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Super Bowl halftime star Bad Bunny takes audiences home to Puerto Rico with his 'casita'

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Super Bowl halftime star Bad Bunny takes audiences home to Puerto Rico with his 'casita'

Architect Frank Lloyd Wright influenced the style of the small house often appearing on the singer's stage.

Housing Market

Analysis: The price of building new homes has been increasing, especially for labor

Analysis: The price of building new homes has been increasing, especially for labor

Single-family residential construction costs have risen 3.8% in the past year.

Buying and Selling

Once a poultry farm, a rare piece of architecture is on the market in LA

Once a poultry farm, a rare piece of architecture is on the market in LA

The Dutch Colonial in Van Nuys is asking approximately $1.6 million, according to Homes.com.

Buying a Home

Buying a home in 10 steps — Buying a home in 10 steps

Homes.com helps you find your community, navigate the mortgage process, negotiate an offer and seal the deal.

Dec 11, 2025

How to find a real estate agent for a condo purchase — How to find a real estate agent for a condo purchase

Make sure the person has experience with buyers in the buildings you want to live in.

Jan 08, 2026

How to finance a home in 8 steps — How to finance a home in 8 steps

Follow these steps from financial readiness and budgeting to underwriting and closing.

Dec 24, 2025

House-hunting checklist: What to take note of before you buy — House-hunting checklist: What to take note of before you buy

Tips for narrowing the search for a home and rating the ones you see.

Nov 26, 2025

Selling a Home

Selling a home in 10 steps — Selling a home in 10 steps

Homes.com helps you get your place show-ready, hire an agent, negotiate offers, and seal the deal.

Dec 18, 2025

How to hire the right real estate agent for your home sale — How to hire the right real estate agent for your home sale

Look for expertise, experience and compatibility.

Dec 05, 2025

Essential repair records sellers should gather before listing — Essential repair records sellers should gather before listing

Here's what you need to show buyers to document home's maintenance history.

Dec 11, 2025

How sellers should prepare for closing day — How sellers should prepare for closing day

Discover key tasks, paperwork and potential pitfalls before property transfer.

Dec 11, 2025

Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates barely budge after Fed decision

Mortgage rates barely budge after Fed decision

The 30-year, fixed-rate remained near three-year lows, according to Freddie Mac.

New Construction

Montana residents get state's largest example of 'punk rock' homeownership

Montana residents get state's largest example of 'punk rock' homeownership

The first homes in the Scott Street community land trust hit the Missoula market.

Local Insights

Why dog amenities are the new must‑have feature in multifamily buildings — Why dog amenities are the new must‑have feature in multifamily buildings

Urban residents seek features that simplify life with pets.

Jan 27, 2026

Five things to know when painting your home — Five things to know when painting your home

From undertones to lighting, here’s what to consider before freshening up the space.

Oct 22, 2025

Don’t slip up: Experts offer tips for winter roof clearing — Don’t slip up: Experts offer tips for winter roof clearing

People should consider collapse warning signs and their roof shapes.

Nov 20, 2025

Moving survival kit: Essential items to have before unpacking — Moving survival kit: Essential items to have before unpacking

Here’s what you'll need the first few days while you're still living in boxes.

Oct 21, 2025

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Homes.com chief economist Brad Case offers his take on what Kevin Warsh’s nomination to chair the Federal Reserve means

Homes.com chief economist Brad Case offers his take on what Kevin Warsh’s nomination to chair the Federal Reserve means

The candidate is remembered for his past support of higher interest rates to battle inflation.

Industry News

Sotheby's adds affiliate in growing Oregon tech hub

Sotheby's adds affiliate in growing Oregon tech hub

The newly minted Town and Country Sotheby's brokerage has been in Corvallis since 1951.

Architectural Styles

The US has Carpenter Gothic design to thank for some of its gingerbread cottages — The US has Carpenter Gothic design to thank for some of its gingerbread cottages

The 19th-century movement offered smaller homes with lots of icing-like details.

Jan 15, 2026

For some buyers, Georgian homes offer lasting appeal — For some buyers, Georgian homes offer lasting appeal

These rational, highly symmetrical homes were popular in the 18th century.

Nov 24, 2025

What makes an Italianate home such a chef's kiss — What makes an Italianate home such a chef's kiss

These homes are known for ornate cornices, bracketed roofs and narrow windows.

Nov 12, 2025

Wondering whether it's a Second Empire home? Just look at the roof. — Wondering whether it's a Second Empire home? Just look at the roof.

These 19th-century homes evoked modernity and innovation.

Nov 07, 2025

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