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In 1993, buyers paid $490,000 for Kurt Weill’s former 5.5-acre New York estate; after 33 years of restoration, the 1880 property is now asking $1.995 million

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In 1993, buyers paid $490,000 for Kurt Weill’s former 5.5-acre New York estate; after 33 years of restoration, the 1880 property is now asking $1.995 million

A 5.5-acre historic country estate in New City, New York, once home to famous German composer Kurt Weill and actress Lotte Lenya, is now for sale for $1.995 million. Known as Brook House, the property at 116 South Mountain Road was bought by its current owners in 1993 for $490,000. Over the last 33 years, … Read more

Buying a home in 2026? What US buyers should know about mortgage rates and loan costs

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US homebuyers in 2026 need to understand mortgage rates, costs and loan types before buying a home. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

A mortgage is a loan that helps people buy a home without paying the full price upfront. The home itself acts as collateral for the loan. This means the lender has a legal claim on the property until the mortgage is fully paid. US homebuyers in 2026 need to understand mortgage rates, costs and loan … Read more

In 1966, a Marin County home was completed and its buyers never left; 60 years later, after one final renovation, it is on the market for the first time at $3.295 million

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In 1966, a Marin County home was completed and its buyers never left; 60 years later, after one final renovation, it is on the market for the first time at $3.295 million

A four-bedroom Kentfield house has stayed with the same owners for nearly six decades. After a major refresh, the midcentury property is finally looking for a new chapter. A Marin County home that has remained with the same owners for nearly 60 years is finally on the market, and it has undergone a substantial makeover … Read more

On Martha’s Vineyard, buyers can pay up to $650,000 for a ‘beach key’ that comes with ownership of a tiny piece of non-buildable beachfront and access to a private beach

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On Martha’s Vineyard, buyers can pay up to $650,000 for a ‘beach key’ that comes with ownership of a tiny piece of non-buildable beachfront and access to a private beach

Spending half a million dollars on a house makes sense. So does dropping that on a condo or an investment property. But what if it’s used for a ‘beach key’? On Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the south coast of Massachusetts, people are laying down $650,000, but not for the love of the vineyard. Not … Read more

In 2023, buyers paid $87,000 for a crumbling 1979 Michigan concrete dome with caved-in ceilings; after a total overhaul, the 2,457-sq-ft home is back for $499,900

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In 2023, buyers paid $87,000 for a crumbling 1979 Michigan concrete dome with caved-in ceilings; after a total overhaul, the 2,457-sq-ft home is back for $499,900

Carie Peregord of RE/MAX Edge An eye-catching 1970s concrete dome home in Michigan that was once left to decay, with collapsed ceilings and damaged walls, has returned to the property market after a major renovation. Located in Brighton, Michigan, the 2,457-square-foot home is now listed for $499,900. The sharp rise in value comes just three … Read more

Is Trump really ‘selling’ wild horses to slaughterhouses? Report raises concerns with ‘unvetted’ buyers

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US President Donald Trump arrives for a Fostering the Future event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. (Bloomberg)

A recent investigative report by the New York Times on federally protected mustang horses that have gone wild has raised alarm. US President Donald Trump arrives for a Fostering the Future event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. (Bloomberg) Dave Phillips, reporting for the New York Times, revealed that the … Read more