Real Estate

We know all this peace and harmony is gratifying to you, Libra.

If we’re talking about things we’d “never let go” of, Leonardo DiCaprio’s former Silver Lake compound would certainly be one of them. But alas, DiCaprio did let go of the property some time ago, and it was just snatched up by a new buyer with excellent taste and $3.4 million to spare.

This house has four garden pockets, plus a master bedroom the size of a Brooklyn apartment.

We're not mind-readers, but we are pretty savvy with the Google!

It all comes down to the doors.

Want to increase the value of your home? There are apps for that. Really, when you think about it, your smart phone can serve as a remote control that keeps your home running smoothly (and looking good, too!)

Nothing prepares you better for co-habitating than… co-habitating.

Steal from the best, learn from the rest.

Don’t be surprised if this tucked-away neighborhood looks familiar: It played a role in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “Strangers on a Train.”

50+ years after the Fair Housing Act was passed, segregation's legacy still fiercely influences public school funding.

Turns out, the 30-year mortgage is so not the norm.

Why should you have to choose between a single-family or multi-family home?

Who needs Second City or UCB when you can pay $180 a month to live on Hoover Street?

It's the classic example of expectation not quite matching up with reality.

Shag carpet was all the rage in the 1970s. Wallpaper borders and glass bricks were beloved in the 1980s. Along came the blonde wood in the 1990s. And here's what experts say they expect to go out of style next.

Before they hit it big, they shared a fridge. Celebs, they're just like us!

It wasn’t until I nearly LOST A TOE that I discovered that, with your landlord’s permission, you can make more updates than you might have thought.

That bathtub!

You'll probably wonder why you didn't tackle them sooner.

Don't ever settle for a "blah" coffee table!

You know what they say when you assume: You make... well, you know.

Yes, good fences make good neighbors—but so do good boundaries.

A palatial residence belonging to an entertainment legend recently hit the market. The Fifth Avenue penthouse belonging to Bette Midler is now up for sale, and much like its owner, the home’s asking price commands center stage.  Listed at $50 million with Brown Harris Stevens, the 7,000-square-foot dwelling atop the Emery Roth-designed building has been home for the performer and her family for the past 20 years.

When you’re Kanye, one extravagant SoHo apartment just isn’t enough. And if you’re got $4.7 million to spare, you can score his former luxe two-unit property in SoHo 25, a nine-story red brick building in one of New York’s most coveted neighborhoods.

Can you even believe these are the same apartment unit?

You may have seen it featured in Netflix’s Expedition Happiness, and now's your chance to stay in it.

While it can be packed with impulse buys and overpriced items, experts say your neighborhood dollar store is home to some of the best deals renters can find.

How is someone supposed to feel secure in laying claim to a piece of property when it may not even be habitable by the time they pay off the loan?

And remember, you can't predict exactly when and where all the major, paradigm-shifting natural disasters will happen and how they will affect you—but you can take steps to be prepared, not petrified.

That three-digit number isn't always as stable as you'd like it to be.

It was put on the market for the first time in 20 years.

There are a few ways city slickers and multi-unit dwelling folks can take part in the quest for a gorgeous home exterior, too.

Yes, really.

A designer known for creating funky fashions and cartwheeling down the catwalk now has all eyes on her for yet another colorful reason.

Let’s go Goodwill hunting, renter-style.

While each state has its cosmopolitan areas and scene vacation destinations, the majority of people live not in magazine-ready house, but something small, affordable, and lovely without tons of hassle. Surprisingly, this shakes out to just two home styles across the entire country.

Not only are they incredibly steep, but they're also smushed in between narrow walls and often built at strange angles.

Buying a home is most likely the largest purchase you'll make in your lifetime—and one of the most confusing. Why wouldn't you want an expert you know you can count on?

At first glance of 10 Melory Crescent, you may not understand why the listing of the the sprawling Australian mansion says “Brave people only.” But step inside Woodforde House, and you’ll soon understand why.

Professionals don't like to waste their precious minutes either.

She may be across the pond these days, but is it possible that Meghan Markle will always be a California girl? The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly homesick for life on the West Coast.

Make your bathroom feel clean, spacious, and bright—all with just one coat of paint.

When you finally get your hands on the keys to a new place, there’s lots to do: unpack, decorate, and maybe even renovate. But before you dive into the fun stuff, Redditors say there’s one thing every new homeowner needs to do.

The property can be purchased fully-furnished with a blend of vintage decor and pieces from the couple’s own collection, too.

Save money—and a little sanity, too.

Welcome to Hudson Woods, a community located just two hours from New York City that encompasses 131 serene acres of the Hudson Valley.

There are no “hacks”, per se, when it comes to reaching a perfect credit score, but there are habits you can start now that will pay off over time.

Professional stagers love these big impact, low budget pieces.

This isn’t one of those renos that looks like every home you see on TV.

Certain elements of older homes are likely to always be valuable and in demand—regardless of current trends.

But to own a piece of history...

Think the only ways to boost your curb appeal are time-intensive tasks like painting your front door or redoing your front yard? Think again.

Remember the joy you experienced going to the candy store growing up, when a couple bucks meant the opportunity to load up on every sweet treat your little heart desired? Well, homeowners can recapture that childlike glee with a trip to their friendly neighborhood dollar store.

The Dude definitely abides on this one.

It took some time and the assistance of a team of architects, but the vision that actress Liv Tyler had for her West Village townhouse in NYC has finally come to fruition.

While you may think your home can pretty much speak for itself, how do you know it's not saying something potentially polarizing?

Through their architecture, our homes can say so much about our country's collective culture and what makes a house feel like home to its citizens.

Yes, some of it is the architecture, but the way we decorate is pretty regional, too.

Here's how to make one of the least appealing, most-cluttered rooms in your home feel much more inviting, according to home stagers.

Many designers are saying goodbye to the bedroom staple and instead embracing a sort of "open concept dresser" in an ultra-organized closet.

Even enthusiastic, well-intentioned upkeep isn't safe from costly mistakes.

“Game of Thrones” may be over, but unlike many of its fallen characters, the show’s imprint is unlikely to meet a gruesome demise anytime soon; it lives on in the imaginations of all its loyal viewers. Due to the series’ undeniable impact, it’s kind of impossible to not spot something that reminds you of GoT at every turn, whether it’s a waiter who resembles Tyrion Lannister or a bird that strangely looks like the Iron Throne.

Whether you're putting your house on the market or just taking an Instagram photo, these professional-recommended finds will help give your space some oomph—without making your wallet go kaput.

While a hands-off home owner's association is the ideal, that's not always what you get.

It's pretty incredible what a hands-on day in the yard can do to improve the whole look and feel of your home's exterior.

If you’re about to search for a pet-friendly apartment, you might want to have one at the ready, along with your first month’s rent and deposit.

It may even end up being not only the more convenient option—but also the more cost-effective one, too.

Built in 1863, this house has been redesigned to be a show-stopping property that sits upon eleven acres of wooded land in Columbia County.

Rob Lowe, former Brat Pack-er turned alum of shows like "The West Wing" and "Parks and Recreation," just re-listed his sprawling Montecito property known as Oakview Estate.

In-house gyms, community screening rooms, and greenhouses? Oh my!

Freshly-painted walls and new hardwood floors might actually be a bright and fresh disguise for shoddy work and a whole mess of other problems lurking beneath the surface.

Sometimes your washer/dryer dreams are bigger than your new condo's closet.