Affordability became a central concern in 2025. With rising mortgage rates and tighter budgets, many buyers shifted their focus from competing in the hottest markets to getting the most value for their housing dollar. Although the national median price per square foot hovered around $229 from January through November, several major metro areas offered noticeably more space for less money. … Read more
To reach the upper price scales of Fort Lauderdale’s home listings, a few things are a must: water on at least two sides (a peninsula even better) and the ability to dock a yacht of significant length alongside the home. Ideally, the house should be newly built (or renovated), with space tailored for hosting large … Read more
The dream of home ownership in the US appears harder than ever, with average mortgage costs now far surpassing the median income. However, there are still several areas across the country that offer both high livability and affordable property prices. GOBankingRates conducted a study into these “hidden gem housing markets,” analyzing data from AreaVibes, the … Read more
With the median house price inching towards $600,000 in New York, many Empire State residents are relocating to other parts of the country to enter an increasingly competitive real estate market. For those who haven’t made the move, they may be enticed by the places appearing on a new list published by GOBankingRates. Using data … Read more
Get rid of that. How a person decorates and furnishes their home is a personal choice — yet, one interior decorator just revealed the “ugly” things he thinks should never be in a home. YouTube and tastemaker Nicolas Fairford took to TikTok to share his — quite controversial — take on five items most people … Read more
Long recognized for its affordable housing and low cost of living, McAllen, TX, emerged as a COVID-19 pandemic-era boomtown—but that surge has since reversed. McAllen—a city of 146,000 people situated just a few miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border—experienced the sharpest decline in popularity among local homebuyers over the past six years, according to a new report from Realtor.com®. … Read more
This couple’s story sounds like the plot of a paranormal horror film. A woman named Anita Rainier and her husband, who moved into a new home a few months ago, discovered a creepy note warning them about something inside. According to Newsweek, the duo moved right outside of Seattle, Washington. One night, when the couple … Read more
She’s giving the van life a minimalist makeover. An enterprising woman has devised a unique way to retire on the cheap amid the housing crisis — by transforming her European Smartcar into a house on wheels. Kai, who did not reveal her last name, gave a “Cribs”-style tour of her tiny digs in a viral … Read more
Some birds haven’t flown the coop. Moving out on your own has long been considered a mark of adulthood, but in recent years, young adults are purposely delaying getting their own keys — especially in one state. According to a new Pew Research Center analysis of government data, California parents are the unlucky ones, as … Read more
Movin’ on up. For many Americans, their goal is to eventually leave the hustle and bustle of a city to buy a home in a quiet suburban neighborhood. While all of this sounds fine and dandy — the ridiculously fickle housing market is forcing many to reevaluate where their life will settle. So if you’re … Read more
Two sisters brought a house together at auction and saved $10,210 renovating it themselves by using ChatGPT. Heather Roberts, 25, and Anya Hughes, 21, took on the mammoth task after purchasing their first apartment in May 2024 for $178,686. The inside needed ripping out completely and to save money the women taught themselves DIY skills … Read more
A graduate student who moved into a 77square-foot micro-apartment says she has found the minimalist lifestyle liberating. Lydia Rouka, 27, is an international graduate student in Seoul, South Korea, where she studies business. The 8 ft. x 9 ft. micro-apartment, also known as a goshiwon, consists of a single bed, a desk and chair, shelving, … Read more
With the wildly high cost of living nowadays, people might need to be more open-minded about how they earn their income — like possibly finding a well-paying job outside the country. A job listing in Julia Creek — a secluded Queensland town in Australia — is offering a potential candidate a $428,000 salary, free rent, … Read more
People’s heads aren’t the only places you can live rent-free. An enterprising Scottish woman is bypassing extortionate housing costs by living rent-free in a shipping container — where her expenses total just over $330 per month. “It’s amazing to see my ideas coming together,” Robyn Swan, 33, told South West News Service of her unconventional … Read more
Hidden depths. A family of four discovered a hidden door inside their “dream house” during renovations. Frida, who goes by @fridasofialind, revealed how she found a blocked entryway behind a panel wall. In a 38-second clip posted on Oct. 31, the homeowners strip the wall down, panel by panel, revealing the layers beneath until they … Read more
Alisha Williams doesn’t own a home because she took a $50,000 risk in 2020. The 33-year-old, who has a background in marketing and communication, launched her sexual wellness business, Rosewell, with what could have been her house deposit. Ms Williams wanted to sell sex toys to women without it feeling sleazy. It was a tough sell … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Big problems and tiny homes. According to Fast Company, that’s the latest message from IKEA, which has just finished its first-of-its-kind tiny home designed for people who have experienced homelessness. Back in May, the Swedish … Read more
Is the future generation of homeowners set up to fail? Ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, a new study of 1,000 adults from the seven swing states found 61% of parents polled are worried about whether their children will be able to buy a home as they get older. Over the past five years, … Read more
NEW YORK — Investigators from various federal agencies launched an “interagency operation” on Monday at the troubled lockup in New York City where Sean “Diddy” Combs is being held. The investigators from the Bureau of Prisons, the Justice Department’s Inspector General’s Office and other law enforcement agencies descended on the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on Monday, … Read more
A loan at last? With mortgage rates at their lowest since early 2023 and nationwide housing inventory up 22% over a year ago, it might be time for market-shy renters in Florida and other Sun Belt destinations to think about hopping onto the property ladder, experts say. Fresh analysis published by Zillow Home Loans suggest … Read more