2026

Seattle suburb’s priciest home asks $28M, has views of Lake Washington, Mount Rainier and Bellevue

Most luxury homes are built around one big view. This newly completed estate in Medina, Washington, manages to collect four. From nearly every room, the outlook shifts between Lake Washington, Meydenbauer Bay, the Bellevue skyline and Mount Rainier — an unusually broad panorama made possible in part by the sheer width of the property. The current owner spent years assembling three contiguous...

‘America’s Next Top Model’ star Jay Manuel lists sleek $4.7M Connecticut home with a skylit gym

Jay Manuel is putting his striking Connecticut home on the market. The creative director and makeup artist, best known for his years on America’s Next Top Model, has listed his modern retreat in Wilton for $4.695 million. Set on 2.6 landscaped acres at 300 Sturges Ridge Road, the five-bedroom home spans nearly 8,000 square feet and backs onto protected open space, giving the property considerably...

5 New Laundry Rooms Packed With Personality (5 photos)

Color and pattern can go a long way toward giving a laundry room a sense of personality. In these five projects, designers used everything from pink and blue-green cabinetry to handmade checkerboard tile, graphic wallpaper and a salvaged soapstone sink to reflect each homeowner’s style....

Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist (13 photos)

Fall is a good time to take care of big home repair projects before shorter days (and in many areas, ice and snow) make outdoor work too difficult. And if you do live in an area with cold winters, take some time this fall to boost energy efficiency throughout your home and prevent damage from...

U.S. Mortgage Rates Hit 7.28 Percent in October, a 3-Year High

Iran War Fuels Added Inflation and Mortgage Rate Pressure According to Freddie Mac, U.S. mortgage rates surged to their highest level in nearly three years on October 1, 2026, adding fresh pressure to a housing market already constrained by elevated borrowing costs and weakening demand. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 7.28% on Thursday, up from 7.03% a week earlier and 6.34% a year...

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