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Hartford, CT, has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners The dream of homeownership remains a significant challenge for many Americans, particularly as the supply of affordable homes struggles to keep pace with demand. Prospective buyers often face a daunting market where available properties are simply out of their financial reach. This growing disparity isRead …

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How a Sudden Break-Up Led Me to Buy a Dreamy $2 Million Winter Retreat in the Heart of Key West Thinking about buying a home, but not sure how to afford it? Welcome to the Down Payment Diaries, where real people spill about how they saved and splurged on their path to homeownership. If you’dRead …

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A Legal Tug-of-War Ends With the $130 Million Sale of Casa Encantada at Auction POMONA, CALIF.—Casa Encantada, a storied Los Angeles estate at the heart of a contentious foreclosure battle following the death of telecommunications mogul Gary Winnick, has sold at auction for $130 million. The buyer’s identity couldn’t be learned. Casa Encantada was theRead …

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The ‘Mega Bundle’ Shield: Virginia Beach Finally Breaks Ground to Save At-Risk Real Estate Early construction is scheduled to begin this summer on one of Virginia Beach’s most anticipated flood mitigation efforts — a coordinated package of projects spanning Windsor Woods, Princess Anne Plaza, and The Lakes neighborhoods. The milestone comes from the city’s second-quarterRead …

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Plano Takes First Steps Toward Dallas Stars Arena and Venue Tax Vote at Willow Bend Plano is in the early stages of what could become a major transformation at The Shops at Willow Bend—but nothing is settled yet, and residents will have a say before any taxes are imposed. At its June 8 meeting, theRead …

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El Paso, TX, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners The dream of finding an affordable home often feels out of reach for many prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-income bracket. While the housing market may show signs of improvement on paper, the reality for many is a persistent struggle to findRead …

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The Extraordinary Real Estate of the Founding Fathers Would Be Worth Hundreds of Millions Today If the Founding Fathers were alive today, they’d probably have a lot to say. They’d also be very rich. That’s because many framers of the Constitution owned some spectacular real estate. And if these properties were currently on the marketRead …

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Yolanda Hadid’s Fiancé Is Building a Huge Master-Planned Community on Site of Industrial Ghost Town in Texas Real estate developer Randall “Randy” Kendrick recently drew the national spotlight, after reports emerged of his engagement to former Bravo reality TV star Yolanda Hadid. For several years, Kendrick has been working on an extraordinarily ambitious project inRead …

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Playing With Fire: How Backyard Fireworks Celebrations Risk Costly Property Disasters A fireworks display in your own backyard may seem like the perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July. If you’re not careful, however, it can quickly turn into a costly disaster that your home insurance may or may not cover. In 2024, theRead …

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