Amazon, Google, Microsoft Are Among Tech Giants Promising That Homeowners Won’t Pay Higher Electric Bills for Data Centers

President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new pledge from some of the nation’s biggest tech companies, promising that homeowners won't foot the bill for power-hungry AI data centers. Under the deal released on Wednesday, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI agreed to "build,

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jordan’s $10 Million Former Mansion Is Taken Off the Market—Over a Year After Being Offered Up for Rent

NBA legend Michael Jordan's former Chicago mansion has been taken off the market—and Airbnb—after its new owner spent more than a year trying to secure a tenant for the iconic property, having previously offered up the dwelling as a luxury timeshare. The property famously spent 13 years languishing

Do You Need Preapproval to Make an Offer on a House?

If you’re ready to buy a home, you may be wondering: do you actually need a preapproval letter before submitting an offer? It’s a common question — especially in fast-moving markets where timing matters. The short answer is yes, you can technically make an offer without mortgage preapproval. There’s

4 States Where Your Tax Refund Could Be Delayed in 2026

Taxpayers, be warned: Your state tax refunds could be delayed this year. The Trump administration has touted that taxpayers, particularly homeowners, will see a sizeable refund this year after enacting several new tax breaks.  Early tax reporting has seen refunds average $2,290, up nearly 11% from t