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After Divorce I Feared I’d Never Find an Affordable Home for My Family—Then My Job Led Me to the Perfect Rental Thinking about buying a home but signing another lease instead? Welcome to Rental Diaries, where real people break down what it’s actually like to rent—what they pay, what they sacrifice, and what they’re stillRead …
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The Average New-Car Payment Is Shrinking Homebuyers’ Budgets by $135,000 The typical new-car payment hit an all-time high in the first quarter of 2026, new data shows—a jump that could cost hopeful househunters as much as $135,000 in buying power. The average monthly payment on a new vehicle is now $770, up nearly 3% fromRead …
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Lionel Messi Is Hailed as the World Cup GOAT—but His Property Portfolio Is a Real Winner, Too Soccer legend Lionel Messi has cemented his place in the history books as one of the greatest players in the sport after earning the all-time record for the most goals scored by a single player in the FIFARead …
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.43% Rate Mortgage rates dropped substantially on Thursday, as falling oil prices and the tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal pushed long-term borrowing rates lower. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans fell to 6.43% for the week ending July 2, downRead …
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Idyllic Michigan Gem Is Named America’s Best Lake Town for 2026 This Independence Day marks the 250th birthday of the United States, but in Traverse City, MI, the date has special local significance as well. This year is the city’s 100th annual Cherry Festival, a weeklong celebration of local cherry farmers, which kicks off onRead …
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We Have a New Second Home on Substack At Realtor.com®, we spend every day reporting on the forces shaping where and how Americans live. But some of the most important conversations about housing continue long after an article is published. That’s why we built The Daily Address, our new second home on Substack. It’s aRead …
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Trump Says Landmark Housing Bill Is ‘Fine’ and Hints He Will Not Veto It President Donald Trump has reiterated his preference for a voting ID bill over the landmark housing bill on his desk, while hinting that he will not use a veto to block the housing package. The president refused to say whether heRead …
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Mortgage Rates Post Biggest Drop in Two Months in Independence Day Boost for Buyers Mortgage rates dropped substantially Thursday, as falling oil prices and the tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal pushed long-term borrowing rates lower. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans fell to 6.43% for the week ending July 2, down 6 basis pointsRead …
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Hit Songs to High-End Homes: Inside Taylor Swift’s Real Estate Portfolio Taylor Swift has once again found herself at the center of the cultural conversation, with fans eagerly following every new development in both her career and her high-profile nuptials with Travis Kelce. The latest wave of speculation centers on rumors that the couple couldRead …
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Jacksonville, FL, Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners The dream of homeownership can feel increasingly out of reach for many Americans, especially those in the middle-income bracket. While the housing market might appear robust on the surface, a closer look reveals a significant disconnect between available homes and what everyday buyers can actuallyRead …
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