.88% to 6.74% for the week ending March 14, according to Freddie Mac. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased again this week, with declines totaling almost a quarter of a percentRead …

Mortgage Rates Just Dropped—and So Have Home Prices. Is This the Start of a ‘Sustainable Trend’? Read More »

Many young adults have found a way to beat [high housing costs](https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/housing-inventory-february-2024/): living with their parents. About a fifth, or 19.1%, of young adults aged 25–34 live with their parents and in-laws, according to a [recent report](https://eyeonhousing.org/2024/02/young-adults-living-with-parents-state-differences/) from the National Association of Home Builders. And some states have a much higher percentage of younger folksRead …

The 5 States With the Most Young Adults Still Living With Their Parents—and the 5 With the Fewest Read More »

A 3,600-acre ranch in [Ojai, CA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Ojai_CA), has resurfaced on the market—with an astonishing 50% price reduction. But even with the discount, it’s still the week’s most expensive home on Realtor.com®. According to [The Real Deal](https://therealdeal.com/la/2021/05/12/3-6k-acre-working-ranch-lists-at-100m/), the sprawling property with numerous structures is owned by Richard Gilleland, a medical equipment manufacturing executive. When it initially landedRead …

California Ranch Gets a Half-Price Discount and Is Still the Week’s Most Expensive Home Read More »

Rap artist YoungBoy Never Broke Again just put his sprawling Salt Lake City mansion on the market for $5.5 million. YoungBoy, whose given name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, is poised to unload an “architectural masterpiece,” to borrow language from the listing. The rapper has lived in the place while under house arrest, according to BillboardRead …

Rapper to Riches: YoungBoy Never Broke Again Lists His Salt Lake City Mansion for $5.5M Read More »

After two years of updates, a Usonian home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Kalamazoo, MI , is ready for its next owner. Like Wright’s other Usonians, it’s a ranch style with horizontal lines throughout. Other design hallmarks include radiant-heat concrete flooring, a cantilevered carport, low-pitched roof with generous overhangs, and built-in furnishings and shelving.Read …

Angling for a Deal? Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Home in Kalamazoo Is Listed for Just $790K Read More »

Actor Josh Brolin just put his enormous Atlanta home on the rental market for $35,000 a month. The “Dune: Part 2” star and wife Kathryn purchased the five-bedroom, eight-bath mansion in 2020 for $3,250,000, reportedly as a departure from life on the West Coast. The traditional, baronial interior design, courtesy of the decorators at PierceRead …

Rent Josh Brolin’s Gorgeous Atlanta Mansion for $35K a Month Read More »

A two-story penthouse in Oakland, CA , where NBA star Stephen Curry once lived, has bounced onto the market for $1,689,000. The Golden State Warriors point guard and his wife, Ayesha Curry, picked up the property in 2012 for $1,475,000, flipping it two years later for $1.5 million. A prestigious pedigree has propelled it toRead …

Slam Dunk! Stephen Curry’s Former Oakland Penthouse Is the Week’s Most Popular Home Read More »