October 2024

A pair of top-producing agents are returning to Coldwell Banker Realty. On Wednesday, the brokerage announced that Leominster, Massachusetts-based Lynn Walsh and Charlotte-based Victoria Speer are coming back to the firm. Walsh departed Coldwell Banker Realty in April 2024 to join Lamacchia Realty, but she recently made the decision to return. “I’m very excited to be back and working with my...

In its race against other brokerages to add agents, eXp Realty has scored big in California. Prime Real Estate Team is leaving the white-label brokerage Side and taking its 21 agents to eXp. Led by the wife-and-husband team of Angelica Galeana Yost and Robert Yost, the team serves the Sacramento and Folsom areas of Northern California. Robert Yost is a 19-year veteran in real estate, and Angelica...

Beverly Hills may be home to some of the most expensive and opulent real estate in the world, but every now and then, we stumble upon a listing that trades luxury for character—and offers a glimpse into Beverly Hills’ vast cultural legacy, which more often than not takes a backseat to the Hollywood spotlight. In the foothills of Benedict Canyon, tucked away on a knoll at the end of a cul-de-sac and...

Identify common water odors, including rotten eggs and wet dog, and discover how to fix these issues. Getty Images / Kseniya Ovchinnikova Few things are more off-putting than taking a drink of water or washing dishes only to encounter a foul odor. Given that we use water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and bathing, it’s wise to be concerned if your home's water starts to smell. Depending on the...

The actress, host of ‘Searching for Mexico’, and cookbook author shares the ingredients she swears by, from her favorite spices to top tortillas. Matt Armendariz Long before she became an actress, Eva Longoria found creative fulfillment through cooking. “I think the kitchen is an incredibly creative space,” says Eva, who grew up on her parents’ Texas ranch, eating and cooking from the...

Learn how to use this all-natural product around your home to polish furniture, clean pots, make crafts, and more. Andy Lyons While honey might taste better, the other product bees produce—beeswax—is just as useful. Beeswax is an extremely versatile substance because it is hydrating, durable, and insoluble in water. Because of these characteristics, beeswax is used in many commercial products...

A citrus tree expert reveals how to grow a lemon tree in a pot, including getting the plant to produce fruit. Ted Betz Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being hard to grow, I would say lemons are a six,” says Matthew Fleming, lead horticulturist for tropical plants at the Smithsonian Gardens. Fleming cares for the potted citrus and...

These tips will help you create a festive outdoor space for Halloween while keeping animals safe. Jason Donnelly Decorating yards with pumpkins, lights, and seasonal displays is a beloved fall tradition. But whether you're creating a cozy autumn atmosphere or a spooky Halloween scene, some decorations can be harmful to wildlife. Here are five tips for decorating your yard this fall to make it both...

Total reconstruction cost value for these homes could exceed $174 billion According to new data from CoreLogic, an estimated 500,000 residential properties in the greater Tampa Bay and Sarasota metro areas are at risk of storm surge flooding due to Hurricane Milton. The total reconstruction cost value (RCV) for these homes is estimated at $123 billion. This projection assumes that Hurricane Milton will...

Ginnie Mae has taken a far more active role in the reverse mortgage industry over the past two years, stemming from the failure of a major industry lender that threatened liquidity for other major players in the space. The government-owned company has long overseen the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) program, through which reverse mortgages are securitized and sold to...