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Trump won another four years in the White House after a hotly contested presidential race---with his comes questions about how he could improve the US housing market. 
Tom Ford Buys $104M London Mansion in Biggest Property Deal in UK This Year
The London mansion is said to be located in the posh Chelsea neighborhood near Hyde Park and the north bank of the River Thames. 
Renter Households Grew Three Times Faster Than Homeowners Amid Rising Homebuying Costs
Median asking rents only grew 0.6% in September whereas home prices rose by 6% in the same period. The share of renter households in the United States has grown at thrice the rate of homeowner households amid rising costs of home buying, according to a new report. 
Is Buying a Home After the Election a Good Decision? Here’s What Experts Say
If you're unsure about whether to purchase a home following the 2024 election, here are some tips from real estate experts. 
5 Designer-Approved Holiday Decorating Tips for 2024
The Christmas holidays are just around the corner. It's now time to start decorating your home for the season. Here are some designer-approved tips. 
First-Time US Homebuyers Are Now Older Than Ever as Houses Become ‘Wildly Unaffordable'
The median age of first-time homebuyers in 2024 has risen to 38 years old from last year's 35 due to the worsening housing affordability crisis in the US. 
Japan’s Cheap ‘Akiya’ Homes Attracting Foreign Buyers, Experts Warn of Potential Pitfalls
Akiyas, or abandoned houses in Japan, can sell for less than $10,000. The low prices are now attracting foreign buyers from countries where the cost of homeownership are soaring. 
Most Home Buyers Won’t Return to the Housing Market Until Mortgage Rates Drop to 4%
The survey found that only 4% of homebuyers in the US would consider purchasing a house at a mortgage rate of 6%. 
Home Design Tips: How To Choose the Perfect Grout Color
Choosing the right grout color can affect the overall aesthetics of your room. Here's a quick guide for you. 
3 Things You Should Never Say to Your Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home
Get the most out of your partnership with a real estate agent by avoiding saying these three things. 
A Comprehensive Guide on Buying a Foreclosed Home
Are you planning on buying a foreclosed home? Here's a guide to purchasing a foreclosed property and avoiding any potential pitfalls. 
Buying a House Soon? Here’s How To Find out if Someone Died on the Property
To help you make a well-informed decision, here are ways to find out the history of the property you're eyeing---including whether any deaths occured on the lot. 
Salt and Coffee: The Hidden Trick To Keeping Your Fridge From Smelling Awful
Does your fridge have a musty odor? Try this simple trick to get rid of the smell. Have you ever opened the fridge and were just completely caught off guard by that yucky, musty smell? Sometimes, leftovers or old fruits can make the fridge smell strange. 
5 Popular Interior Design Trends You Will Love in 2025
Next year's home decor will be more focused on creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional. Here are some interior design ideas that reflect this. 
Can Trump Stop ‘Insanity’ in the US Housing Market? This Real Estate Tycoon Thinks So
Grant Cordone claims Trump can pressure the Federal Reserve so the US would have the "lowest interest rate in the world." 
Kanye West Buys $35M Beverly Hills Mansion After Failed Renovation of Malibu ‘Bomb Shelter'
The rapper bought a 20,000-square-foot megamansion on a nearly seven-acre land inside the North Beverly Park neighborhood. 
Douglas Elliman Realty Fires President Scott Durkin Amid Concerns About Sexually Charged Company Culture: Report
Durkin stepped into the role last week after former president Howard Lorber suddenly retired from his position. 
US Housing Market Nearing a ‘Vicious Cycle’ Amid Worsening Affordability Crisis
More than 31.3% of American households were cost-burdened last year, which means they spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs. 
Avatar Actor Sam Worthington, Wife Accused of Trashing Rented Loft, Wrecking $115,000 Charles Gwathmey Table
The couple's former landlord, Eric Steel, is now seeking $300,000 for damages to the Chelsea loft. 
September Home Sales Dropped To Lowest Level in 14 Years Amid High Mortgage Rates, Lack of Options
Home sales fell by 1% in September, lagging in three of the four major regions in the US. Sales of previously owned homes fell by 1% in September compared to August, marking the lowest level recorded since at least October 2010. 
5 Ways to Feng Shui Your Home for the Halloween
Ensure the Halloween does not bring negative energy into your home by following these Feng Shui tips this season. 
$1M Hunting Lodge Where Alex Murdaugh Killed Wife, Son Undergoes Extensive Renovations by New Owner
Murdaugh killed his family at the hunting lodge due to pressures he was facing for decades of financial crimes. 
House Judiciary Panel Subpoenas Biden-Harris Administration Over Taxpayer-Subsidized Homes for Illegal Immigrants
The House Judiciary Committee is compelling the administration to provide information on its spending on a taxpayer-subsidized program that houses illegal immigrants in the US. 
Billionaire Investors Behind Rising Housing Costs, Homelessness in the US: Study
A report suggested that real estate investors are scooping up affordable properties and turning them into short-term rentals or keeping them vacant. This drives up prices in the housing market. 
Biden Administration Will Award $250M for the Development of Affordable Housing Units, Community Facilities
The program is expected to result in 26,400 affordable housing units across the United States. The Biden administration will award $250 million to developers to create nearly 30,000 units of affordable housing across the country. 
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s $68 Million Mansion Still Up for Sale 100 Days After Initial Listing
The couple purchased their marital mansion in May 2023 for $60.8 million. The pair listed it for sale at the start of their divorce. 
Down Payments Now Dropping From Historic Highs, Giving US Homebuyers Relief
The average down payment fell to $30,300 in the third quarter, saving buyers $2,400. Down payments on a home in the United States fell in the third quarter of this year, giving hopeful buyers much-needed relief. 
Qatari Government Buys NYC Condo for $9.8M, Further Expanding Its Real Estate Portfolio
The property spans 2,600 square feet and lists the name of Qatar's prime minister in the documents. 
3 Reasons Why Mortgage Rates Are Still Going up After the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut: Report
Mortgage rates averaged 6.08% in the week after the Fed cut its interest rate. It has since risen to 6.44%. 
Billy Joel Finally Finds Buyer for Florida Mansion for $42M After Cutting Asking Price by $22M
Billy Joel initially listed his mansion with an asking price of $64.9 million in 2022. He slashed the price numerous times after failing to find a buyer.
