Stop Paying More for Home Insurance Than Property Taxes—If You Can 

The cost of living is reaching its peak—and for some homeowners, one line on their budget is superseding all others. New data from LendingTree finds that in 15 U.S. states, home insurance costs exceed property taxes. “Insurance used to be an afterthought in the homebuying process for most shoppers,”

Housing Week Ahead: Market Clock, Rate Volatility, and New Home Sales To Watch

The upcoming week brings a lighter schedule for national economic data but a busy lineup of new research from the Realtor.com® economics team. On Tuesday, the team releases the second-quarter 2026 Market Clock, which tracks whether buyers or sellers hold the upper hand in specific regions. Midweek r

Restored 1678 First Period Estate Offers a Truly ‘Authentic’ Glimpse Into the Past

An "irreplaceable opportunity" to buy a historical First Period estate with its own ell and an antique barn has been brought to the market in Massachusetts, where it is offering an "authentic glimpse into early New England life," as well as the chance to take on stewardship of one of the country's o

Trash to Treasure: How Earthships Evolved From Radical Recycling Experiment to Off-Grid Luxury

Earthship homes have gone by many names: "Star Wars" houses, hobbit huts, and even tin can shacks. But in recent years they have become better known as being among the more luxurious and unique off-grid retreats money can buy. Built from natural and recycled materials, the self-sustaining dwellings