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
This warning isn’t just smoke and mirrors. Experts are issuing an alert to social media users participating in “Stoptober” — a trend that sees people use the month of October to quit vaping by hurling their devices into water. While the act might render the vapes useless, it can also pose serious danger, potentially starting … Read more
What she found in her crawlspace is enough to make your skin crawl. “Someone’s been living under my house,” an Oregon homeowner announced to a Reddit community of more than 67,000 stunned spectators. The woman, known only to her online audience as “Springchikun,” was tidying up the yard earlier this week when she noticed that … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have been together for 14 years. A few months ago, his mother told us she had inherited a home that had belonged to her parents, and she wanted to gift it to us. I was skeptical because any gift from her comes with tons of strings attached. We were … Read more
One Florida homeowner can breathe a sigh of relief after an iguana was successfully removed from their fireplace. Michael Ronquillo, owner of Humane Iguana Control, answered the call on Sunday to help safely remove “an invasive green iguana” from within the home. “A resident in south Florida contacted us about finding an invasive green iguana in … Read more
A retired couple have said they’ve spent their life savings in a bitter legal row with their former neighbor over a fence put up on their shared driveway. Graham and Katherine Bateson said they have sunk $59,551 (£45k) into lawyers’ fees since their late neighbor Wendy Leedham placed the fence alongside their bungalow. The couple … Read more
A pair of new homeowners made a startling discovery after moving into their new home and shared their freaky findings with followers on Reddit. Kyle — who goes by /u/kylemacabre on the message board platform — bought the first nice house he toured after his wife’s new job, which led them to move to New … Read more
For richer or broker, Briana Siaca is married to NYC real estate. But closing multimillion-dollar deals on Gotham’s finest addresses wasn’t her first love. Instead, it’s become the former Miss New York USA’s glitzy second act. “Pageantry gave me a tough skin, it boosted my confidence and taught me tenacity,” Siaca, 30, a first-year realtor with luxury … Read more
They let the mystery sink in. A Michigan couple doing home renovations discovered a Prohibition-era, 20-foot-deep bootleggers’ tunnel beneath their home that was likely used for smuggling alcohol into the US. Hayley Gilmartin and her husband, Trevor, who live on Lake Huron — a body of water separating the US from Canada — uncovered the … Read more
Sea ya! A restless couple who said they were “sick of asking permission to go on vacation” ditched the 9-to-5 grind and are now ready to drop a whopping $70,000 on the adventure of a lifetime. Tiffany Baker, 38, and husband Mark, 40, said goodbye to the finance game in April 2019 and decided it … Read more
Meet the real estate experts who advise “houses before spouses” – recommending people buy homes with their friends to get on the property ladder. Stephanie Douglass, 35, and Kristina Modares, 34, are co-founders of a real estate agency that specializes in helping millennials and Gen Z purchase homes with friends. The duo started the company … Read more