'Darth Vader House' hits Houston market, on sale for $4.3 million
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
New homeowner finds Jenga blocks holding up bathroom fixture
A new homeowner recently shared a video to social media after she discovered that the previous owners apparently used game pieces to prop up a fixture in the bathroom.
Man goes over 20 years without paying mortgage, evading evictions along the way
A man has been avoiding eviction from his home for more than two decades after making only one mortgage payment and repeatedly battling banks and realtors in court. By skipping out on payments and interest, Guramrit Hanspal has reportedly saved more than $440,000 over the past 23 years.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Pritzker announces Request for Proposals for sale of the Thompson Center
Illinois is accepting proposals for the sale of Chicago's iconic James R. Thompson Center.
Illinois among US states with highest property taxes in 2020: report
Owning a home comes at a cost, but some properties are more taxing than others.
PICS: House with hidden human-sized vault creeps out social media
Most homes don’t feature vaults large enough to keep a person inside. A real estate listing for a house in Kentucky is making waves on social media for having a unique feature.
Italian town selling homes — some fully furnished — for $12,000 with negotiable sale price
Latronico, a quaint town in southern Italy with thermal spas, hiking and mountaintop views, is hoping to give new life to some of its old homes.
Illinois town named best place to settle down for first-time homebuyers
A town in Illinois is the best place to settle down for first-time homeowners, according to a new report.
Chicago exodus to suburbs in full swing, real estate broker says
The exodus to the suburbs is in full swing in Chicago, according to a local real estate broker who noted on “Varney & Co.” on Tuesday that homes in the suburbs have been getting multiple offers, cash offers and offers over the asking price.
Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
Donald Trump Jr. buys mansion 20 miles from Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, are now Florida homeowners after buying a $10 million mansion about 20 miles away from former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
Couple buys Riverside dream home, but seller refuses to move out in eviction moratorium loophole
When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.
'You gotta be prepared to move quickly': Houses flying off the market in Chicago, suburbs
In the Chicago area, people are struggling to buy homes. Real estate experts say because people have been stuck inside all year, so many families are looking to up-size.
Looking to sell and buy a house simultaneously? What you need to know
If you’re planning to sell and buy a house at the same time, it’s important to understand your financial situation and time the transactions just right.