Getty Images Adjustable-rate mortgages, which offer homebuyers on a budget an initially low interest rate, are making a big comeback. But as financial markets churn and the economy remains shaky, some borrowers are regretting their decision to opt for what many see as a risky gamble. About 43% of th

JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES Median sales prices in San Francisco fell 1% year over year to $1.78 million in 2022, the first decline in over a decade, according to a report Monday from Compass. The tech hub’s property market peaked in the second quarter of last year, capping a 10-year upcycle supe

Realtor.com If everything really is bigger in the Lone Star State, then this 14,868-square-foot Houston mansion certainly proves the point. With a hefty $27.5 million asking price, the sprawling four-bedroom masterpiece sits on 9 acres. The home is owned by the founding partner of a private equity f

Realtor.com A meticulously restored Palm Springs, CA, home in a post-World War II housing area has entered the market. It’s one of 15 homes in a development called Bel Vista, designed by local architect Albert Frey. The home known as Bel Vista #2 is now listed for $995,000. Frey created the early ty

Getty Images Home-buying sentiment is glum as we enter 2023, thanks to high mortgage rates and home prices, according to new research. Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index rose slightly in December by 3.7 points, to 61, the company said Monday. The index hit an all-time low in October. In Dece

Getty Images / Realtor.com Future Baseball Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré has put his huge vacation home in Big Bear, CA, on the market for $2,389,000. Beltré retired following a storied 21-year MLB career in 2018. He now seeks to sell his six-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom mountain property in Southern Califor

Realtor.com / Getty Images The rental market appears to have hit an inflection point—and not a moment too soon for many Americans who have been squeezed tight by record-setting price increases over the past few years. Finally, the steady drumbeat of steep and often untenable increases in leases acro

Realtor.com The Highgate Manor is a massive Georgian-style estate in Highgate, VT, that is rumored to have once served as a stopping point for the Underground Railroad. The sprawling, 8,938-square-foot home is now listed for $705,000. It still has a tunnel below that was designed to lead up to the n

Realtor.com If you love gliding on the slopes but hate spending all of your savings on ski resort accommodations, have we got some deals for you! We found five luxe ski chalets that are move-in ready, every one of them asking for less than $1 million. It took some digging: Many of the nation’s most

Getty Images The nondescript, gray house where four Idaho college students were slain less than two months ago remains vacant, except for a steady progression of law enforcement personnel going in and out of the active crime scene. It’s a ghastly reminder of an unthinkable tragedy that happened in a

Getty Images / Realtor.com She’s changing her tune. Country pop star Jessie James Decker is ready to part ways with her massive home in Nashville, TN. It’s on the market for $10.3 million. With six bedrooms, 7.5 baths, and over 13,000 square feet of living space, this righteous residence has everyth

Realtor.com An enormous, 16,316-square-foot megamansion that took two years to build in Jupiter, FL, is this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®. The seven-bedroom home features separate wings, connected by a pavilion surrounded by water features and an infinity pool. Some luxury highlights

Realtor.com A home inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright usually commands a pretty penny. Not this one. The home was initially listed for $265,000, with Shaun Olejniczak of Realty Executives Integrity. The price dropped by $10,000 in December, and the house was eventually sold for $240,000 in a c

Realtor.com One of the most historic homes in Milford, CT, is also the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®. The residence features several fireplaces, although the owner is not sure if they work, according to the listing. The 1,946-square-foot space does need some updating, a

JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES The numbers: Mortgage rates rose in the first week of 2023, as mortgage applications sank to multi-decade lows. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48% as of Jan. 5, according to data released by Freddie Mac on Thursday. That’s up 6 basis points from the previou

Getty Images / Realtor.com Dr. Dre‘s jaw-dropping collection of West Coast real estate is certainly fit for the king of Death Row Records. The rapper and record producer, whose given name is Andre Young, has been a staple in the music industry for more than 30 years. He made his debut with the “Deep

Getty Images / @_sightunseen_ via Instagram Think you need a big budget and top-notch taste to achieve a well-designed home? On the contrary, the days of having museum-level interiors are waning, and a new approach is gaining momentum. Meet the anti-decorating trend that’s the brainchild of Monica K

Realtor.com Psst … want a sneak peek at what’s in store for reality TV stars Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa on their new show, “The Flipping El Moussas”? Look no further than this $2,895,000 home in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles. The listing notes that it’s “another beautiful home meticulousl

Realtor.com Earthship homes are usually located in the desert spaces of New Mexico, but we’ve found a rare example of this eco-friendly residence in Southern California. While these dwellings are often rustic and rough around the edges, an upscale model in West Hills has touched down on the market f

GETTY IMAGES The numbers: Mortgage applications fell by 13.2% to close off the last two weeks of 2022. Mortgage applications are now at the lowest level in 27 years. The real-estate market is slow during the holiday season, so that weighed on the market composite index, a measure of mortgage applica