realtor.com It sounds like an oxymoron, but jumbo bungalows do exist. These darling dwellings of over 2,000 square feet feature Craftsman detailing just like their cozy smaller sibs—there’s just more space to spread out. These big bungalows expand on the notion that a bungalow should have only two or three bedrooms. They’re ideal for a […] Continue reading →

saravuth-photohut/iStock Here’s a home mystery we’ll bet will leave you either sweating in fear or scratching your head: Why would a refrigerator explode? It seems far-fetched, yet in West Palm Beach, FL, Mark Ligondie recently woke to a huge kaboom in his kitchen. When he rushed in to see what had happened, he found his family’s 4-month-old fridge […] Continue reading →

realtor.com If you like it, we suggest you put an offer on it. Topping the charts this week as the most popular home on realtor.com® is the childhood residence of megastar Beyoncé. The future singer/songwriter/actress/record producer/dancer spent her early years in this humble Houston home. The connection to Queen Bey caused the Beyhive to buzz for this […] Continue reading →

iStock; realtor.com Remember when Mom told you never to speak to strangers? Well, all that goes straight out the window when it comes time to sell your house—after all, you have little choice but to invite anyone claiming interest in your precious abode inside. It’s too bad some of those individuals may have nefarious intentions. […] Continue reading →

realtor.com On the market for $29.9 million, a mountain retreat in Aspen, CO, is this week’s most expensive new listing on realtor.com®. Dubbed “The Ponds,” for the body of water on the 2.45-acre property, it last changed hands in 2008 for $20.75 million. The home features views of Aspen Mountain, and a gorgeous outdoor area with a […] Continue reading →

Katrina Wittkamp for The Wall Street Journal Want to know what it takes to sell a luxury home in a softening market? Ask Anh-Tuan and April Truong. In the fall, Dr. Truong, a cosmetic surgeon, and Ms. Truong, a stay-at-home mother to their two children, sold their 3,200-square-foot townhome in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood for […] Continue reading →

realtor.com Going into the new year, just about everyone has heard the big news: The real estate market is slowing down. Crazy annual price spikes are waning, more properties are hitting the market, and there are fewer buyers to compete with. Everyone is wondering what that means for 2019. Will all long-frustrated, aspiring homeowners finally be able […] Continue reading →

istock/Motortion Over on Instagram you’ll find a lot of cute selfies and gorgeously designed homes—as well as a whole lot of incredible messes. That’s right, many Instagrammers are aware that their house is in shambles—and hashtag it as such. And so if you care to search, you’ll find #messybedroom, #messybathroom, #messykitchen, and beyond. And so, […] Continue reading →

istock; realtor.com The new year offers the ideal opportunity for change. Whether it’s a new climate, new job, or new school district you’re after, you also might want to consider one crucial new element—a home’s construction. New homes offer numerous benefits for homeowners—from the latest and greatest in green building techniques to modern amenities and […] Continue reading →