More than eight in 10 American homes now contain smart tech – including refrigerators, doorbells, and robot vacuums. A poll of 5,000 homeowners found they’ve spent, on average, more than $2,000 on gadgets and appliances that connect to the internet during the past five years. With 55 percent keen to add to what they already … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am 40 and single, with no children and no girlfriend. For many years, it has become increasingly difficult to get my parents to come to my home for dinner. They live only 45 minutes away. Both are retired and healthy. As anyone who knows me can attest, my home is always clean, … Read more
Out with the maxim “less is more.” “More is more is more” is what’s in fashion now. You read that right. Visual va-va-voom is having more than a moment — it’s a new way of life. Just take a look at the recently unveiled maximalist renovation of actor Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott‘s Manhattan pad by … Read more
Taylor Swift is a modern marvel, having over the years risen to a Beatles level of fame across many generations and an eager international audience of fans. That said, perhaps it’s no surprise that the superstar’s just-released “The Life of a Showgirl” album had her followers abuzz for days on end — and perhaps it’s … Read more
Three ancient “fairy houses” have been uncovered on the Italian island of Sardinia, according to local officials. The discovery was announced by the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape for the Provinces of Sassari and Nuoro on July 29. Sardinia, an Italian island in the Mediterranean just south of France’s Corsica, is famed for its beaches and … Read more
Richard Gere’s old house has been demolished. The $11 million New Canaan, Connecticut property that Gere, 76, and his wife, Alejandra Silva, previously owned is no longer standing, according to Hudson Valley House Parts founder Reggie Young. “We recently checked in and the house has been taken down,” Young told People on Sunday. The outlet … Read more
A Florida beach house, dubbed the “Trump house,” has taken TikTok by storm for its eye-catching décor. Marvin Peavy’s Walton County home sits on Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A in the northwestern part of the Sunshine State, which has been dubbed the “Hamptons of the South.” Peavy stepped into the spotlight over a legal dispute with local … Read more
A multimillion-dollar home in the leafy western suburbs of Perth has become big news after its owners claimed the young family living there were actually squatters. The one-storey brick cottage on Keightley Rd, Shenton Park has been renovated since its most recent occupiers moved in. But the family of its elderly owner says schoolteacher Jeremy … Read more
Paranormal property. “The Conjuring” stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga weighed in on comedian Matt Rife buying the Connecticut home and museum of their real-life characters, Ed and Lorraine Warren. “I’d love to pick his brain,” Farmiga, 52, told People in an interview published Monday, adding that she saw the real estate news that broke earlier … Read more
The American Dream is alive and well in these prosperous places. The 50 richest and safest cities in the US have been unveiled in a new list — and it doesn’t look good for the Empire State. New York didn’t score a single entry on the list, compiled by GOBankingRates after examining household mean income, … Read more
Sara Smith thought she’d scored a sick deal on her $400,000 house — until learning that the house was making her sick. It was a devastating discovery for the 28-year-old newlywed and husband, Colin, based in Columbus, Ohio, who’d sunk their savings into the mold-infested money-pit that’s left Smith drowning in a sea of medical bills. But, thanks … Read more
His jokes were wooden — but Mr. Woodchuck cost some serious green. On the August 5 episode of Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber’s “Full House” rewatch podcast, “How Rude, Tanneritos!,” the co-hosts and longtime friends discussed the story behind Joey’s (Dave Coulier) beloved cheeky sidekick. Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber during “How Rude, Tanneritos!” Instagram/@howrudepodcast … Read more
He’s in the house. Jack McBrayer, best known for playing the cheerful page Kenneth Parcell on “30 Rock,” returns to host Season 2 of the reality show “Zillow Gone Wild.” “In Season 2, I think HGTV was allowing us to see more expensive properties. So, we’re seeing houses where people could take bigger risks and … Read more
In a small Michigan neighborhood, a simple splash of paint sparked something far bigger than curb appeal — it stirred hearts and kindled human connection. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Maureen Clemons and her husband, Mike Peck, wanted to brighten their lives, so they picked up their paint brushes and covered their house in a coat … Read more
There’s a new villain living in Walter White’s house. Joanne Quintana grew up in the ranch-style home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the filming of “Breaking Bad,” which aired from 2008 to 2013. Now, Quintana has to deal with fans of the show flocking to the famous house to take pictures — much to her chagrin. … Read more
She works hard for her money. A 26-year-old content creator has managed to buy three homes on a $52,000 salary — and still has enough money to potentially buy a fourth. Unlike most Gen Zers, Charlie Sanderson from Manchester, UK lives on a tight budget — only allowing herself a modest $63 monthly allowance on … Read more
Kevin McCallister never changes. McCaulay Culkin revealed that he considered buying the “Home Alone” house when it went on the market in May for $5. 25 million. “I had half a mind to buy it — just for giggles,” the 44-year-old actor recently said at the Rosemont Theater in Illinois at the screening of the … Read more
They’re being a bit selfie-ish. A UK homeowner has shamed “rude” Instagram fanatics for trespassing on his unique-looking property to take selfies out front — with some commenters claiming that they’re trying to pass off his house as their own. Security camera footage of these clout-seeking interlopers, including a Domino’s pizza delivery guy, is currently … Read more
One Army veteran and his family have a brand-new place to call home tonight, free of charge, thanks to the charity of two organizations working together. Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Hargis, a decorated Army Ranger and K9 handler, received a mortgage-free custom home thanks to the generosity of LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise … Read more
Looking for some thrills and chills this spooky season? Take a walk! These residences boast some of NYC’s most imaginative and frightening Halloween decor, from atrocious animatronic displays to kitschy light-up flying saucers. Have a look — if you dare. Terror in motion It’s all about the animatronics at 143 St. James Pl. Stefano Giovannini … Read more