‘Hacks’ Star Jean Smart Lists $6 Million Encino Compound—and Secures Offer in Less Than 24 Hours

Getty/Realtor.comAward-winning actress and “Hacks” star Jean Smart appears to have “hacked” the real estate market after listing her stunning $5.9 million Encino, CA, compound and securing an offer—all within 24 hours.Built a century ago, the seven-bedroom, six-bathroom estate has been thoroughly up

Home Prices Hit a New Record High in June but Show Signs of Slowing Growth

Getty/Westend61Home prices in the U.S. have reached a new record high but are growing at a slower pace, in a sign the market is starting to turn.Released on Tuesday, the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index of national home prices hit an all-time high in June, growing 5.4% from one year ago. That

Buyer of Kanye West’s Gutted Malibu Mansion Revealed—as Rapper Takes Staggering $36 Million Loss on the Property

The O Group; Realtor.com; Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty ImagesThe buyer of Kanye West‘s gutted Malibu, CA, mansion has finally been revealed as “real estate crowdfunding firm” Belwood Investments—weeks after it was first reported that the derelict property had gone under contract.Rapp

The Midwest ZIP Code That Has Charged 0% Property Tax for 37 Years

Getty Images; City of Ballwin / FacebookIs the Midwest the best? It just might be, at least according to the Realtor.com® Hottest ZIP Codes of 2024. The annual ranking highlights the markets where homebuyers are shopping like crazy and making offers at record speed due to the areas’ affordability, e