Mortgage Rates Are About 7%. Are They Coming Down Anytime Soon?

Photo illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty ImagesHomebuyers watching mortgage rates should buckle up—but they probably won’t enjoy this ride.Mortgage interest rates were above 7% for the past two weeks—much to the dismay of many cash-strapped buyers. They averaged 7.09% on Tuesday before falli

HGTV Is Steering Homeowners Into Boring Home Decor: Study

Getty ImagesThere may be no place like home, but recent design trends—and ones that appear frequently in print and on screen—have made many homes look very much alike.The wide world of home-improvement media—from magazines like Better Homes and Gardens to buzzy HGTV shows like “Fixer Upper”—may seem

Buffalo Bills Legend Thurman Thomas Lists $1.1M Home in Upstate New York

Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images / Realtor.comRetired Buffalo Bills standout Thurman Thomas is ready to part ways with his home in Colden, NY. The Hall of Fame running back has listed the place for $1,100,000.Surrounded by mature trees on a 10-acre property, the five-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence sits a

Sleek Sonoma Estate Offers Modernist Perfection for $12.5M

Realtor.comWhen people move to Sonoma, CA, they tend to stay. But a rare gem tucked into Sonoma Mountain has landed on the market for $12.5 million.The house is in an area with about 15 other homes. It’s private and serene but just an hour away from San Francisco. At 2,463 feet in elevation, the are