Cheapest Places to Buy a House in 2026

Cheapest Places to Buy a House in 2026

If you’re dreaming of homeownership in 2026, and your bank account is giving you the side-eye, I’ve got some good news for you. While the idea of owning a home might feel... Read more »
Aspen House That Offers Just 3,800 Square Feet and Backs Onto a Carpark Hits the Market for  Million

Aspen House That Offers Just 3,800 Square Feet and Backs Onto a Carpark Hits the Market for $19 Million

A brand-new, four-bedroom mountain retreat in Aspen, CO, offering just 3,779 square feet of space is available for a jaw-dropping $18,995,000. Listed for an astonishing asking price of $5,026 per square foot,... Read more »

91% of Americans Plan To Travel in 2026—but Should You Stay Home To Afford a House? 

Vacations are a priority for most people. In fact, a survey by Marriott Bonvoy found that 91% of Americans plan to travel in 2026 and almost half intend to do so more... Read more »

Is House Hacking Still a Smart Strategy in 2026? What Lenders Now Look For

House hacking—or buying a property and renting out part of it to offset the mortgage—is a strategy that has gained traction in recent years. For first-time homebuyers, this offers several advantages, including... Read more »
‘Herd immunity’: Pushing a coastal community to become fireproof after the Palisades fire

‘Herd immunity’: Pushing a coastal community to become fireproof after the Palisades fire

Sunset Mesa, the scenic neighborhood tucked on a bluff between Malibu and Pacific Palisades, might never be the same in the wake of the Palisades fire. But resident Karen Martinez sees one... Read more »
From living rooms to kitchens, our favorite rooms of 2025 in L.A.

From living rooms to kitchens, our favorite rooms of 2025 in L.A.

As a design writer, I feel lucky to get to peek inside some of Los Angeles’ most iconic homes. This year, I visited many places, from Midcentury Modern landmarks by Edward Fickett... Read more »
Giant Gingerbread ‘Home Alone’ House Pops Up in Los Angeles and Smashes Guinness World Record

Giant Gingerbread ‘Home Alone’ House Pops Up in Los Angeles and Smashes Guinness World Record

A massive 25-foot gingerbread version of the iconic “Home Alone” house has popped up in Los Angeles, smashing a Guinness World Record. Disney+ and Hulu set out to celebrate the film’s 35th... Read more »
The Budget You Actually Need To Buy a House ‘As-Is’

The Budget You Actually Need To Buy a House ‘As-Is’

Flipped homes are still attracting more shopper attention than other older listings, but their edge has eroded sharply since 2021 as mortgage rates climbed, according to new research from Realtor.com®. In today’s... Read more »
House Advances New Bipartisan Bill Targeting Housing Affordability Crisis

House Advances New Bipartisan Bill Targeting Housing Affordability Crisis

A new bill aimed at tackling the housing affordability crisis has advanced out of committee in the U.S. House, renewing hopes that the federal government will take action to address soaring costs.... Read more »
Stahl House for sale for first time since case study house was built

Stahl House for sale for first time since case study house was built

For decades, the Stahl House in the Hollywood Hills has been a rarity — a globally known icon of Midcentury Modernism and Los Angeles glamour, still in the hands of the family... Read more »