Those looking to relocate to the Golden State to seek their fame and/or fortune may want to reconsider, since a new report has California ranked as one of the worst states to move to. ConsumerAffairs has released its annual report of the best and worst US states to settle in, with California ranking third to … Read more
Some couples renovate for resale value. This one is renovated for reach. Paulo Gabriel da Silva Barros and Katyucia Lie Hoshino, recognized as the world’s shortest married couple, are giving fans a tour of the pint-sized paradise they call home in Itapeva, Brazil, on TLC’s new series “Most Extreme Humans.” The show also features a … Read more
Thousand Oaks may be one step closer to getting something residents have debated for generations: a real downtown. City officials are pushing a sweeping blueprint to bulldoze sections of the city’s quiet Civic Arts Plaza and replace it with a bustling, pedestrian-friendly downtown district. The grand vision includes a 142-room, seven-story boutique hotel, mixed-use apartment … Read more
Almost 60% of young adults have moved back home at some point, but they don’t see it as a failure to launch. They see it as financially savvy. That the path to full independent living is increasingly an ongoing process, strewn with periods of moving out and then back in, is the conclusion of a new survey from … Read more
California is flexing its serious financial muscles. Multiple Golden State enclaves have hit the richest suburbs in America list, according to a new study — as one celebrity hotspot loses its top 10 ranking. Three California communities cracked the top 10 wealthiest suburbs in the country, while a wave of ultra-affluent cities across the state … Read more
“A dog is a man’s best friend,” or so the saying goes, so it only makes sense that when pet owners are considering where to lay down roots for themselves, their beloved pups play an integral role in that decision-making process. Trying to find a city, town, or home that offers not only the amenities that every human in … Read more
Owning a four-legged friend in New York City can cost renters two limbs. An impressive 94 million US households own at least one pet, bringing the country’s total pet-related spending to a whopping $152 billion in 2024. A study by RentCafe ranked the most pet-friendly cities for budget-minded renters, balancing the availability of pet-friendly apartments … Read more
Richard Gere’s old house has been demolished. The $11 million New Canaan, Connecticut property that Gere, 76, and his wife, Alejandra Silva, previously owned is no longer standing, according to Hudson Valley House Parts founder Reggie Young. “We recently checked in and the house has been taken down,” Young told People on Sunday. The outlet … Read more
You’re about to be schooled on seriously high prices. A new analysis has revealed the astronomical amount of money needed to live in America’s top school districts, with a household income of more than half a million dollars required to be comfortable in two highly sought-after areas. GOBankingRates took Niche.com’s “2025 Best School Districts in … Read more
Get rid of that. How a person decorates and furnishes their home is a personal choice — yet, one interior decorator just revealed the “ugly” things he thinks should never be in a home. YouTube and tastemaker Nicolas Fairford took to TikTok to share his — quite controversial — take on five items most people … Read more
In Spike Lee’s new thriller “Highest 2 Lowest,” Denzel Washington and A$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
Richard Gere, you’re breaking my heart. Lulu Simon, the daughter of legendary singer Paul Simon, blasted the “Pretty Woman” actor after he sold her childhood Connecticut home to real estate developers who plan to demolish the property to build new houses. “Just in case anyone was wondering if I still hate Richard Gere – I … 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
From LA to La Dolce Vita. The wildly high cost of living in the US forced Lauren Scott — a millennial who’s called Los Angeles home for nearly a decade to shop for a home outside the country. With a budget of $400,000 for a home, Scott — who is a freelancer in the film … Read more
Justin and Hailey Bieber are reportedly on the hunt for a lavish European escape, aiming to dodge the relentless glare of fame in America, according to a source speaking to The US Sun. The couple, under increasing public scrutiny, is said to be craving a serene retreat amid swirling rumors and personal challenges. The 31-year-old … Read more
Now that’s bang for your buck! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kickstarted 2025 with some welcome news — the duo’s sprawling Montecito, Calif., mansion has doubled in price. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex snapped up the stunning property for $14.65 million in the summer of 2020, and the lavish home is now worth … Read more
Choosing blue can help you see green. Real estate expert Terry Fisher from We Buy Any Home reveals that painting your front door a specific color can help you sell your home much faster. “First impressions are everything when it comes to property and the color of your front door can significantly impact a potential … Read more
This guest lives rent-free in their heads. An Airbnb property manager is seeing red after one of their properties was fiercely trashed by a renter. He even had the gall to leave the owners a $1,000 invoice for their destructive services. Manager Vince Villegas went viral on TikTok recently after showing the annihilated Saugatuck, Michigan, … 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
He’s the ‘Grinch’ that stole business. At a time of year when homebuyers are distracted by Christmas festivities, a pair of real estate agents have discovered a way to get attention — and offload property — by dressing up as Dr. Seuss’ most famous holiday character. Dennis Matse-Orere, 40, and his wife, Leila, 30 — who run Legacy … Read more