Homeownership Rate Expected To Fall Further in 2026 After Hitting a 6-Year Low

Homeownership Rate Expected To Fall Further in 2026 After Hitting a 6-Year Low

The homeownership rate in the United States is projected to fall further in 2026 after reaching a six-year low earlier this year, according to a new forecast from the Realtor.com® economic research team. The percentage of households that are owner-occupied has trended down over the last few years, hitting 65.0% in the second quarter of … Read more

3-Acre Maine ‘Retreat’ Without Heat, Plumbing, Bathroom, or Kitchen Lists for Just $130K

3-Acre Maine ‘Retreat’ Without Heat, Plumbing, Bathroom, or Kitchen Lists for Just $130K

A bare-bones “retreat” in Maine that lacks almost every basic amenity a homeowner might expect from a residential structure has hit the market for just $130,000—offering little more than a wooden shack that comes compete with 3 acres of rural land. Described in its listing as a “small cabin,” the property, which has shot to … Read more

Miami Real Estate Brokers, Developers Court Art Basel Buyers

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A 50-foot-wide rotating bookshelf planted in the sand in front of the Faena District is drawing crowds during Miami Art Week — a fitting backdrop for a mixed-use project that has, since it opened a decade ago, fused luxury real estate with the art world.  The installation, called The Library of Us, by Es Devlin, … Read more

Housing Forecast 2026: Mortgage Rates Remain Above 6%, but Affordability Improves Modestly

Housing Forecast 2026: Mortgage Rates Remain Above 6%, but Affordability Improves Modestly

Mortgage rates will continue to average above 6% next year, but affordability will improve modestly as the typical monthly payment falls below 30% of a household’s income for the first time since 2022, the Realtor.com® economic research team predicts in its 2026 housing forecast. The forecast predicts mortgage rates will average 6.3% across 2026, a … Read more

Futuristic Smart Home With a Self-Cleaning Pool Hits the Market in Massachusetts for $4.2 Million

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A custom-built Massachusetts dwelling is redefining what it means to sit back and relax—thanks to a top-of-the-line smart system that gives residents the ability to control almost every aspect of their living experience at the touch of a button. Located in Lexington on a leafy 0.7-acre parcel, the six-bedroom property, which is on the market … Read more

All-Cash Buyers Account for 60% of Home Sales in NYC in First Half of 2025

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All-cash deals continue to dominate New York City’s housing market, accounting for 3 of every 5 home sales recorded in the Big Apple in the first half of 2025, a new report reveals.  From Jan. 1 through June 30, 2025, all-cash transactions outpaced financed sales in the Big Apple. Of the 17,924 sales recorded, 10,825 … Read more

Billionaire Greg Mondre Finds Buyer for $40 Million Teardown

Billionaire Greg Mondre Finds Buyer for $40 Million Teardown

Luxury deals slowed during the holiday week, after an early November surge, but a private equity billionaire still managed to find a buyer for his oceanfront Palm Beach home.   Buyers signed 15 contracts between Nov. 24 and Nov. 30 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The homes that … Read more