U.S. Housing Starts Rise ‘Unexpectedly’ for the Second Straight Month

Getty ImagesThe numbers: Construction of new homes rose 1.9% in October, as builders amped up new projects.The pace of construction increased as builders saw a pressing need for more housing units, with the resale market continuing to deal with a shortage.Housing starts rose to a 1.37 million annual

Plot Twist: ‘Jack Reacher’ Author Lee Child’s NYC Condo Thrills the Market for $11M

David M. Benett/Getty Images/Realtor.comHe’ll either sell it or “die trying.”Jim Grant, author of the popular “Jack Reacher” novels (and best known by his pen name Lee Child), has put his colossal New York City condo on the market for $11 million.Grant picked up the place in 2014 for $9,150,000.The

Mortgage Rates Fall Again: Is a ‘Balanced Housing Market’ Finally on the Horizon?

Getty ImagesWith just about six more weeks to go in 2023, the tough housing market might finish the year with a surprise.Mortgage rates fell for the third week in a row, dipping to 7.44% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage as of Nov. 16, according to Freddie Mac. While this decline is not far from las

It’s How Much?! A Petite Denver Home With an XL Price of $1.2M Is the Week’s Most Popular Listing

Realtor.comA tiny 731-square-foot home in Denver that comes with a giant $1.2 million price tag is the week’s most popular listing.Why so much money, you ask? It’s all about location, location, location!Built in 1941, this three-bedroom abode is tucked away in a newer neighborhood surrounded by much