When Amanda and Vincent DeRise went to view a 140-year-old Victorian home for sale in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, their real estate agent didn’t mince words: It was a “money pit.” But the DeRises saw a way into the wealth engine that has defined middle-class America for generations. While it’s no secret that homeownership builds wealth…
As homeownership slips further out of reach for young Americans, a new bill introduced by Virginia Congressman John McGuiretakes aim at two ends of the housing market at once: first-time homebuyers struggling to afford a home, and senior homeownersreluctant to sell because of steep capital gains taxes. The proposed legislation, called the American Dream Act,…
Whether you’re a fan of the Seattle Seahawks, the New England Patriots, or just football in general, Sunday’s big game is the moment you’ve waited for all season. Attending the Super Bowl is a bucket list experience for die-hard fans across the nation—an experience that is wildly out of reach for many, given the high…
Recent buyers of newly built homes who try to quickly resell their properties may struggle to break even on what they paid, raising a warning for buyers who aren’t planning to remain in their homes long term. Nationally, 6.9% of all homes constructed since 2023 are worth at least 5% less than their initial purchase…
There is nothing more quintessential than enjoying the winter holidays in a Hallmark-worthy log cabin where you can hide away from the world and enjoy the crisp, snowy weather from the comfort of a cozy mountain retreat. From wood-clad interiors with exposed beams to roaring stone fireplaces, these comforting getaways are traditionally surrounded by lots…
It’s no secret that housing prices have surged substantially across much of the country over the past five years. At the same time, rental rates have also climbed, transforming renting from a cost-saving step toward homeownership into a financial necessity for many households, making it increasingly difficult to save for a down payment. In fact,…
In a divided vote, Federal Reserve policymakers have decided to cut interest rates for the third time this year, with concerns about mounting job losses outweighing fears of renewed inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell joined the 9-3 majority on the Federal Open Market Committee to vote for the quarter-point rate cut at Wednesday’s meeting in Washington, DC. “In the…
More than 240 miles away from the White House sits a quaint Tudor-style abode that boasts an enormous political legacy—having once served as the childhood dwelling of none other than President Donald Trump. The picturesque house was built by Trump’s father, real estate developer Fred Trump, in 1940 and was used as the family’s primary…
Every year brings a new wave of home trends, but 2025’s most desirable upgrades have little to do with decor and everything to do with efficiency. Four of the five fastest-growing home features this year are tied to energy performance and sustainability, according to the Hottest Home Trends in 2025 report from Realtor.com®. Compared to…