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[“Rocky” star Sylvester Stallone](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/sylvester-stallone-buys-palm-beach-compound/) has reportedly prompted outrage from his [Palm Beach, FL](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Palm-Beach_FL), neighbors with his plans to build an underwater barrier next to his $35 million mansion in an apparent bid to keep boaters away from his home. Stallone, 78, has submitted plans for the very unique amenity to the [Florida](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Florida) Department of EnvironmentalRead …

Sylvester Stallone Sparks Fury From Palm Beach Neighbors With Plans To Build Underwater Barrier for $35 Million Mansion Read More »

For the past few weeks, New Jersey residents have spotted clusters of large drones zipping around neighborhoods, hovering over backyards, and even lingering near sensitive locations like military facilities and private estates. These sightings of what appears to be an unusual number of drones—that some residents say are as big as a car—have sparked equalRead …

Mystery Drones Are Spotted Flying Over New Jersey—What Are the Rules Around Using Devices on Private Property? Read More »

Macaulay Culkin has revealed that he came incredibly close to stepping into the shoes of his famed “Home Alone” character Kevin McCallister by buying the iconic Illinois mansion that is featured in the hit holiday movie. The 44-year-old actor and musician confessed during a recent stop on his “A Nostalgic Night With Macaulay Culkin” tourRead …

Macaulay Culkin Admits He Considered Buying $5.25 Million ‘Home Alone’ House ‘Just for Giggles’ Read More »

Palm Beach Becomes a Mecca for GOP—and More Than $19 Billion Has Flowed Into the Wealthy Enclave Since Trump’s First Presidency By Julie Gerstein Dec 15, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Local real estate agents call it the “Trump Bump”—and the marked impact that Donald Trump has had on the sleepy community ofRead …

Palm Beach Becomes a Mecca for GOP—and More Than $19 Billion Has Flowed Into the Wealthy Enclave Since Trump’s First Presidency Read More »

By Marianne Garvey Dec 15, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Megamansions with price tags of over $100 million are becoming increasingly common on the housing market—but in the Gilded Age of 1895, the dream of building an opulent estate filled to the brim with ornate decor was one enjoyed only the country’s wealthiestRead …

America’s Most Expensive Gilded Age Mansion: Inside $500 Million Estate Read More »

Planning on entertaining for the holidays, but don’t have an actual dining room? Don’t let your (lack of) square footage cramp your style or your guest list. Ahead, our cheat sheet for hosting a dinner party without a dining room. If you only do one thing: Clear the room. When you want to make spaceRead …

How to Host a Dinner Party When You Don’t Have a Dining Room Read More »

The Dutton family’s Montana ranch. (Paramount) The Fifth Amendment establishes the power of eminent domain, ensuring that private property is not seized for public use without just compensation. But the definition of “public use” varies from state to state. “In New York , the definition of public use has been broadly defined to encompass notRead …

Eminent Domain Isn’t Just a ‘Yellowstone’ Plot Point—It’s a Real-Life Nightmare for Many Americans Read More »

On average, an electric vehicle will add [$56 to your monthly electric bill](https://www.energysage.com/ev-charging/electric-vehicle-charging-cost/#:~:text=It%20costs%20an%20average%20of,fuel%20your%20gas%2Dpowered%20car.). Over a year, that adds up to $672 total, or $336 per person if you’re splitting the utility bill with a roommate or significant other. If you share an EV or if you both have one, it shouldn’t be an issue, butRead …

Electric Vehicle Etiquette FAQ: I Have an EV, But My Roommate Doesn’t — How Do We Split the Electric Bill? Read More »

December 13, 2024 – The [Realtor.com® economics team](https://www.realtor.com/research/team/)(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmlKLrMX62MaN_8ny9hJdpyVoDfUDNjM8)[update](https://www.realtor.com/research/video-economic-and-housing-market-update-december-13-2024/)gives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. – For the week ending December 13, [Realtor.com®](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/ralph-mclaughlin/)[Chief Economist Danielle Hale](https://www.realtor.com/research/team-member/danielle-hale/)recaps the latest economic data which focused onRead …

December 13, 2024 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »

Mortgage rates eased this week even as inflation ticked up—but it’s boosting buyer sentiment across the board. This week, mortgage rates dropped to 6.6%, and the Realtor.com® 2025 Housing Forecast anticipates lower mortgage rates by this time next year. Improvement in mortgage rates and the outlook for lower rates ahead seems to have bolstered homeRead …

Weekly Housing Market Update: Mortgage Rates Ease, Boosting Buyer Sentiment Read More »