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Real estate investing was once an exclusive club of the wealthy, but now anyone can invest in wealth-creating real estate through REITs and other options.

Is Real Estate a Solid Investment? | The Motley Fool Wealthy investors allocate a meaningful percentage of their portfolio to real estate.

Artist Jianjie Ji is best known for creating contemporary works that honor his Chinese heritage.

An Artist’s Honolulu Home Hits the Market for $9.3 Million Designed as the personal residence of Chinese-American artist Jianjie Ji, the property comprises five bedrooms, a saltwater pool, and reflecting pond

A loan estimate is a standard form used by all mortgage lenders. Lenders are required to give you one when you apply for a loan.

Navigating Your Loan Estimate: A Homebuyer's Guide The details of your loan estimate are crucial in the homebuying process. We break down the components of a loan estimate and share tips on how to accurately compare mortgage offers.

The integration of AI in smart homes is revolutionizing our living experience.

AI at Home: Five Ways AI is Enhancing Smart Living Smart-home features are intended to make homeownership a more streamlined, innovative experience. AI is leveling up the capabilities.

A common hurdle for those curious about exploring this lifestyle is the daunting task of making your own ingredients, but it can be easier than you think.

5 Kitchen Must-Haves For Your DIY Lifestyle - Tasting Table The Inspired Home Show 2024 will put thousands of products on display, including the latest and greatest tools for all the DIY foodies out there.

Analyzing the right data can reveal many factors about the market you’re considering.

Analyze The Right Data For Your Real Estate Investment If you’re looking for a great property to invest in, you'll want to review data for the area you're considering and evaluate local trends.

As traditional energy sources continue to grapple with sustainability issues, 89.6% of homeowners with solar panels report being satisfied with their choice.

Nearly 90% Of Americans Are Happy They Installed Solar Panels On Their Homes The era of solar energy is shining brighter than ever in American households, a sentiment supported by Forbes Home’s latest survey. As traditional energy sources continue to grapple with sustainability issues, 89.6% of homeowners with solar panels report being satisfied with their choice. But what...

Some steps are stressful, some are pretty cool and some are, well, kinda annoying.

How to Buy a House: 15 Steps in the Homebuying Process - NerdWallet This step-by-step checklist will guide you through the process of buying a house.

You might be able to save some money on your taxes this year, depending on the project.

Your Home Renovation Could Be Tax Deductible—Here's What You Should Know Depending on the type of renovations, you may be able to save money on your taxes this year. Find out more about home renovations and tax deductions here.

After climbing to a 23-year high of 7.79% in October, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage has remained below 7% since early December.

Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs back to nearly 7% after two-week slide The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed back to nearly 7% this week, pushing up borrowing costs for home shoppers with the spring homebuying season underway.

The coastal estate offers a slew of amenities, but I'm not sure any property justifies $1 million per month!

Inside the Most Expensive Summer Rental on Martha’s Vineyard Located in Chilmark, the roughly five-acre waterfront compound overlooks Menemsha Pond and features three homes, a deepwater dock, and tennis court.

Moving into an already established smart home can provide a whole host of challenges.

Living with the ghost of a smart home’s past The old owner never quite disappears.

While spring cleaning your home, consider other ways to refresh your space too!

6 Spring Décor Trends That Will Refresh Your Home for the Season A quick décor refresh is a great way to usher in a new season. We asked designers to share their favorite spring décor trends for 2024, from incorporating real plants and florals to bold patterns in unexpected places.

Rental income isn't truly passive because you often need to actively manage the property, including securing a tenant, and then dealing with maintenance and other issues.

Forget Buying a Rental Property: Investing $50,000 Into These Passive Income Producers Could Make You Nearly $2,250 in Annual Income | The Motley Fool Real estate investment trusts enable you to generate truly passive income.

Luckily, you don’t have to shell out a lot of green for the cause: a lot of sustainable packaging materials are already items you may already have around your home.

Everything You Need To Know About Eco-Friendly Packing Supplies Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro and what to ask when hiring experts.

When is the best time to get those home improvements underway, in terms of scoring the best ROI?

Should You Do Home Upgrades Now ... or Right Before You Sell? It can be hard to decide when you should update a house to sell. Here’s what you can take care of at every stage, without squandering your upgrade dollars.

While the 3% rates of 2020 and 2021 are unlikely to return anytime soon, there are still ways to reduce costs.

4 great ways to get a mortgage rate under 7% now Inflation may be up, but there are still ways buyers can get a mortgage rate below 7% now. Here are four to know.

There are a ton of easy DIYs that will actually make your life easier — and don't involve a bunch of tools or other supplies to get started.

20 DIY projects that will make your life much easier DIY projects tend to be pretty involved and complicated, but not all do-it-yourself moves involve a whole lot of work. Flip through the slideshow for 20 easy DIY hacks that will make your life easier, from multipurpose pool noodles to DIY ice packs.

The best smart home devices can make your home more comfortable, safer, and easier to control.

The best smart home devices in 2024 The best smart home devices can raise your home's IQ, from security cameras and Wi-Fi locks to cutting edge light bulbs.

Asking just shy of $7 million, the industrial-chic apartment at 533 Canal Street is perched on top of a pre-war co-op in lower Manhattan’s Hudson Square neighborhood.

Kirsten Dunst’s Former Manhattan Penthouse Hits the Market for $7 Million The “Spider-Man” actress owned the eighth-floor Canal Street apartment for more than a decade.

The 600-square-foot apartment that Ferrari built produces more energy than it consumes.

She built one of the most energy-efficient homes in D.C. Here’s how. The city’s first “net-zero” accessory dwelling unit took two years and about $200,000 to build. Its owner learned some valuable lessons along the way.

While bad credit can make it harder to get approved for this type of loan, you still have options.

Best Bad Credit Home Improvement Loans Of 2024 Home improvement loans are usually unsecured personal loans you can use to tackle projects like fixing up your spare bathroom or giving your guest room a facelift. While bad credit can make it harder to get approved for this type of loan, you still have options. Some lenders work with borrowers who

Since home trends often follow fashion, it’s not surprising fringe is also trending in home decor.

Fringe Is Back and Better Than Ever—Here's How Designers Are Embracing the Trend While fringe is making a comeback in popularity, it never really went out of style. Here’s how interior designers are embracing its return.

Rates also fell across almost every new purchase and refi loan type.

30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall to 3-Week Low With a third day of declines, 30-year mortgage rates have dropped to their cheapest level since early February. Rates fell across almost every new purchase and refi loan type.

Multifamily real estate investments are emerging as a beacon of potential in this fluctuating economy.

Council Post: Is It A Good Time To Invest In Multifamily Real Estate? In today's complex investment landscape, discerning investors seek stability and lucrative returns.

Buying your first home is a big step — make sure you’ve got all your ducks in a row first.

First-Time Home Buyer Checklist: Have You Done Everything? A first-time home buyer checklist can take a major weight off of your shoulders when you're ready to buy your first home.

Beige minimalism, kitschy farmhouse, and all-white anything are some of the home decor trends that we’re seeing fade out.

10 Outdated Home Trends You Need To Let Go Of In 2024 RIP to these trends!

The developer and builders worked closely with the Green Foothills committee to protect and restore the coastal prairie grasslands.

This $13 Million NorCal Residence Was Designed to Maximize Ocean Views and Minimize Environmental Impact The brand-new residence, known as Gray Whale House, is located in the boutique Vallemar Bluffs development in the picturesque town of Moss Beach.

There are always things you can do to bring the charm and inherent romance of all things cottagecore into your home.

5 Easy DIY Looks From Instagram for the Perfect Storybook Kitchen This week we gathered up five DIY cottage looks from Instagram that you can buy or make for practically nothing.

Researchers at Consumer Reports found vulnerabilities in popular video doorbells on major online retail sites including Amazon, Walmart and Temu.

These camera doorbells from Amazon, Walmart aren’t safe A Consumer Reports investigation found smart doorbells with software vulnerabilities on Amazon, Walmart and Temu. The retailers are still selling them.