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We Have a New Second Home on Substack

We Have a New Second Home on Substack

At Realtor.com®, we spend every day reporting on the forces shaping where and how Americans live. But some of the most important conversations about housing continue long after an article is published. That’s why we built The Daily Address, our new second home on Substack. It’s a place to pull up a
Reffkin takes the stand, MRED CEO says Zillow threatened litigation over listing policy dispute

Reffkin takes the stand, MRED CEO says Zillow threatened litigation over listing policy dispute

The second and final day of the hearing regarding Zillow’s preliminary injunction motion in its ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass International Holdings featured testimony from two key witnesses for the defense, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and MRED CEO Rebe
Playing With Fire: How Backyard Fireworks Celebrations Risk Costly Property Disasters

Playing With Fire: How Backyard Fireworks Celebrations Risk Costly Property Disasters

A fireworks display in your own backyard may seem like the perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July. If you’re not careful, however, it can quickly turn into a costly disaster that your home insurance may or may not cover. In 2024, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimated that fi
The Average New-Car Payment Is Shrinking Homebuyers’ Budgets by $135,000

The Average New-Car Payment Is Shrinking Homebuyers’ Budgets by $135,000

The typical new-car payment hit an all-time high in the first quarter of 2026, new data shows—a jump that could cost hopeful househunters as much as $135,000 in buying power. The average monthly payment on a new vehicle is now $770, up nearly 3% from a year earlier, according to Experian. The increa
Lionel Messi Is Hailed as the World Cup GOAT—but His Property Portfolio Is a Real Winner, Too

Lionel Messi Is Hailed as the World Cup GOAT—but His Property Portfolio Is a Real Winner, Too

Soccer legend Lionel Messi has cemented his place in the history books as one of the greatest players in the sport after earning the all-time record for the most goals scored by a single player in the FIFA World Cup during Argentina's match-up against Austria. The so-called soccer GOAT officially su
Pre-Revolutionary War Compound Overlooking the Potowomut River Brings ‘Three Centuries of History’ to the Market for $3 Million

Pre-Revolutionary War Compound Overlooking the Potowomut River Brings ‘Three Centuries of History’ to the Market for $3 Million

A historic Rhode Island compound that predates the nation's founding by more than 50 years—and is rumored to have once been home to founding father Benjamin Franklin's sister—has hit the market for $3 million. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Grange at Potowomut was built in W
Buying a Home in 2040: Raising a Future Homeowner Starts With the ‘Coffee Can’ Strategy

Buying a Home in 2040: Raising a Future Homeowner Starts With the ‘Coffee Can’ Strategy

Most people don’t think about saving for a home until adulthood, but what if you could give your child a jump start? The “coffee can” investing strategy promoted by Kansas City financial analyst Matthew Ankrum, paired with a weekly allowance can help you do just that. With the “coffee can” strategy
Circus Stars Who Performed With Britney Spears List Quirky Brooklyn Loft With Aerial Silks-Ready Ceilings for $899K

Circus Stars Who Performed With Britney Spears List Quirky Brooklyn Loft With Aerial Silks-Ready Ceilings for $899K

A loft-style studio condo in New York that has been home to renowned circus performers Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy for the last 15 years has recently been brought to the market for $899,000—complete with a rig designed for aerial acrobatics. Located in Brooklyn, NY, in a converted chocolate f
Can You Put a Price on Camelot? Inside the Storied Legacy of the Kennedy Family’s Hyannis Port Estate—and How Much It’s Really Worth Today

Can You Put a Price on Camelot? Inside the Storied Legacy of the Kennedy Family’s Hyannis Port Estate—and How Much It’s Really Worth Today

Every Fourth of July, members of the Kennedy family descend upon the picturesque Cape Cod village of Hyannis Port to celebrate the holiday at their legacy compound in what has become one of the most storied traditions in modern American history. The Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port is more than just
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.43% Rate

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.43% Rate

Mortgage rates dropped substantially on Thursday, as falling oil prices and the tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal pushed long-term borrowing rates lower. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans fell to 6.43% for the week ending July 2, down 6 basis points from 6.49% the previous week, according to
How the A-List Really Design Their Dream Homes: Inside the High-Tech Tool Being Used by Everyone From Kim Kardashian to the Property Brothers

How the A-List Really Design Their Dream Homes: Inside the High-Tech Tool Being Used by Everyone From Kim Kardashian to the Property Brothers

You wouldn't think that media icon Kim Kardashian, Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott, fashion designer Jenna Lyons, and reality TV star turned actress Jamie Chung have much in common when it comes to home design. But, as it turns out, there is one common thread uniting each of these stars' p
Trump Says Landmark Housing Bill Is ‘Fine’ and Hints He Will Not Veto It

Trump Says Landmark Housing Bill Is ‘Fine’ and Hints He Will Not Veto It

President Donald Trump has reiterated his preference for a voting ID bill over the landmark housing bill on his desk, while hinting that he will not use a veto to block the housing package. The president refused to say whether he would sign the landmark 21st Century Road to Housing Act after he abru
Idyllic Michigan Gem Is Named America’s Best Lake Town for 2026

Idyllic Michigan Gem Is Named America’s Best Lake Town for 2026

This Independence Day marks the 250th birthday of the United States, but in Traverse City, MI, the date has special local significance as well. This year is the city's 100th annual Cherry Festival, a weeklong celebration of local cherry farmers, which kicks off on July 4th. There'll be an air show,
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Property: What the Founding Fathers Said About Homeownership

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Property: What the Founding Fathers Said About Homeownership

The Founding Fathers often disagreed about key principles as they debated the founding of the United States of America. But the right of a common man to own and control property may have been one of their most salient through lines. Indeed, George Mason's Virginia Declaration of Rights described pro
Taylor Frankie Paul Undergoes Rehab Treatment—Weeks After Seeking Fresh Start in New $1 Million Utah Home

Taylor Frankie Paul Undergoes Rehab Treatment—Weeks After Seeking Fresh Start in New $1 Million Utah Home

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul has checked herself into rehab amid her ongoing legal battles involving her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, and ex-husband, Tate Paul. Paul, 32, who has endured a tumultuous few months that have seen her face a string of domestic violence a
Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell Proudly Show Off the Progress on Their Dream Barn Retreat as Gut Renovation Continues: ‘In Love’

Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell Proudly Show Off the Progress on Their Dream Barn Retreat as Gut Renovation Continues: ‘In Love’

"The White Lotus" star Leslie Bibb has once again pulled back the curtain on the breathtaking transformation of the historic upstate New York retreat she shares with longtime partner Sam Rockwell—revealing the impressive progress the couple made on the gut renovation of the centuries-old dwelling, w
Government-backed modular housing trend arrives in Cleveland

Government-backed modular housing trend arrives in Cleveland

Earlier this week, the City of Cleveland and Cleveland’s Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund announced that UK-based MMY was selected as the City’s preferred modular housing manufacturer, following the award of $2.56 million to support the construction of a new modular housing factory. The news mirror
Will the ROAD Act change what pencils for multifamily rentals?

Will the ROAD Act change what pencils for multifamily rentals?

While the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act remains in Oval Office big yawn limbo, its game-changing relevance to multifamily developers, apartment builders, rental housing investors and capital providers is clear. The bill has passed both chambers of Congress by historic bipartisan margins. What it
First MLS names Jenni Bonura chief growth officer

First MLS names Jenni Bonura chief growth officer

Jenni Bonura has joined Georgia-based First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) as chief growth officer after more than 20 years in senior leadership roles at Harry Norman, REALTORS, including serving as president and CEO of brokerage, according to an announcement on Wednesday. At Harry Norman, Bonura h
RealTrends Verified The Craig Tann Group continues decade of growth

RealTrends Verified The Craig Tann Group continues decade of growth

Consistent growth and disciplined hiring have helped The Craig Tann Group become one of the nation’s highest-performing real estate teams. Based in Las Vegas, the team closed just under $486 million in sales volume across 877 transaction sides last year — earning the No. 10 national ranking for sale
MISMO updates mortgage insurance data guide for VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T

MISMO updates mortgage insurance data guide for VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) has updated its Mortgage Insurance Implementation Guide to incorporate data requirements for VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) subsidiary announced Thursday. The guide provides a standardized data fr
America 250 is a turning point for American homeownership

America 250 is a turning point for American homeownership

When Americans think about infrastructure, they think about roads, bridges and broadband. But they should also think about housing. A home is the foundation from which families build their lives: where children grow up, neighbors become communities and one generation creates new opportunities for th
Former employee works toward settlement in Zillow job discrimination suit

Former employee works toward settlement in Zillow job discrimination suit

Former Zillow employee Samuel James Herrera has notified a Denver-based U.S. District Court that he and his former employer are working toward a settlement in his job discrimination lawsuit. On Wednesday, Herrera, who calls himself “a day-one Zillow employee,” notified Judge Regina Rodriguez, who i
Student loan plan phase-out could tighten mortgage affordability

Student loan plan phase-out could tighten mortgage affordability

As of July 1, more than 7 million federal student loan borrowers have 90 days to transition to a new repayment option as the Biden administration’s SAVE income-driven repayment plan is officially phased out. The program, launched in 2023 to lower monthly payments and accelerate loan forgiveness for
Compass International Holdings rolls out Home Platform across brokerage brands

Compass International Holdings rolls out Home Platform across brokerage brands

Compass International Holdings, is rolling out its AI-powered Home Platform across its company-owned brokerage brands, marking what the company calls the largest technology deployment in residential real estate history, according to an announcement on Thursday. The firm said the deployment comes le
TitleEase accelerates growth as franchise model gains traction

TitleEase accelerates growth as franchise model gains traction

TitleEase is gaining momentum as demand grows for its franchise-based title insurance model — backed by a recent capital raise, strategic acquisitions and an expanding pipeline of real estate and mortgage partners. The company completed a capital raise that closed at the end of May, with funding sla
Idyllic Oregon Estate That Starred in Bruce Willis and Cate Blanchett’s Movie ‘Bandits’ Is Listed for $4 Million

Idyllic Oregon Estate That Starred in Bruce Willis and Cate Blanchett’s Movie ‘Bandits’ Is Listed for $4 Million

An Oregon estate that prominently featured alongside Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Cate Blanchett in the 2001 crime-comedy hit “Bandits” has hit the market for $3.99 million. Set on 1.56 acres in the esteemed community of West Linn, the property boasts stunning panoramic views of the Willame

EPIQUE NEWS LIVE

We Have a New Second Home on Substack

We Have a New Second Home on Substack

Reffkin takes the stand, MRED CEO says Zillow threatened litigation over listing policy dispute

Reffkin takes the stand, MRED CEO says Zillow threatened litigation over listing policy dispute

Playing With Fire: How Backyard Fireworks Celebrations Risk Costly Property Disasters

Playing With Fire: How Backyard Fireworks Celebrations Risk Costly Property Disasters

The Average New-Car Payment Is Shrinking Homebuyers’ Budgets by $135,000

The Average New-Car Payment Is Shrinking Homebuyers’ Budgets by $135,000

Lionel Messi Is Hailed as the World Cup GOAT—but His Property Portfolio Is a Real Winner, Too

Lionel Messi Is Hailed as the World Cup GOAT—but His Property Portfolio Is a Real Winner, Too

Pre-Revolutionary War Compound Overlooking the Potowomut River Brings ‘Three Centuries of History’ to the Market for $3 Million

Pre-Revolutionary War Compound Overlooking the Potowomut River Brings ‘Three Centuries of History’ to the Market for $3 Million

Buying a Home in 2040: Raising a Future Homeowner Starts With the ‘Coffee Can’ Strategy

Buying a Home in 2040: Raising a Future Homeowner Starts With the ‘Coffee Can’ Strategy

Circus Stars Who Performed With Britney Spears List Quirky Brooklyn Loft With Aerial Silks-Ready Ceilings for $899K

Circus Stars Who Performed With Britney Spears List Quirky Brooklyn Loft With Aerial Silks-Ready Ceilings for $899K

Can You Put a Price on Camelot? Inside the Storied Legacy of the Kennedy Family’s Hyannis Port Estate—and How Much It’s Really Worth Today

Can You Put a Price on Camelot? Inside the Storied Legacy of the Kennedy Family’s Hyannis Port Estate—and How Much It’s Really Worth Today

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.43% Rate

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.43% Rate

How the A-List Really Design Their Dream Homes: Inside the High-Tech Tool Being Used by Everyone From Kim Kardashian to the Property Brothers

How the A-List Really Design Their Dream Homes: Inside the High-Tech Tool Being Used by Everyone From Kim Kardashian to the Property Brothers

Trump Says Landmark Housing Bill Is ‘Fine’ and Hints He Will Not Veto It

Trump Says Landmark Housing Bill Is ‘Fine’ and Hints He Will Not Veto It

Idyllic Michigan Gem Is Named America’s Best Lake Town for 2026

Idyllic Michigan Gem Is Named America’s Best Lake Town for 2026

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Property: What the Founding Fathers Said About Homeownership

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Property: What the Founding Fathers Said About Homeownership

Taylor Frankie Paul Undergoes Rehab Treatment—Weeks After Seeking Fresh Start in New $1 Million Utah Home

Taylor Frankie Paul Undergoes Rehab Treatment—Weeks After Seeking Fresh Start in New $1 Million Utah Home

Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell Proudly Show Off the Progress on Their Dream Barn Retreat as Gut Renovation Continues: ‘In Love’

Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell Proudly Show Off the Progress on Their Dream Barn Retreat as Gut Renovation Continues: ‘In Love’

Government-backed modular housing trend arrives in Cleveland

Government-backed modular housing trend arrives in Cleveland

Will the ROAD Act change what pencils for multifamily rentals?

Will the ROAD Act change what pencils for multifamily rentals?

First MLS names Jenni Bonura chief growth officer

First MLS names Jenni Bonura chief growth officer

RealTrends Verified The Craig Tann Group continues decade of growth

RealTrends Verified The Craig Tann Group continues decade of growth

MISMO updates mortgage insurance data guide for VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T

MISMO updates mortgage insurance data guide for VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T

America 250 is a turning point for American homeownership

America 250 is a turning point for American homeownership

Former employee works toward settlement in Zillow job discrimination suit

Former employee works toward settlement in Zillow job discrimination suit

Student loan plan phase-out could tighten mortgage affordability

Student loan plan phase-out could tighten mortgage affordability

Compass International Holdings rolls out Home Platform across brokerage brands

Compass International Holdings rolls out Home Platform across brokerage brands

TitleEase accelerates growth as franchise model gains traction

TitleEase accelerates growth as franchise model gains traction

Idyllic Oregon Estate That Starred in Bruce Willis and Cate Blanchett’s Movie ‘Bandits’ Is Listed for $4 Million

Idyllic Oregon Estate That Starred in Bruce Willis and Cate Blanchett’s Movie ‘Bandits’ Is Listed for $4 Million