Why Carrie Underwood Rejected L.A. Glamour To Live on Tennessee Farm

Why Carrie Underwood Rejected L.A. Glamour To Live on Tennessee Farm

Country star Carrie Underwood lives a double life: During her working week, she’s a chart-topping A-lister and a red carpet regular; but behind the scenes, she spends her days knee-deep in chicken... Read more »
The K Reason a New Home Might Be Cheaper Than an Old One

The $25K Reason a New Home Might Be Cheaper Than an Old One

New-construction homes often come with higher sticker prices, but a new analysis from Realtor.com® suggests they can be cheaper to own over time—potentially flipping the math for house hunters. Nationally, buyers of... Read more »
Joanna Gaines Lays Bare Renovation Nightmare as Work on Kitchen Heats Up

Joanna Gaines Lays Bare Renovation Nightmare as Work on Kitchen Heats Up

Home renovation guru Joanna Gaines is renowned for her elegant house-flipping skills—but when it comes to working on her own home, the HGTV star has admitted that things can get a little... Read more »
The Metros Where Inflation Claims the Bulk of Equity Since 1990

The Metros Where Inflation Claims the Bulk of Equity Since 1990

As lawmakers consider a proposal to index capital gains to inflation, it raises a hard question for homeowners: How much of your equity is actual wealth, and how much is just a... Read more »
Have Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Lost Their Selling Power?

Have Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Lost Their Selling Power?

For decades, fame seemed to be the only guarantee for a quick, splashy, and profitable home sale. A celebrity’s ties to a property would create instant buzz—and served as a sure-fire tactic... Read more »
Mobile Home Residents See Rents Soar Under New Owners

Mobile Home Residents See Rents Soar Under New Owners

Manufactured housing communities—where residents often own their homes but lease the land beneath them—have traditionally been viewed as an affordable housing option. However, private equity firms and large investment companies are increasingly... Read more »
This Change to Credit Scores Could Help Millions Buy a Home

This Change to Credit Scores Could Help Millions Buy a Home

A government change could tip the scale for millions of “credit invisible” Americans and bring hundreds of billions in mortgage loans. In a rule change finalized last month, government-run mortgage giants Fannie... Read more »
Nearly 9 in 10 Voters Say Buying a Home Has Never Been Harder

Nearly 9 in 10 Voters Say Buying a Home Has Never Been Harder

Voters want to see action on housing in Washington, DC, even if they don’t know all the details, a new poll has found. Up to 88% of respondents believe it’s harder than... Read more »
Newly Built Urban Homes Carry a Massive Price Premium of Up to 300%

Newly Built Urban Homes Carry a Massive Price Premium of Up to 300%

If you’re looking for a newly built home in the city, there are typically fewer options than in the suburbs. Suburban building dominates the current market for new homes, with only 10%... Read more »
Historic Cast Iron Building in New York Is Turned Into Stunning ‘Architectural Gem’

Historic Cast Iron Building in New York Is Turned Into Stunning ‘Architectural Gem’

A reimagined cast iron building in the heart of New York City‘s Tribeca has already become one of Manhattan‘s most sought-after residences—with buyers snapping up almost every unit inside the property before... Read more »