When Amy Zachmeyer, 41, bought her midcentury, 2-bedroom Houston home for $185,000, it was a fixer upper — but she still felt good about the investment. “It has been really important to me to own a home,” she said. Her parents rented and moved around growing up. She spent most of middle and high school … Read more
Q: We purchased our first home late last year. We have been getting notices in the mail telling us that our real estate taxes were not paid. We called the tax collector and were informed that we owed property taxes for the entire year, even though we only lived there for a few months. Is … Read more
The entrepreneur behind the Miracle Mop has listed her home in Nissequogue. Joy Mangano’s estate is on the market for $14 million, confirmed listing agent Kyle Roskot of The Agency. The property, called Swan Manor, consists of 9 acres and three structures: The main house, a guest house and a three-car detached garage with an additional … Read more
Q: My boyfriend and I want to move in together but cannot find an affordable rental that allows pets. With interest rates and prices inching down, we are thinking about buying a starter home. We both have good jobs and strong credit. My mom reads your column and suggested I ask if this is a … Read more
When it comes to luxury homes, discerning buyers are no longer satisfied with just square footage and prime locations. They seek spaces that redefine comfort and sophistication, offering amenities tailored to modern lifestyles. From technology integration to wellness-focused designs, here are the most sought-after amenities in today’s high-end residences. Smart Home Technology In the digital … Read more
Thinking About Investing In Real Estate For The First Time? Read This First! getty Investing in real estate feels more like a dream than a reality for many people right now. With cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami being more expensive than ever, the days of starter homes are over. As people rent … Read more
The current balance in the LOCCS system, according to a record reviewed by WIRED, is over $100 billion—money Congress has approved for HUD projects but which has yet to be drawn down. Much of this money has been earmarked to cover disaster assistance and community development work, a source at the agency says. Normally, those … Read more