‘I Bought the Top-Rated Window AC Unit—and All I Got Was Possible Mold Exposure’
Allaire Conte Like a lot of New Yorkers, I’ve always depended on a humble window AC unit to survive summer’s swampy grip. For nearly a decade, my old Frigidaire did its best: It was dented from three...
View ArticleTrump’s $5M ‘Gold Card’ Visa Attracts Nearly 70,000 Applicants
Getty Images Nearly 70,000 people have signed up for President Donald Trump‘s “gold card” visa plan, which offers a path to legal U.S. residency to wealthy foreign investors willing to pay $5 million...
View ArticleHome Prices Stay Steady as Buyers Take Their Time
Realtor.com Home prices remained steady and buyers had more time to make decisions as the number of homes on the market continued to climb compared with last year, according to Realtor.com® weekly...
View ArticleWhat Is a Capital Gains Tax? The Unexpected Tax Bill After a Hot Housing Market
Getty Images Many longtime homeowners have seen their modest family houses transform into unexpected gold mines. The modest abode they bought decades ago might have doubled—or even tripled—in value,...
View ArticleWhy Homebuyers Are Flocking To Lake Minnetonka’s Exclusive Shorelines
Realtor.com As housing costs continue to rise in major cities, more Americans are setting their sights on Lake Minnetonka—a picturesque destination just west of Minneapolis known for its upscale...
View ArticleRemote 20-Sided Round House With Appalachian-Inspired Interior Snags a Buyer...
Realtor.com A uniquely-designed round home in New Hampshire that was created to provide unparalleled panoramic views of the local scenery has found a buyer just days after being listed for $940,000....
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Legendary ‘Today’ Host Willard Scott’s Beloved Virginia Estate Is...
Realtor.com; Getty Images Iconic “Today” show weatherman Willard Scott‘s longtime Virginia sanctuary is ready to find itself a new steward after being put on the market for $3.8 million—four years...
View ArticleThe World’s Most Artistic A-Frame? Dramatic Glass and Steel Structure in...
Realtor.com A-frame homes are often associated with rural cabins, rustic decor, and wood exteriors—yet one newly listed Washington structure is set to turn that stereotype on its head. The “dramatic...
View ArticleThis Charming Plant May Entice Buyers, but Owners Should Beware of the Damage...
Getty Images Climbing vines, like ivy, wisteria, and Virginia creeper, can make your house look like a storybook cottage. However, looks can be deceiving. These plants can quickly damage your home,...
View ArticleA $5.5M Westchester Farm With Ties to Alexander Hamilton and the Underground...
Realtor.com A historic gentleman’s farm in Bedford Hills, NY, with roots stretching back to the 18th century—and a history that includes politicians, physicians and television pioneers—has come to...
View ArticleSee the Churches That Make Divine and Affordable Homes
Realtor.com The typical home’s amenities might include modern appliances and open layouts, but what about a bell tower and 125-year-old stained-glass windows? If that idea appeals to you, then a...
View Article450-Square-Foot ‘Micro Home’ Hits Market in Rhode Island for a Massive...
Realtor.com A tiny “micro home” in one of Rhode Island‘s most luxurious resorts might well be small on space—but it has a price tag so large, one could be forgiven for thinking it had been confused for...
View ArticleA Bachelor’s Paradise! Tyler Cameron’s Florida Home Undergoes Very Grown-Up...
Victoria Sirakova/Getty Images “The Bachelor” alum Tyler Cameron‘s Florida home has undergone an incredible transformation at the hands of influencer turned HGTV star Galey Alix—who has now revealed...
View ArticleThis Is the Right Way To Mow Your Lawn To Boost Curb Appeal, According to...
Getty Images As a seller, you want your front yard to make a good first impression. House hunters might see a dozen homes in one weekend—you want yours to stand out. Lawn striping might just give your...
View ArticleAging in Place in the Vertical City: Elevators Are Now a Must-Have for Some...
Getty Images There was a time when a private elevator was the ultimate status symbol—a feature you’d find in sprawling estates or penthouses perched high above the city. But in today’s housing market,...
View ArticlePutting an Extra $2K Toward Your Home Loan Can Save You $110K
Getty Images Owning a home comes with an array of expenses, but savvy saving can help take the burden off of the lengthy mortgage and put money back into your pocket faster. Jewel Addison, a real...
View ArticleWaiting for a Buyer’s Market? These Top 10 Metros Offer the Biggest Price...
Realtor.com After a sluggish spring season marked by tepid buying activity, summer is finally here—and housing markets in parts of the country are turning increasingly buyer-friendly. Aspiring...
View ArticlePresident Donald Trump Sparks Fury After Paving Over Iconic White House Rose...
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump‘s drastic renovation plans for the White House Rose Garden are well underway, with new images revealing that the once-grassy area has been...
View ArticleHome Sales Stay Sluggish in May as Mortgage Rates and Uncertainty Weigh on...
Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes inched higher in May, although not enough to rescue a weak spring housing market that suffered under elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty....
View Article5 Improvements Under $500 That Will Boost Home Value Before Selling
Getty Images It’s become difficult for sellers to make major upgrades these days due to the economy and ongoing tariff pressures on goods and materials. Even homeowners just looking to tap into their...
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