Mortgage Rates Just Lurched in a Shocking Direction: What This ‘Wild Card’ Means for Real Estate

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty ImagesMortgage rates slipped lower this week, even as the Federal Reserve announced it was implementing an additional interest rate hike to curb ongoing inflation.Interest rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 6.39% in the week ending May 4, Fre

Wilt Chamberlain’s L.A. Mansion Bounces Back Onto the Market With Another Big Price Cut

Getty Images / Realtor.comThis notable Los Angeles estate has rebounded onto the market—with yet another price reduction.Built for basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain, the massive dwelling is taking another shot at attracting a buyer.The enormous, five-bedroom residence was listed for $19 million in

An Oklahoma Mansion Decked Out in ’90s Style Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

Realtor.comProving that things are not always what they appear to be, a megamansion in Newcastle, OK, is this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®.The exterior of the massive, 16,841-square-foot estate might not look like anything special, but wait until you see the interiors. Decked out in t

Coveted ‘Super Eichler’ Home in California’s East Bay Nabs Offer Within Days

Realtor.comA restored and rarely available home known as a “super Eichler” in Walnut Creek, CA, flaunts an amazing architectural pedigree.Listed for $1,995,000, the 2,435-square-foot dwelling is in the North Gate subdivision, the last Eichler development in the East Bay.So, what is a super Eichler a