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A two-story Soho building bought by the late John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1971 has hit the market for the first time in a half century.

Yoko Ono lists first NYC home she shared with John Lennon for $5.5M The brick, bluestone and terra cotta structure at 496 Broome St. was the first residence the pair purchased together in New York City, two years before they famously moved to the Upper West Side’s Dakota, where Lennon was gunned down.

These are the cities with the most affordable houses in America, which can help bring your dream of buying a home within reach.

18 U.S. Cities With the Most Affordable Housing Markets Home prices across the U.S. has exploded in the past few years. In November 2023, the median price for a U.S. home was around $387,600, a significant increase from 2019, when this figure sat at $255,000. As prices continue to rise, more Americans are looking to relocate to cities with more affordabl...

Steel doors are prized for their strength and security, while fiberglass doors are frequently chosen for their energy efficiency, low maintenance, and longevity.

Fiberglass vs. Steel Entry Doors: Which Is Better? If you are making a decision between fiberglass vs steel doors, it ultimately comes down to your priorities, financial situation, and the particular needs of your house. Steel doors are prized for their strength and security, while fiberglass doors are frequently chosen for their energy efficiency,....

First-time buyer? Learn about the best lenders and mortgage choices to help you secure your new home in 2024.

Best Lenders and Mortgages for First-Time Homebuyers in 2024 Finding a financial advisor doesn't have to be hard. SmartAsset's free tool matches you with up to three fiduciary financial advisors that serve your area in minutes. Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is held to a fiduciary standard to act in your best interests. Start your search now.

Don’t be stuck with a home you’re not happy with. Imagine having buyer’s remorse after moving into your new home!

10 Things Homebuyers Regret: Making Them Wish They Didn't Buy Their Home Looking to buy a new home? Avoid making these common homebuyer mistakes that you might regret later! Don’t be stuck with a home you’re not happy with. Imagine having buyer’s remorse after moving into your new home!

The residence, at 308 E. 79th St., is in a prewar building off Second Avenue that dates to 1928.

Own this ‘Mad Men’ star’s former NYC home for $599K The current seller, jewelry company exec Jennifer Senenko, bought the one-bedroom unit from Batt himself in 2010 — five years before the end of the still-popular AMC series — for $450,000.

Existing home sales were also down 5.4% compared with June last year. Yet home prices climbed for the 12th month in a row.

US home sales fell in June to slowest pace since December amid rising mortgage rates, home prices Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell 5.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.89 million, the fourth consecutive month of declines, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.

Here are four mistakes you may have made that resulted in your mortgage application being rejected.

Rejected for a Mortgage? 4 Mistakes You May Have Made Saving enough money to make a down payment on your first home is a major accomplishment you should be proud of. The next hurdle is financing your purchase, and that can be tricky. If you’ve been turned down for a mortgage loan, understanding why is key to making the changes necessary to get your a...

Try some of these companion planting tips for herbs and discover how these aromatic, edible plants can benefit your vegetable, flower, or small space garden.

10 Tips for Companion Planting Herbs Around Your Garden With their fragrant leaves and compact size, culinary herbs are some of the best companion plants to grow for natural pest control, larger harvest yields, and healthier gardens. But strategies for companion planting herbs can depend on your gardening goals and the size of your growing space.

The best time to buy a home is when you’re emotionally ready to settle into a neighborhood, can financially afford to make payments and can find a house you like.

Should I Buy a House Now or Wait? How to Determine the Right Time to Get a Mortgage Potential homebuyers often wonder: When is it a good time to buy a house? With home prices at their highest level in history and mortgage rates remaining near 7%, some would-be buyers think it’s better to wait. Others monitor real estate housing market trends to decide if they should buy a home no...

To pinpoint the best beach towns for retiree homebuyers, Realtor.com searched through U.S. Census Bureau data to find coastal areas with a large share of households where residents are 55 and older.

10 Most Affordable Beach Towns for Retirees Beach towns have long been popular destinations for retirees, but many have become unaffordable for those dealing with the financial realities of their after-work years. And not all coastal getaways are geared toward older people who want to live near health care providers or take advantage of lower...

Between commission fees and moving costs, home sellers said they spent more than expected to secure a home sale this year, according to a Clever Real Estate survey.

Selling a house costs an average of $54,000 – Here's how you can control costs On average, sellers spent $54,616 to sell their homes, with 42% reporting that the costs exceeded their expectations, the survey said. The biggest expense was on listing agent and buyer's agent commission fees. Sellers spent an average of $21,603 on these fees in addition to $10,000 on repairs, $8,0...

The travel experts at 24/7 Tempo claim to have found the 50 cheapest coastal towns in the United States, and believe it or not, 6 of them are in Jersey.

These 6 NJ Beach Towns Are Among The Most Affordable In America

We’ll take a closer look at what a cash offer actually is and some options to make your offer look more attractive to home sellers in 2024.

What’s the Deal with Making a Cash Offer on a House in 2024? You’ve probably heard that making a cash offer on a house can give you a leg up when it comes to having your offer accepted or rejected. Considering the fact that 80% of recent homebuyers financed their purchase in 2023, it may seem frustrating to get into a market where a cash offer typically bea...

12 best places for people in the market to buy their first home, and how they rank in the three dimensions.

12 Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers: 2024 To determine the most favorable housing markets for first-time homebuyers, WalletHub compared 300 U.S. cities — ranging in size from fewer than 150,000 people to more than 300,000 — across these key dimensions.

It didn’t take long for Drew Barrymore to find a buyer for her gorgeous Hamptons home

It didn’t take long for Drew Barrymore to find a buyer for her gorgeous Hamptons home The film star, entrepreneur and Hollywood royal first listed her renovated Sagaponack residence on April 25. At the start of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, May 24, the home already found a buyer, according to the listing — from Sotheby’s broker Kathy Konzet.

The majority of homeowners (67%) feel that purchasing a home is still attainable and 38% say they’re likely to purchase a home in the next year, according to a recent TD Bank survey.

A Majority of Homeowners Remain Optimistic about Purchasing Homes Despite Challenges, TD Bank Survey Finds TD Bank's 2024 Mortgage Service Index surveyed more than 1,800 homeowners across the country to gather insights and analyze perceptions around the homebuying and mortgage experience, as well as attitudes around the housing market.

Homebuyers are finally gaining some purchasing power now that mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest level since March, and home supply is rising.

Falling mortgage rates, increased supply create opportunities for homebuyers The report found a homebuyer with a $3,000 monthly housing budget can afford a $447,750 home at the current daily average mortgage rate of 6.85% as of July 11. This represents an increase of $22,500 in purchasing power compared to April, when the average mortgage rate was 7.5%, allowing them to affo...

Homebuilders are still building about 1 million single-family homes a year.

One-third of single-family homes for sale are newly built, report finds. Here's what buyers need to know About 33.4% of single-family homes available for sale in the first quarter were newly built, almost double from pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report by Redfin, a real estate brokerage site.

Hold onto your designer shades: The founder of Oakley just unloaded his Malibu megamansion for a staggering $210 million, smashing all previous California real estate records.

Oakley founder sells Malibu mansion for a breathtaking $210M — setting a new record for California Eyewear mogul James Jannard, who started Oakley in 1975, is laughing all the way to the bank after buying the place for $75 million in 2012, according to real estate records reviewed by the Los Angeles Times, which was first to report on the sale.

The amount of debt you already owe is a factor in every mortgage application.

How Do Credit Cards Impact Your Mortgage Application? Qualifying for a mortgage is hard enough amongst high home prices and interest rates. But these high costs mean that qualifying for the best possible rate is more important than ever. While many factors go into the approval process, your credit card use is part of the equation—and you’ll want to...

You might have a slightly different setup than me and that’s okay. I’ll try and explain it so you can set it up with whatever system you’re using.

8 Doorbell Automation Ideas – How to Set Up If you just watched the video thanks for supporting the channel! I’m going to show you how I have these automations set up in my home. You might have a slightly different setup than me and that’s okay. I’ll try and explain it so you can set it up with whatever system you’re using.

Not all home renovations offer the same returns on investment.

These home remodeling projects offer the highest return on investment in history, report finds Forget a designer chef’s kitchen, the top projects promising the greatest returns in resale value are mostly related to a home’s curb appeal, according to Zonda’s recent cost vs. value report.

Pennsylvania is cracking down on residential wholesale transactions, better known as house flippers.

New Pa. law cracks down on wholesale real estate house flippers On July 8, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill that will protect homeowners and require anyone who conducts residential wholesaling to have a real estate license.

Award-winning actor Jason Bateman was spotted house hunting in downtown Manhattan, and one of the spots he toured was this stylish Tribeca loft.

Jason Bateman eyed this stylish NYC penthouse with an eye-catching staircase The star of shows from “Little House on the Prairie,” when he was a child actor, to “Arrested Development” and “Ozark,” Bateman also co-hosts the popular podcast “Smartless” with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes. Guests have ranged from President Biden to Larry David.

This guide will walk you through everything from assessing your current setup to installation and integration, ensuring a smooth transition to a smart, automated system.

How to Automate Your Garage Door Tired of manually dealing with your garage door every day? Automating your garage door isn’t just about convenience; it’s also about enhancing security and efficiency. This guide will walk you through everything from assessing your current setup to installation and integration, ensuring a smooth...

Before listing their homes (or refinancing), sellers should understand the concept behind a fair appraisal.

4 Tips to Ensure Sellers Get Market Value In a perfect world, we will all buy low and sell high. In some places, home prices have increased by 47% since the start of the 2020 pandemic, meaning many should definitely be able to sell high. Unfortunately, not all appraisals have kept up with such fast-rising values. As a result, some homeowner...

The Nets’ primary offensive threat plunked down $5.99 million for a Tribeca bachelor pad, according to city property records.

Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges bought a $6M NYC loft in a flash auction The handsome co-op at 110 Franklin St. is a roomy 5,228-square-foot, ground-floor duplex that comes with four bedrooms, 3½ baths and 625 square feet of private outdoor space. It’s all in a building that dates to 1861 with a cast-iron base and a brownstone facade, crowned with a stone cornice.

Your home—whether it’s your dream home or far from it—is where lifelong memories are made.

5 Ways to Love Your Home, Even If It’s Not Your Dream Home There’s nothing new about Instagram- and Pinterest-perfect homes overtaking our social feeds, and the flood of inspiration is always welcome. Imagery of ideal homes can spark ideas for how to tailor your own space to feel like a true reflection of your style. But these "ideal homes" can also have ...

Stacked appliances in a laundry room are a fantastic space-saving solution, especially in smaller homes or apartments.

24 Best Stacked Laundry Room Ideas for Small Spaces Struggling to make the most of a tiny laundry area? You’re not alone! In this blog post, we’ve rounded up 24 of the best stacked laundry room ideas for small spaces to help you maximize functionality and style.