Auction.com, the nation’s largest online platform for distressed real estate sales, recently reported that demand for homes sold at auction began to decline late in the second quarter of 2024 even as the available supply of foreclosed homes also contracted. Proprietary data from the California-based company, which accounts for nearly 50% of all U.S. properties sold at foreclosure auction, showed that...

Older Americans are increasingly being caught up in elaborate scams designed by perpetrators to drain them of their retirement savings, with the detail and scale of such scams sometimes requiring the intervention of federal law enforcement. This is according to an investigative report published this week by the The New York Times. Subjects of interviews were “ensnared in scams that could be so...

Stock up on essentials without breaking the bank. Better Homes & Gardens / Tyler Roeland It’s no surprise that Amazon is a gold mine for marked down must-haves and discounted goodies. The massive retailer constantly cycles through deals on anything from home goods like bed sheets to gardening tools and everything in between, and though Amazon Prime Day has long passed, you can still score...

Flip burgers and grab pasta with ease. Better Homes & Gardens / Alli Waataja Kitchen tongs are your best friend in the kitchen. They help you flip burgers, grab pasta, and serve food safely and efficiently. But with so many different tongs available, how do you choose the best pair?To help you make an informed decision, we researched and consulted with experts to come up with a list of the...

Hustle to your nearest TJ’s location to grab this uber-snackable treat before it’s gone. ' title='Trader Joe's Mocha Latte Pretzels bag with pretzels scattered around next to two latte mugs'> Trader Joe's Trader Joe’s is back with another new hit product for shoppers to enjoy. In fact, this is a sweet treat that’s been much anticipated by many Trader Joe’s fans—because customers...

It's the simple pleasures in life. LauriPatterson // Getty Images Paris, the host of the 2024 Summer Olympics, is known for its rich culture, history, fashion, and, of course, its French cuisine. While Paris has shown up and shown out for the Olympics with the first opening ceremony not in a stadium, light shows on the Eiffel Tower, and competition venues in front of breathtaking views. While all...

It’s crafted by the same brand that makes Team USA’s iconic Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms, after all. Semen Salivanchuk / Getty Images The Summer Olympics are here, and for the ninth time, Ralph Lauren has dressed the U.S. competitors in his All-American designs, including jeans, a navy blazer with white and blue piping that’s emblazoned with the iconic Polo logo, a blue and white...

Hotel investments account for 40 percent of all commercial transactions in Japan Global property consultant CBRE reported this week that Japan's commercial real estate transaction volume for Q2 2024 decreased by 25% year-over-year to JPY 663.0 billion. Significant hotel transactions boosted the sector's acquisition volume to JPY 280.0 billion, which is about 2.6 times the volume recorded in the same...

With just over two weeks to go until the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement will require agents to have a signed buyer representation agreement prior to taking a client on a home tour, Zillow has released 24 state-specific versions of the touring agreement it released roughly three months ago. According to Zillow, the state-specific agreements cover 80%...

Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana., and a coalition of eight other Republican U.S. Senators are taking aim at energy-efficiency standards for new housing construction, citing the additional costs they would add to the purchase of new homes. In April, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) settled on the new standards for the construction of new...