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
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
New Yorkers ready to retire and leave the bustle of the big city need not travel far. Milford, Connecticut, a quiet, quaint coastal community just 90 minutes from Manhattan, has just been named one of the top towns in America for upper-middle-class retirees. The seaside town was ranked third in a new list compiled by … 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
Forget ghosts — what lurked in this house was far scarier. A Florida woman was hit with a barrage of mysterious symptoms soon after moving into her new home, starting with a simple headache and escalating into brain fog so severe she couldn’t remember entire conversations within hours. “I felt like I couldn’t think straight … Read more
This sleepy village is about to be abuzz. Pompton Plains, New Jersey has been named one of the most livable retirement towns in the United States, thanks to its low crime rate, access to amenities, and relative affordability. The enclave, located just a 45-minute drive from Midtown Manhattan, was ranked seventh on a new power … Read more
Pop star Taylor Swift is set to make her debut on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s hit podcast, “New Heights,” tonight—but if fans thought the NFL star and his brother, Jason, were going to go easy on the chart-topper, it seems they were sorely mistaken. The Kelce brothers, who launched their podcast in September 2022, first teased Taylor’s appearance on the show … Read more
In Spike Lee’s new thriller “Highest 2 Lowest,” Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky spend as much time above the skyline as they do on the streets of Brooklyn — thanks to a cinematic cameo from one of the borough’s priciest listings. The penthouse that appears in the trailer isn’t a movie set; it’s the top … Read more
Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is looking for a place to call home after signing a four-year, $17 million fully guaranteed contract with Big Blue. The 22-year-old Ole Miss product, who was the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft, took Overtime along for the ride as he toured homes and apartments in New York … Read more
Retirees have long flocked to Florida, Arizona and other warm-weather locales to live out their golden years. But new data shows there’s a New York town that’s quickly becoming a hotspot for those who have given up work. Mount Vernon in Westchester County is seeing a surge in senior citizen residents, according to a new … Read more
For those with $40 million to spare, you too can now live like an NBA All-Star. Mavericks center Anthony Davis has put his eight-bedroom Los Angeles mansion on the market for $39.9 million following his in-season trade from the Lakers, according to TMZ. Davis, 32, landed in Dallas in February after Los Angeles included him … Read more
Big Apple commuter town. Seriously big bucks. Scarsdale has been named America’s wealthiest suburb in a new study, with the mean household income exceeding an eye-popping $600,000 in 2023. The tony Westchester town, with a population of 17,723 residents, topped the rich list, compiled by GOBankingRates. The company analyzed suburbs with at least 5,000 households, … Read more
The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel’s September reopening, five years later than first planned, will be well worth the long wait. The magnificently restored, reborn Waldorf-Astoria brings back the Big Apple’s “grand hotel” style, with glorious public spaces open to everyone and worthy of the inn’s iconic legacy. New York City’s great hotel lobbies fell one by one … Read more
Eight million followers on TikTok won’t turn the keys to New York City’s most coveted co-ops. Just ask Livvy Dunne, the 22-year-old influencer and former gymnast who practically got the door slammed in her face when she tried to buy a three-bedroom Upper West Side apartment that once belonged to Babe Ruth. “I was going … Read more
Colleges have become so expensive that even wealthy families are looking for ways to save on tuition. While this typically means trying to secure scholarships, another way of snagging lower tuition is becoming increasingly popular: buying property in the state your child will be attending college. All 50 states offer tuition discounts to in-state residents, … Read more
You’re out! Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, the former LSU star gymnast and viral sensation, revealed Tuesday that she was rejected from purchasing Babe Ruth’s former New York City home, saying that the building voted “not to have me live there.” Dunne, who made an estimated $9.5 million through the “name, image and likeness” rules in the … Read more
Fast-casual food spots are fast conquering Midtown to fill long-empty storefronts — buoyed by more office workers returning to their desks five days a week. The boom includes not only familiar names such as Pret a Manger and Sweetgreen, but also brands new to New York. “Coming soon” signs just went up in the windows … Read more
Forged in fire. For decades, Fire Island Pines, the historic gay community located on the edge of the barrier island, has been a reliable haven for gay men who hop on a ferry to let loose every summer. But as another sweltering season of debauchery kicks off, the community is currently being shaken up like … Read more
Carrie Bradshaw and her Manolos will have plenty of room in her new Gramercy apartment — but what would the sex columnist and fashion guru actually pay IRL for the stunning 1,700 square-feet apartment? In the “Sex and the City” spinoff, “And Just Like That,” Carrie, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, upgrades her one-bedroom West Village … Read more
A Brooklyn couple ready to tie the knot in June are approaching their wedding registry with an unconventional option for friends and family. “Since we’re having a destination wedding, minimizing physical gifts makes things simpler, and not everyone feels drawn to contribute to a honeymoon,” says Eliza Palasz. Palasz and her fiancé, Patrick Rooney, have planned a … Read more