Here's how much more it costs to buy a single-family home than to rent

Here’s how much more it costs to buy a single-family home than to rent

Rental prices have fallen for the 15th month in a row – so of course it makes more sense to rent rather than buy, right? It’s not that simple. Right now, it’s more affordable to rent than to buy in all 50 major metro areas, according to Realtor.com’s October 2024 Rent Report. The median asking […]
Montana's population boom drives home prices higher and sends residents young and old packing

Montana’s population boom drives home prices higher and sends residents young and old packing

A population boom in Montana is driving up home prices there faster than any other state in the country, for better or for worse. The trend predates the wildly popular drama series Yellowstone, which debuted in 2018 and stars Kevin Costner as Montana rancher John Dutton. The final episodes of the series began airing earlier […]
Lavishly decorated mansion in secret celebrity enclave near NYC sells for $26.12 million - a local record

Lavishly decorated mansion in secret celebrity enclave near NYC sells for $26.12 million – a local record

A stunning Victorian Gothic mansion on a 13-acre estate in the exclusive celebrity enclave of Snedens Landing, New York — located within Palisades Village — has closed for $26.12 million, setting a record for Rockland County, brokers said. The news was first reported by Mansion Global. The home, known as Niederhurst, first went on the […]
Elon Musk and Gene Wilder's former home in LA has a $3 million price cut as it faces a foreclosure sale.

Elon Musk and Gene Wilder’s former home in LA has a $3 million price cut as it faces a foreclosure sale.

It may seem surreal to own a piece of property that, separately, Tesla titan Elon Musk and the late actor Gene Wilder once called their own. Now, it will be passed on to a new generation – for less. That’s because this Los Angeles mansion is approaching a foreclosed sale. Mansion Global reports that this […]
The 5 most affordable subways in America - where you get the most bang for your buck

The 5 most affordable subways in America – where you get the most bang for your buck

Home affordability is top of mind for most Americans—but, even with mortgage rates trending higher, there are still cities where it’s possible to own a home without stretching your income too far. In evaluating the nation’s largest metros, Realtor.com found that there were five cities where fewer than 30% of households could afford a home. […]
Trump's election victory boosts Republican homebuyer optimism

Trump’s election victory boosts Republican homebuyer optimism

Republicans are suddenly more optimistic about the housing market after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, while Democrats are less optimistic, according to a new survey commissioned by Realtor.com®. Roughly 1 in 5 Republicans say they are now more likely to buy a home as a result of the election, while 24% of Democrats say they […]
Exclusive | Bronx mansion of late lyric poet Stanley Moss sees price cut by nearly $1 million just months after his death

Exclusive | Bronx mansion of late lyric poet Stanley Moss sees price cut by nearly $1 million just months after his death

Here’s your chance to own a page of New York literary history. In the Bronx, a 10,000-square-foot mansion formerly owned by the late poet Stanley Moss is back on the market at a new — and discounted — price, The Post has learned. The writer, who died in July at the age of 99, tried […]
Ten American cities where rent prices are falling

Ten American cities where rent prices are falling

Here’s some good news for renters: Rents are still moving in the right direction—and have fallen for the 15th month in a row. The average asking rent in the 50 largest metros registered at $1,720, down $23 from last month and $40 from its peak in August 2022, notes Realtor.com economist Jiayi Xu in the […]
Realtor urges parents to drop kids off on home tours after witnessing 6-year-old girl's horrific injury

Realtor urges parents to drop kids off on home tours after witnessing 6-year-old girl’s horrific injury

Things got real. A Utah realtor is warning parents to think twice before bringing their children to open houses — sharing a harrowing story that ended with a little girl being rushed to the hospital. Karina VanOrman shared a story on TikTok about a couple who insisted on bringing their three children on every tour […]