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Boy involved in world-captivating hoax starts second life decades later

Falcon Heene's parents contrived an elaborate, globe-captivating hoax back in 2009, as part of a failed bid for reality show stardom

Pacific Palisades plots ravaged by LA fires hit the market — for up to $3.95M

Some homeowners aren't sticking around for the rebuild, sources said.

NYC condo in the same glam building where ‘Succession’ and ‘Babygirl’ filmed sells for $20.1M

The new owner of this tony Upper West Side unit will live near a home that has been featured in two prominent productions.

Peeved contractors say proposed rule in new builds will drive up home prices in NY

The contractors estimate the sprinklers will cost upwards of $20,000 to $30,000 based on a 2024 study.

Wealthy New Yorkers flocking to this southern hotspot have caused house prices to skyrocket

As demand for homes on the barrier island surged, it caused not only a significant surge in the median property price but also prompted a notable drop in available inventory.

Valentine's Day gets couples in the mood to buy homes, real estate experts reveal

The annual celebration also brings about a renewed sense of commitment among some young couples, serving as the push they need to take their first shared steps onto the property ladder.

This unassuming NJ home sold for $620K above its asking price — in just a week

This Short Hills home sparked a fiery bidding war before selling for an eye-watering sum above its original asking price this month. 

Unreal estate: 'Incomplete' Beverly Hills mansion you have to build yourself costs whopping $32M

The dwelling, which is billed as a “rare opportunity to complete an iconic estate,” currently consists of only a basement foundation and perimeter walls—with no other elements of the property...

People are flocking to these 4 desirable cities as homeowners’ sale prices skyrocket

Atlanta, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, and Dallas are all experiencing surging home sale prices and demand, according to a new data analysis from John Burns Research & Consulting.

25-year-old reveals how she already owns three homes: ‘Domino effect’

Ms Starling said they were able to purchase a third property because they used the “equity” from one of the houses they already owned to buy their third property.

The cost of a home soared in nearly 90 percent of US cities, study shows

Homeownership costs rose in 201 — or 89% — of 226 measured metro markets in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared the same period a year earlier, according to a...

This Gen Z trait is causing them to lose out on their dream home

Gen Z would be wise to bring punctuality into the workplace—and house hunting.

Cape Cod luxury home perched above beach slowly being taken over by wind and water

The house was built in 2010 and is expected to crumble in a few years if nothing is done.

The ‘normal house’ trend is popular on TikTok — but not with homebuyers

As a pushback to the pressures of social media perfection, there’s a new trend on TikTok called the “normal house” trend, where people are showing off their average, non-aesthetic homes online.

These 'vampire appliances' are costing you up to $440 a year

A vampire appliance is an appliance that continues to use energy even when it’s turned off but remains plugged in.

State Farm asks for 22% home insurance rate hike in California following LA wildfires: 'Risk is greater'

State Farm asked California on Monday if it could hike home insurance rates in the state by an average of 22% to address what it has claimed was a potentially...

Serial squatter allegedly exploits dozens of Malibu homeowners — and problem could get worse due to LA wildfires

Malibu real estate agent explains how you can protect yourself amid California tenancy laws after homeowners targeted in ritzy beachfront enclave.

Single women own millions more homes than single men in the US -- and the gap is only growing

Single women are securing homeownership at significantly higher rates than their male counterparts, according to a new LendingTree analysis.

Chinese AI DeepSeek's rout of tech stocks may benefit mortgage rates

The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite closed down nearly 3% on Monday, with shares of AI-focused chipmaker Nvidia plunging 17% and shaving nearly $590 billion from the company’s market cap.

I bought a $161K 3-bedroom home instead of living in a pricey cramped dorm room

A 24-year-old PhD student in England has figured out how to beat the student housing crisis — by buying a house.