By Lighter Side Staff “Fixer-upper” is one of those real estate terms that just kind of sounds fun and hopeful. It brings to mind images of rolling up your sleeves, picking out tile samples, and ending up with the home of your dreams at a bargain price. And sometimes, that’s exactly how it works out

A financier-turned-architect wanted to minimize the carbon footprint of his beach house in Brazil without compromising on size or aesthetics The main house has 10 roofs, by Walter Cain’s count. Four have photovoltaic panels and one has a solar hot water system to warm the pool. KOMODO PRODUTORA By:

Written by Meredith Arthur on May 30, 2025 There are three values for any home on the market: What the seller thinks it’s worth, what the buyer thinks it’s worth and what a professional appraiser will think it’s worth. The key to a successful purchase is to get those three numbers to align. You neve

Written by Jennifer Lyons on November 26, 2025 Reviewed by Neil Swanson, Edited by Alycia Lucio An HOA special assessment is an additional cost charged to homeowners to cover major projects or unplanned expenses, like a new roof after a natural disaster. When living in a community managed by a homeo

Published Wed, Dec 3 20258:00 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Dec 3 20259:25 AM EST By: Diana Olick A Fortec adaptive reuse project in Barrington, Illinois. Courtesy: Fortec A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving oppor

Published Tue, Dec 2 20259:00 AM ESTUpdated Tue, Dec 2 202512:17 PM EST By: Diana Olick Apartment rents drop further as vacancies hit record high A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for th

Published Wed, Dec 3 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Dec 3 20257:46 AM EST By: Diana Olick Homes in Hercules, California, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images After rising for several weeks, mortgage rates moved decidedly lower last week, but not enough to make m

Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation. Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel more confident a

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Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? Here’s the secret. Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while. Because when a listing lingers, sellers tend to get more realistic – and, more willing to negotiate. And that’s where the savviest buyers are

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Homebuyers are weighing their options right now, and they certainly have a lot on their minds. With everything going on in the job market, the economy, and more – there's a lot to think about these days. And maybe that’s making you wonder if it really makes sense to buy a home right now. But here’s

The latest report from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing underscores an encouraging shift in the luxury real estate arena — one that savvy buyers and sellers in our region should take seriously.  Here’s what’s driving this stability (and what it means for you): Healthier demand + disciplined p

BY: Fred A. Bernstein Nov. 25, 2025 1:00 pm ET A financier-turned-architect wanted to minimize the carbon footprint of his beach house in Brazil without compromising on size or aesthetics By the time he was 50, Walter Cain had made enough money as a partner in a private-equity firm to retire and, he

Making a strong first virtual impression is more important than ever. Written by May Ortega on April 17, 2025 Since virtual and digital tech has permeated nearly every facet of life, “screen appeal” has become the new curb appeal. Sprucing up your home’s digital curb appeal can help you sell faster,

Published Wed, Nov 19 202511:47 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Nov 19 20251:23 PM EST BY: Diana Olick A home is shown for sale in The Heights in Houston, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Kirk Sides | Houston Chronicle | Getty Images This is the strongest buyer’s market in housing in more than a decade. That’s the headlin

Published Wed, Nov 19 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Nov 19 20259:54 AM EST BY: Diana Olick Homes in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates rose for the third consecutive week, causing demand from both current homeowners a

Published Thu, Nov 20 20258:00 AM ESTUpdated Thu, Nov 20 20258:10 AM EST BY: Diana Olick A Public Storage facility in Sacramento, California, US, on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Self-storage, those non-descript, boxy buildings with hundreds of garage doors acros

Published Tue, Nov 25 202510:23 AM ESTUpdated Tue, Nov 25 202512:03 PM EST BY: Diana Olick Pending home sales rise 1.9% in October Weak buyer demand, weakening home prices and overall uncertainty in the economy are combining to make home sellers change their minds and step out of the market.LEARN MO

Published Wed, Nov 26 20257:00 AM EST BY: Diana Olick A “For Sale” sign in front of a home in Crockett, California, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates have hovered around the same range for roughly two months, giving current borrowers nor pot