The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808) passed through the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent and without amendments late Saturday. The legislation gained approval from the U.S. House of Representatives earlier in June. The legislation is designed to enact a national prohibition on the misuse of trigger leads. Under this act, companies are prohibited from making credit offers unless the...

Mortgage rates fell 0.18% last week, breaking below the key threshold of 6.64%. Why is this important? Because in the last three years, when mortgage rates fell from 6.64% to 6%, housing demand has improved. Now the question is: can rates go lower? 10-year yield and mortgage rates In my 2025 forecast, I anticipated the following ranges: Mortgage rates between 5.75% and 7.25% The 10-year yield...

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Fancy some armchair travel? Tour this collection of homes with views out over sparkling blue water. From a coast guard’s cottage on the Cornwall, England, coast to a Mediterranean villa in Marseilles, France, these homes all have one thing in common: expansive views of the...

Your outdoor space has the potential to feel like a natural extension of your home — ideal for relaxing, entertaining or simply unwinding in the fresh air. If your yard feels a bit uninspired, it might be time for a refresh or a redesign. We tapped six landscape pros to share tips for making an...

There’s a new resort-style estate in North Pinecrest with fresh, beautiful interiors — and a price tag — you won’t forget. Listed for $18 million, Casa Piedra is the personal passion project of Derek and Lisa Gonzalez, the power couple behind GOAT Hospitality Group. Set on nearly an acre of land just south of Miami, the home draws inspiration from some of the most design-forward destinations on...

In a private, gated enclave on Florida’s Treasure Coast, a newly completed oceanfront home is raising the bar with its hurricane-ready design. Listed for $25 million, the striking residence sits along 126 feet of direct Atlantic frontage in the exclusive Ocean Pearl community of Vero Beach. Perched nearly 17 feet above sea level and over-engineered from the ground up, the two-story fortress offers...

A landmark from another era — and one of Ojai’s most culturally significant estates — is now up for grabs. The Acacia Mansion, a 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival gem with unmistakable Moorish details and a guest list that reads like a who’s who of 20th-century intellectuals, has just hit the market for $3.995 million. Tucked into the heart of Meiners Oaks on a gated 0.83-acre corner lot, this...