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On “[My Big Fat Fabulous Life](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/big-fat-fabulous-life-whitney-thore-unbelievable-renovation/),” TLC star [Whitney Way Thore](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/whitney-way-thore-big-fat-fabulous-life-house/)’s personal life is on full display—and this season more than ever, so are her homes. The house Thore lives in now and the family home she grew up in are located minutes apart in [Greensboro, NC](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Greensboro_NC)—and both are at the center of some SeasonRead …

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“Brokeback Mountain” actress Michelle Williams is renting out her historic 6,500-square-foot mansion in Brooklyn, NY, for the enormous sum of $35,000 a month. With eight bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and three half-bathrooms, the sprawling and splendid property has been dubbed the “Tara of Prospect Park South,” thanks to the soaring fluted columns that flank theRead …

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Pro surfer Kelly Slater is so eager to bid “aloha” to [his incredible Hawaii compound](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/kelly-slater-selling-oceanfront-compound-hawaii/) that he’s knocked a whopping $3.5 million off the asking price, just five months after putting the sprawling property on the market. The Florida native, who is currently the oldest surfer still competing in the World Surf League, first boughtRead …

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Flipping a vacation property in today’s tough housing market is no day at the beach, says the father-daughter duo featured this season on Magnolia Network’s “Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation.” The episode titled “Historical Charm With a Bold New Look in Galveston” highlights Rachel Spezzapria, a home designer and real estate investor from Houston as sheRead …

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Today, nearly 1 in 3 homes for sale is [new construction](https://www.realtor.com/new-construction-days-of-deals?cid=imc_days-of-deals-2024_house-ads_HPRibbon_Ribbon)—and in certain areas, homebuyers can get a lot more bang for their buck because these [brand-new builds](https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/new-construction-new-homes-cost-less-than-existing-homes/) are cheaper than older homes. The reason for this is due to several factors, says Cliff Johnson, vice president of new homes and [rentals](https://www.realtor.com/rentals) at [Realtor.com®](http://realtor.com). “TheRead …

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On Netflix’s “ [Selling Sunset](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/selling-sunset-netflix-drama-season-8-trailer/),” luxury real estate agent [Nicole Young](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/selling-sunset-reveals-5-features-every-house-needs-to-impress-buyers-one-costs-just-a-few-bucks/) is used to giving fans glossy glimpses into her career and private life—and she’s about to get even more personal between seasons as she prepares to put her own home up for sale. Young’s big reveal to [Realtor.com](https://www.realtor.com/)® about her [Woodland Hills, CA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Woodland-Hills_CA), propertyRead …

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“Avatar” actress Zoe Saldana is hoping that the fourth time will be the charm when it comes to the sale of her [Beverly Hills, CA](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Beverly-Hills_CA), estate. It’s now back on the market, this time with a staggering $4.5 million trimmed off the original asking price. Saldana, 46, originally listed the [6,400-square-foot property](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/zoe-saldana-lists-beverly-hills-ca-estate-for-16-5m/) for the sky-highRead …

‘Avatar’ Star Zoe Saldana Cuts $4.5 Million From L.A. Home Price Read More »

If you’re headed to [Leominster, MA,](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Leominster_MA) hopefully you like apples. The ZIP code that ranked seventh on the [Realtor.com® Hottest ZIP Codes in America list](https://www.realtor.com/research/hottest-zip-codes-2024/)—01453—is the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed, the legendary man who introduced apple trees to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and beyond. As a result, many activities here are apple-related: apple picking, sipping appleRead …

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Natural disasters are becoming an all-too-common occurrence across the United States. In 2023 alone, there were [28 instances](https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/beyond-data/2023-historic-year-us-billion-dollar-weather-and-climate-disasters) of extreme weather—including floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and fires—totaling $92.9 billion in damages and forcing an estimated [2.5 million people](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/22/climate/climate-disasters-survivors-displacement.html#:~:text=An%20estimated%202.5%20million%20people,data%20from%20the%20Census%20Bureau.) out of their homes. Right now, there are at least [55 active forest fires](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn) across the Western halfRead …

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By Liz Brumer-Smith Sep 21, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Nothing captures the beauty of the mountains or a forest setting quite like an A-frame home—but would you dare build one without any experience? That’s precisely what Rob and Melinda Daniels did. The couple, who have no home-building experience, built their dream luxuryRead …

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