Single-Family Home Construction Slows in April as Builders Grapple With Rising Rates

Construction activity on new single-family homes fell nationwide in April, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Thursday. Single-family housing starts in April were a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 930,000 last month, down 9% from March, the Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urb

Spring Housing Market Defies the Odds as Contract Signings Hit 4-Year High: These Midwest Markets Lead the Way

Despite economic uncertainty and the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, the spring housing market continues to gain surprising traction, buoyed by a surge in fresh listings and contract signings.   Economists at Realtor.com® analyzed housing data from the first four months of 2026 to gauge

‘Shahs of Sunset’ Star Reza Farahan Reveals Why He’s Given Up His Life of Luxury To Move Into an ‘Embarrassing Old-Lady House’ in the Valley

“Shahs of Sunset” star Reza Farahan is forgoing his flashy ways to forge his own real estate empire in California’s San Fernando Valley, where he has taken up residence in a rustic dwelling he describes as an "old lady house" so he can earn a lucrative income by renting out his much more luxurious a

The Double-Wide Park Slope Mansion With an Elevator and an Alex Katz

When the gallerist Lillian Heidenberg moved into her Park Slope brownstone, in 2018, she covered up a wood-burning fireplace — heresy, in some circles. In her defense, there are still 11 others. “I didn’t miss the one,” she says. More »