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Two homes have gone viral for surviving the Palisades Fire, which scorched over 40,000 acres and destroyed 12,000 homes since last Tuesday. 
What Happens to Your Mortgage and Property Tax When You Lose Your Home in a Natural Disaster?
If your house has been damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster, you will still have financial responsibilities. Here's a quick guide. 
Real Estate Developer's Newly Completed $40M Malibu Mansion Destroyed by LA Wildfires
The real estate developer spent $27 million to purchase and remodel the Malibu mansion that he spent the last three years renovating. 
Here's the Minimum Income You Need To Afford a Typical Starter Home With a 7% Mortgage Rate in the US
The analysis considers homes affordable if it does not require more than 30% of the household income to cover monthly home payments. 
LA Wildfire Victims Face Massive Price Gouging As Some Landlords Demand Twice the Rental Price
In some cases, landlords increased their asking prices by up to 75% after the wildfires began last Tuesday. 
Do Peel-And-Stick Tiles Actually Work? Here's What You Should Know
Are you looking for budget-friendly ways to change the look of your house? Try out peel-and-stick tiles. 
Oppenheim Group To Offer Free Real Estate Assistance to Families Displaced by LA Wildfires: 'We Will Help You Find a Place'
The brokerage will offer free real estate representation to victims of the LA wildfires. Commissions paid by victims who lost their homes would also be credited. 10 Celebrities Who Lost Their Homes in the Devastating LA Wildfires
The fires have collectively burned over 35,000 acres of land and destroyed more than 10,000 structures since the first blaze erupted Tuesday. 
Real Estate Guide: 7 Steps on Buying an Abandoned Home
Are you thinking of buying an abandoned home? Here's a step-by-step overview of the typical process you'll go through if you decide to purchase an abandoned property. 
Americans Had To Spend 41.8% of Their Income To Afford a Typical Home in 2024, Study Finds
To comfortably afford a home last year, Americans needed to earn at least $116,782, the study noted. 
Walter White's Home From 'Breaking Bad' Now up for Sale for $4 Million
The house was famously featured in Season 3 of Breaking Bad, particularly in the scene where Walter White tossed a pizza onto the roof. 
US Gov't Sues Warren Buffett's Maryville Lending Firm for Issuing Mortgages to Borrowers Burdened by Debt
The firm was accused of providing mortgage loans to people who could not afford the payments, including a family that already had 33 debts in collection. 
Developers Apologize After Accidentially Demolishing House Where AC/DC Got Together
The house, listed on the National Trust List of Historic Homes in 2013, was quietly bulldozed to make way for a $28 million residential site. 
Real Estate Tips: What Is a Quitclaim Deed and When Do You Need One?
Are you planning on transferring your property to someone else? Here's why you could or could not use a quitclaim deed. 
US Housing Affordability Unlikely To Improve Until Prices Fall 40%, Wages Increase 70%: Expert
November data showed the median sales price of a typical home in the US rising to over $430,000, marking a 5.4% increase year over year. 
5 Home Improvements That Won't Add Value to Your Home
Are you looking to increase your home value? Avoid these five home improvement projects. 
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Montecito Mansion Now Valued at $29M
The couple purchased the nine-bedroom mansion for $14.65 million in June 2020 after stepping down from their royal duties. 
Bill Cosby Faces Foreclosure on Manhattan Townhouses After Defaulting on Over $20M Loans
The disgraced actor is accused of defaulting on two loans, a $17.5 million loan and a $4.2 million loan on two Manhattan townhouses. 
US Housing Supply Hit Four-Year High - But Only Because Homes Are Failing To Find Buyers
The number of listed homes that sat on the market for at least 60 days without going under contract rose to 54.5% in November. 
The Secret to Bringing the Parisian Interior Design Trend Into Your Home
Are you looking to incorporate Parisian design into your home? Here's a quick guide into this interior design trend. 
6 Ways To Keep Yourself Safe From Real Estate Scams in 2025
Keep yourself from falling victim to real estate scams by taking these six steps. 
5 Best Insider Tips on Managing Successful Vacation Rentals
Are you planning on becoming a short-term rental owner? Here are some tips to help you manage a successful vacation rental business. 
Year in Review: The Best of Realty Today 2024
The year is coming to a close. Here are some of the best standout stories and insights from Realty Today throughout 2024. 
4 Last-Minute New Year Home Preparations To Set a Positive Tone for 2025
Before the year ends, it's important to prepare your home to help bring more positive energy in. Here are some last-minute preparation ideas. 
Late US President Jimmy Carter Was a Staunch Advocate for Affordable Homes, Decent Housing
After leaving the White House, Jimmy Carter partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build or repair more than 4,400 homes in the US and other countries. 
US Homelessness Jumps 18% Amid Affordability Crisis, Rising Number of Asylum Seekers
There were more than 770,000 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January of this year alone. 
Want To Have Jeff Bezos as Your Neighbor? You Can Live Next Door for $200M, But House Not Included
The 1.84-acre lot is located on the private, gated community of Indian Creek, known to many as the "Billionaire Bunker." 
'Call Her Daddy' Host Buys Parents a New Home Following $125M Deal with SiriusXM
Alex Cooper revealed the news in a Christmas Day episode of "Call Her Daddy." The home is still under renovation and will be move-in ready sometime in 2025. 
These 3 Housing Markets Will See Plummeting Home Values by 2029
The values of homes in some markets could plummet due to a decline in population and an oversupply of homes, among a number of other factors. 
Staging Secrets That Sell: How to Make Your Home Irresistible
Selling a home can be challenging, but knowing how to effectively stage your home can significantly shorten the property's time on the market.
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Oppenheim Group To Offer Free Real Estate Assistance To Families Displaced By LA Wildfires: 'We Will Help You Find A Place'
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US Housing Affordability Unlikely To Improve Until Prices Fall 40%, Wages Increase 70%: Expert
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Meghan Markle And Prince Harry's Montecito Mansion Now Valued At $29M
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US Housing Supply Hit Four-Year High - But Only Because Homes Are Failing To Find Buyers
