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Baltimore real estate agent Chantre Phillips and clients featured on 'House Hunters' Friday night
BALTIMORE — There's an old showbiz saying that everyone will get their 15 minutes of fame one day. WATCH: Baltimore agent and family of 7 to appear on 'House Hunters' this Friday Baltimore agent and family of 7 to appear on 'House Hunters' this...

Oakland County couple buying house with $2 million anniversary prize
An Oakland County couple won $2 million from the Michigan Lottery's Diamonds & Gold instant game on their wedding anniversary. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (WJRT) - An Oakland County woman celebrated an unforgettable anniversary after winning $2 million...

Buyers in the know look for this gold star to tell them a home is well built
It's becoming more common to see when homes are advertised for sale, but few actually know what it means. Buying a property is the biggest purchase most Aussies will ever make. Across the country, builders and developers have acknowledged that...

This is how much first-time home owners spend on rent before buying - it's risen £46,621 in a decade
This comes as average monthly rents soared by 5.7% in August By LUCY EVANS, MONEY REPORTER Updated: 01:00 EDT, 18 September 2025 First-time buyers now spend an average of £163,047 on rent before purchasing a home – 40 per cent more than a decade...

Prints and Color Struck a Chord for Buyers at Coterie
Breezy silhouettes, prints and color pops led the Spring ’26 women’s contemporary fashion trends at Coterie New York, while browns, burgundies and blondes — and even safari looks — highlighted the shoe offerings. The three-day show held from Sept....


Arkansas mortgage expert explains why 'high rates' shouldn't stop home buyers
Despite Fed rate cuts, one mortgage expert shares why it's still a good time to buy in Arkansas and why waiting comes with a hefty price tag. BENTON, Ark. — With the recent Fed cuts, some have been looking at the housing market and mortgage rates....

The pretty Cotswolds village where Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly buying a house
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Confused homeowner seeks financial advice after buying house with prepaid solar lease: 'Enjoy having your free electricity'
Despite their confusion, the original poster lucked out. by Laurelle StelleSeptember 17, 2025 While most people who own solar panels opted to get them and knew what they're getting into, some stumble upon them by chance. One confused new homeowner...
Quadrant in final push to divest Grays.com; two buyers on the hook
Quadrant Private Equity is in advanced discussions to sell Grays.com, six years after snapping up a controlling stake in the online auctions house. The Sydney buyout firm has two buyers on the hook – private equity-backed Pickles, the Australian...

6 reasons savvy WA buyers are rethinking the ‘save for years’ rule
For years, first homebuyers in WA were told the only way into the market was to save a 20% deposit — often close to a decade of scrimping and sacrificing. But, for smart buyers, that “save forever” old rule doesn’t hold true anymore. These days,...

New London map shows areas where house prices are tumbling
House prices are tumbling across parts of London, with almost £50,000 knocked off the typical home in some areas. It cost £562,000 to buy the average home in the capital in the 12 months to July, according to the latest figures from the Office for...

House sale 'blip' in August, Cotality says
Property sales numbers dropped 5% in August compared to the same time last year, only the second drop in the past 28 months. But housing market data firm Cotality, formerly Corelogic, said it was likely the fall was a "blip" rather than the start...
4 House GOPs Sink Effort to Censure Rep. Omar
An effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., over comments about conservative leader Charlie Kirk was defeated Wednesday night when four Republicans joined Democrats to quash the measure. Republican Reps. Mike Flood of Nebraska, Jeff Hurd of...

House prices in London commuter areas rise AGAIN as valuations in areas like Bromley and Surrey rocket by £40,000 in just a year - how has YOUR home increased?
Property prices in London commuter areas have surged over the last 12 months, experts have revealed. Homeowners in the London town of Bromley and the Surrey district of Waverly have seen more than £40,000 added to the value of their properties...

Moses Brown Ives House in Providence sells for 2025 record-high $5.6M
PROVIDENCE – A 10,000-square-foot manor next to Brown University on the East Side of Providence recently sold for $5.6 million, making it the most expensive home sale of 2025 so far in both the city and the county, according to Residential...

Under Apartment Ownership Act, common areas can be reserved for exclusive use of certain owners: HC
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday held that under the Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970, it is lawful to reserve specified common areas and facilities in apartment complexes for exclusive use by certain apartment owners....

TCL’s First Olympics Promotion Gives Buyers Of Bigger TVs More Chances To Win
TCL’s seemingly relentless quest to become a household name in all corners of the AV world took a big leap forward earlier this year when the brand was named as a Worldwide Partner for the International Olympic Committee. Now TCL has followed this...

The inaugural Longest Open House to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The inaugural Longest Open House is set to transform a classic real estate tradition into a community-driven fundraiser on Saturday, September 20th. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 5100 Goldfinch...

Revealed: The suburbs buyers are falling over themselves for
With interest rates falling and auction clearance rates sitting at their highest in two years, spring buyers are re-entering the market at full speed – but they’re not all looking in the same two suburbs. Domain’s Spring Property Report reveals...