Facing a Pixar’s ‘Up’ Situation? How To Handle Developers Eyeing Your Property
Kevin Winter/Getty Images In the 2009 Disney-Pixar movie “Up,” Carl Fredricksen refuses to sell his house, even as shiny new developments spring up around his humble property. And while the...
View ArticleWhen Is the Right Time To Pay Off Your Mortgage? Here’s What the Experts Say
Realtor.com / Getty Images Owning a home is a monumental goal, but it also means you’re saddled with a monthly payment for the duration of your home loan. Tack on the loan interest payments—with rates...
View ArticleHome Flipping Was a Boon for Investors, but Now They’re Pulling Back—Here’s Why
Realtor.com The fix-and-flip market is showing signs of a slowdown, which could potentially give the seller’s market another hit it doesn’t need. Recent data from John Burns Research and Consulting and...
View ArticleBill Belichick Lists Nantucket Beachfront Cottage for $3.9 Million—a Week...
Peyton Williams/Getty Images Iconic New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has put his beachfront Massachusetts cottage on the market for $3.9 million—just one week before moving onto a new...
View ArticleAllentown Is One of the Hottest ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania—Here’s Why
Getty Images Allentown, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18103) ranks No. 16 on Realtor.com®’s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list. Situated in the Lehigh Valley region, Allentown offers a strategic location, relative...
View ArticleToledo Is One of the Hottest ZIP Codes in Ohio— Here’s Why
iStock Toledo, Ohio (ZIP 43615) rank No. 17 on Realtor.com®’s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list. Located in northwest Ohio, this market stands out for its affordability, strong buyer demand, and rapid sales...
View ArticleHoda Kotb Says She Now Sleeps in Until 4:30 a.m. and Rides Bikes With Her...
NBC/Today Former “Today” show co-host Hoda Kotb is taking in all that the suburbs have to offer by sleeping in until 4:30 a.m. and riding bikes with her children, following her move from Manhattan to...
View ArticleNew-Home Sales Dip in July as Homebuilders Struggle To Entice Reluctant Buyers
Getty Images Sales of newly built homes dropped in July, as price cuts and homebuilder incentives failed to lure buyers struggling with affordability. Signed contracts for new single-family homes were...
View ArticleWallingford Is One of the Hottest ZIP Codes in Connecticut—Here’s Why
Getty Images Wallingford, Connecticut homes for sale (ZIP 06492) rank No. 18 on Realtor.com®’s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list . This central Connecticut town offers a blend of historic charm, commuter...
View ArticleHidden Home Equity Tax and 3 Game-Changing Proposals: What To Know
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The tax rule governing capital gains on home sales, which has remained unchanged since 1997, is causing a hidden home equity tax for millions of...
View Article‘Game of Thrones’ Star Sophie Turner Says She Never Wants To Live in the U.S....
Lionel Hahn/Getty Images “Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner has confessed that she never wants to move back to the U.S. after relocating to the U.K. following her bitter split from Joe Jonas. Turner,...
View ArticleBuyers of School-Zone Homes: 5 Key Things To Know
Getty Images Buying a home near a school can offer numerous advantages such as increased property value and convenience for families. However, there are hidden rules and considerations that buyers...
View ArticleUnderstanding the 60% Reverse Mortgage Rule: 5 Key Takeaways
Getty Images When considering a reverse mortgage, understanding the 60% rule is crucial for older homeowners. This rule, which limits the initial access to home equity, is designed to ensure financial...
View ArticleEveryone’s Focus Will Be on Remodeling Their Home Offices This Fall,...
Getty Images Many people continue to work remotely—so it’s no surprise that home office renovations are top of mind. In fact, the 2025 Pinterest Fall Trend report shows a surge in interest for...
View ArticleThe New Normal of Selling a Home Today, Explained
Getty Images If you’re selling your home right now—or thinking about doing it soon—you should know that today’s housing market is unlike anything we’ve seen or experienced lately, maybe ever. In the...
View ArticleLivonia Is One of the Hottest ZIP Codes in Michigan—Here’s Why
Getty Images Livonia, Michigan (ZIP 48152) ranks No. 19 on Realtor.com®’s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list. This Detroit metro suburb has emerged as one of the fastest-moving and most in-demand housing...
View ArticleJefferson City Is One of the Hottest ZIP Codes in Missouri—Here’s Why
Getty Images Jefferson City, Missouri, is heating up in 2025 as one of the most desirable ZIP codes in the state. The Realtor.com Hottest ZIP Codes 2025 report named the capital city among the top 20...
View ArticleFlorida Lawmaker Wants To Abolish HOAs—Could the ‘Failed Experiment’ Really End?
Realtor.com/Getty Images/Florida House of Representatives Across the country, frustration with homeowners associations is bubbling over; but in Florida, it’s reached a boiling point. Steep fees, strict...
View ArticleConcord Is One of the Hottest ZIP Codes in New Hampshire—Here’s Why
Getty Images Concord, New Hampshire (ZIP 03301) ranked No. 21 on the Realtor.com 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list—and for good reason. The rankings measured market demand (viewers per property) and market...
View ArticleHow Cleaning Her Dryer Ended With a Repairman Saying She Was Lucky Her House...
Getty Images When it comes to your everyday appliances, you can never be too careful. A TikTok user’s routine dryer cleaning took a shocking turn when a repairman revealed her appliance had a dangerous...
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