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Stories to watch in 2026: New Jersey looks at 'mansion tax' effects

How much revenue is it bringing in? Are sellers raising asking prices to make up for it?

Video: Many hands make lights work and a Richmond-area neighborhood shine for the holidays

Residents in this Virginia enclave compete for awards and display acts of kindness.

Podcast: Las Vegas underground house blends Cold War survival with retro style

In this episode of 'Every Home Has a Story,' hear about the visionary behind the hidden estate near The Strip, the former bunker's dramatic design details and why this subterranean retreat has become a cultural icon.

Stories to watch in 2026: Seattle mayor-elect pushes for union-built housing and against rental 'junk fees'

Katie Wilson also wants to 'clamp down' on private equity firms snapping up homes across the city.

Christmas, Florida: Come for the postmark, stay for Swampy and the vibe

From the post office to the craft fair, the holiday season brings the tiny town to life.

This Sarasota student's dream home — a houseboat — will tug at your heartstrings

Florida fifth grader channels his love of time spent with Dad to win 2025 art contest.

Want a remodel before next year’s holiday season? Pros share what to keep in mind.

Homeowners might want to reach out soon, they say.

Investment firm snaps up three manufactured home neighborhoods in eastern North Carolina

Realm wants to have a portfolio of more than 1,000 sites across the Southeast in the next three years.

From Michigan to Sarasota, the growing appeal of a home away from home

Of the top 20 counties with the highest percentages of second homes, Florida sports seven, National Association of Realtors reports

Federal government can boost homeownership with these four strategies, policy group says

One suggestion calls for the government to lend directly to buyers.